Forum: Hacks
09-29-2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,270
Excellent points that I have not concidered,...
Excellent points that I have not concidered, thank you very much for the response.
Top speed: 60mph - won't be going on the freeway, this rig would only be for snowy/icy/salty roads.
Tires on...
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Forum: Hacks
09-29-2012, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Asia Pacific
11-06-2011, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 507
Taking motorcycle to Japan?
I'm looking at spending 3-4 weeks in Japan next summer on my r1200gs. I know it's a big bike for the country but I love it and would like to take a freighter from Seattle with the bike, and see the...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
05-28-2011, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 337
Tire changing mentor - Ann Arbor, MI Area
I just purchased my first adv bike several months ago and I'm looking for someone to do me a huge favor and help teach me how to get the old tires off and put new ones on. The bike is a '12 R1200GS...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
04-17-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 8,138
Views: 594,678
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-16-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 4,798
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-01-2011, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 820
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-31-2011, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 820
Ignition Freezing
The other day I got up at 9am and went outside, maybe 28 degrees F out. My key wouldn't go all the way into the ignition on my six week old '11 GSA. I was pissed. Ended up having to arrange a ride to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-28-2011, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,666
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-28-2011, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,666
New GS, exhaust pipes look like crap?
I figured a power wash was going to get rid of the black matte stuff that's been on my exhausts (at the headers) since I bought my demo GSA. It didn't. Does this stuff come off? The bike's getting...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-26-2011, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,491
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-17-2011, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,875
I got cut off today while riding, I was...
I got cut off today while riding, I was decelerating in the left turn lane coming up to a red light and some fat lady moved her fat ass into my lane. Abs probably saved my bike and I (this was an...
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Forum: Face plant
03-14-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,306
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-13-2011, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 939
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Forum: Ride reports
03-11-2011, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 90,318
I just spent three hours reading through this...
I just spent three hours reading through this entire thread. Awesome stuff and highly educational - I'm new to adventure riding and definitely looking forward to an Alaska trip once I have a few...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-03-2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Soft bags on GSA
Does anyone run their 1200GS with soft bags/panniers? If you do, what bags do you have?
I really like the zega pros but I'm not sure if I feel like dropping 3+ grand on side and top boxes yet.
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-01-2011, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-20-2011, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
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Forum: Equipment
02-20-2011, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 426
Top bag/back rest for old lady?
Can anyone recommend a top bag/case that is a decent back rest for a picky passenger? It's for a '11 GSA I just purchased. Searched forums but can never seem to find much with the built in search....
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-19-2011, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
I did it!
Hey folks,
you have all been extremely helpful these past few weeks, so thanks again for your responses and contributions. This afternoon I purchased my first Beemer, a '11 GSA! Wooooo!
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-17-2011, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
Thanks for the compliment and best of luck on...
Thanks for the compliment and best of luck on your trip! Riding the dx is bad ass and feels great, but knowing that you are on one of the worlds most versatile vehicles on a gs is a completely...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-17-2011, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
Hey 2712, I think we ARE a rare breed! I still...
Hey 2712, I think we ARE a rare breed! I still have my dx but It's temporarily out of commission - I rode the thing too hard last summer and need shifter forks. I have a lot of stuff done to it but...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-17-2011, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-09-2011, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,433
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Forum: Vendors
02-09-2011, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 13,043
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Forum: Equipment
02-05-2011, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 2,378
Views: 331,865
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-05-2011, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
Thanks def. I haven't decided on oil, but I'm...
Thanks def. I haven't decided on oil, but I'm always a fan of full syn. I was planning on doing some research on all of the maintenance on this forum then making the decision - do you have a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-05-2011, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
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Forum: Vendors
02-05-2011, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 13,043
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
02-05-2011, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 8,138
Views: 594,678
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2011, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 8,976
Views: 1,359,822
2012 1200 GS Engine to be Liquid-cooled
From Hellforleather Mag:
OH NO! I was going to buy the 2011 GSA. But regardless, what are your thoughts on this? I know the engine has been oil/air cooled for the longest time.
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
OK, it looks like I have misunderstood the...
OK, it looks like I have misunderstood the purchasing process, and I have offended some people connected to dealerships.
I don't mean any disrespect to dealerships, their owners or their...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2011, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2011, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-03-2011, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
Thanks for all of the great insight Gail - my...
Thanks for all of the great insight Gail - my dealership does sound a lot like yours. When I decided I would buy a GSA new, I think I was expecting to get screwed - and everyone hates realizing that...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-02-2011, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-02-2011, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
Thanks for the responses guys.
I'd like to...
Thanks for the responses guys.
I'd like to buy new, this is a bike I will keep for a long, long time and I want to travel quite a bit with it. Also, dealership financing for a self-employed,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-02-2011, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,134
Buying my first GS soon. Advice please!
Hey folks, I just joined today on ADVrider, really excited to be a GS owner soon. I have a deposit down for a 2011 1200 GS Adventure at the beemer stealership down the road, and I want to verify with...
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