Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2012, 12:45 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2012, 11:23 AM
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I think you see that wrong because there is a...
I think you see that wrong because there is a cover that should be easy to access/remove after the plastic tank is off...
Also no alternator belt is definately another big plus !
Like I said all I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2012, 10:49 AM
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Better mpg is definately another byproduct of...
Better mpg is definately another byproduct of watercooling.
While the old air/oiled hex/camheads ran at around 110 hp at their max cooling abilities (even if R1200S/HP-S made 122/133hp) the new...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2012, 09:19 AM
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-03-2012, 01:51 PM
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Valve adjustment is just as hard or easy as on...
Valve adjustment is just as hard or easy as on the 2010-on camheads !
I also like the clever combined chain/gear driven cams !
Makes the engine more narrow,easier to pull the heads and less wear on...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-03-2012, 11:09 AM
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-03-2012, 11:00 AM
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-03-2012, 10:28 AM
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I don't see Honda bringinging over the...
I don't see Honda bringinging over the CrossTourer because it is too heavy to compete and it is just as fast as the current aircooled GS...
The GS is definately king of the shafties !
The new KTM...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-03-2012, 09:59 AM
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GB,Mr Moderator,you owe me a apology !
At least...
GB,Mr Moderator,you owe me a apology !
At least you did not ban me this time for pointing out the main advantage of the new watercooled boxer not having to split the bike anymore in case of a leaky...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-03-2012, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 9,056
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Like I said from the get-go,the clutch sits in...
Like I said from the get-go,the clutch sits in front of the engine behind the front engine cover;a big plus when it comes to maintenance...:clap
125hp/nm are enough for the real world but I expected...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 9,056
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 06:37 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 06:34 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 06:31 PM
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Stuart the ADV has roughly 1 inch more legroom...
Stuart the ADV has roughly 1 inch more legroom than the regular one !
Also roughly the same in additional ground clearance until the footpegs touch the asphalt.
Touratech has a seat for the ADV...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 06:24 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 06:21 PM
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Marki here in the states we pay almost 5 bucks...
Marki here in the states we pay almost 5 bucks for premium or diesel...:cry
A lot of VW TDI's here...
Ricardo I remember your bike but it was a short suspended R1100S...:D
I know the pictures and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 02:46 PM
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Let's face it a GS or 990,even a F800GS is too...
Let's face it a GS or 990,even a F800GS is too big for the dirt.
They are all street bikes you can right gravel roads on.
Get a single for the dirt if that is where you like to ride otherwise the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 02:41 PM
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I'm sure they could put the exhaust under the...
I'm sure they could put the exhaust under the seat and would still have full wheel travel for 2 full size bags...(but maybe not as you pointed out Ricardo)
My guess 130-135hp will be the figure to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 02:29 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 02:27 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 11:39 AM
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lower handlebar (mounts) for 1200GSA
Does anyone know where I can find lower handlebar mounts for the R1200GSA camhead ?
Turned the mounts forward.Much better but still too upright for my taste...1 inch lower would be perfect.
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 11:34 AM
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The GSA is better in every way when it comes to...
The GSA is better in every way when it comes to comfort (seat,windprotection),tankrange,more ground clearance cornering and agilty due to a steeper steering angle.
The GS is better for people with...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 11:26 AM
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I already see one thing I don't like about the...
I already see one thing I don't like about the new watercooled R1200GS.
The fixed the problem with the smaller bag on the left to make the right bag smaller....:lol3
Why no underseat exhaust for 2...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 09:05 AM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 09:01 AM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 08:58 AM
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I think the best time to buy one of the last...
I think the best time to buy one of the last aircooled GS is right NOW.
They don't get any better than this while the newer/stronger water-boxers are at the beginning of the development cycle when...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-17-2012, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-16-2012, 05:10 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-16-2012, 11:22 AM
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-16-2012, 11:11 AM
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Wade-O ,GSA all the way,especially if you are...
Wade-O ,GSA all the way,especially if you are 6,4'...
-bigger tank
-better windprotection
-more legroom
-more ground-clearance which is good on/off road
-better handling due to steeper steering...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-16-2012, 10:54 AM
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1200GSA Aluminum Tank Panels
I have a 1200GSA Triple Black and thought about changing the aluminum tank panels for black ones.
At $338 a piece !!! I would not buy dark ones from the dealership...
My question?
Are the dark...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 73
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2012, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,134
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2012, 03:55 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2012, 09:44 AM
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2012, 09:42 AM
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I'm with you.The GS is the best bike for...
I'm with you.The GS is the best bike for everyone...:lol3
Unless you want to go fast in a straight line.Then the MS is the one.
B.t.w.,this is a GS forum where people like to like those bikes...:D
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2012, 09:33 AM
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GS vs MS vs S1000RR vs Panigale
Here some interesting numbers taken from MOTORRAD on the same dyno and roll-on from 60-180km/h,acceleration 0-200km/h,top-speed and fuel consumption in liters per 100 km...
1200GS 110hp/7700rpm...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2012, 09:04 AM
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GS vs the Rest...
Got the mag back...
According to the points the GS is even better handling than the Multistrada;quicker steering and more stable.
Best roll-on from 60-180Km/h,too!
From 0-125mph in acceleration...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-19-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 73
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Fact is if you really go off road the Explorer...
Fact is if you really go off road the Explorer and Crosstourer are both too heavy and top heavy + the radiator can cause a leak if you crash or get it punctured.
On road touring I expected more from...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-19-2012, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 73
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oalvarez,that the GS handles better in the...
oalvarez,that the GS handles better in the twistiers than anything except the MS come from the writers not me !
I know it is true because I can ride mine faster than my buddies 990SMT...:D
#s I can...
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