Forum: Vendors
05-06-2013, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 135
Views: 26,800
for those interested in the armas suit (great...
for those interested in the armas suit (great suit btw), i switched out the RVP air knee armor on my armas trousers for the new D30 because it's softer. on extended riding tours i found the ridges in...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-24-2012, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,601
metal mule with matched exhaust—but if you like...
metal mule with matched exhaust—but if you like to drop your bike testing your limits off road like i do—kriega soft bags which will fit a variety of frames—lightest possible solution and robust. all...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-05-2012, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-19-2012, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
perhaps arm and hand positioning are playing a...
perhaps arm and hand positioning are playing a role in this? for instance when sitting in the riding position—hands on grips, fingers extended resting on top of control levers—from the crook of your...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-29-2012, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 337
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-28-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 337
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-21-2012, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 318
what year gs? i had the right turn signal fail...
what year gs? i had the right turn signal fail with 4K miles on a 2012...it took a bit of wondering to figure out just what was going on. it was actually the cancel switch/operation that i think was...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-12-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
i agree with def, having bought 3 new bikes in...
i agree with def, having bought 3 new bikes in NYC. additionally make friends with the sales person...obviously that's more likely to help you on later purchases...not really your first. guys will...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-12-2012, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 679
i take the "complete but not crazy"...
i take the "complete but not crazy" approach...probably because my bike is new...so that may change over time...
this is a good write up:
http://www.r1200gs.info/misc/toolkit.html
in addition,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-21-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,017
i recently switched from a F650GS (first BMW,...
i recently switched from a F650GS (first BMW, rode it for 2 years) to a 1200GS. best decision i've made regarding motorcycles. just did the TLH on it....took the 2 day BMW off road course in greer SC...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-11-2012, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 742
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Forum: Vendors
07-05-2012, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 749
Views: 63,941
hey michael,
can you advise on fitment of of...
hey michael,
can you advise on fitment of of the US tank system on an R1200GS? i have a couple of tail packs sitting around...
have you guys tested this on an actual bike? needs to be extra...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-03-2012, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,237
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Forum: Trip Planning
06-23-2012, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,683
hate to say it but the BMW branded socks are...
hate to say it but the BMW branded socks are really smartly designed—i say this after trying several different pairs (lee parks, rev it, klim). wool blend, fast drying, small padded welt at top...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
06-20-2012, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 940
your best bet in the city is a broker link...
your best bet in the city is a broker link (http://www.motosportbrokerage.com/). great people. i have the best and cheapest car insurance with USAA, they don't do bikes and pass them off to...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-20-2012, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,982
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-19-2012, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 465
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Forum: Equipment
06-18-2012, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 3,622
Views: 1,600,543
packed...
packed (http://www.thussfarrell.com/images/forum/2012-06/IMG_4829.jpg)
unpacked (http://www.thussfarrell.com/images/forum/2012-06/IMG_4774.jpg)
coffee time...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-17-2012, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,773
+1
..as a new (all relative) rider...i just...
+1
..as a new (all relative) rider...i just returned from the TLH and used everything i brought. but i packed like i was going ultralight backpacking. counted the ounces to the point that the only...
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Forum: Trip Planning
06-02-2012, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,927
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Forum: Vendors
06-01-2012, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 749
Views: 63,941
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Forum: Vendors
06-01-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 749
Views: 63,941
hi michael,
already have several kreiga bags...
hi michael,
already have several kreiga bags etc. big fan. great stuff.
interested in the overland 60. i have metal mule panniers on my 1200GS...will you guys offer a solution for their frames?...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-01-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,008
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-01-2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 787
on a 2012 GS i have a remus header, metal mule...
on a 2012 GS i have a remus header, metal mule (scorpion) can and the wunderlich PC (having a paypal balance is dangerous!:lol3). BIG difference in smoothness of engine at all speeds...more power...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-01-2012, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,008
having had both the OEM alu guards and...
having had both the OEM alu guards and X-heads....go for X-heads. also have altrider bars. the X-heads were a bit tricky to install. had a bear of a time on the left head, maybe due to part...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-01-2012, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Trip Planning
05-31-2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,785
i think people need to weigh their stuff...
i think people need to weigh their stuff properly—those of you that have said the OP is carrying a lot and then don't actually know what you are carrying in terms of actual weights is kinda...
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Forum: Trip Planning
05-31-2012, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,927
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-28-2012, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,154
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-28-2012, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,108
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-26-2012, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,142
my experience...
stats:
5'9"
165lbs
30" inseam
i currently have a 1200GS TB (low suspension)...after riding the F658 for 2 years...i've also completed the 2 day BMW offroad training course in SC, on an F800,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-17-2012, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,688
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2012, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,688
i'm riding a factory lowered 1200GS with a...
i'm riding a factory lowered 1200GS with a standard seat. i can touch down better than on the standard height GS with standard seat—30" inseam. low seat is not a preference. the additional touchdown...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2012, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,016
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2012, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 995
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-14-2012, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 998
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-14-2012, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 998
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Forum: Alaska
05-11-2012, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,580
thanks mike. makes sense...but i'm basically...
thanks mike. makes sense...but i'm basically ignoring the flashing fuel light with "40" miles to go? er...german engineering...? my father-in-law's 2011 GS consistently shows ~220 mtg with a full top...
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Forum: Alaska
05-11-2012, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,580
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-11-2012, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 10,312
weight???
don't really understand:
- why weight of the system isn't a HUGE concern
- why anyone likes to pack oddly shaped cases. (if some of these case shapes were suitcases for car or airplane travel...
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