Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-22-2013, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 3,707
Rentals
Have tried to rent bikes in Turkey and Mexico. Both were more expensive and tried to sell you a tour instead of just a rental. Hard to compete with the cost of renting a car which is hassle free.
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Forum: Road warriors
01-05-2013, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 1,200
Views: 183,175
Tank bag requirements
I'm designing a tank bag for my R1100RS and trying to get some ideas. So far the requirements I have come up with are a compartment for a spare face sheild. Electric connector to charge phone run GPS...
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Forum: The Garage
11-18-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,136
Proven old school phase convertor
I have a old school phase convertor that powered my grandfathers machine shop for many years. Basically its a 5 HP 3 phase motor that uses a small 110 volt motor to spool it up single phase is put...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-12-2012, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,273
Regular without ethanol
Heres the question. Would it be better to run a regular grade gas without ethanol or a higher octane grade with ethanol ? The R1100 RS seems to perform OK on the regular but I haven't used enough to...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
10-26-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,475
Great people and super museum. Spent a weekend...
Great people and super museum. Spent a weekend blasting thru the mountains and stopped by to see whats new at the museum. Bought a tee shirt and while chatting with the girl she wanted to know if I...
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Forum: The Garage
08-13-2012, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 846
Views: 267,181
Parachute rubber band tire plug
Got a flat tire on the new to me beemer and pulled out the plug kit to find the glue to be a block and the fancy BMW plugs rotted and falling apart when going thru the tire, rummaged through the tank...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-16-2012, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 212
96 R1100RS 25K miles exhaust ringing
Have a tinny ringing sound out of the exhaust pipe that started suddenly. Almost a little ringing bell sound that has me baffled. Repacked the 2 Brothers muffler 1500 miles ago and the valves...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-18-2012, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 799
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-18-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 799
Transmission Failure
So I bought a 96 R1100 RS with 8000 miles last year it now has 23000miles on it and was trying to get an idea when the tranny might need a rebuild since its on the suspect list.Would like to do it...
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Forum: Equipment
05-07-2012, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 836
Performance Bicycle has padded gloves with and...
Performance Bicycle has padded gloves with and without full fingers that work well. I use a lycra fingerless pair over a pair of Mechanix or leather driving gloves. Found cycling gloves to be pretty...
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Forum: Australia
05-07-2012, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,418
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Forum: Road warriors
04-26-2012, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,662
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Forum: Vendors
01-25-2012, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 584
Views: 62,223
Kudos to Beemer Buddies
Received my beemer buddies fast and with the instructions provided they installed in minutes and work great.
Blue Skies and Cool Rides
Dave
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
01-02-2012, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 14,432
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Forum: The Garage
12-26-2011, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 3,495
Views: 418,844
110 volt mig feed problems
Bought a Lincoln 110V mig machine but the wire feeds pretty lousy. Will a plastic liner in the cable smooth it out? Have used Hobart and Miller machines and never had a problem getting a...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
12-25-2011, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 14,432
pneumatic valve systems
I have a question about the pneumatic valve systems used in Moto GP and Formula 1 engines. I Have searched without finding any information and am curious as to how these work. Thanks for any...
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Forum: Racing
11-27-2011, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,669
Was at VIR for the may race and the weather...
Was at VIR for the may race and the weather sucked but still a great time. The corvette styling looks great especially against the competition and will be interesting to see how they shake out.No...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
10-23-2011, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 412
Bloody Madison County
Having lived in Sandy Mush for a number of years your vid certainly brought back memories of some of the finest roads in the states. Try the road to the Mush off Hwy 64 and head over to Canton from...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
10-23-2011, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
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Forum: Road warriors
10-16-2011, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 528
Trailer Hitche for 96 R1100RS
Built the trailer but can't find a hitch for a 96 R1100RS. Anyone building such an animal? Checked the net and called some manufactures but nothing for the RS. Even a picture for ideas would help...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-09-2011, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2011, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 6,772
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2011, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 215
Views: 24,645
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Forum: Road warriors
09-28-2011, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 919
Repacking exhaust ?
I'm not familiar with repacking an exhaust but have packed and repacked thousands of parachutes. Checked the Remus website and could only find a can listed and no mention of the cat pipe
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Forum: Road warriors
09-24-2011, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 919
2 Brothers Exhaust for R1100RS
Wanted to get an idea just how much louder a Two Brothers Exhaust is on a R1100RS? I realize how subjective this question is but really want to ditch the cat and change the sewing machine sound of...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-01-2011, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 613
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Forum: Road warriors
08-31-2011, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 613
Clymer oilhead manual sucks
Trying to use the Clymer manual thats put out for the oilhead and really tired of flipping to different chapters to get anything done. Who makes a manual that is user friendly and makes sense?
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-29-2011, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Thank You for your kind offer.
I'm not sure...
Thank You for your kind offer.
I'm not sure where I will be staying but I will let you know.Since this trip will end our contract in Ankara the final details are still being worked out.. I have...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-26-2011, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Great report and photos.Your country is most...
Great report and photos.Your country is most beautiful with many amazing sights. I have made a few trips to Ankara to work at the TAI the aircraft factory. Will return on 12/09/11 for a couple weeks...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-15-2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 598
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Forum: Road warriors
08-11-2011, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,476
Picked up a 96 RS in the same price range with...
Picked up a 96 RS in the same price range with 8300 miles and just put a set of Pirelli angels on it and couldn't be more pleased. Has a few quirks but learning those now its time to rack up some...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-09-2011, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 945
Views: 185,127
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Forum: Vendors
08-04-2011, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 1,078
Views: 160,041
Very Cool Tool
Thanks for the great gage. Plugged onto the old Airhead and in minutes she was purring like a kitten. Can't wait to try it on the RD 350. The only thing it could use is a good set of instructions to...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-03-2011, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 766
No Cost Fixed ABS Woes
OK so with all the things I've read about ABS low voltage faults and codes and learning a few things it came down to a no cost fix.Consulted the local guru who said the starter was going south...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-31-2011, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 598
Tires and Wheel Ideas
Picked up a 96 R1100RS and its time for some new rubber. Has Metzler 120 60 ZR 17 on the front and 120 60 ZR 18 on the rear. Last week put on about 800 miles on some great twistys and the front is...
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Forum: Vendors
07-27-2011, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 7,750
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Forum: Road warriors
07-25-2011, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 954
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Forum: Road warriors
07-18-2011, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 766
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