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Forum: GS Boxers 04-25-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,811
Posted By Pete O Static
Actually, according to the Reprom, depending what...

Actually, according to the Reprom, depending what your serial number is, there are 2010+ camhead bikes with both. Some have a strip, some have a float. This is regardless of whether or not it had an...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,811
Posted By Pete O Static
People keep saying that a float is only installed...

People keep saying that a float is only installed on non OBC bikes. This is not true. Mine is a 2011 with an OBC and I have a float, not a strip. Either way, it works by the same principle of...
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 943
Posted By Pete O Static
I have tried the waterproof goretex outershell...

I have tried the waterproof goretex outershell and found it way to hot. I had Klim and sold it after a couple of months.

I much prefer the setup like Revit because they are so much more...
Forum: Canada 03-24-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,403
Posted By Pete O Static
I don't understand why people complain about the...

I don't understand why people complain about the registration fees in Quebec. Yeah the plate is expensive because it carries insurance. My plate is about $500 per year compared to about $50 in...
Forum: Equipment 03-24-2013, 02:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 886
Posted By Pete O Static
No none at all!

No none at all!
Forum: Equipment 03-23-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 886
Posted By Pete O Static
I have the black ones. They do not get hot to the...

I have the black ones. They do not get hot to the touch, nor do the contents get really hot. They do seem to stain if you wash them with anything other than water but nothing major. Mine stay dirty...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-21-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,188
Posted By Pete O Static
I find mine to be very practical. I can carry a...

I find mine to be very practical. I can carry a proper tool kit with me at all times regardless of whether or not I have the panniers on. The box houses a complete tool roll with a spare spoke for...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-20-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By Pete O Static
Wow 7 bucks. I guess you don't drink starbucks...

Wow 7 bucks. I guess you don't drink starbucks coffee. Not that I blame you.
Forum: Equipment 03-13-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By Pete O Static
The Cee Bailey liners for the BMW vario panniers...

The Cee Bailey liners for the BMW vario panniers fit the Zega pros. The quality of the liners is top notch and leaves enough space on top of the liner for raingear between the top of the liner and...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-12-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,857
Posted By Pete O Static
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/uzezejev.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/uzezejev.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/atu7y4eb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/e6unaheh.jpg
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-12-2013, 02:44 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 16,475
Posted By Pete O Static
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/yha4ejav.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/yha4ejav.jpg

A very calm river in Hell's Canyon

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/sezyze2y.jpg

Pondering over the Pacific in Norcal
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Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,188
Posted By Pete O Static
I also installed the ADVGear box. The mudflap...

I also installed the ADVGear box. The mudflap only becomes an issue during full or close to full suspension compression. If you are only riding the street and have enough preload, your probably fine...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By Pete O Static
Just a note. I just did an install on a GS with...

Just a note. I just did an install on a GS with the new headlight plug n play harness. I did not have an issue at all with only one light operating but the volume control did nothing. I removed the...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-23-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,431
Posted By Pete O Static
Did the bike not come with a manual? It is all in...

Did the bike not come with a manual? It is all in there.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-13-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By Pete O Static
That basically explains how the anti knock sensor...

That basically explains how the anti knock sensor retards ignition timing to offset detonation.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-12-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By Pete O Static
Hi Bill No, the secondary does not fire on...

Hi Bill

No, the secondary does not fire on the exhaust stroke and because the combustion process is already almost complete when in does fire, explains why the secondary always has more carbon...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-11-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By Pete O Static
Whoever told you the secondary plug doesn't fire...

Whoever told you the secondary plug doesn't fire full time is mistaken. The primary plug fires at approx 6 degrees before TDC and the secondary fires at TDC and aids in efficient combustion and...
Forum: Equipment 12-11-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,959
Posted By Pete O Static
I have the anodized Zega Pros and yes, the inside...

I have the anodized Zega Pros and yes, the inside of the pannier is anodized also. The Jesse's feel like they are much more substantial than the Zega Pros and are much taller which is how they get...
Forum: The Garage 12-09-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Pete O Static
You can buy the Reprom from any BMW dealer. I...

You can buy the Reprom from any BMW dealer. I personally prefer Max BMW because you can enter your VIN# into their parts fiche. This works great because not all models of the same year are identical...
Forum: The Garage 12-08-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Pete O Static
"Reprom" The very overpriced BMW service...

"Reprom"

The very overpriced BMW service manual in a proprietory DVD format. They sell for just over $100 USD. Would be great if it were an app or something that could be mobile but you need a...
Forum: The Garage 12-06-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Pete O Static
Haynes has just published a very detailed service...

Haynes has just published a very detailed service manual for the DOHC R bikes. BMW has the reprom but you will need a computer with optical drive to read it.

Your most limiting factor will likely...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-04-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,611
Posted By Pete O Static
I thought that Ewan's bike was auctioned off for...

I thought that Ewan's bike was auctioned off for charity and only Boorman's bike was put in the museum?

No matter really, I really enjoyed LWR. LWD was ok but not nearly as interesting as their...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-04-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By Pete O Static
Was thinking some more about this. Another thing...

Was thinking some more about this. Another thing you can try which wont cost anything at all is to disconnect the headlight bulb and put a voltmeter on the headlight socket. Read the voltage at the...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-04-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By Pete O Static
Just a thought, but your battery voltage readings...

Just a thought, but your battery voltage readings sound quite normal to me and you have had the battery tested, so my first choice would not be to replace the battery without better evidence.

You...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-04-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,449
Posted By Pete O Static
I bought this Givi tank bag and sure enough, ran...

I bought this Givi tank bag and sure enough, ran into the same problem as Borden BMW. It started chipping the paint directly in front of the fuel receptacle. See BordenBMW photos.

Having read...
Forum: Ride reports 11-22-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 442,007
Posted By Pete O Static
Hey Gene Fellow BMW rider, ex Torontonian,...

Hey Gene

Fellow BMW rider, ex Torontonian, we ride in similar circles, however have never met. I just returned from a 20K plus ride around the area you are currently travelling.

I woke up in my...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-19-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,179
Posted By Pete O Static
Personally, I would not start running synthetic...

Personally, I would not start running synthetic in an engine that is not even close to being broken in.

I have a 2011 cam head and depending on the oil weight vs ambient temperature, the oil can...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-10-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By Pete O Static
While reading your post, I was thinking possibly...

While reading your post, I was thinking possibly cam chain and then you mentioned exactly that. My first thought would be the cam chain tensioner. I doubt piston slap at such low mileage. Either way,...
Forum: Equipment 11-09-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Pete O Static
I had a BT Junior for years but my batteries...

I had a BT Junior for years but my batteries never lasted more than a couple of years. I now have the Optimate 4 and the Pulse Tech X-treme.

Both of these chargers blow away the BT Jr in...
Forum: Equipment 11-09-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,216
Posted By Pete O Static
Great tool. I actually like Dynabeads but with a...

Great tool. I actually like Dynabeads but with a tpm system on my R1200GS, I decided to static balance and bought myself a parnes balancer. Works great. I actually balance the rims, sans tire first....
Forum: GS Boxers 11-09-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,994
Posted By Pete O Static
The instructions that come with the FZ1 are...

The instructions that come with the FZ1 are pretty clear about not having more than 10 amps per circuit and 30amps in total. His reasoning is that in order to keep the unit as small as possible, the...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-07-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,697
Posted By Pete O Static
Precisely!

Precisely!
Forum: GS Boxers 11-06-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,697
Posted By Pete O Static
I have a can-bus compatible charger and the whole...

I have a can-bus compatible charger and the whole can-bus compatibility thing is highly over rated. I charge directly to the battery and it works much better. The charger doesn't have to keep opening...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-04-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,563
Posted By Pete O Static
For the price of a basic BMW service ( nothing...

For the price of a basic BMW service ( nothing more complicated than fluid changes ) you can buy yourself a how to DVD from JVB and a hydraulic motorcycle lift table!
Forum: Equipment 10-27-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,799
Posted By Pete O Static
I have the Hornet and an RF1100. Honestly, if I...

I have the Hornet and an RF1100. Honestly, if I am riding into the sun, I either wear sunglasses or use a dark shield ( I have smoked on both ) and sometimes both together. The peak on the Hornet is...
Forum: Equipment 08-05-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By Pete O Static
I have been using S-Plugs for the past 2 years....

I have been using S-Plugs for the past 2 years. Still using the same set and I don't see why they won't continue to last. Prior to S Plugs, I tried custom ear molds which in my opinion, are brutal...
Forum: Equipment 08-04-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,832
Posted By Pete O Static
+1 I sleep on an exped downmat all summer....

+1

I sleep on an exped downmat all summer. It is awesome.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-27-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8,009
Views: 775,252
Posted By Pete O Static
Of course things have a learning curve but this...

Of course things have a learning curve but this is a simple GPS, not a laser gyro inertial reference system. I agree that the unit does many things but none of them particularly well. I just wish...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-26-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8,009
Views: 775,252
Posted By Pete O Static
4500 posts and over 200 pages? Well that alone...

4500 posts and over 200 pages? Well that alone says a lot. This thread has been very helpful to some and a few have been fantastic contributors. Some others, like me are not particularly impressed...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-26-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8,009
Views: 775,252
Posted By Pete O Static
Mine has done exactly that since about a month...

Mine has done exactly that since about a month after I got it. No, it is not a security screw, that's for sure but it was handy to help ensure that the Montana wouldn't fall out of the cradle during...
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