Forum: Parallel Universe
03-31-2010, 08:48 AM
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-24-2009, 05:05 AM
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Akrapovic Mod
Not sure if I'm alone here, but I've got the Akrapovic can om my 800 and consider it too quiet with the baffles in and too loud with them out. As a result I took to the baffle with drill and file in...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-29-2009, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-27-2009, 12:45 AM
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I seem to be a lucky one as my bike has very...
I seem to be a lucky one as my bike has very little vibration anyway. As a result I didn't notice any difference in changing the bar end weight.
What i have noticed though, is that if I wind the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-19-2009, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 28
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100bhp and 100 ft lbs of torque? I can never...
100bhp and 100 ft lbs of torque? I can never understand how American designers can get such little power from such large engines :D.
Now this is a mans bike. 48 x 250cc cylinders and for sale...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-19-2009, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,686
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-11-2009, 01:06 AM
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-25-2009, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 6,644
Views: 2,000,852
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-25-2009, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 591
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-25-2009, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 591
Reduced Engine Vibes - 800GS
Thought this might be interesting....
My 800GS, while not bad enough to make a fuss, did produce noticeable engive vibration starting at around 4500rpm through to 6000rpm. For some reason it was...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-21-2009, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,906
Thanks....
Got it sorted...They are...
Thanks....
Got it sorted...They are available freely in the US and Europe, but not currently stocked by dealers in the UK (Where I live). However, I've managed to get one ordered direct from...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-21-2009, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,906
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-20-2009, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 773
F800GS Touring Screen Brace Question
Hi,
This may sound like a dumb question, but has anyone used the additional touring screen brace with the stock 800GS screen.
I've got a TT spoiler (which I like) but it does flap around a bit...
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Forum: Beasts
05-08-2009, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 446
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Forum: Beasts
05-07-2009, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 446
Chain Tension Datums
Hi...
Just putting the rear wheel back on my F800GS and checked the chain slack in the handbook to be 35-45mm on the side stand...Fine
The thing is.....When measuring this slack should you...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-23-2009, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,291
I think I'll try this at the weekend.
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I think I'll try this at the weekend.
Being really lazy I might even try and split a rubber spacer with a sharp blade, push it onto the shaft and use a little blob of super glue to rejoin as...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-23-2009, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 925
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-22-2009, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 925
Thanks again for the info. Your comments are...
Thanks again for the info. Your comments are very interesting.
I didn't want this thread to turn into a general debate abouts whats causing the noise, as many of us have made our own decisions. ...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-22-2009, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 925
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-22-2009, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 925
Thanks itsatdm.
I think I've read quite a...
Thanks itsatdm.
I think I've read quite a few of your posts on the subject. Am I right that you made your own spacers to replace the originals?? If so, for what reason?
svowles
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-22-2009, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 925
F800GS / Hyperpro / Clack Question
Hi,
I've read a lot of threads relating to the front suspension "clack" on the F800GS (mines an 09 version with it).
I've tightened the steering head bearing, checked all torque settings...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-17-2009, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-15-2009, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,767
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-14-2009, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,443
Hmmm. I think you need to see a doctor about...
Hmmm. I think you need to see a doctor about that.
From my own experience all helmets offer quite a bit of noise and plugs are essential for longer trips.
As for brands, Schuberth and BMW...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-13-2009, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 5,953
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-07-2009, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 5,953
F800GS Fork Position Question
<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I've read a few posts about the fork positions on the F800GS being incorrectly set (or not set at all) by the supplying dealer.
According to a few...
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