Forum: Americas
03-04-2013, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
There's not enough traffic at the taco places...
There's not enough traffic at the taco places around here to run the meat thing (it's called a trompo) full time either, and I live smack in the middle of Mexico! It's normal to just turn it on when...
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Forum: Americas
02-26-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 125
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-22-2013, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,300
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-21-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,300
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-21-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,300
1100GS pulls to the right when revved?
So I don't know if this is just a quirk that I never noticed before, or if it's new and something to be addressed.
I was at a stop light on my way to work this morning and for some reason I...
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Forum: Americas
02-12-2013, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 513
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Forum: Americas
02-11-2013, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,457
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Forum: Latin America
02-10-2013, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 699
Okay I did another quick search on a for sale...
Okay I did another quick search on a for sale website and found 8 c90's listed throughout the whole country, and a few look downright awesome. And the good news is the most expensive one is only...
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Forum: Latin America
02-10-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 699
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-01-2013, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 474
I appreciate the advice. Mostly I used Fram...
I appreciate the advice. Mostly I used Fram because it's the only brand of the ones you mentioned that I can find where I live (Mexico), besides getting a BMW filter from the dealer here ($$$$$$)....
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-01-2013, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 474
Thanks guys. I apologize for not searching, I'm...
Thanks guys. I apologize for not searching, I'm on my phone and not at home where I'm doing the change. We were able to gently tap the wrench with a hammer until it got a good grip and we were able...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-01-2013, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 474
1100gs stuck oil filter
My oil filter wrench won't grab the filter. How can I get it out? It's a fram filter like I've used for years. The wrench just spins around the filter, the filter won't budge and I can't get any...
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Forum: Latin America
01-24-2013, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 363
Man, you're killing me with that screen name. I...
Man, you're killing me with that screen name. I will probably take off this weekend, maybe Sunday, maybe Monday. Still gotta do some last minute service stuff and we just moved and I can't find my...
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Forum: Latin America
01-24-2013, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 363
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Forum: Latin America
01-24-2013, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 363
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Forum: The Garage
01-24-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 617
What kind of adhesive?
My turn signal on my 1100gs has come unglued. What kind of adhesive should I use to get it stuck on again? I tried duct taping it (I was in the middle of a trip) but it kept coming unstuck and a...
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Forum: Latin America
01-21-2013, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 363
Anybody knocking around central Mexico right now?
So I'm on vacation until February 12th and had planned to go to Guatemala with a friend, but things got in the way so he had to cancel on me.
Anybody around central Mexico looking for someone to...
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Forum: Americas
01-21-2013, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 245
Anybody knocking around central Mexico right now?
So I'm on vacation until February 12th and had planned to go to Guatemala with a friend, but things got in the way so he had to cancel on me.
Anybody around central Mexico looking for someone to...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-18-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,774
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Forum: Americas
11-16-2012, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
Hey guys,
I haven't been keeping up with...
Hey guys,
I haven't been keeping up with this thread, so this info may already be out there-
As of yesterday (maybe even longer) the tolls on the Toluca-Mexico City highway are now half price...
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Forum: Americas
08-27-2012, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
Hey guys,
Just want to check in here. I just...
Hey guys,
Just want to check in here. I just did a Mexico City to Tennessee and back ride via Texas and had no safety issues to speak of.
I was stopped at every checkpoint by the military and...
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Forum: Equipment
08-10-2012, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,428
I asked because I'm going to the US where...
I asked because I'm going to the US where consumer electronics are cheap and plentiful, and they are expensive here in Mexico. I would like to buy a nice laptop and bring it back with me.
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Forum: Equipment
08-08-2012, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,428
Safest way to carry a laptop?
How do you guys carry laptops during your travels? Do you put it in a backpack? Throw it in the topcase? Pelican case?
I brought a laptop with me once that I stowed in my topcase. It surely...
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Forum: The Garage
08-06-2012, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
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Forum: The Garage
08-06-2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
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Forum: The Garage
08-06-2012, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
I think sometimes just writing these things out...
I think sometimes just writing these things out helps me get a grip on the situation better. There's no nut behind the bash plate. Its actually a pretty shitty design I think. I ll get to that in a...
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Forum: The Garage
08-06-2012, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Nut spins but won't come off the bolt
'95 BMW R1100GS
I'm trying to do an oil change to prepare for a big trip to the US next week and you have to remove the crash bars which are screwed to the bash plate under the bike. Well 3 nuts...
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Forum: Americas
08-05-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,182
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Forum: Americas
08-04-2012, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
Just bought a helmet cam today, never even...
Just bought a helmet cam today, never even thought about it being a corruption deterrent though. Cool.
As for the handshakes, every time I've been pulled over in Mexico over the last 12 years...
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Forum: Americas
08-02-2012, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
I got a flat on a toll road last year and...
I got a flat on a toll road last year and stupidly didn't have my repair kit with me. I put my blinkers on and waited on the shoulder. And waited. And waited. Finally a flat bed tow truck came by and...
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Forum: Americas
08-01-2012, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
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Forum: Americas
07-30-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
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Forum: Americas
07-29-2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
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Forum: Americas
07-28-2012, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 16,108
Views: 1,180,357
Where to cross?
For those of you that have crossed the border lately, where's the safest/fastest/easiest (Mexico to US) crossing happening?
I haven't been in the border area since 2010 and I used to always cross...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-21-2012, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 703
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-20-2012, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 703
95 1100GS brake lever unit angle adjustment?
Is there any way to adjust the angle of the brake lever on an 1100GS? Mine is angled too far forward/down and it's uncomfortable and I'm not getting good use of my mirror either. I looked through my...
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Forum: Americas
04-18-2012, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,243
Here you go, MercadoLibre, the Mexican eBay....
Here you go, MercadoLibre, the Mexican eBay. Horses for sale- http://listado.mercadolibre.com.mx/venta-caballos
Realistic prices range from $3,000 Mexican Pesos to $45,000 USD. I'm ignoring all...
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Forum: Latin America
03-20-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 591
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Forum: Latin America
03-14-2012, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 734
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Forum: Latin America
03-12-2012, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 734
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