Forum: GS Boxers
05-14-2013, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 1,890
Views: 560,385
First water crossing...
This is my new favorite...crossing the Fremont River at the start of Cathedral Valley Rd near Capitol Reef National Park:
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Forum: Equipment
05-12-2013, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 500
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Forum: Equipment
05-10-2013, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 500
Have one for sale...
I have a Size Medium BMW Coverall Suit for sale. Black. I will get the measurements for you tonight.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-26-2013, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 329
Pony Express Trail - Faust to Ibapah, UT
The Pony Express Trail through western Utah is rich in history, seldom traveled and an oasis of desolation. The off-road portion of the trail between Faust and Ibapah is about 100 miles. It crosses...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
03-18-2013, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 352
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-13-2013, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,170
You can remove the E8 Torx bolt in the shift...
You can remove the E8 Torx bolt in the shift lever with an 1/4" SAE socket or box end wrench. Either 6 or 12-point.
Better yet, to eliminate one more useless tool in the kit, after you've removed...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-02-2013, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 371
Got it!
I was up in a tree today cutting some limbs and all of sudden I figured it out...
(1) Put larger OD rubber onto zip-tie
(2) Put smaller OD rubber onto zip-tie
(3) Wrap zip around handlebar &...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-02-2013, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 371
Still don't get it??
The picture doesn't make it clear. There's two pieces of rubber hose about 1/4" long. Am I supposed to cut them and wrap around the throttle wire? Put the zip tie through them?
I get that you...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-01-2013, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 371
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-23-2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,152
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Forum: Road warriors
02-12-2013, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,929
Great posts! Thanks, everyone!
A little...
Great posts! Thanks, everyone!
A little update...I have sold the F650GS and bought a 2012 R1200GS Rallye. I still have the Road King but it is for sale.
The Road King has been (and still is)...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-09-2013, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 43,892
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-07-2013, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,017
Pulled the Trigger!
Well, I guess this picture says it all...
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/onemangang/Rallye/BMW_pickup1_zps5d2cc2a0.jpg
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
02-05-2013, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 11,360
Views: 1,522,687
BMW F650, 700 & 800GS Parts
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/onemangang/BMW%20smalls/BMW1_zpsa3345ee6.jpg
I have some take-offs for sale from my recently sold 2011 BMW F650GS. These parts will fit 2008-present F650GS,...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
01-18-2013, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 6,414
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Forum: Equipment
12-13-2012, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,662
I hope that is an option, or at least a trade....
I hope that is an option, or at least a trade. According to fast4d above, the Coverall suit has been discontinued.
I got the suit at a dealer-going-out-of-business sale for $200 around this time...
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Forum: Equipment
12-13-2012, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,662
Kinked Zipper...Won't Zip Up
I discovered this morning that my BMW Coverall suit will no longer zip up all the way. It zips about even with the top of the outer chest pocket and will go no further. Upon inspection I found a...
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Forum: Equipment
12-03-2012, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 12,499
MSR WhisperLite International
I have been using a MSR WhisperLite International since 1996 on backpacking/camping trips. It will run on any type of fuel. I have almost always used white gas but have had to use gasoline one time....
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Forum: Road warriors
11-27-2012, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,225
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Forum: Trip Planning
11-14-2012, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 257
Views: 40,187
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-16-2012, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,719
Love the F650GS!
I rented a F650GS in Germany back in June. I had never even seen one "in person" until I was packing the rental. My first impression on the looks was that it was just plain badass. The real fun began...
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Forum: Americas
10-05-2012, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 689
With smooth sailing and the time change at the...
With smooth sailing and the time change at the UT/NV border, we ended up in Denio Jct around 3:00pm local time. Had a big burger, gassed up and headed west on 140. Ended up staying at the Mud Flats...
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Forum: Americas
10-04-2012, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,234
If you're near Monument Valley, take the loop...
If you're near Monument Valley, take the loop through Valley of the Gods (just North of Mexican Hat), north on UT-261, up the Moki Dugway (a gravel section that climbs the edge of the Colorado...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-21-2012, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,583
2004 Road King
Here's me racing a train through the Great Basin...
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/onemangang/Road%20King/me_zpsf739319b.jpg
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And one in the driveway:
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Forum: Americas
09-19-2012, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 689
Bog Hot Springs
Thanks for the info. A few links from your site and I found this:
http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrichard/2008/06/bog_hot_springs.html
About 4 miles off of HWY 140. 13 miles west of Denio...
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Forum: Americas
09-18-2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 689
Camping on HWY 140 West of Denio Jct
I am heading out to Crater Lake on Saturday. Are there any camp spots off of Hwy 140 in the Sheldon Natl Wildlife Refuge? I'm looking for something west of Denio Junction...maybe 10-30 miles west of...
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Forum: Equipment
09-11-2012, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 458
Nice! Thank you for the info. I do like the...
Nice! Thank you for the info. I do like the Rallye 3 but I don't like that I have to zip in a liner for it to be waterproof. The Tourshell sounds good in that respect. I'll have to try one on...
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Forum: Equipment
09-11-2012, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 458
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
09-10-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 562
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Forum: Road warriors
09-02-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,929
No Sale!
Well, long story short - I'm keeping what I've got.
I rode the 1200GS for a while on Saturday. It is nice, I enjoyed it. However, I didn't enjoy it as much as the Road King on the highway and I...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-01-2012, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,929
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Forum: Road warriors
09-01-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,929
Time to test ride
Well, I'm off to the dealer in a bit to ride the 1200GS & 1200RT. I think I'll ride the Road King down there to get some real comparison shopping done!
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Forum: Road warriors
09-01-2012, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,929
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Forum: Road warriors
08-30-2012, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,929
Any Harley <---> BMW Converts out there?
I am new to the adventure scene. I've been a member here for a long time but really don't have anything to post about. I have owned a HD Road King since 2004. I recently rented a F650GS in Europe and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-29-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,017
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-29-2012, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,017
It's funny you say this. After a thorough test...
It's funny you say this. After a thorough test ride of the 2012 1200GS on Saturday, I am having serious second thoughts. I currently own a HD Road King (for touring) and a F650GS Twin (for commuting,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-29-2012, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,017
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-28-2012, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,560
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-28-2012, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 9,799
The Wunderlich "lifting handle." Luckily, I did...
The Wunderlich "lifting handle." Luckily, I did not purchase this specific item, but it was attached to a used bike that I purchased. It rattles around when not in use and puts you in just the right...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-21-2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,017
Is the 1200GS the “One Bike to Rule Them All?”
I have owned multiple bikes simultaneously for years. While there’s nothing wrong with this, I have come to a crossroads on multiple-bike ownership… This all began in June when I took a trip to...
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