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Forum: Vendors 03-20-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,244
Posted By ebnelson
I have the tour S7. It has the waterproof layer...

I have the tour S7. It has the waterproof layer built into the jacket. The thermal liner zips out and is quite warm. I am comfortable down to the low 40s F without needing an electric vest. The...
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,046
Posted By ebnelson
Fastway's on low position will get about an inch...

Fastway's on low position will get about an inch lower. A Renazo Racing seat will increase the distance to the pegs another inch or so.
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-02-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,169
Posted By ebnelson
The OneOff HID kit throws light down the road for...

The OneOff HID kit throws light down the road for sure. I will keep it over stock halogen for sure. The stock reflector/projector does not keep the light from spilling to the sides and up enough...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-31-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 37,389
Posted By ebnelson
Does your seat have the "passenger comfort"...

Does your seat have the "passenger comfort" option? I'm due to send my seat off to Santa Rosa next week. :clap
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-29-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,169
Posted By ebnelson
I bought my bike with the OneOff low beam HID...

I bought my bike with the OneOff low beam HID kit. The light is bright but the projector really isn't right for an HID in my view. I'm not getting flashed by drivers but have worried about being...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-29-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,322
Posted By ebnelson
There is a reason why we all have broken...

There is a reason why we all have broken windshields in CO. :eek1
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-18-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 72,066
Posted By ebnelson
Glad to hear you were able to get running again. ...

Glad to hear you were able to get running again. Your bypass cable seems like a good thing to put in an emergency spares kit. I would have expected a code of some sort to be generated from a faulty...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-16-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 72,066
Posted By ebnelson
No GS911?

I'm surprised I didn't see the GS911 CAN bus interface listed in toolkits. It will definitely be in my "toolkit" for next year's trips. Talk about removing some guess work! I wish I had a tool as...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-10-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,948
Posted By ebnelson
That seems high to me:bubba

That seems high to me:bubba
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 2,028,785
Posted By ebnelson
I recognize the lower pic (Switzerland Trail),...

I recognize the lower pic (Switzerland Trail), what about the upper pic? :huh
Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,046
Posted By ebnelson
I am starting to get paranoid. I have 37k miles...

I am starting to get paranoid. I have 37k miles on the original water pump:amazon
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-12-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 111,937
Posted By ebnelson
That's the seat I'm getting in January! I like...

That's the seat I'm getting in January! I like the painted fork guards. I think I'm going to build a temporary paint both so I can take my time getting the tank paint right.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-11-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 111,937
Posted By ebnelson
I like to have a decent place to build a paint...

I like to have a decent place to build a paint booth in my rental townhouse. I have an HVLP paint sprayer, air supplied respirator, IR curing lamps, and a CAD vinyl cutter for paint stencils. No...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-10-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 111,937
Posted By ebnelson
Help Choosing Color

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With...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-07-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,100
Posted By ebnelson
I'm not sure this thread should have been moved...

I'm not sure this thread should have been moved to Orange Crush from Parallel Universe. The point was of moving from a F800GS to KTM, asking F800GS riders what they thought.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-07-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,100
Posted By ebnelson
I hear you. I got gun shy every time I was ready...

I hear you. I got gun shy every time I was ready to pull the trigger on the 950 and later 990. Fun test rides though!
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-07-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 2,028,785
Posted By ebnelson
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Forum: Vendors 11-02-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,244
Posted By ebnelson
I'm thinking of going with the Tour S7 jacket. ...

I'm thinking of going with the Tour S7 jacket. This looks to be a very high quality jacket similar to the Ergo 365. I will order it with the warrior back and chest protectors. Later, I will get a...
Forum: Vendors 11-02-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,244
Posted By ebnelson
Unfortunately, motorama was not able to get me...

Unfortunately, motorama was not able to get me the medium Ergo 365 Pro Expedition I had ordered, so I had to cancel the order. They said they could get the Ergo 365 Pro instead. The difference...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-26-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,621
Views: 251,794
Posted By ebnelson
I used a NoMar brand, Cycle Hill model, stand and...

I used a NoMar brand, Cycle Hill model, stand and was able to mount the front and rear without too much problem. I used the NoMar brand tire lube. The first side when on without tools and with the...
Forum: Vendors 10-26-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,244
Posted By ebnelson
I ordered "nero" which I expect to be "black!" :D...

I ordered "nero" which I expect to be "black!" :D Her Venture Ladies jacket is black. We both have Arai XD3 helmets so we should be pretty close to matching on the bike.
Forum: Vendors 10-25-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,244
Posted By ebnelson
Ergo 365 Pro Expedition

I ordered an Ergo 365 Pro Expedition jacket online today and am very excited! :clap

When my girlfriend a I are riding my F800GS we will be both in Spidi.:freaky

Too bad the high mountain...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-24-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By ebnelson
:wings

:wings
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-13-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,070
Posted By ebnelson
I'd raise hell with the dealer for sure. Sounds...

I'd raise hell with the dealer for sure. Sounds like they have some rookie or ham fisted mechanics.
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-13-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,070
Posted By ebnelson
Sorry to see your damage. I would probably work...

Sorry to see your damage. I would probably work with the dealer first before posting this online. The next question will will ask will be, was it Foothills or Denver? It would be most fair for the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-13-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,826
Posted By ebnelson
Take the plugs out so you don't have to fight the...

Take the plugs out so you don't have to fight the engine compression as you are bumping the rear wheel around to position the pistons to TDC.
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-11-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,024
Posted By ebnelson
The only tools you need are the ones to remove...

The only tools you need are the ones to remove the ABS sensors, wrench or socket for the rear axle nut, and wrenches for the slider bolt / lock nut. If the bike is on center stand, it helps to use...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-03-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By ebnelson
Looks nice, but this should be in the fleamarket...

Looks nice, but this should be in the fleamarket forum. Don't worry the F800GS crowd will find you over there.
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-03-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 120,907
Posted By ebnelson
a wrench and nylocks are not the most convenient...

a wrench and nylocks are not the most convenient means of adjustment. :huh I typically have ridden with the screen up on the highway while transiting to a dirt road pass that is the highlight of my...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-02-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 120,907
Posted By ebnelson
I like the desierto 3 fairing but have a...

I like the desierto 3 fairing but have a reoccurring problem. Twice on washboard gravel roads I have had one of the white plastic thumb nuts with their bolt rattle off. I have been lucky enough...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-02-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,636
Posted By ebnelson
My 2010 is incredibly smooth up to 4000rpm,...

My 2010 is incredibly smooth up to 4000rpm, 4000-5000rpm is fine but vibes noticeable, 5000-up have a lot of vibration. Above 5000rpm I have to remind myself that I'm on a two cylinder thumper!...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-24-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,207
Posted By ebnelson
Correction. G650 has much more vibration than...

Correction. G650 has much more vibration than F800. Rode to work this morning on G650 after all weekend on F800. The vibes on the 650 tend to be on the pegs for me at low rpm where the F800 is...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-24-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,334
Posted By ebnelson
The tank is very durable and can act as a crash...

The tank is very durable and can act as a crash bar except for any pretty paint. My X Challenge can been over many times and has the big TT tank. It gets scratched but can take a licking. The...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-24-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,207
Posted By ebnelson
I have a highly farkled X-Challenge that is a...

I have a highly farkled X-Challenge that is a proven travel bike and a f800gs. Both are very smooth at lower rpms. The sixth gear on the f800gs is a big deal to me and also the ability to carry a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-23-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,334
Posted By ebnelson
My 2010 doesn't seem to be rich. I've had it...

My 2010 doesn't seem to be rich. I've had it from 500' to 12000' and haven't noticed a mixture problem.

The gearing is tall for trail riding. I've been getting used to it, but along with the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-21-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,334
Posted By ebnelson
Let the farkling commence!!! :clap

Let the farkling commence!!! :clap
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-21-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,141
Posted By ebnelson
Took me around an hour because the tire wouldn't...

Took me around an hour because the tire wouldn't reseat without finding some soap to lube the bead. The bead was really not going to reseat even with a lot of pressure in the tube. Had to let the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-21-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,089
Posted By ebnelson
The Renazco Racing seats are very durable. No...

The Renazco Racing seats are very durable. No full suede available though.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-20-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By ebnelson
Putting Fastway pegs on "low boy" position has...

Putting Fastway pegs on "low boy" position has brought the relative height of the brake pedal up for me.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-16-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 20,043
Posted By ebnelson
I have a new Rekluse clutch for a g650x unopened...

I have a new Rekluse clutch for a g650x unopened in the box. I've been wondering how different the f800 clutch is to the g650. Both bikes are Aprillas. I'm guessing the f800 clutch is a bit more...
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