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Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 04:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 918
Posted By abruzzi
He provides some more specific info on this page:...

He provides some more specific info on this page:

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Filters.html

You may choose not to accept his eval, but its more actual data than anyone else has posted on...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 11:33 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 19,193
Posted By abruzzi
In my experience, the old Karoos didn't last very...

In my experience, the old Karoos didn't last very long at all--I got 2000-2500 out of a rear. So I figured I'd wait for a few people to try them out before jumped on. I'm not surprised that they may...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 11:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 918
Posted By abruzzi
If you want to compare oil filter quality, cut...

If you want to compare oil filter quality, cut them open:

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterStudy.html

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,047
Posted By abruzzi
Another thing to keep in mind is a TKC that is...

Another thing to keep in mind is a TKC that is useless on dirt can still manage a fair amount of pavement. On my old tiger I'd never get past 3500 on a rear before it was useless and I'd replace it....
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,419
Posted By abruzzi
y'all should try doing an oil change on a KTM. I...

y'all should try doing an oil change on a KTM. I have a KTM 640, and there is a bash plate, two filters, a screen, three drain points, a gasket, three crush washers, and a burping procedure that...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By abruzzi
if the bike has an expansion tank, that is not...

if the bike has an expansion tank, that is not under pressure, and generally you don't need to open it to see the level. Look at the expansion tank first. Many will have a hot and cold marker to...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By abruzzi
You probably already know this, but that's been...

You probably already know this, but that's been done:

http://asmarantaka.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/03b_pink_r1200gsa.jpg

http://asmarantaka.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/02_pink_r1200gsa.jpg
...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-03-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,282
Posted By abruzzi
I posted a thread a couple of weeks ago. I...

I posted a thread a couple of weeks ago. I bought a used R1150GS adventure seat to replace my Corbin. It had a 1.5" gap between the seat and tank. Consensus was this was natural, and many others...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,023
Posted By abruzzi
I've already tried in loose sand. :) Geof

I've already tried in loose sand. :)

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,285
Posted By abruzzi
I have simple tastes and like solid colors. To...

I have simple tastes and like solid colors. To me the best looking 1150 was the bumblebee adventure with the yellow seat.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,023
Posted By abruzzi
30 liters is the stated capacity, and comes to...

30 liters is the stated capacity, and comes to 7.92516 gallons.

On high speed (80+ mph) driving I get sucky gas milage--32-35mpg (US gallons). Lower speed, around town I get a hair above 40mpg,...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,023
Posted By abruzzi
Do you fill up upright or on the side stand? If...

Do you fill up upright or on the side stand? If you do it on the side stand, then that means I have at least an extra gallon I've never been brave enough to tap.

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,023
Posted By abruzzi
Yeah, I think I just need to get a MSR fuel...

Yeah, I think I just need to get a MSR fuel bottle and throw it in the back when I get low during a commute week (so I'm never that far from gas.) And just run it dry. I'd rather not because I've...
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By abruzzi
I wonder with the external sensors, do they end...

I wonder with the external sensors, do they end up holding the schrader valve open? Of are they just measuring the pressure on the end pin of the schrader valve without opening it? If it is the...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,023
Posted By abruzzi
R1150GS Adventure: usable fuel capacity

So I've had me new (to me) 2004 R1150GS Adventure for about a month and about 8 fillups now. My question has probably been discussed 10 years ago, but a search didn't turn it up:

So far the...
Forum: Equipment 04-18-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By abruzzi
They're no heavier than most other panniers I've...

They're no heavier than most other panniers I've used. I don't know the width partly because I've never used them on a GS, just on a KTM 640 and a KTM 950. HB says the cases themselves are 20" wide...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,180
Posted By abruzzi
I'm not sure I see anyone saying that you should...

I'm not sure I see anyone saying that you should exceed the max inflation number on the tire. Rather I see argument over wether you should actually inflate the tires to the tire max, or should you...
Forum: Equipment 04-12-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By abruzzi
Te Gobis are basically indestructible. I've beat...

Te Gobis are basically indestructible. I've beat the living **** out of mine and they continue to work fine. I used them in heat up to 125F. (I live in the desert where we get 100+ for usually 30...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-12-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,975
Posted By abruzzi
Ever hear news stories where the story says...

Ever hear news stories where the story says something like: both sides declined to comment citing ongoing negotiations.

It's because talking about stuff publicly limits your bargaining position. ...
Forum: Equipment 04-10-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,667
Posted By abruzzi
Looks quite nice. The page says 460 rand plus...

Looks quite nice. The page says 460 rand plus shipping. That comes to about $51 plus shipping, but the R460 includes VAT, which usually doesn't apply to foreign sales (wether they take the time to...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 152,254
Posted By abruzzi
Definitely some scenic areas to ride. Geof

Definitely some scenic areas to ride.

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 838
Posted By abruzzi
It's funny. Everyone says there are no jobs, but...

It's funny. Everyone says there are no jobs, but it took me a year and a half to fill two positions (and I dont work for McDs. finally filled a few months ago.)

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 152,254
Posted By abruzzi
Wat are you selling in places like those? ...

Wat are you selling in places like those? Covered bridges?

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 04-08-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 152,254
Posted By abruzzi
I honestly don't know if it was a radial or...

I honestly don't know if it was a radial or not--it was a 140/80 if that helps. Like I said before I had heard that the problem was solved, and no longer an issue, but I'm still a bit gun shy.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-07-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 152,254
Posted By abruzzi
Now we both have 615... Mine had somewhere...

Now we both have 615... Mine had somewhere between 6500 and 7000 when the bubbles developed. On the inside of the tire, I could see bubbles bubbling inwards as well.

Geof
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-07-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,701
Posted By abruzzi
Extraordinarily unlikely. iPhones don't spark. ...

Extraordinarily unlikely. iPhones don't spark. For that one in a billion chance, they tell you not to use your cell while fueling, but it is really a one in a billion chance.

Geof
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-07-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By abruzzi
Here is a map with springtime and Luna park: ...

Here is a map with springtime and Luna park:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_065307.pdf

This one shows Upper and Lower Black canyon campgrounds:
...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-07-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By abruzzi
One of my favorite spots in the Gila is FR150...

One of my favorite spots in the Gila is FR150 from Mimbres in the south to Beaverhead in the north. About halfway there is a nice campground, I believe it's called 'dark canyon' campground. If you...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-07-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 152,254
Posted By abruzzi
Yup. Exactly like that. When you get the tire...

Yup. Exactly like that. When you get the tire off, and look at it from the inside, you should be able to tell that the tread is separating from the inner plus.

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 04-05-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By abruzzi
When the ABS/servo unit fails the replacement...

When the ABS/servo unit fails the replacement part is something like $2200. At that point you pull the unit, connect the brakes back up and live with standard separate front and rear systems without...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-05-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 152,254
Posted By abruzzi
I had a 705 go bubbly on my Tiger, which has made...

I had a 705 go bubbly on my Tiger, which has made me go a little gun-shy on using them again, though my understanding is they fixed that problem.

Geof
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-04-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 65,001
Posted By abruzzi
iPhone 4S, R1150GSA, Buell Ulysses, Kilbourne...

iPhone 4S, R1150GSA, Buell Ulysses, Kilbourne Hole, and some deep f-ing volcanic sand:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w513/gabruzzi/5e355bd0b9bd0f4b154e1dd07cd1c7e0_zps737d3b8b.jpg
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-04-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,088
Posted By abruzzi
+1 on the area west of Taos towards Chama. Keep...

+1 on the area west of Taos towards Chama. Keep going and head out towards Chaco.

Geof
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 716
Posted By abruzzi
A tall bike means that you have to learn and...

A tall bike means that you have to learn and adjust your riding technique, but even so there will be a greater likelihood that you will encounter a situation where your technique won't save you.
...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-04-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By abruzzi
If you're looking for routable maps, buy them...

If you're looking for routable maps, buy them from Garmin. It you would be happy with non-routable topo, there are free maps here:

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com

That said, there is a small...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-03-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 433
Posted By abruzzi
I did the same thing to a tiger I owned. The old...

I did the same thing to a tiger I owned. The old switch was going, and when I went to bikebandit.com, the euro switch was cheaper than the US switch, and the wiring for it was already in the...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-03-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 571
Posted By abruzzi
The looks bother me a bit. I'm vain that way. ...

The looks bother me a bit. I'm vain that way. But more is that my bikes are all outdoor bikes. I have no garage, so the bike will spend the rest of its life in the weather. I try to clean fairly...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-02-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,165
Posted By abruzzi
Nobody can post pics anymore. Years ago the site...

Nobody can post pics anymore. Years ago the site could host pics, but I suspect that the volume got large for a site that none of us have to pay for (and has no advertising.) The trade off for free...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-02-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,389
Posted By abruzzi
People often look at NADA/KBB backwards. ...

People often look at NADA/KBB backwards. Vehicles sell for what the market will bear. This varies by region, vehicle, and condition. NADA/KBB attempt to provide a window into what others are...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 152,254
Posted By abruzzi
My brother uses simple green to clean his bikes,...

My brother uses simple green to clean his bikes, and it works quite well. I was selling a Bonneville black where the black in the engine had turned to dark grey. We cleaned with simple green, and...
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