Forum: Airheads
04-28-2013, 09:13 AM
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Views: 848
I would go with some BMW HPN Race looks. ...
I would go with some BMW HPN Race looks.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uAdJ_Y_l7SA/TnyCCKx_qYI/AAAAAAAADKI/jx7cw8s7NmI/s720/DSC_0628.JPG
Gunsmoke is a nice guy with a great website, but...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-30-2013, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 311
Views: 59,702
I run the Ascerbis big tank which looks like it...
I run the Ascerbis big tank which looks like it might provide some protection, but trust me you can still bend those radiators.
the big tank is nice, but I would still put guards on it if you can. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-04-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 237
XR650L High Speed Sputter Help
So I picked up a brand new to me 1993 XR650L.
26K miles, and it sounds like rings and cam chain were done two owners ago.
No paperwork, so who knows.
PO said the bike came with a Flat Slide carb...
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Forum: The Garage
03-03-2013, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 641
I'm with rpet and steve at this point!
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I'm with rpet and steve at this point!
Thanks everyone, I looked at my CRF450x Rim, and it has cracks in it too!
I'm going to sort out the rim thing when I get back. I marked the crack so if...
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Forum: The Garage
03-02-2013, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 641
Cracked Rim, bad idea?
So I'm about to do several days of dirt, and as I am putting on new rubber, I see a crack in the RIM! :cry
It's on the lip of the rim (bead)
Bike is a XR650L Rim is from a CRF450 ( I have the...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-28-2013, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 58,866
Views: 5,403,813
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Forum: The Garage
02-26-2013, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,059
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Forum: The Garage
02-26-2013, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,059
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Forum: Thumpers
02-26-2013, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 311
Views: 59,702
That is my conclusion too!
So the proper...
That is my conclusion too!
So the proper method is:
Bike on stand such that the rear wheel is in the air, and suspension is fully extended.
At the end of the chain slider (top) push down on...
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Forum: The Garage
02-26-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,059
Bike trailering -- how many fit?
I'm not sure where to post this question so apologies if this is not the right place!
Me and the knuckleheads are going down to Death Valley (from San Francisco Bay) and I thought "Hey why don't...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-09-2013, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 311
Views: 59,702
I took the bike on a weekend dualsport and only...
I took the bike on a weekend dualsport and only noticed a little weeping at the end of the trip.
The oil did not really come out until after it was parked. Of course it's impossible to really know...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-09-2013, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 311
Views: 59,702
My CRF leaked out all its tranny fluid.
I...
My CRF leaked out all its tranny fluid.
I had a look, and it seems that it's the output shaft seal behind the front sprocket.
Motor oil level is fine.
So did some research and it seems...
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Forum: The Garage
07-10-2012, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 483
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Forum: Airheads
07-08-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
Header to Collector insert?
Where the exhaust header meets the Plenum is there an insert that goes there?
OR in the below pic does #7 go inside the pipe?
Mine does not fit tightly but does not have anything inside it...
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Forum: Airheads
07-07-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Airheads
07-07-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 757
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Forum: Airheads
07-07-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,694
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Forum: Airheads
07-06-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,694
I have owned one of these tanks and ridden it...
I have owned one of these tanks and ridden it extensively over the last 5 years on my R100GS.
I also owned a PD R80 tank that was on my R80st.
I like that the PD (stock BMW) tank is supported...
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Forum: The Garage
06-22-2012, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,734
FYI, I have found this site really helpful:...
FYI, I have found this site really helpful: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/
Its the ADV of Chevy Trucks. Don't let the name fool you they cover nearly all years. AND most guys that are into OLD...
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Forum: The Garage
06-22-2012, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,734
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Forum: The Garage
06-22-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 349
So as you can see in the pic that upper mount...
So as you can see in the pic that upper mount contacts the exhaust.
I have loosed it at the "Plenum" so it will move around but there is no spot for it to not touch the bracket.
I'll try loosing...
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Forum: The Garage
06-22-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 349
Jesse Trek Luggage installation r100gs
I have an R100GS 1988
and I bought a used set of Jesse Trek luggage from an inmate here...
I'm having some a hell of a time getting it sorted out. And I'm wondering if anyone has this set up....
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Forum: Beasts
05-22-2012, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
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Forum: Airheads
04-03-2012, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 783
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Forum: Thumpers
04-03-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 901
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Forum: Airheads
04-03-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 577
Hey! This looks like fun!
I just did a good...
Hey! This looks like fun!
I just did a good bit of Nevada and Oregon (yes that hill was a bitch!) on my 1988 r100gs.
I am a pretty conservative rider, but not terrible either. I would not...
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Forum: Airheads
04-03-2012, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Airheads
04-02-2012, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,426
I had my speedo repaired at Palo Alto Speedo,...
I had my speedo repaired at Palo Alto Speedo, http://www.paspeedo.com/
and I was happy with what they did.
That said, I would have had Wirespokes fix it, had I known! Inmate to inmate!
--Nick
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Forum: Airheads
04-01-2012, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 412
Airhead GS Oil Cooler Replacement
I'm looking for a replacement oil cooler for my 1988 R100GS. Anyone know of a good source?
I like the solid ones like you see on dirtbikes.
The Stock cooler is LONG gone from this bike. It had...
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Forum: Airheads
03-31-2012, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,030
Hey Solo,
How do the mounting "pucks" on the...
Hey Solo,
How do the mounting "pucks" on the Happy Trails compare to the Touratech ones?
I bought a second hand set of "Moto-Sport" panniers (similar to Zegas) but how they mount is pretty...
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Forum: Airheads
03-31-2012, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,030
Also consider other bags.
Zegas are really...
Also consider other bags.
Zegas are really cool, but their perfectly square construction makes them very prone to crumple. Then the lids don't fit right and you just spent like $1600, and are...
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Forum: Airheads
03-16-2012, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Airheads
03-15-2012, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Airheads
03-15-2012, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Airheads
03-13-2012, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Airheads
03-13-2012, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
Water, overheating, or carbs?
(Just posted to bmw-tech list)
Water, overheating, or carbs?
So…
Today is raining. Getting ready for Death Valley, I needed a few extra things from the MC store.
I decide to ride in to...
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Forum: Airheads
03-12-2012, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,391
That sounds right to me.
My "Grrrr" was due...
That sounds right to me.
My "Grrrr" was due to the fact that the "Free Length" (http://largiader.com/articles/cables/) is longer on the new cable than the one that poked me in the thumb, I mean,...
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Forum: Airheads
03-12-2012, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,391
GARRRRRRR!!!!!
Thanks for posting this, you...
GARRRRRRR!!!!!
Thanks for posting this, you saved me a lot of head scratching.
Somehow I have ONE extra throttle cable, went to replace the frayed one, and of course....wrong one!
--Nick
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Forum: Airheads
03-11-2012, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Airheads
03-11-2012, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 13,587
Ok, here is my Saturday: ...
Ok, here is my Saturday:
http://nick.adjective.com/images/motorcycles/r100gs/tat_maintenance/sidestand/thumbnails/P1040852_low.png
Brand new "Elkskin Ropers" and this!
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