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Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,070
Posted By GollyGwiz
R1200GT 2013/2014 Spy Shots

Have not spent time to research the source and did a quick search here on adv and see nothing on the topic. Does this look legit? After watching the vid, looks more like an RT replacement with the...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-22-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,538
Posted By GollyGwiz
Ha, yes loving this thread. About to turn over...

Ha, yes loving this thread. About to turn over 90k on my 13 year old R11GS. I always seem to get new bike fever when the latest and greatest hits the showroom but still can't justify getting rid of...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,200
Posted By GollyGwiz
Not sure if they are the same but I would hate...

Not sure if they are the same but I would hate for a $15 part to be the source of an issue if I was on a long trip or off road somewhere that was hard to get to haul out. I'd just spend the few...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-15-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3,225
Views: 686,733
Posted By GollyGwiz
North of Copper Canyon in 2004. Best trip to...

North of Copper Canyon in 2004. Best trip to date!

http://gollygwiz.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Copper-Canyon-Trip/P4140121/3518119_Y6BJ7-XL.jpg
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 10-10-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,526
Posted By GollyGwiz
I'm in, registered last week. I will be coming...

I'm in, registered last week. I will be coming down from DFW with my dad on Friday and staying through Sunday. Ready to checkout the bikes, ride the hill country and watch Fastest on Sat night.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-08-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,994
Posted By GollyGwiz
Yes I love my Leo Vince on my R11GS. Changed the...

Yes I love my Leo Vince on my R11GS. Changed the general way I even look at my 12+ year old bike. It's my hooligan, get out of town and tear up the twisties ripper now, absolutely love the ripping...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-29-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,381
Posted By GollyGwiz
Wow popped the bead?! I'd be a bit concerned...

Wow popped the bead?! I'd be a bit concerned about pushing on those!
Forum: GS Boxers 07-29-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,498
Posted By GollyGwiz
Yes I have this internal debate about exchanging...

Yes I have this internal debate about exchanging my 99 GS every year or when a hot new bike comes out. After a complete review of my options, costs, and test rides I always happily return to my...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-02-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
Posted By GollyGwiz
Leo Vince SBK Exhaust on a '99 R1100GS

Decided it was time to drop some weight on the GS so pulled the stock exhaust mess and installed a Leo Vince SBK pipe on the GS. Holy crap, love it. Not loud at all, would be considered silent next...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-23-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 951
Views: 258,862
Posted By GollyGwiz
Yes, I have seen other Wilbers mounted to the...

Yes, I have seen other Wilbers mounted to the frame with the clamp, but mine actually came with an aluminum L bracket to mount in this location. This bracket actually broke while at the bottom of...
Forum: Equipment 02-22-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,167
Posted By GollyGwiz
what snakeskin seat?....

what snakeskin seat?....
Forum: GS Boxers 02-22-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 951
Views: 258,862
Posted By GollyGwiz
A few updates since post #77. Powdercoated...

A few updates since post #77.

Powdercoated valve covers and rear rack. Corbin seat has been recovered. Leo Vince pipe (awesome). Givi windscreen. Jesse bags are removed from these pics, only...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-22-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,118
Posted By GollyGwiz
Alright, just got my seat back from being...

Alright, just got my seat back from being recovered from Corbin (bad experience (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661072)) so had the valve covers and rear rack powdercoated while the...
Forum: Equipment 02-22-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,167
Posted By GollyGwiz
Finally got my seat back today. Like the work...

Finally got my seat back today. Like the work they did and the seat is ironbutt comfy, just a bad customer experience. Hope to get another 10 years out of this one!
Forum: Equipment 02-21-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,850
Posted By GollyGwiz
On my list of things to get. Have used Autocom...

On my list of things to get. Have used Autocom for years, but have some frayed helmet cables now, ready to drop the cables.
Forum: Equipment 02-19-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,167
Posted By GollyGwiz
I do actually love the seat, the thread is on...

I do actually love the seat, the thread is on their shitty customer service. I have over 80k on the original seat including several 1000 mile IronButt rides. The rear seat is fine so didn't want to...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-19-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,179
Posted By GollyGwiz
Yes, doable. Agree with dropping the coast, flat...

Yes, doable. Agree with dropping the coast, flat hot humid and mostly industrial. Be sure to visit the McDonald Observatory by Fort Davis. Come down 17 to 67 to Presido. FM 170 between Presido...
Forum: Equipment 02-18-2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,167
Posted By GollyGwiz
Oh My Facking Gawd! The story just gets...

Oh My Facking Gawd! The story just gets better... its beginning to be humorous. :rofl

So last night I see the UPS truck pull up. Hum, kinda weird, don't recall ordering anything (this week). He...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-17-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,121
Posted By GollyGwiz
Good luck getting any response out of Corbin. ...

Good luck getting any response out of Corbin. Just posted my shitty experience (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661072) that I am still in the middle of with Corbin. Their customer...
Forum: Equipment 02-17-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,167
Posted By GollyGwiz
Pissed Corbin Customer Service Sux

Need to vent about the worst customer service I have ever experienced...:pissed

I have a '99 R1100GS with a Corbin seat that is just as old. Over the past year it has started to split on the...
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,762
Posted By GollyGwiz
Back in Dec., ordered from...

Back in Dec., ordered from Motorcycle-Superstore.com. $119.99 front, $168.99 rear, no shipping, $288.98 total. Normally buy tires from SWmoto but they had availability issues at the time.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-10-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By GollyGwiz
Had the same thing happen to my 1100 a few years...

Had the same thing happen to my 1100 a few years ago. It cut out in Dallas traffic and was able to get to shoulder. Started back up and was able to go a couple more miles, then it cut out again. ...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-03-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 130,473
Posted By GollyGwiz
Here is my dad and two brothers while we were on...

Here is my dad and two brothers while we were on our Big Bend and Copper Canyon trip. We've been riding together for over 40 years now.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-01-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,378
Posted By GollyGwiz
I have that unit on my wishlist. Reviews or...

I have that unit on my wishlist. Reviews or installed pics appreciated!
Forum: GS Boxers 01-31-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,032
Posted By GollyGwiz
Can't help you with your question, but yes your 5...

Can't help you with your question, but yes your 5 inch wife is pretty small ... :rofl Sorry, couldn't help myself...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-26-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,118
Posted By GollyGwiz
With all this powdercoat talk I have decided to...

With all this powdercoat talk I have decided to get my R1100GS valve covers and rear rack coated with a 20% black and a fine texture. Found a guy local that can do it all for $100. Will post up pics...
Forum: Beasts 01-21-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4,928
Views: 900,829
Posted By GollyGwiz
I'm also in major bike lust for a new...

I'm also in major bike lust for a new MultiStrada. I am a big Ducati fan and feel the need for a bright red Italian.

I currently have an R1100GS that has been rock steady for the past 10 years. ...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-14-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By GollyGwiz
No, referring to the founder of Ayers Adventures...

No, referring to the founder of Ayers Adventures (http://www.ayresadventures.com/Default.aspx), and who is also a Iron Butt Rally participant. Has put more miles on his Beemers than I'll ever do. ...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-13-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By GollyGwiz
I've had my 99 GS serviced there for 10 years...

I've had my 99 GS serviced there for 10 years with no issue or gouging as you say. Ron Ayers will go nowhere else for his personal rides worked on. They have a devoted following.
Forum: Ride reports 01-03-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,575
Posted By GollyGwiz
Love the write up, was on the same roads a few...

Love the write up, was on the same roads a few years ago. Remember that drop on Black Gap road quite well. Need to get back there this spring.
Forum: Road warriors 12-30-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By GollyGwiz
That's no good. I had Sirius just when they were...

That's no good. I had Sirius just when they were merging with XM and then cancelled because I wasn't driving much at the time. Didn't have any problem at the time. Will be interesting to see the...
Forum: Road warriors 12-30-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By GollyGwiz
BMW to offer Sirius XM

Good timing as I'm about to pickup a new RT in Feb!

BMW Motorcycles and Sirius XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) have announced that beginning with January 2011 production, BMW Motorcycles will offer Sirius...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-19-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,626
Posted By GollyGwiz
Hum, have a GS because I don't have to polish...

Hum, have a GS because I don't have to polish anything. 85k+ miles on my 1100 and wheels only gets washed during creek crossings... :wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 12-16-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By GollyGwiz
BMW of Santa Cruz...

BMW of Santa Cruz (http://www.bmwsantacruz.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CTS0037GS&Category_Code=R1200GS-E&Product_Count=2) has them as a kit with the amber bulbs and clear lens...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-09-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,600
Posted By GollyGwiz
I went with the Wilbers for my 1100GS a few years...

I went with the Wilbers for my 1100GS a few years back when there was a group buy going on. Was going for a set of Ohlins until the deal came up. Huge improvement over stock. Improvement = planted...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-29-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,942
Posted By GollyGwiz
No 1250, getting the Double Overhead Camshaft...

No 1250, getting the Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) as seen on the engine of the BMW HP2 Sport. 5% increase in hp to 110.

See: http://www.bmwmoa.org/bike/bike_reviews_news/the_2010_bmw_r1200gs
Forum: Beasts 07-10-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4,928
Views: 900,829
Posted By GollyGwiz
Can't wait for this bad boy to come out. Come on...

Can't wait for this bad boy to come out. Come on Ducati!
Forum: GS Boxers 04-11-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8,036
Views: 3,983,915
Posted By GollyGwiz
Love the black valve covers on the new black GS. ...

Love the black valve covers on the new black GS. You do them yourself or have them done? Paint?
Forum: Road warriors 09-25-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By GollyGwiz
Monster 1100

Hot damn ... bike of the week!
http://www.monster.ducati.it/index_en.html
Forum: GS Boxers 07-19-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,097
Posted By GollyGwiz
My 99 on a run to Copper Canyon this past May. ...

My 99 on a run to Copper Canyon this past May.
http://GollyGwiz.smugmug.com/photos/285506055_8XMi6-L.jpg

http://GollyGwiz.smugmug.com/photos/285498108_2bsKc-L.jpg
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