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Forum: Equipment 04-14-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,850
Posted By hardpackrider
I use this pressure suit: Dainese "Jacket Wave...

I use this pressure suit: Dainese "Jacket Wave Pro 2". killer. full deep back, full chest, shoulder, elbows, and kidney, all CE. probably now near the prices I'm seeing your other options.. got this...
Forum: Equipment 04-13-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,037
Posted By hardpackrider
I use these currently...(AlpineStars Bionic SX...

I use these currently...(AlpineStars Bionic SX knee protector [i think about $129 for both knees, Revzilla]), they're on the "high end" for guards, but no "brace"... I want the braces.. eventually,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-08-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,630
Posted By hardpackrider
like bwringer, I pull in, tight to card...

like bwringer, I pull in, tight to card reader/nozzel, (loaded GSA w/panniers), I don't think I've ever fueled my bike any other way.. I kill mtr, put kick stand down, (tho keep both feet on the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-04-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 17,649
Posted By hardpackrider
okay, my only "lay'er down" experience so far,...

okay, my only "lay'er down" experience so far, happened in 1973. got home from school, and as was my next move in those days.. i hopped on my 1971 CT70... popped it into gear (yes I had the first gen...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-01-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,339
Posted By hardpackrider
haaa. Stevie88, all the chumps in this bar are...

haaa. Stevie88, all the chumps in this bar are lookin at me funny as I fucking laughed out loud looking at my phone..after reading your "if I were short..." comment, mixed with that picture.. frickin...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-21-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,336
Posted By hardpackrider
+1 AdventureDesigns cylinder guards... and...

+1

AdventureDesigns cylinder guards... and their custom fit Cycra hand guards..



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Forum: GS Boxers 12-23-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
Posted By hardpackrider
http://www.advdesigns.com/ulcobmwr1gsg.html ...

http://www.advdesigns.com/ulcobmwr1gsg.html

yes $$$, but has everything you'll need.


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Forum: GS Boxers 12-09-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,585
Posted By hardpackrider
Yes, to be completely honest, I too have my 2012...

Yes, to be completely honest, I too have my 2012 GSA TB partially because of Ewan and Charlie... no doubt.. i love the series, and have watched it more than once, and kno i will watch them again...
Forum: Equipment 11-20-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,282
Posted By hardpackrider
Gearne SG12's. All my 51 yr old body will...

Gearne SG12's.

All my 51 yr old body will wear at this point... even for local weekend rides. I'll gladly clomp around like Frankenstein off the bike, have people look at me and laugh... it's all...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-16-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,983
Posted By hardpackrider
thanks Tex (throttle link) helped ! Sent...

thanks Tex (throttle link) helped !


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Forum: GS Boxers 11-15-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,147
Posted By hardpackrider
2012 GSA... summertime night traffic jam......

2012 GSA... summertime night traffic jam... stopped.. watched bars go up and up.. finally at 8 bars (too from top), pulled off and found long straight away... dropped down to five... then four. only...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-15-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By hardpackrider
beauty, solo.. really nice. Sent from my...

beauty, solo.. really nice.


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Forum: GS Boxers 11-11-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 652
Posted By hardpackrider
I put these on my 2012... ...

I put these on my 2012...

http://www.advdesigns.com/r1gsaenguex.html

I've dropped my fully loaded bike on both sides, (not at high speed yet), but can say, they are frikin stout... with these u...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-08-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,978
Posted By hardpackrider
jThomas82, that is a thing of beauty.. I...

jThomas82,

that is a thing of beauty.. I bought the fuzeblock, but what you've done with the wiring, etc.. is pro. Trying to sort that out.. Where did u get your wire braided "sleeve" material?...
Forum: Americas 10-24-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By hardpackrider
Speaking of 26's... hwy26 (in CA) is also...

Speaking of 26's... hwy26 (in CA) is also fantastic. I went west, directly out of Red Bluff, CA... towards coast.. (Google it) 130 miles, 2,200 turns, (the bar-keep at a place mid-way told me... )...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-16-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,827
Posted By hardpackrider
I bought the BMW heavy duty cover.. for an...

I bought the BMW heavy duty cover.. for an outdoor cover, it is the best. I had it on my bike twice..and it was awesome. but... i've got indoor storage area, and that cover is by no means a travel...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-14-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By hardpackrider
yep, got the 2011 a few days after I filled out...

yep, got the 2011 a few days after I filled out that form. (on TT website) I've ordered some items recently, and they said I was on list for 2012-2013 catalog, and that it'd be along... but haven't...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-14-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,030
Posted By hardpackrider
I'm seriously considering the amber Krista's. (My...

I'm seriously considering the amber Krista's. (My wallet begs to differ tho..)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f5h1_45JV0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

they bolt right on, replacing the stock...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-12-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,319
Posted By hardpackrider
wow, that thing is beautiful... congrats. ...

wow, that thing is beautiful... congrats.

enjoy!


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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-12-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By hardpackrider
I very much enjoy the Globeriders DVD's... Mr...

I very much enjoy the Globeriders DVD's... Mr Pedersen's attitude, and the length and preparations behind their journey's is something I really envy. I hope to take one of their 2 mo. long trips one...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-06-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,066
Posted By hardpackrider
like I was sayin... ...

like I was sayin...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/07/puhapa3a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/07/yzavytu3.jpg

what a great event today... tons of great folks showed up, there were...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-05-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,066
Posted By hardpackrider
The Adventure Designs tool kit was the first...

The Adventure Designs tool kit was the first thing I bought for my 2012 GSA. (the second was their cylinder head guard bars) When u guys drop the "they're okay if you like tools made in China" I...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-30-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,142
Posted By hardpackrider
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/01/a3aruza5.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/01/a3aruza5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/01/mypu8y8a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/01/avuga3ev.jpg

so did this fix, and moved clutch side out...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-30-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,094
Posted By hardpackrider
I think the real question is... is a 2012 BMW GSA...

I think the real question is... is a 2012 BMW GSA triple black, better than the 2005 XR650L I sold to get mine. The answer is Yes.... Way-Yes.

:-)

my only frame of reference.

If my GSA...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-16-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,694
Posted By hardpackrider
yes, SF BMW offers regular (3yr), and extended,...

yes, SF BMW offers regular (3yr), and extended, (7yr) warr. Did that.


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Forum: GS Boxers 09-15-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,694
Posted By hardpackrider
I've been to Livermore -and walnut creek.....

I've been to Livermore -and walnut creek.. similar vibes. nice folks, but I've only just bought parts/oil there. Service areas seemed less traveled. I bought my 12GSA/TB from SF BMW. It's all...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-09-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,543
Posted By hardpackrider
"outer", edge.. not "putter" edge.. ...

"outer", edge.. not "putter" edge..


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Forum: GS Boxers 09-09-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,543
Posted By hardpackrider
"outer", not "putter" edge.. Sent from...

"outer", not "putter" edge..


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Forum: GS Boxers 09-09-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,543
Posted By hardpackrider
okay, one other thing Karsten (co-owner at...

okay, one other thing Karsten (co-owner at Adventure Designs), told me about the install, put the pre-drilled bolts in first and then loosly align and attach, (loosely) the putter edge of the bar...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-08-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,458
Posted By hardpackrider
jimmex called it. 3,200 miles on my 2012...

jimmex called it.

3,200 miles on my 2012 GSA, and I too "do not want to work any more"

:-) no issues as of yet.



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Forum: GS Boxers 09-07-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,592
Posted By hardpackrider
2012, GSA, 3k+ miles. I check mine after every...

2012, GSA, 3k+ miles. I check mine after every ride, and strive to keep it (the oil level) in center (half way up the site glass). As long as you see it (after propped warm up and side/center stand...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-07-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,543
Posted By hardpackrider
one thing I remembered, very simple, you tuck...

one thing I remembered, very simple, you tuck speedo cable under bar.. to give full range of turning.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/07/evybaty6.jpg
...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-07-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By hardpackrider
like with many things in life there may be...

like with many things in life there may be another way to look at this cable issue, alternately, along those lines, if you have relevant info on such cable moves, I kno I'd like to hear about it.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-06-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,321
Posted By hardpackrider
msanna, gosh, all the best in your healing/rehab....

msanna, gosh, all the best in your healing/rehab. Glad to hear it wasn't worse. good thing you had your gear on.

Did 400 miles on Saturday last, up thru Napa, Saratoga, the back down to SF Bay...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 978
Posted By hardpackrider
2012 GSA, 3k+ miles.. don't have the rattle 3,000...

2012 GSA, 3k+ miles.. don't have the rattle 3,000 - 4,000, but do (did) hear the when-shifting-into-first-gear whine.. this makes complete sense to me, as it's a very low first gear. after reading...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By hardpackrider
Well... I have no direct info, other than to say...

Well... I have no direct info, other than to say I did mix my engine guard manufacturers
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,543
Posted By hardpackrider
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/urezusam.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/urezusam.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/uzu6uhuh.jpg[/IMG

[IMG]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/vemy6u6e.jpg
...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-04-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,543
Posted By hardpackrider
correction... they (Cycra guards) still exist...

correction... they (Cycra guards) still exist (and are awesome)

2 months ago I bought and installed a great set of Cycra hand guards (solid, one piece of aluminum) and they are killer. I have the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-03-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,698
Posted By hardpackrider
didn't see your outburst, but I did read your...

didn't see your outburst, but I did read your apology. that, was a good thing. do not disappear. everyone will forgive you, at least they should. hang in there... I mean where else would you rather...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-01-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,849
Posted By hardpackrider
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d996-de9f-760a.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d996-de9f-760a.jpg

almost forgot, these Cycra hand guards (also custom made from AdventureDesigns.. to replace the crap-plastic OEM ones.. really stout..

the black...
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