Forum: GS Boxers
06-06-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,737
Synthetic Oil Use
Just FYI I've been using Mobil 1 20W50 V-Twin Synthetic in my 2005 R1200GS and it is truly excellent. I have just over 38,000 miles on it and the engine is like brand new.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-10-2013, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 650
R1200GS Brake Pads
I just changed all the pads on my 2005 R1200GS and used the EBC sintered pads. They are awesome. Just like Jim VonBaden said they are so much less expensive than the BMW pads and they're working...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-29-2013, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,295
Oil Change
I understand and have been using Mobil 1 20W50 V-Twin synthetic for years and it is truly awesome. I buy it at Advance Auto Parts which is where I can always find it locally since I live in Illinois....
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-17-2012, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,510
My Age
I've been riding for over 50 years and I raced for 12 years. I bought my R1200GS back in April of 2004 when the first ones were brought to the USA and mine is one of the very first ones imported into...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-14-2012, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 1,502
Views: 177,001
What I Did
I had the headlight & parking light burn out and I went to Advance Auto Parts and the really awesome thing is they have a Sylvania H7 premium headlight bulb for $14.95 and it is 40% brighter and...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
10-10-2012, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,726
Overcoming tech issues with Base Camp
Just to help out if you have an issue with Base Camp (BC) call Garmin Tech Support. Those folks are always so helpful. Super nice and I have had a few issues and they always got me through the...
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Forum: Face plant
08-04-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,960
Bird Collisions
Since they fly into things all the time you now know where the term "Bird Brain" as a description for idiocy came from. I had a bird hit my windshield once as I was approaching an overpass. It zoomed...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-26-2012, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 583
R1200GS Battery Appetite
After riding my R1200GS for 8 years I know what is going on with batteries. They do use battery capacity while just sitting. I got a software update last year which the Dealer explained had a change...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-11-2012, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,062
Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Oil
I do change the gear oil periodically and just did it. I use the Mobil 1 LS 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube and it works amazingly well. When I drain it, it always looks like it was just put in. The...
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Forum: Face plant
07-10-2012, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,454
Gravel
Sorry about your friend and I hope he comes out okay. On the soap I recommend surgical soap with Betadine. It is a disinfectant which is excellent for cleaning wounds. You can go to your Pharmacy and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-21-2012, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,313
Synth vs. Dino
As an added comment I've been running Mobil 1 20w-50 V-Twin Synthetic oil in my 2005 R-1200GS for years. I use synth since it is just oil and very high quality and as others have stated more...
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Forum: Face plant
06-09-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,054
Lives Left
8 since I'm still on the top one number 9. . . . :-) My closest call was a huge racing crash 40 years ago. Went over a jump at the top of a downhill section we called the launching pad. An uphill...
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Forum: Face plant
06-09-2012, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,054
Ducking the Bullet
After 50 years of riding (12 years old to now) and 12 years of racing from 18 to 30 I still have a pretty good ability to duck the bullet. The cagers are going in a seriously bad direction. They're...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-14-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,632
Clutch. . . .
I had the same problem and it was the slave cylinder that failed. I got it to the dealer and got it fixed. When and if, (which they should since you're under warranty) they do it go to the shop with...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
09-23-2009, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 511
Views: 34,822
Roll Call
Not getting on the site much these days but. . . .
Bob
5 Hour Butt
Geneva 60134
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-16-2008, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,959
Oil burning smell
Had the same problem on my 05. Had a clutch slave cylinder fail and when apart found the problem to be the tranny breather. It just pushes into the trans case and I had the dealer change it out as I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-18-2008, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 8,047
Views: 4,001,588
How undignified
Yep, here it is. Clutch slave cylinder bellied up and there was some funk in the mainshaft when they pulled the clutch push rod out so off with her "clothes". All better now.
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-18-2008, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Lotsa new pads
After 18,000 miles I've had 2 sets replaced and am ready for the third. More rear brake pads on one bike than all the other bikes I've owned combined in my entire life. Not squawking just chiming in...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-25-2008, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 907
Oddessey Battery
Thanks! Especially the link to the install. I really have to get better at searching for this stuff.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-24-2008, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 907
Which Oddessy?
Same for me, went to take a ride, crank (not), dead. . . :cry I keep it on the BMW charger all the time to ensure it stays up. But noooo, The charger runs on high for a while and actually drops to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-16-2006, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 798
Firmware upgrade experience
I got the upgrade (last year, assuming it is the same one) and my bike runs much better than before. No apparent power loss, the idle smoothed out and it runs much better.
Perhaps you could check...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-11-2006, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,702
Vario cases
I have a set and the top box and I like them pretty well.
Issues and what worked for me to fix:
The little rubber feet fall out, dab of silicone to fix
The little lines that support them...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-11-2006, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 8,047
Views: 4,001,588
nudder one
http://static.flickr.com/44/141155272_b8bc3a77bd.jpg
Break time at the Missouri River.
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
12-04-2005, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 930
Views: 118,341
GPS Advice
I bought a Garmin 276C and really like it (aside from a few usability issues I have with the Garmin software). I found the best price on GPS at:
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
08-06-2005, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,073
Magellan 700 update
Sorry to ask the painfully obvious but. . . do you have the unit powered up with a 12v adapter? If so can you see it as a hard drive? That will confirm that it is ready to update. I did the upgrade...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-04-2005, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 351
Views: 17,044
Goldstar!!!!!
God! A Goldstar, is it stock or does it have a low pipe with an open reverse cone megaphone? If it does, it is the sweetest sounding motor on earth. If loud pipes save lives you are going to live...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-02-2005, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 351
Views: 17,044
Old as dirt
55 and have the pain of a 90 year old. Not that bold anymore either. Riding for 42 years, 10 years racing motocross, flat track, TT and even a roadrace.
First Beemer, 12GS last year. First real...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-24-2005, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 15,525
The most tragic day
My heart goes out to you and yours. I am so sorry for the terrible loss you are suffering.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-08-2005, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,944
Recall list
There is a recall currently being done to repair/replace an o-ring that seals the cover over the fuel pump. If it leaks, the power leads can become corroded and cause the pump to operate...
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Forum: Equipment
04-02-2005, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 436
GPS Choice
I read a lot of the threads on AdvRider and finally chose the Garmin 276C. I really like it a lot. It is a little confusing at first (Garmin thing IMHO) but it is phenomonal. Superb screen and the...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-18-2005, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Awesome report
What an incredibly beautiful place. Great report and photos to keep one coming back for more. Thanks.
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-16-2005, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,074
Hand fatigue
I suffered the same problem and realized the same thing. Something makes me lean into the bars too hard. I just "corrected" my posture and the problem went away. Seems too simple but it's true. Sit...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-09-2005, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,488
Loaner. . .
At least you got a loaner. My dealer looks at me like I'm an idiot for even asking if they have loaners.
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Forum: Ride reports
12-26-2004, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 2,168
Views: 505,570
A head saved!
A dedicated lurker but, I need to jump in, you done a good thing. That kid will probably wear that helmet to bed tonight. Might keep him from "flat-spotting" his head. Cool little scoot too.
Best...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
12-20-2004, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,403
98!?
Those bastards. I didn't think they could count that high. . . :lol3
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-19-2004, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,563
Overheat
If your bike was that hot, do what Sherpa recommended, change your oil before riding again. What you have in there isn't trustworthy as it is cooked and will not provide the protection required.
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Forum: Ride reports
12-14-2004, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,419
We trying to install one of these translation...
We trying to install one of these translation tools, but up to now I wasn't able to install Babelfish or something similar. Hints for recommendable translation programs are welcome. :ear
Cheers...
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Forum: Equipment
11-17-2004, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,190
Hippo hands
I used to have a pair of the old originals and they were awesome. After reading the thread I googled and found this outfit in Canada.
Anyone have them? Still good?
Hippo Hands site...
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Forum: Equipment
11-17-2004, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 552
Arai XD
I would like to get an XD to get the visor. I am tired of not being able to block the sun as I drive East to work in the morning and West to go home. The thing I wonder about is how well does it keep...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-06-2004, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,293
Will you like the GS?
I'm not a regular but I am in the same situation as you (except the crash, glad you are alive, recovering and looking to ride on), all Jap bikes and not a BMW fan, until now. The GS is my first and...
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