Richmond Va chatter - Page 1243

toddzacker · 11-19-2012, 07:22 AM

Jeff- Crazy luck on the brake line...second time in the last 2 months I've seen or heard of one blowing at a safe point.

Nicole's front brake line blow on our way back from Scottsville...we had put 300 miles on that day & we were talking at a light in Richmond, when she started rolling. She was hollering "NO BRAKES NO BRAKES". Good thing we were stopped. Easy ride back on 60 at 11 pm but hers blow mid line not even at a junction...

freaking RT · 11-19-2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrendaP

Let the good times roll!

More images here.

Thank you Chuck for the introduction to the sport!!!

freaking RT · 11-19-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VACommuter

Face plant after action report with coveted toe picture.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...5#post20071265

VAC

ouch

heal fast

BrendaP · 11-19-2012, 09:17 AM

Thanks everyone. Yeah, I think I've found a new sport to add to the list, though discussion of -30F at altitude/velocity during the winter has me thinking I'll wait til spring... my ski clothes are more appropriate for +30F. :)

DirtDoctor · 11-19-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VACommuter

Face plant after action report with coveted toe picture.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...5#post20071265

VAC

Get well, heal fast!!

toddzacker · 11-19-2012, 10:39 PM

Nick got home from school this evening, had not seen his new bike yet. So after dinner he did the right thing, started to disassemble the whole bike. After washing every nook and cranny, he went over every part and made his list of replacement parts. Finished at 1:30 am, of course dad was not gonna miss out on this opportunity to help...it's bed time for me I'm going to bed...

I guess dads credit card will be burning up tomorrow at a couple different shops. I guess it could be worse, I could be bailing him out of jail!!!

HalfPlate · 11-20-2012, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy Alvarez

If I stay in town this weekend, I'm in for a DS ride on either Friday or Sat! I'll be sure to have on a new rear tire by then!

If you guys do a local DS ride Saturday let me know, I am overdue for a good ride.

-HP

Sic Semper Tyrannis · 11-20-2012, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HalfPlate

If you guys do a local DS ride Saturday let me know, I am overdue for a good ride.

-HP

Depending on ride I'd be up for it. I am geared too low for long distance/ high speed.

Anyone up for a lap around the lot behind Martins either of those days?

Michhub · 11-20-2012, 08:15 AM

I was thinking/trying to go this afternoon to the Forest Hill Training grounds....I'm not geared for highway either...if today doesn't work out then I'm up for Saturday....

Eddy Alvarez · 11-20-2012, 10:50 AM

I am probably going to regret doing this as I have spent a bunch of time and money getting this bike exactly the way I want it but here goes...

I may have the opportunity to purchase something much newer and with less miles than my faithful and trusty GS. If that opportunity arises, I want to be ready and have this bike already sold. I am going to detail the bike, take some snazzy pictures and post it in the flea market and on CL next week. But you, my dear friends, can have first dibs...

2005 BMW R1200GS, 61,000 miles, runs flawlessly, has faithfully taken me on 1,000+ mile days, numerous trips to work and on many DS rides and unlike my wife, she never, ever, complained. Mechanically, bike is an A+, cosmetically, she looks like a loved GS that is almost 8 years old (and the way a GS of her age should look!) Except for scuffs on the engine guards (which will be repainted by me this weekend) she looks good and runs even better! There is some mild fraying on the front seams of the saddle. I wouldn't hesitate leaving for Tierra Del Fuego in the morning! As a precaution, final drive seals were replaced at 50,000 miles by dealer. Just inspected...

Just from what I recall off the top of my head, this bike is LOADED with over $7000 in extras shown below! At this point, I do not want to go crazy taking the bike apart to sell farkles seperately but that may change and would be reflected in a lower price for the whole package...

$7000 in farkles included (This does not take into account any of the $$$$ spent on installation):
Front and rear Wilbur’s suspension with remote adjuster on rear. $1700
Jesse Bags and Jesse topcase (with cool stickers and yards of SOLAS tape!) $1700
AKS Cruise Control $140
Mayer comfort saddle $450
Aeroflow touring windshield $500
Custom low cut summer shield $45
Stock windsheild included $0
BMW engine guards $300
Hepco&Becker tank guards $275
Headlight protector gel sheet $30
Mr. Toad's LED spotlights and LED daytime running lights $140 (crazy bright!)
Photon Blasters (front) $129
Front Fender extender $35
Jumbo Fastway foot pegs $160
Battery tender pigtail $13
Rox Risers $90
GS Adventure beak $60
Inner rear mudguard $35
Kickstand footprint enlarger $34
Wired for Zumo 550 (GPS and mount NOT included) $15
All three JVB GS videos $60
Fusebox (custom made and installed by electrical enginner, thanks Guy!) $100
Wolo “Bad boy” 139dB horn (very loud!) $40
Touratech Head protectors $204
TKC’s with less than 500 miles $280
Extra set of Shinko 705’s with less than 500 miles $180
Wunderlich handlebar bag $60

Plus more I am certain that I have forgotten...

$9000

Sic Semper Tyrannis · 11-20-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michhub

I was thinking/trying to go this afternoon to the Forest Hill Training grounds....I'm not geared for highway either...if today doesn't work out then I'm up for Saturday....

Maybe a saturday 9:30 chik fila for coffee and a biscuit and then a ride?

HalfPlate · 11-20-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sic Semper Tyrannis

Maybe a saturday 9:30 chik fila for coffee and a biscuit and then a ride?

Sounds good, to me.

Mike,
How much fun will that ride be on a gs?

Eddy Alvarez · 11-20-2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HalfPlate

Sounds good, to me.

Mike,
How much fun will that ride be on a gs?

Andrew, the riding area behind Martin's will be nothing worse than day three of the GS trophy challenge...there are some sketchy climbs, decents, sand and ruts. It can be done but it will be work, not a ton of fun like on a WR or DRZ.

HalfPlate · 11-20-2012, 12:43 PM

Eddy,

Check your email and let me know. -ty

skychs · 11-20-2012, 01:10 PM

I took the DRZ over to the Forest Hill run today behind Martins. I only spent about 30 min back there but there is some fun stuff. I didn't do any of the single track. I was by myself so I didn't want to explore too deep. Im sure I missed a bunch. From what I saw a GS with at least 50/50 tires should be ok. There was a Henrico Co Cop sitting there when I exited the trail behind Martins. He took a good look at me but didn't do anything.

Eddy ..... I'll take the Wilburs, the LED lights and the videos. :-)

I have a very nice LARGE Gerbing heated pant "liner" if anyone is interested. $100 should cover it. I switched over to microwire.

11-19-2012, 07:22 AM	#18631
toddzacker NO FILTER Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Williamsburg Oddometer: 475	Jeff- Crazy luck on the brake line...second time in the last 2 months I've seen or heard of one blowing at a safe point. Nicole's front brake line blow on our way back from Scottsville...we had put 300 miles on that day & we were talking at a light in Richmond, when she started rolling. She was hollering "NO BRAKES NO BRAKES". Good thing we were stopped. Easy ride back on 60 at 11 pm but hers blow mid line not even at a junction... __________________ "That is one good tasting pickle", Jersey '12 BMWR1200GS *'06 F650GS* *'00 KLR250* *'06 RMZ250*

11-19-2012, 09:17 AM	#18634
BrendaP Adventurette Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Planet Earth Oddometer: 553	Thanks everyone. Yeah, I think I've found a new sport to add to the list, though discussion of -30F at altitude/velocity during the winter has me thinking I'll wait til spring... my ski clothes are more appropriate for +30F. :) __________________ 2006 BMW F650GS

11-19-2012, 10:39 PM	#18636
toddzacker NO FILTER Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Williamsburg Oddometer: 475	Nick got home from school this evening, had not seen his new bike yet. So after dinner he did the right thing, started to disassemble the whole bike. After washing every nook and cranny, he went over every part and made his list of replacement parts. Finished at 1:30 am, of course dad was not gonna miss out on this opportunity to help...it's bed time for me I'm going to bed... I guess dads credit card will be burning up tomorrow at a couple different shops. I guess it could be worse, I could be bailing him out of jail!!! __________________ "That is one good tasting pickle", Jersey '12 BMWR1200GS *'06 F650GS* *'00 KLR250* *'06 RMZ250*

11-20-2012, 08:15 AM	#18639
Michhub Major Medical Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Maricrapa AZ Oddometer: 3,192	I was thinking/trying to go this afternoon to the Forest Hill Training grounds....I'm not geared for highway either...if today doesn't work out then I'm up for Saturday.... __________________ Mike Reinheitsgebot '07 990ADV '08 530EXCR '04 XR650L Bonsai Elephant - "Life without a 990 is no life at all!"

11-20-2012, 10:50 AM	#18640
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,714	$7000 in FREE farkles with GS purchase! I am probably going to regret doing this as I have spent a bunch of time and money getting this bike exactly the way I want it but here goes... I may have the opportunity to purchase something much newer and with less miles than my faithful and trusty GS. If that opportunity arises, I want to be ready and have this bike already sold. I am going to detail the bike, take some snazzy pictures and post it in the flea market and on CL next week. But you, my dear friends, can have first dibs... 2005 BMW R1200GS, 61,000 miles, runs flawlessly, has faithfully taken me on 1,000+ mile days, numerous trips to work and on many DS rides and unlike my wife, she never, ever, complained. Mechanically, bike is an A+, cosmetically, she looks like a loved GS that is almost 8 years old (and the way a GS of her age should look!) Except for scuffs on the engine guards (which will be repainted by me this weekend) she looks good and runs even better! There is some mild fraying on the front seams of the saddle. I wouldn't hesitate leaving for Tierra Del Fuego in the morning! As a precaution, final drive seals were replaced at 50,000 miles by dealer. Just inspected... Just from what I recall off the top of my head, this bike is *LOADED* with over *$7000* in extras shown below! At this point, I do not want to go crazy taking the bike apart to sell farkles seperately but that may change and would be reflected in a lower price for the whole package... $7000 in farkles included (This does not take into account any of the $$$$ spent on installation): Front and rear Wilbur’s suspension with remote adjuster on rear. $1700 Jesse Bags and Jesse topcase (with cool stickers and yards of SOLAS tape!) $1700 AKS Cruise Control $140 Mayer comfort saddle $450 Aeroflow touring windshield $500 Custom low cut summer shield $45 Stock windsheild included $0 BMW engine guards $300 Hepco&Becker tank guards $275 Headlight protector gel sheet $30 Mr. Toad's LED spotlights and LED daytime running lights $140 (crazy bright!) Photon Blasters (front) $129 Front Fender extender $35 Jumbo Fastway foot pegs $160 Battery tender pigtail $13 Rox Risers $90 GS Adventure beak $60 Inner rear mudguard $35 Kickstand footprint enlarger $34 Wired for Zumo 550 (GPS and mount NOT included) $15 All three JVB GS videos $60 Fusebox (custom made and installed by electrical enginner, thanks Guy!) $100 Wolo “Bad boy” 139dB horn (very loud!) $40 Touratech Head protectors $204 TKC’s with less than 500 miles $280 Extra set of Shinko 705’s with less than 500 miles $180 Wunderlich handlebar bag $60 Plus more I am certain that I have forgotten... $9000 __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure! Eddy Alvarez screwed with this post 11-20-2012 at 11:26 AM Reason: More farkles to add!

11-20-2012, 12:43 PM	#18644
HalfPlate What? Where? Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Eastern VA Oddometer: 716	Eddy, Check your email and let me know. -ty __________________ -07 R1200GS -03 525EXC IBA# 34681 (SS1000) "luck played a fundamental role" Carlo Boffi

11-20-2012, 01:10 PM	#18645
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 611	Todays ride I took the DRZ over to the Forest Hill run today behind Martins. I only spent about 30 min back there but there is some fun stuff. I didn't do any of the single track. I was by myself so I didn't want to explore too deep. Im sure I missed a bunch. From what I saw a GS with at least 50/50 tires should be ok. There was a Henrico Co Cop sitting there when I exited the trail behind Martins. He took a good look at me but didn't do anything. Eddy ..... I'll take the Wilburs, the LED lights and the videos. :-) I have a very nice LARGE Gerbing heated pant "liner" if anyone is interested. $100 should cover it. I switched over to microwire.

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