http://www.advrider.com/forums/ BMW GS Adventure motorcycling message forums en Thu, 23 May 2013 22:34:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/rss.jpg http://www.advrider.com/forums/ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889527&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:12:50 GMT I have seen a few bikes with the drilled speed holes on the air filter housing. Was this a factory option? I really like the look and was wondering if there are any benefits from them. I have seen a few bikes with the drilled speed holes on the air filter housing. Was this a factory option? I really like the look and was wondering if there are any benefits from them. ]]> Airheads SERE Nate http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889527 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889525&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:36 GMT Looking for a source to purchase a "strong" front rim for my 07 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure. I have enough 'smiles' in my front rim that it feels like driving on a cobblestone road. Any help would be really appreciated. It is a 2.15X21 rim using the original front hub and spokes. Cheers, F ]]> Orange Crush wah64apache http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889525 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889521&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:14 GMT I have strange sound in motor with hot oil, specially after starting it again with hot oil. Metallic sound and looks like its coming between cilinders in middle of motor. Like soemthing is too loose. Chain tightener is checked and fixed to be more tight. Valve checked and regulated. Clutch... I have strange sound in motor with hot oil, specially after starting it again with hot oil.
Metallic sound and looks like its coming between cilinders in middle of motor.
Like soemthing is too loose.

Chain tightener is checked and fixed to be more tight.
Valve checked and regulated.
Clutch no problem.

Frend has 2005 year model and only mufler sound is what i hear, motor is totaly quiet.

Dealer could not find anything, told, "its normal with older LC8 motors"

Anybody had experienced similar ? ]]> Orange Crush Kristo_adventure http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889521 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889519&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:44 GMT I am thinking of buying some extra armor for my gear. Especially for the knees.

d3o armor seems good, but there are many different flavors. Some are only rated CE1, some are rated CE2. It's been licensed to a lot of brands, each doing their take on it.

I would like to get the best and thickest pads. Anyone know who makes the thickest inserts from d3o?

Also, it is mentioned that you can use scissors to cut to fit. Considering the prices, would it make sense to buy the back pad and and cut for knees/hip? (I'll use d3o on top of the existing old armor.)

For those unfamiliar with it, you can search for videos on youtube. Here is one. ]]> Equipment Witold http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889519 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889516&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:30:14 GMT Hello,

I'm planning a trip to for the end of June - part of it is already done, but this section has too many options and I would be very grateful for your help. I'm fairly new rider (2 years) so 200-250 km per day would be enough? That would be about 1500 kilometers to burn. I was thinking maybe Schwarzwald (Thursday - not too crowded?) - German Alpine Road - ...? Where to? Through Switzerland and Italy, or some other route would be better?

Thanks for your help. ]]> EMEA 1ar http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889516 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889513&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:07:04 GMT OK my wife added to our garage and purchased a Burgman 400. I must say I do like it. She had already rode it on Deal Gap, I was on my little GS and could not keep up with her. Does any one make frame sliders or some type of body protection for Burgmans? She is an agressive rider but her Ultra has... OK my wife added to our garage and purchased a Burgman 400. I must say I do like it. She had already rode it on Deal Gap, I was on my little GS and could not keep up with her.
Does any one make frame sliders or some type of body protection for Burgmans? She is an agressive rider but her Ultra has engine and bag guards, cheep insurance. ]]> Battle scooters street rider http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889513 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889512&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:58:20 GMT Hello. I will do my best to describe my little problem. I own a 2012 KTM 990 Adventure w ABS. Today I went for a little ride. But boy was i suprised to see nothing but zeros on my dashboard. Odo reading was 00000, trip1 000, trip2 000, clock wrong, outside temp gone. I did not use the bike... Hello.

I will do my best to describe my little problem.
I own a 2012 KTM 990 Adventure w ABS. Today I went for a little ride. But boy was i suprised to see nothing but zeros on my dashboard. Odo reading was 00000, trip1 000, trip2 000, clock wrong, outside temp gone.
I did not use the bike since last friday, it stayed outside and we had a bit of rain. After a short testride trip1 and 2 showed me the miles i just did, speed was also there, engine temp fine, only thing missing was outside temp. All other lights on the dashboard worked well. ABS worked well.
It started as normal, so battery must be ok. I only had about 6000 miles.

What seems to be the problem?
I will go to see the dealer aswell and hope they get it fixed. But i would like to know what others think. ]]> Orange Crush TarmoM http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889512 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889508&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:30:23 GMT For those with SM bikes or just dirt or dual sport bikes that would like to play on a kart track. I'll be up there this Sunday with my Christini in SM mode. This is a really nice track and the first time they have allowed bikes on it. Here is a link with more info:

http://simaracing.com/news/supermoto...unday-may-26th ]]> PeteN95 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889507&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:35 GMT Anybody have to deal with insurance claim on their GS? I had a low side in a corner and the bike hit a concrete barrier ,slid out then flipped end over end. Gas tank faired with just a few scratches and all engine guards did their job, both sides ground down, but nothing to engine. top side... Anybody have to deal with insurance claim on their GS? I had a low side in a corner and the bike hit a concrete barrier ,slid out then flipped end over end.

Gas tank faired with just a few scratches and all engine guards did their job, both sides ground down, but nothing to engine. top side bars and all levers, resiviors ground , bags are toast and rear top frame rack ground a bit.

Just wondering at what point they would write the bike off?

Needs new bags, crash bars, engine guards, air fuel sensor left side, handlebars and everything on them, rear rack and windscreen.

no wheel or for damage that \I could tell.

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http://instagram.com/p/ZqqkFPIS1h/# ]]> GS Boxers Retics http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889507 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889505&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:08 GMT Are there any that have reflective strips along the spine for a cool design? I don't own a bike or any gear yet, and I understand high-vis is a good choice, but I'm not a fan of a lot of white or yellow. ]]> Equipment Apaluq http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889505 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889504&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:11:55 GMT so i'm using mobil 1 20/50 full syn in florida. lately bmw has been touting castrol 5w/40 full syn. question. in hot weather, which will lube better. which will cause the engine to use less oil? thanx ]]> GS Boxers billbeemer http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889504 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889502&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:59:39 GMT Anyone ever shipped a bike? Many Clist finds are out of state so thought if anyone had any experience or recommendations it would be great to have them in one place. Thanks Anyone ever shipped a bike? Many Clist finds are out of state so thought if anyone had any experience or recommendations it would be great to have them in one place.
Thanks ]]> Trials africanjon http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889502 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889497&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:51:20 GMT Anyone up for a trip around Superior? Looking at second week in June. Uffda:deal Anyone up for a trip around Superior? Looking at second week in June.

Uffda:deal ]]> Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States UFFDA http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889497 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889494&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:35:27 GMT Parameters to consider for Dieselizing 1997 Triumph Tiger making it a Tribota (Kubota powered Tiger)

Not sure what is best CCW or CW. cause either option has disadvantages and advantages so open to both

want various ratio availability to experiment with

19" rear wheel or easy to adapt 19" to matching w/ it's matching swing arm

Final Drives Matching swing arm reasonably customizable for mating with a Triumph Tiger 1997 w/mono shock

Cost! (which leans heavily against BMW)

Swing arm / Final Drive durable for Adv. Bike

More points will arise and open to your additional points ]]> Beasts Coachgeo http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889494 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889493&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:25 GMT Schuberth C3 & C3W Helmets - Save up to $250! One Week Only! Ends 05.31.2013

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