Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 08:27 PM
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Thanks for the help, guys.
We found a some...
Thanks for the help, guys.
We found a some small motorbike stores here in Thakhek (that's about all they ride around here) and they did have some generic, cheap looking brake lines that may have...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-05-2013, 08:59 PM
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F800GS, front brake line severed, in Laos
I took a spill in Laos and the front brake line on the F800GS was severed somehow. This is the short line that connects the master cylinder to the distribution piece mounted to the frame about a foot...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-07-2012, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 5
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There's a mesh strainer below the pump in the...
There's a mesh strainer below the pump in the tank but that's not what I'm referring to. I'm talking about the metal canister above the pump but in the tank. That's the fuel filter. Wish I could...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-07-2012, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 25
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Replacement pump died after about 2,500 miles
Got as far as Jammu, India and the replacement Bosch pump died (part #: 0 580 453 453). That was about 2,500 miles of life. I stopped to fuel up and the bike would fire up after. The engine would...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-07-2012, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 741
How to test whether fuel filter is clogged
I've had some trouble with the fuel quality while travelling in central/southern Asia over the past couple months. In another thread I mentioned that the original fuel pump was failing (overheating,...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-19-2012, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
No issues with new pump
We've ridden from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Islamabad, Pakistan and no issues with the replacement pump so far. Just a quick update while I was thinking of it...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-04-2012, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-04-2012, 12:35 AM
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Views: 2,816
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-03-2012, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-02-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-02-2012, 07:25 PM
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Views: 2,816
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-02-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
Thanks for your help, JR. Just posted an update...
Thanks for your help, JR. Just posted an update above. We bypassed the carbon canister and the problem no longer adds up to a tank vacuum issue. Seems to be tied to heat as problem only happens after...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-02-2012, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-01-2012, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
Fuel pump
On computer now but Internet is spotty here so research is very slow. Our problem looks the same or very similar to the problem in the first post from this thread:
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-01-2012, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,816
On road, engine loses power and dies repeatedly
In rural Kyrgyzstan riding US 2009 F800GS with problem as outlined below. Please excuse brevity (typing on phone) and mechanical novice. Requesting any thoughts on troubleshooting or fixing this...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-21-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 602
Ended up modifying our non-riveting Motion Pro...
Ended up modifying our non-riveting Motion Pro chain tool to rivet. Rounded the extractor pin so that it could be used as a riveting pin on our dimpled in master link. Seems to have worked. Thanks...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-20-2012, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 602
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-20-2012, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 602
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-20-2012, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 602
F800GS swingarm bolt/nut socket size?
Does anyone know the socket size for the F800GS swingarm bolt and the nut on the opposite side. I didn't see it searching the parts fiche, Google and this forum.
Here's the fiche info:
33 17 7...
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Forum: Europe
06-19-2012, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 622
Thanks for the advice everyone. My wife and I...
Thanks for the advice everyone. My wife and I have actually already left. We've been on the road for a month (hence the delayed response). I'm learning more about our F800GS as we go. I ended up...
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Forum: Europe
06-11-2012, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 622
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Forum: Europe
06-07-2012, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 622
Best value for F800GS servicing
My wife and I are making our way east on an F800GS from Wales in a few days, hoping to reach southeast asia eventually, and want to get the bike serviced before we get past Germany. Does anyone have...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-18-2012, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 874
Actually, I do have a follow up question. On...
Actually, I do have a follow up question. On MaxBMW fiche, the diagram labels what appears to be a round rivnut as 4 and 5. How could you tell that 5 is the square nut as opposed to the round nut?
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-18-2012, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 874
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-18-2012, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 874
Square windscreen mounting nut
Is this little brass square nut, one of which is missing from my Wunderlich vario windscreen mounts, a standard BMW F800GS part or a Wunderlich part or something else? I can't find it on the BMW...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-23-2012, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 2
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Auto train is a really cool option to have,...
Auto train is a really cool option to have, between DC and FL, but maybe not the cheapest. It's roughly $120 for a bike and $190 for a dude. Then to fly or train back adds some more. Was hoping to...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-23-2012, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 2
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DC to Orlando for shipment with Knopf
Is anyone passing through DC on their way to Orlando in the next few weeks that has room for a spare bike? Looking for ways to get my bike down to Stefan Knopf for shipment to Germany in late Feb.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-23-2011, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,833
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-22-2011, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,833
Fair points, though I did check my manual,...
Fair points, though I did check my manual, reviewed the index, searched this forum for spoke, did a google advrider site search for f800gs spoke, did a general google search for the same, searched...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-22-2011, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,833
Thank you Bayner. I do trust your specs. You...
Thank you Bayner. I do trust your specs. You sounded a bit uncertain about the rear size so I wanted to follow up so I know I buy the right tool. Do you recollect how you got your numbers? Do you...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-21-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,833
Thanks. I'm new to tubed/spoked tires.
Does...
Thanks. I'm new to tubed/spoked tires.
Does anyone know where I can lookup the wrench/key size for adjusting the spokes on an F800GS? The most official thing I could find is on the parts fiche for...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-21-2011, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,833
Ok, let me ask this then:
Am I being...
Ok, let me ask this then:
Am I being ignored or am I right in inferring that the inmates never tweak their nipples and so don't know the recommended intervals nor the size of their nipples?
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-20-2011, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,833
Spoke adjustment
A few questions about F800GS spoke maintenance:
Do you adjust your own spokes?
How frequently?
Would you take a spoke wrench with you on 10k+ mile trip?
Are the nipple sizes, in fact, 6.1...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-05-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,009
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-29-2011, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,009
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-28-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,009
Well, got step one done: removing the old rivet...
Well, got step one done: removing the old rivet nut (see photo). I had to use a Dremel and cutoff disc to grind it off as delicately as I could. I couldn't drill it out because the rivet would just...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2011, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,009
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2011, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,009
Thanks. Is this...
Thanks. Is this (http://www.princessauto.com/workshop/hand-tools/specialty-tools/thread-repair/2925204-sae-threaded-insert-installation-kit) the tool you're referring to?...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2011, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,009
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2011, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,009
F800GS - stripped side rack mount point
What are the options for dealing with a stripped side rack mounting point thread as seen in the attached picture. When I put the bolt in it gets to a certain depth and runs up against the stripped...
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