Forum: GS Boxers
03-13-2012, 10:54 AM
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Forum: Trip Planning
11-25-2011, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 8
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Here's what I would do
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Learn from others experiences -...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-24-2011, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 2,092
Views: 265,849
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-24-2011, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 1,751
Views: 447,911
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-24-2011, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 609
Views: 93,278
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Forum: Trip Planning
06-06-2011, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 98,638
Goosenecks State Park, UT
Top of a Plateau overlooking San Juan River.
Views of Monument Valley in the distance
Near Mexican Hat, UT
http://www.utah.com/stateparks/goosenecks.htm...
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Forum: Americas
01-15-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 686
2 Bags is the answer
Been traveling with two sleeping bags for years. REI travel down 45° bag and an REI 20° down bag.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12620514#post12620514...
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Forum: Equipment
01-07-2011, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,770
Try this.
Since you are going to send the seat out anyway, try this.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
I purchased a 1200GS a few years ago and found the...
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Forum: Trip Planning
12-10-2010, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,074
Check this out
BMW ON just had a write up on this bag, sounds interesting.
Don't know your budget, but check it out
http://www.giantloopmoto.com/products/great-basin-saddlebag...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-29-2010, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 502
Wiring Link
I installed this on my 05, the relay is connected to the auxilary plug.
Works great; bypasses the canbus system.
http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling/r1200gs/electrical/index.html
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-28-2010, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,941
Had to chime in
I've owned a 1100GS, 1150GS, 1200GS. Love them all; I guess I'm just a GS kinda guy. Started with a 1100GS, jumped to a 1150 and moved to a 1200 (05) with the idea this would have more power, wasn't...
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Forum: Trip Planning
11-22-2010, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,218
My 2 cents worth
Truckin_Thumper has a good list here. I would add a couple of things. Remember - You will be faced with tempuratures from 25-110 degrees.
All I do is camp. Seldom pay for camping see dispersed...
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Forum: Americas
11-21-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,930
Canada Day
Made a trip to Alaska in 99', long days, warm weather considering where you are. Was in Dawson City, Yukon on July 1st (Canada Day). They had great activites in the City Park on the river, plus a big...
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Forum: Vendors
11-12-2010, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 906
Views: 122,377
R1200gs (2005)
Dan,
Could you please forward a quote for rear shock only 2005 1200GS.
Also quote a set for same bike.
Do you need riding weights? Rider with gear - 70% of the time 300lbs.
Would like to...
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Forum: Americas
09-24-2010, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 592
Southern Utah / North Rim in Early November?
I'll be in the Vegas in early November, planning a ride. Looking at a southern Utah loop or desert trip. Checking weather it looks like I can expect avg temps in the 60s. Don't mind 60 degree temps,...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-04-2010, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 565
Have a good trip
When your in Duluth, don't forget to stop at Aerostich Warehouse.
Always a good place to get some stuff you forgot and other sundry gadgets.
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Forum: The Garage
04-11-2010, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Used Torx in Hex head fastener?
Son-in-Law borrowed (first mistake) my metric (Allen) hex head sockets. I needed to do some light maintenance.
I had my torx set handy. This is a nice compact set, fits nicely in my toolkit
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Forum: Equipment
04-07-2010, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,995
Always take a tent
A couple years ago I went with some friends, we hoteled it every night, had to call ahead for reservations. Nothing worse when on the road and all you see is no-vacancy signs. On that trip I decieded...
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Forum: Equipment
04-07-2010, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,108
I sleep colder than most
Been taking two bags for years. REI travel down 45° bag and an REI 20° down bag. both pack small in compression sacks - I can fit everything for a two week trip in my Jesse luggage - except the tent,...
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Forum: Americas
03-04-2010, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,159
Let's stop talking and start planning
It’s been a day and no response. I take it your still pondering the idea of going to Alaska. Let’s stop debating and start planning the trip. After all that was the purpose of this post....
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Forum: Americas
03-03-2010, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,159
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-15-2009, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 8,047
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
09-27-2009, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 972
Views: 140,489
Colorado HWY 141
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My 8yr old Grandson on a trip from Minnesota to Arizona.
I'd see this face in my rearview mirror - as he checked out the scenery.
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-10-2009, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 862
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-08-2009, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,003
My .02 worth
I've owned 1100, 1150, 1200 GSs. Tried different seats. Finally ended up with a heated Corbin - with a AirHawk. (It even heats through the AirHawk) With any seat I hit the pain threshold wihin 100...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-03-2009, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,347
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
03-03-2009, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 953
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Forum: Ride reports
12-14-2008, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 683
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Forum: Americas
08-15-2008, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 592
IMO Best road in the US - My #1
The best road in the US is Hwy 141-Hwy145 from Whitewater to Placerville - Hwy 62 to Ridgeway and the final leg hookup to Hwy 550 to Durango. Stop at Gateway Canyons an Oasis in the middle of...
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Forum: Americas
08-15-2008, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 511
Northern California
Try http://www.pashnit.com/ it will cost you $20 to get access to the roads, but it's flooded with good roads in California. It is probably the best $20 I spent on that trip. Pashnit lays the roads...
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Forum: Americas
08-15-2008, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 5,749
I carry a piece for peace of mind
I carry a piece for peace of mind. I'm not doing a Jason Bourne thing, planning on taking out all humanity.
I carry for when I'm alone. A .40 Cal won't stop a Grizzly Bear or a Raging Moose.
But...
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Forum: Trip Planning
08-14-2008, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 9,076
I'd rather travel alone
I just returned from a trip with a friend. It's hard to find compatible riding partners. When your alone you don't hear any complaints, its to hot, to cold, who picked this road, I don;t like that...
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Forum: Equipment
07-25-2008, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,070
Helen Bags
Try Helen2Wheels Bags, They waterproof, they have loops for your straps and don't slide around. http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/category/Helen_Twowheels_Roll_Top_Sacks
I've used them with great...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
07-22-2008, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 2,933
Views: 358,511
+2 Garmin 276c
Try tvnav.com, refurb units at a good price. Great folks to work with, I was on a trip to SW USA and was having difficulty, the guy walked me through some of the issues. This thing will track long...
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Forum: Equipment
07-21-2008, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,784
Here's my .02 worth
Go with a down bag, they pack smaller and keep you warm on those unforeseen chilly nights. Yes they aren't warm if they get wet but what bag is, that's why I make sure I have a good tent. We're like...
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Forum: Equipment
07-20-2008, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 800
FJ1200 Sweet Memories
I like your ride, I had a FJ1200 in the early 90's, smoothest ride of anything I've riden, miss the power, loved to run about 95 all day. I remember one Sunday morning riding from Broadus, MT to...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Central, Texas & Gulf States
07-19-2008, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,052
Leave no-trace
When traveling across the country I stay in National Forests for free.
Follow the don't leave a trace rule.
Stay off main road; take off shoot trail off main road and your good to go.
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-18-2008, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 6,500
New TRAX bags??
I sold my wimpy plastice system bags from my 1100GS. I purchased the TRAX mounting system and will substitute Givi bags for my trip to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-11-2008, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,806
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-11-2008, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,806
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