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Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,597
Posted By Sailorlite
There's been some agreement in this forum that...

There's been some agreement in this forum that the hexhead and camhead motors, once they've reached 15K miles or so, are quite different than when new. That is, they're way better.

It's too soon...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
Now that the full description is posted, it looks...

Now that the full description is posted, it looks like they're batteries (LR41), not valve shims.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
What are those four button-looking pieces, valve...

What are those four button-looking pieces, valve shims? If so, that's a nice incentive to buy the whole tool kit. (Said not knowing the price of the kit).
Forum: Equipment 03-14-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,142
Posted By Sailorlite
Regarding black helmets vs. white, I'd bet that...

Regarding black helmets vs. white, I'd bet that the temps on the inside surfaces (where your head is) are about the same regardless of the outer surface temps.

Regarding black riding pants vs....
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
Are the first LC GS's in the USA going to be sold...

Are the first LC GS's in the USA going to be sold and registered as 2013 models or instead as early-release 2014 models?
Forum: GS Boxers 03-01-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
Now I'm curious about that tool - how "special"...

Now I'm curious about that tool - how "special" could it be?
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 531
Posted By Sailorlite
My size through several pairs of Sidi, Alpinestar...

My size through several pairs of Sidi, Alpinestar and BMW boots is comfortably 47. I bought a pair of Aerostich's Combat Touring Boots in size 47 but they were too large for me - too long and wider...
Forum: Equipment 12-23-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 621
Posted By Sailorlite
About a month ago Firstgear (Tucker-Rocky) told...

About a month ago Firstgear (Tucker-Rocky) told me their next TPG jackets will be available in the fall of 2013.

Meanwhile I noticed that newenough.com is offering some close-out deals on TPG...
Forum: Equipment 12-14-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,061
Posted By Sailorlite
Not sure this link will work, but have you...

Not sure this link will work, but have you checked out BMW's new Urban Jacket?


http://m1ka.smugmug.com/Other/BMW-Rider-Equipment-2012/i-FSXPjZr/0/XL/P90084335_highRes-XL.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 11-12-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
Will that Jan. GS be sold to you as a 2013 model...

Will that Jan. GS be sold to you as a 2013 model or as a 2014 model? (I assume you're expecting the new water cooled version).
Forum: GS Boxers 10-17-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By Sailorlite
The Ace guy will know what to give you, although...

The Ace guy will know what to give you, although he may not have the 12mm length. You might have to choose between 10mm and 15mm. Also, you may have a choice of heads - hex, torx, phillips, etc. -...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-16-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
How about VERT HEAD - to reflect the new...

How about VERT HEAD - to reflect the new alignment of the intakes and exhaust?
Forum: GS Boxers 10-15-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
"Sporkhead" applies only to the new GS model due...

"Sporkhead" applies only to the new GS model due to its front fender. Other -heads apply to a motor which is used in several R bike models, not to just a single model bike. So while "spork" is a...
Forum: Equipment 10-13-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,979
Posted By Sailorlite
In the second and thirds posts above, there's...

In the second and thirds posts above, there's mention of the FT series Panasonic Lumix "tough" cameras. In the US they're called the TS series instead of FT - so here in the US you would be looking...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-11-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
Adventure version at EICMA?

Any rumors or speculation as to what will appear at the big EICMA show in November?
Forum: GS Boxers 10-09-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 551
Posted By Sailorlite
Those symptoms are typical of a failing fuel pump...

Those symptoms are typical of a failing fuel pump control (FPC) module. I'd recommend that you replace it at the next dealer or be prepared to temporarily bypass it. There's a new version (black...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
The BMW website's Compare page shows the new GS...

The BMW website's Compare page shows the new GS to weigh 238kg vs. 234kg for the current GS, roughly a 2% increase. HP's up 14% and torque's up 4%. To me those figures, taken together, are very...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
What does "windshield with one hand operation"...

What does "windshield with one hand operation" mean? Is this operation performed while riding?
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
Any official word from BMW as to when the GS will...

Any official word from BMW as to when the GS will arrive at the US dealers? Any hints as to the Adventure version or the RT?
Forum: GS Boxers 10-01-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
Cruise control? Electric windshield adjustment? ...

Cruise control? Electric windshield adjustment? Can anyone translate the written description?
Forum: GS Boxers 10-01-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9,062
Views: 1,374,928
Posted By Sailorlite
How tight can their security be? I'm surprised...

How tight can their security be? I'm surprised no one's managed to post some kind of photo of the real thing already. Well, the 10am introduction tomorrow is only 13 hrs. away now - guess I can...
Forum: Ride reports 09-30-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 203,454
Posted By Sailorlite
Julio - Among those redwoods is the tallest tree...

Julio - Among those redwoods is the tallest tree on this planet, but not the biggest. Farther south, in Sequoia NP, is the biggest living thing on Earth - a sequoia tree. To get there you would...
Forum: Equipment 09-06-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,113
Posted By Sailorlite
I bought the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3, which is a...

I bought the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3, which is a "tough" camera and has the GPS feature. My experience with the GPS is that it often isn't fast enough to acquire its position, so it records the...
Forum: Equipment 08-31-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By Sailorlite
They are indeed similar in terms of materials and...

They are indeed similar in terms of materials and design, but they differ significantly in length and in number of exterior pockets. Both come with an excellent liner jacket.

What I found,...
Forum: Ride reports 08-28-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2,002
Views: 217,468
Posted By Sailorlite
Those Akrapovic mufflers and sales tax on them...

Those Akrapovic mufflers and sales tax on them might account for about $3K of the total OTD price. If as mentioned the price also includes all interest expense, the Schuberth helmet, etc., I'd say...
Forum: Ride reports 08-26-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2,002
Views: 217,468
Posted By Sailorlite
Nick - I agree that the problem certainly seems...

Nick - I agree that the problem certainly seems to rest with the replaced water pump UNLESS he's now on the third w/p - not clear. I wish LB BMW would just r&r the w/p. Geez, how costly could that...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-16-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,498
Posted By Sailorlite
How much of that $24K OTD total is sales tax and...

How much of that $24K OTD total is sales tax and state license/registration? In Calif. to those costs might be approaching 10% - so the actual selling price would be less than $22K. If your state's...
Forum: Ride reports 08-15-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2,002
Views: 217,468
Posted By Sailorlite
It seems so clear that the overheating is related...

It seems so clear that the overheating is related to the replacement water pump and is not caused by your sudden inability to ride correctly or instant weight gain.

In the mid 90's BMW installed...
Forum: Ride reports 08-12-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,505
Posted By Sailorlite
I agree that an intermittent ignition timing...

I agree that an intermittent ignition timing problem is very likely the cause of the poor running episodes. But I'm not at all familiar with how this Ural motor gets its spark signal. Is there a...
Forum: Ride reports 08-12-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2,002
Views: 217,468
Posted By Sailorlite
Nothing like an internet diagnosis - did you have...

Nothing like an internet diagnosis - did you have the overheat problem before the water pump was replaced, or only after the replacement, or both?
Forum: Ride reports 08-12-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,002
Views: 217,468
Posted By Sailorlite
Lingering overheat problem?

I'm just curious. What has already been done to solve the overheating problem? It seems to me that this should be behind you by now. Also, it seems reasonable that you don't have all the details...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-11-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By Sailorlite
Your symptoms are consistent with a failed fuel...

Your symptoms are consistent with a failed fuel pump controller module. It's located on the top left of the fuel tank and can be bypassed fairly simply - to provide 12v directly to the fuel pump. ...
Forum: Equipment 08-09-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By Sailorlite
I've had the RF900, RF1000, Multitec, and now the...

I've had the RF900, RF1000, Multitec, and now the Neotec all in size Large and they all fit my skull similarly. But, the Neotec was too snug around my cheek and jaw area - so the dealer fixed it by...
Forum: Equipment 07-31-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,698
Posted By Sailorlite
After ruining two good small P&S's, I recently...

After ruining two good small P&S's, I recently migrated to one of the "tough" or "rugged" models, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. All the manufacturers offer models of this type, and it's a type very...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-10-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 779
Posted By Sailorlite
Have you already requested that letter? I see no...

Have you already requested that letter? I see no harm in having it even if ultimately it's not needed. If you request it and somehow it's not really available or is insufficient, then you explore...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-01-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,493
Posted By Sailorlite
On the subject of those red gas bottles, why is...

On the subject of those red gas bottles, why is it that they're not supposed to be filled to the top? They have a recommended fill level of about 3/4 capacity. Gasoline doesn't expand much with...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-30-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,493
Posted By Sailorlite
When a fuel strip is replaced I believe the shop...

When a fuel strip is replaced I believe the shop then calibrates it via their BMW computer. In my case, when the bike left the shop the gauge and the OBC read as they did when the bike was new (said...
Forum: Equipment 05-30-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,826
Posted By Sailorlite
I've had very good luck trimming the orange armor...

I've had very good luck trimming the orange armor with just a good pair of scissors.
Forum: Equipment 05-29-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,826
Posted By Sailorlite
I'm a big fan of the ComfortShell jacket and...

I'm a big fan of the ComfortShell jacket and pants. I was surprised to learn that BMW has discontinued this line, but I just looked on eBay and see what appears to be a pretty comprehensive...
Forum: Equipment 05-22-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,684
Posted By Sailorlite
Yes, there is a GPS setting for ON, which means...

Yes, there is a GPS setting for ON, which means it's on all the time. There's also an "airplane" setting where the GPS turns on only when the camera itself is turned on. But even in the ON mode,...
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