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Forum: GS Boxers 05-17-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,611
Posted By Disco Dean
That 650GS is a nice bike - but seriously if you...

That 650GS is a nice bike - but seriously if you are really thinking about getting into it and you do have extensive experience. I think you will outgrow it fast.

My brother who has ridden for...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By Disco Dean
What billdonna said.. Looks bad actually but...

What billdonna said..

Looks bad actually but alas all is fixable. I cannot fathom how that could happen in their but stranger things have happened.

You will at least need the new sleeve and the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By Disco Dean
You should order the BMW REpRom CD/DVD from the...

You should order the BMW REpRom CD/DVD from the parts list and it will have all maintenance and rebuild instructions. Torques, lubes, everything... Best buy I have ever made. Includes all part...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-10-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By Disco Dean
I hear you and seems we are on the same wavelength.

1. Agreed, don't know about ESA though as I have an 06.
2. Suspect for the average or above average rider this is not too much of an issue. Everything helps though and I suggest managing shock...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,592
Posted By Disco Dean
This is it.. I have to agree with Jim and just...

This is it.. I have to agree with Jim and just give up.

But first - look at what you just said "decrease pad thickness and increase the amount of fluid in the active circuit," If you do that you...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,592
Posted By Disco Dean
Sorry wrong again - self adjusting so the pistons...

Sorry wrong again - self adjusting so the pistons as Jim says - move in to contact the rotor - then only move out the same each time - so as the rotor and pads get thinner the pistons and pads move...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,592
Posted By Disco Dean
Sorry - not correct. There are two pistons -...

Sorry - not correct.

There are two pistons - one in the lever to push the fluid and one in the calliper to push the pad. There is an open circuit in the lever piston that draws in fluid when the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,592
Posted By Disco Dean
05Train, Sorry to say but Jim was being nice...

05Train,

Sorry to say but Jim was being nice when he subtly told you - that you were wrong.

A hydraulic front brake is self adjusting - unless you drain the fluid to empty the feel at the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,138
Posted By Disco Dean
Any good high pressure grease will do. As for...

Any good high pressure grease will do. As for holding the allen key etc. I found when I did mine this spring - that due to the tapered fit of the ball joint into the arm - it self tightens and you do...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 149,714
Posted By Disco Dean
Cayuga practice day. And yes it is a good...

Cayuga practice day.

And yes it is a good score. I've ridden it for a while but it is now mine so it has a new home. Mine!!!!
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 149,714
Posted By Disco Dean
After next weekend it goes into the house!!!!

After next weekend it goes into the house!!!!
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 149,714
Posted By Disco Dean
Okay so I am being silly but I made my GS...

Okay so I am being silly but I made my GS jealous. My baby came home today. So excited. Gotta love that. Kinda like the big bad GS wolf and little red riding...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 149,714
Posted By Disco Dean
Washed and detailed from the west Virginia...

Washed and detailed from the west Virginia trip.... Put on the Woodys Wheels and ready to get dirty tomorrow! That's what I did. ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/05/urypynen.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,592
Posted By Disco Dean
... What Marchyman says for sure. Just measure it...

... What Marchyman says for sure. Just measure it properly.

Besides some would say the ridges increase surface area and thusly braking force... :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,592
Posted By Disco Dean
+1 on the EBC HH pads - good value and work well.

+1 on the EBC HH pads - good value and work well.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,592
Posted By Disco Dean
I think the front specs are 4mm wide - you will...

I think the front specs are 4mm wide - you will feel ridges for sure after some km's - what is the total kms? Ridges are not a problem.... unless they are huge. But running your fingernail across...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-29-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,260
Posted By Disco Dean
Don't understand... what do you mean by normal? ...

Don't understand... what do you mean by normal?

As, normal motorcycle synthetic will not make your wet clutch slip.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-25-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,207
Posted By Disco Dean
Up under where the rear shock connects are all...

Up under where the rear shock connects are all the little itsy bitsy wires that run to the back of the bike and from the rear brake pedal.... Really easy to ding one of those if you replaced your...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-25-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 978
Posted By Disco Dean
Might be you don't have abs... but is pretty easy...

Might be you don't have abs... but is pretty easy to test.

That to me is the only plausible answer if you do not have servos!

I feel for you. Lots of info around but hard to discern it all and...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-25-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 978
Posted By Disco Dean
If by chance there is a version of the 06 with...

If by chance there is a version of the 06 with non servo abs then I might be wrong... but I think they both work the same. Unfortunately if you want to service the complete brake circuit you will...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,207
Posted By Disco Dean
Jim is that the new improved carrier??? Looks...

Jim is that the new improved carrier??? Looks cast and nice! When I got my replacement it was the older unit.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 978
Posted By Disco Dean
Just a thought. You mention that you have abs but...

Just a thought. You mention that you have abs but no servo - I will let you figure out if you have a servo or not but (BUT) with abs you have two master cylinders with the circuit - one circuit from...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-17-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,207
Posted By Disco Dean
I've done two - the original 2006 version and a...

I've done two - the original 2006 version and a replacement in 2011. The oem version was heated up and came of with a single tap. Not butter smooth but hardly any effort at all. In fact the hot piece...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By Disco Dean
That kind of casting is not too hard to weld but...

That kind of casting is not too hard to weld but not for an amateur for sure. Should be fine though if done right.

Check the rest carefully - as it would be a bit odd for that kind of pressure...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-15-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,799
Posted By Disco Dean
Just a quick update. I had a nice back to...

Just a quick update.

I had a nice back to back test this weekend as I put the oem set back on for a ride to WV this coming weekend.

21 inch Woodys combo set - TKC 80's;
Saturday ride was a...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-13-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,799
Posted By Disco Dean
My post #23. Shows the 19 inch front with a set...

My post #23. Shows the 19 inch front with a set of Heid-scouts. With the stock fender and the RalleMoto clamp. Close up and on the driveway. It is not very noticeable at all.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-12-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By Disco Dean
Owned by Dunlop Goodyear so that is a plus I...

Owned by Dunlop Goodyear so that is a plus I think.. maybe not but maybe...

They have some cool options...

http://www.savatech.eu/tyres/motorcycle-tyres/enduro.html
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-12-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,684
Posted By Disco Dean
Sounds good to me... Thanks, I normally have used...

Sounds good to me... Thanks, I normally have used the unit for on-bike road work and mostly with routing. But, with some tracks. Looks like not as much experience as you with that though.

I find...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-10-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,684
Posted By Disco Dean
This thread is great and just what I was looking...

This thread is great and just what I was looking for. My unit was just replaced under warranty and the rebuild of my settings etc. Garmin suggested that I do not reuse my previous saved profiles - so...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,582
Posted By Disco Dean
You can get the 100/90 - 19 and the 90/90 - 21...

You can get the 100/90 - 19 and the 90/90 - 21 fronts in S and even a T...

But alas you are correct on the rear. I guess I never looked - only T in the sizes I would use - 140 and 150... But the...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,582
Posted By Disco Dean
[QUOTE=NLS;21143905]Indeed... Yet I think new GS...

[QUOTE=NLS;21143905]Indeed... Yet I think new GS still has it in the right hands...[QUOTE]



Rock and Roll!!!!
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,582
Posted By Disco Dean
TKC's are rated for 112mph - plenty fast for a...

TKC's are rated for 112mph - plenty fast for a set of dirt tires I think.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,582
Posted By Disco Dean
Wow missed that for the MS... it is a 190 tire....

Wow missed that for the MS... it is a 190 tire. Mega pseudo adventurer... but really these days.... that is open for interpretation.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,582
Posted By Disco Dean
The new Ducati Multistrada is a 170 I think and...

The new Ducati Multistrada is a 170 I think and the new BMW and KTM so its likely made for the masses. Might be good might not.

The new Karoo looks pretty nice but I just put on my first TKC's and...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-08-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,799
Posted By Disco Dean
Yay... very cool and nice looking deal. I...

Yay... very cool and nice looking deal. I especially like that little corner of the shop. I so want a tire changer. I see the slime too - never used it. Does it work well for you?

Enough...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-08-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,582
Posted By Disco Dean
New Michelin Anakee Wild Tire

Tracked down some more pics... looks the stuff but only comes in these sizes:

"Available in April, in one dimension (front: 120/70 R 19 Rear: 170/60 R 17), the Anakee Wild is a version of clinging...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-08-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 731
Posted By Disco Dean
My OEM, keyed canbus power socket on my bike...

My OEM, keyed canbus power socket on my bike powers my heated jacket just fine. 2006 GS adv. Am I missing something? Never a problem for me.

I have an aux. socket powered to the battery directly...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-08-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,799
Posted By Disco Dean
:huh

:huh
Forum: GS Boxers 04-07-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,799
Posted By Disco Dean
Agree with all of the above... My ride today was...

Agree with all of the above... My ride today was pretty tame for off road. But here is the run down.

Loose soft new gravel
Hard pack old gravel dirt road
Rough seasonal access road
Pavement...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-06-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,799
Posted By Disco Dean
+1 manxman. You don't need to go all out to have...

+1 manxman. You don't need to go all out to have the gains of the 21.

And after riding with the triple lamp I'd suggest any GS owner to get one. It helps that much.

No you don't need longer...
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