Forum: Europe
10-18-2012, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,479
Is this the year?
I've been wanting to do this trip for many years now. I think this is the one.
DF:freaky
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Forum: Europe
09-19-2012, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,360
All I can say is you can try. If you are...
All I can say is you can try. If you are Military/Gov't/Contractor on status, it's not an issue. But if you are coming as a civilian, you will have to deal with the German burocracy.
D
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Forum: Europe
09-10-2012, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,360
Not Likely
Not likely the MSF will do you any good for your German license. The Germans believe they are better than anybody at training drivers and expect you to go through a course given by a licensed...
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Forum: Europe
09-03-2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,360
MSF Course - Germany
I read recently that due to budget cuts, the MSF course will no longer be offered to anyone in Germany who is not active duty. That also means an MSF card will no longer be a requirement for civilian...
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Forum: Europe
06-12-2012, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 614
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Forum: Europe
05-31-2012, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
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Forum: Europe
05-31-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,836
Speeding in Norway
I looked at your route through the Norway leg and I think it will be beautiful. But be forewarned, at that time of year you will be sharing the road with a lot of tourists. You can expect the roads...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-23-2012, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,565
I did some primitive seat customization on my...
I did some primitive seat customization on my F800GS over the winter. Carved out some foam and put in some memory foam and re-covered it. Even though I made more space for my butt, which I needed,...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-23-2012, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-23-2012, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
F800GS Rules!
Koby,
When did you get the F800? We need to ride man! The Stuttgart Flying Monkeys live on even though the Head Monkey is gone. You'll see me parked on Kelley by the coffee shop.
Dave F.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-12-2012, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Great Seat
I've just completed a do-it-yourself seat mod to make my stock seat more comfortable. I figured I had nothing to lose if it didn't turn out well - one way or another I was going to do something about...
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Forum: Europe
01-22-2012, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 681
Views: 139,786
Stock Windscreen for 2009 BMW F800GS
I replaced this with an after-market screen for a US-Spec F800 GS after only 1000 KM. You may have it for the price of shipping plus 10 USD. I'd rather see someone make use of it than leave it...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-15-2011, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 821
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Forum: Ride reports
10-15-2011, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 821
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Forum: EMEA
10-15-2011, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 714
Bike Rental in Stuttgart/Esslingen
BTW, this is a good place to rent bikes in the Stuttgart area: http://www.limbaecher.de/index.cfm?contentid=528&lang=gb
They are in Filderstadt just south of the airport.
If you are going to...
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Forum: EMEA
10-15-2011, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 714
Day Trips around Stuttgart/Esslingen
I agree absolutely. Both are great for day trips from the Stuttgart area. But don't expect any off-road riding opportunities. Germany is pretty locked down in that respect. Let us know when you get...
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Forum: Vendors
10-09-2011, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 2,184
Views: 657,279
Rack Mounted and Almost Ready to Roll
So, after scratching my head for a couple of years and dithering around with some soft saddlebags, I finally took the plunge and shelled out for a set of Caribou Cases for my '09 F800GS. I shot a...
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Forum: Europe
09-22-2011, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,664
L&l
L&L Motorrad in Filderstadt-Bernhausen rents several different kinds of bikes. They are just down the road from the entrance to Stuttgart Army Airfield. I have used them before and others I know have...
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Forum: Europe
07-11-2011, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 5,167
Stammtisch
I will be in the US from 15-30 August, otherwise I'd be happy to meet up and participate.
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Forum: Europe
07-05-2011, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,210
After the fact...
I took my wife on a trip to Geneva on the F800GS over the 4-day weekend. Took the long way round through France and spent the night in Besancon on the way down. Excellent way backroads down through...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-15-2011, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 709
Well Done
Great job. I need to do the same thing with a Givi top case and you've provided a great template.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-30-2011, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,874
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-30-2011, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,874
Laying it Down
I once used the sliding stop technique of last resort when it was better to slide under the front end of a monster pickup than become the hood ornament. In this case, there was no escape right or...
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Forum: Europe
05-23-2011, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,550
Animal Hazards
During "Frog Season" in Germany (and elsewhere), squished frogs on the road that caught during their great migration can be slick as snot. The Germans go to great lengths to mitigate this by...
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Forum: Europe
05-23-2011, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,711
"Ride the Alps"
There is a ton of great riding to be done in the vicinity of Garmisch. And the event itself is a good deal for the price if you want to hang with a bunch of Americans.
But the "Ride the Alps"...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-23-2011, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,874
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-16-2011, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,874
ABS On-Road
I try and remember to turn off my ABS at all times unless I'm going to be on the highway. I'd rather have the option to slide and lay it down if I need to in and around town. Out on the highway at...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-04-2011, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,874
Paradigm Shift
I think you all have come up with a great work-around for the ABS issue.
I'd like to ask the question a different way...
The default setting for the F800GS with ABS is "ABS On"
Is there...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-04-2011, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 387
Merge Thread
I just realized there is a related discussion at: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639984
Moving this question over there.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-04-2011, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 387
F800 ABS Defaults
The default setting for the F800GS with ABS is "ABS On" - you need to push the ABS button when you are stopped to disable the system.
I prefer to ride with ABS off except when I'm on the highway,...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-20-2011, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 1,180
Views: 420,213
I found the Saeng Micro-Swirl Edging and I'm...
I found the Saeng Micro-Swirl Edging and I'm going to give it a try on my Cee Bailey 18" Euro shield. It's a great shield but the wind is hitting me right at eyeball level. I'm hoping this will move...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-20-2011, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 1,180
Views: 420,213
Laminar Lip?
Where did you get the 'laminar lip" in that picture. It's not on their website and I haven't been able to find one anywhere.
Thanks :thumbup
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-21-2011, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 611
Views: 138,284
Tires for 90/10 Riding in Germany
Friends,
I need to buy some new tires for my 09 F8GS. I live and work in Germany where most off-road is verboten, although I do manage to travel on gravel when the opportunity is there.
So I...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-13-2010, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 619
Same Problem
I'm having the exact same problem with my taillight. Very faint LEDs with a slight change when I hit the brakes. I took it to the dealer on a Saturday morning and they didn't have anyone who could...
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Forum: Europe
11-13-2010, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 706
Views: 57,545
Greetings
Nice to hear from a German living in Saco! I am living in Stuttgart and I'm from Alfred, Maine. Right down the road from you.
I hope you manage to find something to ride over there. You have a...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
10-30-2010, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,655
Bravo!
Excellente! Great job with the video. I wish we could ride like that in my part of Germany, but most of the dirt roads are verboten.
Can you tell me the song/artist that is on the soundtrack?
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Forum: EMEA
10-30-2010, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Snow
Yes, the snow was a big surprise when we were up there the last weekend of September. But the roads were clear in a few hours and we got on the road. Unfortunately, that side of Stelvio was closed...
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Forum: Europe
10-30-2010, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 706
Views: 57,545
Mitts
Find your local Louis or Polo, the 2 big MC accessory chains in Germany, and they both carry a variety of winter mitts. I got a pair of Reusch 2-finger mitts a couple of years ago at my local Polo in...
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Forum: EMEA
10-27-2010, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Can't Go Wrong
You can't go wrong with a tour in the Dolomiti and a little further west into Lombardy. Great roads, stunning landscape, incredible food and wine, etc.
All of the alpine passes in the Dolomiti...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-16-2010, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 169
Views: 76,602
F800GS Euro-Rompin
Day Trip in the Vosges, France
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=613635&highlight=vosges
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