Forum: Day Trippin'
04-27-2013, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,782
Wonderful RR! Thanks for taking us along. The...
Wonderful RR! Thanks for taking us along. The pictures of Harrisburg remind me of my travels between Washington, DC and Pocono raceway back in the mid-1980's. I used to race a Yamaha RZ350 back...
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Forum: Road warriors
04-18-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 617
Great Bike!
I loved my 2002 Honda 919. In many respects it was the best bike that I have ever owned (and I have owned a lot!). Regarding some modifications, I suggest you get a new seat (it is torture after 2...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-08-2013, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,477
It was nice to see some photos from my old home...
It was nice to see some photos from my old home (Maryland). I noticed you took a picture of MIR...Right next door is Budds Creek Raceway (home of the AMA national MX races). I used to race at Budds...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
01-22-2013, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,756
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Forum: Ride reports
01-19-2013, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,448
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-15-2012, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 550
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-11-2012, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 416
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-09-2012, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 202
Views: 20,453
Wow, great trip! Thanks for sharing all of the...
Wow, great trip! Thanks for sharing all of the great photos of Charleston (I recognized most of them :D). Did you make it over to the College of Charleston campus? It is a beautiful campus with...
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-02-2012, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 459
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Forum: Day Trippin'
11-11-2012, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 346
:eek1 You consider that to be a nice day? It...
:eek1 You consider that to be a nice day? It looks like living in the south has made me soft :D. Thanks for the pictures...I love the 750F (I have always wanted one of those).
CharlestonRider
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Forum: Day Trippin'
11-02-2012, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,572
Nice RR! It reminds me of my trip to TN / NC to...
Nice RR! It reminds me of my trip to TN / NC to ride the dragon on my Honda 919 a few years back. The 919 is a great bike for that area...It is fast, light, smooth (enough), and handles great. The...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-07-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Yes, riding a motorcycle in Charleston in the...
Yes, riding a motorcycle in Charleston in the summer is a treat, isn't it? I rode my bike to the Tail of the Dragon from Charleston a few years ago (I had a Honda 919 at the time) and it was...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-26-2012, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 683
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-02-2012, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 967
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Forum: Beasts
03-11-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,324
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-02-2012, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 433
Views: 526,233
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-01-2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-27-2011, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
As a former resident of Champaign, IL, I must...
As a former resident of Champaign, IL, I must warn you that the riding in that part of the country is somewhat boring. The roads are flat and straight. Nevertheless, I liked living in Champaign and...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-25-2011, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,794
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Forum: Beasts
06-10-2011, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,286
I had a 1981 R100RT (a "barn find") that I...
I had a 1981 R100RT (a "barn find") that I restored (and quickly traded for a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955i). Then, I bought a 2004 R1150RT. I loved the comfort and handling of the 1150RT but the dang...
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Forum: Beasts
06-03-2011, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,324
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Forum: Ride reports
04-20-2011, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 360
Views: 75,584
PayPal sent
This is a great thing you are doing. Good luck and keep us posted.
CharlestonRider
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-01-2011, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
Boy, do I feel stupid
Hello All,
Well, I feel stupid. The video I posted demonstrating what I thought was an "air lock" situation in my cam chain tensioner is actually the result of a spring that is part of the piston. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-30-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-30-2010, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
Hello All,
Well, I have had a chance to remove...
Hello All,
Well, I have had a chance to remove the camshaft and pushrods and they look pretty good. I see no obvious signs of wear and or damage to the pushrods. However, upon closer examination of...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-15-2010, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-15-2010, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
Slartidbartfast,
Thanks for the advice. The...
Slartidbartfast,
Thanks for the advice. The BMW manual has almost no explanation about how to do anything (I guess they assume BMW mechanics will be using their manuals and there is no need to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-14-2010, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
Removing Oilhead Camshaft Carrier
Hello All,
Sorry if I am asking a question that has been answered already (or is just plain dumb to begin with), but I have searched this forum and haven't found an answer to my questions.
So,...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
11-23-2010, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 61,956
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-21-2010, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 668
Cam Chain tensioner upgrade
Call Chicago BMW (1-800-262-9150) and ask for the oilhead cam chain tensioner upgrade kit (with intake tube o-ring). It retails for about $70 and it will quiet your GS considerably.
Once you...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-23-2009, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,137
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-19-2009, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,137
bpeckm,
Thanks for the photos. I am...
bpeckm,
Thanks for the photos. I am particularly interested in the last picture that you uploaded which shows the inner clutch plate (the one with the 3 "ears" that radiate from the plate). Do you...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-19-2009, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,137
Thanks to all who have replied to my thread. I...
Thanks to all who have replied to my thread. I appreciate your willingness to take the time to help me with my problem. Just to let everyone know, when I had the clutch apart (the first time :becca...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-18-2009, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,137
bpeckm,
Thanks for your input. I agree with...
bpeckm,
Thanks for your input. I agree with you assessment, but I had completely cleaned the input shaft and inner splines of the clutch plate and lubed the tranny shaft with Honda Moly 60 lube...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-17-2009, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,137
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