Forum: Americas
Yesterday, 04:21 PM
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been there - done that
Crossed back and forth plenty of times and have had no problems at all finding rooms, but if you are really picky, you may have a problem once or twice in high season popular destinations....
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Forum: Trip Planning
06-10-2013, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 627
Views: 112,805
packing for overseas touring - liners are good
Lots of good ideas are on the site, but I didn't see any suggestions for long range overseas travel, so here goes.
Research the climate you will be riding in so you take what you need. Rain in...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-04-2013, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,502
no oil on plug threads, please
You need to listen to a real aircraft mechanic. Your mechanics use oil? Since when? Have they ever read AC43-13a? Oil will get hot and coke up in the threads, that's why real mechanics never use oil...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-04-2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,502
no oil on plug threads, please
Who says aircraft mechanics don't use anti-sieze? They use oil? Since when? Ever read AC43-13? Oil will get hot and coke up in the threads, that's why real mechanics never use oil on plug threads.
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Forum: EMEA
06-03-2013, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 609
+1 WheatWhacker
I was one of the first to be helped by Martin. It's been a great relationship from the start. We return to Europe in July for another ride on the bike he helped us buy in Ireland. This time the bike...
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Forum: Americas
05-29-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 363
-1 Vegas
Try Tahoe - it's a good good ride to get there, not too far, and fantastic riding nearby with good hotels, gambling (if you like) shows (if you like - afterall, it's a honeymoon). They know how to do...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-24-2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,206
bugs out of the oil cooler
Gently, so you don't flatten any fins, shoot compressed air from back to front, then gently (again, don't flatten the fins) rinse back to front with a hose. That works for me.
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Forum: Americas
05-22-2013, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 576
Views: 94,303
FMM surrender at border when leaving Baja
If you "forget" to turn in your FMM when leaving Baja, you can mail it to:
Instituto Nacional De Migracion
Puente Puerta S/N
Colonia Federal
Tijuana, B.C. Mexico C.P. 22310
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Forum: Americas
05-16-2013, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 193
TSA regs
Carry on: 3 oz per container, no limit on number of containers as long as they all fit into a single plastic zip loc sandwich bag. If you have a toothpaste tube or shampoo bottle or whatever larger...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2013, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 1,502
Views: 177,019
yesterday -
Removed the front TKC80 and replaced it with a K60 on a friend's garage floor - damn those are stiff sidewalls and a tough bead! Took two inflationsa up to 50psi to fully seat the bead!
The TKC80...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2013, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 761
tire combo
Two-up on my fully loaded 1150GS (with heavy tank panniers and big side and top cases), the chip seal roads out west will eat a TKC80 front tire in about 4000 miles, but that tire is best in the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2013, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 833
H&B Alu-Std
35L H&B Alu-Std now replaces my BMW topcase.
Pros: holds full size helmet, easier to mount and lock to the bike, easier to open and close, shape is easier to pack and the H&B liner makes it even...
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Forum: Americas
05-08-2013, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 16,765
Views: 1,218,015
No pics?
No pics for 3 reasons:
1. Slow Internet & hi res./large pics (6mb) don't mix
2. I Don't know how to post pics on ADV
3. I'd rather be fishing and drinking than conquer #2 or waste time on #1.
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Forum: Europe
05-07-2013, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 404
solution
Get with Wheatwhacker;
http://advrider.com/forums/member.php?u=40433
He has your solution. I wanted a bike to ride and store in Europe.
You won't be sorry.
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Forum: Europe
05-07-2013, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 312
yep
+1 for Wheatwhacker
pm me if you like.
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Forum: Europe
05-07-2013, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,929
get a bike, save $$ on insurance
Get with Wheatwhacker to buy a bike, get it registered, andin many cases, he'll buy it from you when you're done with it.
Get with Doug at www.motosapiens.org for low cost Green Card liability...
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Forum: Europe
05-07-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 575
French purchase & driving license
Be sure you carefully research the fees and regulations for licensing a bike of any kind or size. Bigger motos cost a lot more to register. Your driving license will not be legal if you are working...
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Forum: Americas
05-07-2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 16,765
Views: 1,218,015
BACK TO THE THREAD - Is Mexico safe?
Yes, Baja is safe. We are half way done with our trip from Sacramento to Cabo San Lucas and back (24APR-16MAY).
We crossed the border at Tijuana without a problem at all. We've mostly been on MEX...
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Forum: Americas
04-15-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 737
winds? we don't need no stinking winds!
Stick out one knee when in a crosswind - the downwind knee. It's amazing how it interrupts the flow and makes it a little less dodgy in cross winds.
The suggestion to have lots of fuel is good...
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Forum: EMEA
04-15-2013, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,377
Ireland?
Covering bikes reg'd there, too?
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-08-2013, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 291
Views: 10,012
rats!
I'll be in Baja. have fun!
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Forum: Americas
04-08-2013, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 184
Sac?
Got a closer idea on when in May? I'm on the edge of Sacramento and could help if I knew for sure when, as I'll be gone late April to mid-May. PM me.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-07-2013, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,726
fuel pump?
If the battery won't run the fuel pump, it won't start.
If the battery would make the starter work on the roll downhill, why not just charge it up more before trying this stunt?
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-06-2013, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 155
Views: 38,803
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-06-2013, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,421
fuel overflow
Top off the tank when you expect ride it immediately for some distance. If not going some distance to burn off fuel, don't top it off. Problem solved.
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Forum: EMEA
04-06-2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,286
no transaction fees
Plenty of credit cards have no foreign transaction fees. Get the one that provides things like frequent flyer miles that benefit you when travelling.The best deal is often to cash in those "miles"...
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Forum: Trip Planning
04-06-2013, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
address in California?
PM me for this deal. I got bike in Ireland with Wheatwhacker and am open to working with you.
The distances are too great for a small scooter, so plan for a bike of at least 250cc. 450 and 650...
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Forum: Trip Planning
04-06-2013, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,383
cheaper to buy than to ship
>How much did you pay for the Honda? Sounds to me that you don't regret to buy, and it would be an option for me too, but i'm still thinking back and forth. <
I'll sell the Varadero and get a...
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Forum: EMEA
04-06-2013, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,729
Living the dream - Thanks Martin!
Thanks again Martin for helping us live our dream on a bike in Europe. :rayofThe Irish people were so friendly and fun to visit with we'll be back for more riding there, but the bike's stored on the...
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Forum: Americas
04-03-2013, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 186
Fmm
Just mail it back to them. Call Vagabundos Del Mar 800-474-BAJA (2252) for the address if you don't have it.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-03-2013, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,041
seat won't fit
The 1150 seat won't fit the 1200.
Seems awfully low $$ for your bike - only $2900 - but you know it better and it does have some problems, so maybe that's all it's worth. However -- why would a...
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Forum: EMEA
04-03-2013, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,377
Green Card for the Varadero
Emailed Doug and Polly direct for the insurance today. :deal
Man, this is the life: good bike purchase via Wheatwhacker in Ireland, good insurance rates from Doug & Polly in Bulgaria, free storage...
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Forum: EMEA
04-02-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,377
renew my Green Card, Doug
Hi Doug,
My Irish plated bike is up for Green Card renewal - THANKS also to the Wheatwhacker.:D
I'll be returning to Europe from the US to ride for about a month or so. PM on the way with the...
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Forum: EMEA
03-30-2013, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,286
promo on a good chip + pin card
Go to BA.com and get the Chase British Airways card. No foreign transaction fees, great service, 50,000 Avios (BA frequent flyer miles. Took me less than 5 minutes to sign up and get approval (I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-27-2013, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,268
leaking Wilbers? Nope!
My 1150GS has had Wilbers on it for over 30,000 miles and no leaks or other problems at all. About 1/2 has been 2-up and heavily loaded, 1/2 solo and heavily loaded all over the US while avoiding the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-22-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 1,502
Views: 177,019
1150GS Rocket Sprockets installed - almost
Almost done - stopped for lunch. Will also adj valves and rockers, synch throttles, change oil & filter, change trans. and final drive, clean a/filter, install TKcs front and rear, lube rear brake...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-22-2013, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 905
shocks
Buy my stock shocks that have only 5600 easy miles on them or get some Wilbers. The stockers are now in Wilbers boxes, so you can pretend you spent more money.
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Forum: EMEA
03-22-2013, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,193
Norway
Scandinavia is next year on my ride list: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland. July/August for best weather?
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Forum: EMEA
03-20-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,729
Great scheme
That is exactly why I chose to buy a bike in Ireland with Martin's help. The money I spent was well spent; rather than supporting the freight companies and the tax men, I support the locals who sell...
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Forum: Americas
03-17-2013, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 215
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