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Forum: Vendors 05-21-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,514
Posted By MJS
Ted Porter at the Beemer Shop. Also, Klaus at...

Ted Porter at the Beemer Shop. Also, Klaus at EPM Performance (original Wilbers importer) was still doing rebuilds a few years ago.
Forum: Equipment 05-21-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,806
Posted By MJS
I use a pair of Pro-view goggles with bi-focal...

I use a pair of Pro-view goggles with bi-focal reading lens. Some complain about the height of the reading lens but they work fine for me. Distance prescription is fine and a quick glance down lets...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-14-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,940
Posted By MJS
Simon and Lisa will be in the Touratech booth. ...

Simon and Lisa will be in the Touratech booth. They have a short presentation on Saturday night and a 2 hour one on Sunday night :huh Apparently that was the only time when the organizers were able...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,213
Posted By MJS
Scott, You have a PM with Mike's email...

Scott,

You have a PM with Mike's email address.

Mark
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 897
Posted By MJS
you can get the stand offs separately. use either...

you can get the stand offs separately. use either the rear stand off (very short stem) or the euro stand off (slightly longer) with your OEM turn signal housings. Both with move the turn signal...
Forum: Vendors 04-18-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 561
Views: 103,543
Posted By MJS
Typically, the voltage range for an led is fairly...

Typically, the voltage range for an led is fairly wide. I don't think 12.0 volts would be to low to drive these. Only think that might kill it would be to connect it with reverse polarity.

BD...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 469
Posted By MJS
Like said, tail light bulb. Also check the...

Like said, tail light bulb. Also check the contacts. They can corrode and cause the same warning.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By MJS
Pins 1 and 3 (brown and white on the switch side...

Pins 1 and 3 (brown and white on the switch side IIRC)
Forum: Vendors 04-12-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2,776
Views: 436,515
Posted By MJS
Zac, Thanks for the wheels. The X-Project...

Zac,

Thanks for the wheels. The X-Project begins :evil

http://stickelmaier.smugmug.com/photos/i-2VRGV9f/0/M/i-2VRGV9f-M.jpg
Forum: Vendors 04-12-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By MJS
Keeping this in perspective, all BD is really...

Keeping this in perspective, all BD is really saying is you can change the lens yourself. Useful if you want to change the beam pattern or the lens were to be scratched by a rock. You can't service...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-10-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,531
Posted By MJS
Got our reservations into Herb. We'll see you...

Got our reservations into Herb. We'll see you there :deal
Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 15,031
Posted By MJS
Her's: XR200R, XT225, F650GS, G650XCo Mine:...

Her's: XR200R, XT225, F650GS, G650XCo

Mine: Husky 310, DRZ400, G650XCh (I've got a couple of 1200s too)

Justification: Cause they're all fun
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-06-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,099
Posted By MJS
That would make a lot of sense to me. My...

That would make a lot of sense to me. My understanding is the used bikes are made available to dealers at a substantial discount "as-is". Probably the same with press bikes and PC center bikes. ...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-06-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,099
Posted By MJS
I've been to BMW's Enduro Park in Hechlingen and...

I've been to BMW's Enduro Park in Hechlingen and they also run TKC's and have a couple of full time factory mechanic's to maintain the bikes. The difference is Germany and SC facilities are...
Forum: The Garage 04-05-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By MJS
BMW part # 51 16 7 672 399 is a mirror mount for...

BMW part # 51 16 7 672 399 is a mirror mount for a F650gs. 8mm male thread with 10mm unthreaded female socket. You could clamp onto the 10mm thread or maybe cut the thread off.
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-05-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,099
Posted By MJS
Note the license plate. Those bikes are owned by...

Note the license plate. Those bikes are owned by BMW. Unless it gets knobbys at the factory or the original tires wear out, BMW corporate probably doesn't just throw $ at them. Notice all the...
Forum: The Garage 04-02-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 764
Posted By MJS
I built a SS exhaust for my hot rod using 2"x...

I built a SS exhaust for my hot rod using 2"x 16ga 316 tubing. All slip joints were done by hand without heat. No splits. It wasn't the easiest thing to do but it did work.
Forum: Vendors 03-29-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 561
Views: 103,543
Posted By MJS
I can't comment on the patterns as all of my...

I can't comment on the patterns as all of my Squadrons are driving.

I use the Squadron with the dimmer set at 20% as my low beam. It's not great as a low beam light (output about equal to...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-29-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,384
Posted By MJS
I think you mean servo or ABS. All R12000GS from...

I think you mean servo or ABS. All R12000GS from intro to present if they have ABS have linked brakes.

Regarding price, it really is what the local market is at the time and what a seller is...
Forum: Vendors 03-28-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 384
Posted By MJS
You do realize that BB (like a number of large...

You do realize that BB (like a number of large internet retailers) cannot possibly have every item they sell in stock. Just like your local brick and mortar store, their inventory will usually only...
Forum: Americas 03-27-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By MJS
you could try here...

you could try here (http://sdjetski.com/index.htm). They have dirt bike rentals according to the website. No relation, I just happened to drive by their place a few days ago.
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 406
Posted By MJS
I have converted my wife's 05 F650 GSL to...

I have converted my wife's 05 F650 GSL to standard. The dampener rods in the fork are shorter. And there is a difference in travel and spring lenght though I don't know how much off the top of my...
Forum: The Garage 03-21-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,669
Posted By MJS
I'll bet that loose wire was the neutral or...

I'll bet that loose wire was the neutral or grounded (not ground) conductor. That left the electricity looking for another path back to the transformer. The shield on the cable was it.

Yes it...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-18-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,387
Posted By MJS
They are worried about it in Germany. One of the...

They are worried about it in Germany. One of the reasons for the S1000RR was to attract a different (younger) demographic to the brand.

It is in general and not limited to the North American...
Forum: Trip Planning 03-17-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,607
Posted By MJS
Any bike from 50cc to a Goldwing will do the job....

Any bike from 50cc to a Goldwing will do the job. Well. the GW might be a bit much off road. It really comes down to what you want in a bike and where you really are likely to go.

My own current...
Forum: Equipment 03-16-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By MJS
Riding to AK is a lot of highway miles. I'd look...

Riding to AK is a lot of highway miles. I'd look for a low frame F650. My wife is 5'-2" with a 27" inseam and she has ridden from Deadhorse to Panama on hers.

Drawbacks are it is a bit heavy...
Forum: Latin America 03-15-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By MJS
Try Motoquest in Long Beach or Advrentals.us in...

Try Motoquest in Long Beach or Advrentals.us in Castaic (north LA). Sorry, don't know of any in San Diego both both of those are only a few hours north of the border.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,010
Posted By MJS
If you have to stop on a steep uphill, just dump...

If you have to stop on a steep uphill, just dump the clutch to kill the engine and let the compression hold the bike. The trick is to get going again if the hill / traction allows or to turn the...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-14-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,531
Posted By MJS
Are you planning on having the same...

Are you planning on having the same "entertainment" as last fall? :kat :sweeti :viking
Forum: Vendors 03-11-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 27,234
Posted By MJS
Thanks to John, I have the CAD files and plan to...

Thanks to John, I have the CAD files and plan to have some cut by water jet. Either tool steel or 316 SS. Is anybody else interested in a set? I don't have pricing yet but am hoping to have this...
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 708,734
Posted By MJS
You might want to give LA Sleeve a call about a...

You might want to give LA Sleeve a call about a piston. They do a lot of custom stuff so can probably set you up.
Forum: Vendors 03-07-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 27,234
Posted By MJS
Anybody have the CAD or drawing file? I've sent...

Anybody have the CAD or drawing file? I've sent a couple messages to the OP with no response.

Thanks,

Mark
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By MJS
Gateway BMW has had their GS Challenge for the...

Gateway BMW has had their GS Challenge for the last 3 or so years. Saturday had training classes for various skill levels. Sunday was a trail ride. Don't know what their schedule or plans are for...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-05-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By MJS
Sounds like there may be a local Challenge event...

Sounds like there may be a local Challenge event this year. Probably to accommodate a change to an earlier date in 2014 for the international competition.
Forum: Face plant 03-05-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 73,123
Posted By MJS
Glad to hear your OK. I know how the rib thing...

Glad to hear your OK. I know how the rib thing is (if I remember right, I think you were on that trip).

Best from both of us,

Mark + Luanna
Forum: GS Boxers 03-04-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By MJS
Its every other year so nothing in 2013.

Its every other year so nothing in 2013.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-25-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By MJS
This would be the first step in making lane...

This would be the first step in making lane sharing restricted if not illegal. Since lane sharing is not currently defined in the law as being illegal, it is legal. Current law allows for an...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 02-25-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7,992
Views: 774,435
Posted By MJS
Same issue on my PC but can't find the update in...

Same issue on my PC but can't find the update in my Downloads folder. Anyone know where Garmin Express is supposed to put the file?

Second question, since I bought the maps on DVD, how does the...
Forum: Ride reports 02-25-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,080
Posted By MJS
I think a Baja trip would be in order to really...

I think a Baja trip would be in order to really test the Gelande part of that GS. :evil Think you can borrow a second bike? :wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 02-20-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 420
Posted By MJS
A spark arrestor is not required for vehicles...

A spark arrestor is not required for vehicles with catalytic converters. If you remove the cat, i.e. install a header, than a SA would be required.
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