Forum: GS Boxers
05-17-2013, 08:31 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2013, 06:38 AM
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bmw bars and accessories
To date I've gotten the rally seat, led aux lights, larger footpegs, and crash bars... all bmw. Still waiting for the solo seat conversion, and oddly, the enduro pro plug.
Panniers made it to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-22-2013, 08:29 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-22-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 9
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next
agree. These things stick well and more importantly predictably.
Hope. These things last as long as the tourances but doubt they will. Probably more a result of the power and delivery but...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2013, 06:56 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2013, 01:24 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2013, 01:10 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2013, 12:48 PM
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official?
BTW- Who's got the authority here to deem it "official"? Just askin'.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2013, 12:45 PM
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Not cam oil head boxer...
I like "Bruce". Easier to search and shorter to type in; kind of rolls right off your qwerty keyboard. :freaky
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-16-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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extra outlet
I installed this same socket on mine. Same place but just a little further back on that side piece since there was a little more room behind the panel. I just wired directly to the terminals and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-15-2013, 08:03 PM
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lights and panniers...
Regarding the led lights- here's another option if you're on the fence...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/94328532@N06/8654263230/" title="image by shott2013, on Flickr"><img...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-08-2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 10
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nav mount
Yes, that's the "new mount" I'm referencing... the one that comes as a option on the '13 gs. Not having the earlier version I'm not exactly sure what all the differences are but the obvious one for...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-08-2013, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 10
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electro wizadry
Glenn..., I envy your understanding of these things- curious as to your background. I wish I could get you in my garage looking over my bike for 2 hours (hearing my audio "wish list") as I imagine...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-07-2013, 06:37 PM
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You Sir, are my hero.
Was on a long loop ride today (looking at my Nav IV and listening to my phone/music) and while on a coffee break I checked my e mail and saw that someone had responded to my question on this...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
04-06-2013, 08:44 AM
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WEllllll?
Did you try it? Did it work?
I wonder if you did the opposite: loaded the 660 onto the Nav IV- would you be able to listen to audio thru a cable while mounted in the cradle? (just assume I've...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-06-2013, 08:35 AM
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Forum: Equipment
04-06-2013, 08:07 AM
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Like it- better fit.
I just got a c3 pro last week. Was never able to wear the previous models due to round shape on my oval cranium. Just happen to try one on while waiting for a service and was both happy to see the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-04-2013, 02:36 PM
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touratech panniers
Got a call from Touratech today; Pannier system is now in and their on their way UPS ground.
However, Man!- those Holan Namada's look really nice. Good job on the white.
Also got a call...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-02-2013, 08:40 PM
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enduro pro....
Hmm. Thanks for the response- I am curious about driving with the epro toggled on with road rubber- just for the fun of it. Though maybe you get a similar same by simply shutting down abs, traction...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-02-2013, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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battery compartment
Installed a second power port last night. Anyone else notice the piece of styrofoam filler in the battery compartment? Any idea why this would be this way.... Is there another battery out there...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-30-2013, 07:07 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-29-2013, 08:17 PM
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RE: does the ESA compensate:
Yes, using the ESA you can adjust to load. Specifically, while at a stand still you can adjust pre load to 3 different settings: single rider, single rider and luggage, or pillion and luggage. You...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-29-2013, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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bikes in...
Congrats Bolder- that's awesome. Glad it wasn't too much more of a wait. Tell us how you like it.
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-28-2013, 06:42 PM
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yes- different
I tried to answer this just before but you bring up the tractor!- which I agree is key to the bike. I also think that feel and familiarity are key to that type of control. In my very brief...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-28-2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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Yes- that's right. In reading about it before...
Yes- that's right. In reading about it before hand I had imagined having to "unload" the engine to a point where it was awkward. After testing it you're right- very intuitive. On a few very quick...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-27-2013, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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wait
sorry boulder... i thought i heard the guys say there were more coming this/next week?
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-27-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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finally
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/94328532@N06/8596961180/" title="image by shott2013, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8596961180_a7fa2faafd.jpg" width="375" height="500"...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-23-2013, 08:53 AM
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Thanks Raceguy
Racegun- I know you're intent is pure and you are clearly a zen genius. however, my wife also rides! I know, I know... patience.
Maybe I'll just clean the garage today!
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-23-2013, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 9,064
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<a...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/94328532@N06/8582037695/" title="03/23/13-GS purchase date by shott2013, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8582037695_3af243f070.jpg"...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-22-2013, 09:49 PM
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it's in, tomorrow.
though i will go thru acquisition tomorrow... our Colorado spring blizzard will prevent me from bringing it home. It's some weird fate; having to wait for months only to have to wait further once it...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-17-2013, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 9,064
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Seat and Arch Height!!
Thanks Max- that's just what I was looking for. :wave
Me thinks the rallye seat is the way to go... I'm sitting on a cinder block as I write this to start training my *ss.
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-17-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 9,064
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enduro vs normal seat height?
Can anyone confirm for me how much higher the enduro seat is over the normal seat settings? I swear I've seen this but my search efforts (skills?) aren't finding it. The BMW UK accessory pdf:
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-16-2013, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 9,064
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Similar story here; After some pestering I got...
Similar story here; After some pestering I got the "window sticker" from my dealer last week. The sticker represented a specific bike (serial number, etc.). It was also the one I ordered (white,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-07-2013, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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pillion pegs
They are bolted from below, removable, bolts can't be seen in the side view (hidden). I've marked the bolt direction in red.
Thanks Tallguy! very clever. Between taking these pegs, the rear grab...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-07-2013, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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removable pillion foot pegs????
In looking at those awesome "uncrating" photos (thank you...) it doesn't look like the rear footpegs are removable? Can anybody with their hands on one now comment how these attach?
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-27-2013, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-27-2013, 05:22 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-22-2013, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 9,064
Views: 1,375,694
2 weeks out...
:thumbup Got an unsolicited call from my dealer today; all good news.
The GM reported that the bikes destined for his dealership are on US soil AND he just today got a chance to put dibs on...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-21-2013, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 9,064
Views: 1,375,694
Thanks, and yes, any information is helpful. ...
Thanks, and yes, any information is helpful. Originally my dealer said mid March. A few weeks later the GM was very optimistic that they'd have delivery late february. Now it seems that optimism...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-21-2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 9,064
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