Forum: Parallel Universe
05-02-2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 31,285
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-02-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 31,285
Stop whining
This thread reads like a bunch of children arguing about who got the best toy for Christmas. Actually a few threads seem to read this way.
The manufacturers offer their bikes for sale. If you don't...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-30-2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 844
Why?
Why?
Less wear on the gear box. If you get the revs right it is no problem short shifting. As I said, I do short shift on rare occasions. Otherwise I am happy to use the clutch.
When you use the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-29-2013, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 844
Always
Good habit.
Though if I do tend to short shift away from the lights if I find myself next to my mates 950.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-28-2013, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,852
new grips
Worked for me. My left grip was intermittent. it looked ok. But I resoldered both joints and it works fine. I replaced the grips with aftermarket ones. nice soft dirtbike ones. I purchased 2 sets and...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-23-2013, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 745
same experience
I went from R1200gs to a 650 x-challenge so I could learn to ride off-road. (140kg dry weight) A lot comes down to confidence. For me, that came down to practice.
Once I found out how hard I could...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-17-2013, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 535
Limit
Sound like a good idea. Note that the GS911 is licensed to 10 VIN numbers. So someone would have to be willing to drop 1.
I think road side assistance does not effect your licenses. But doing the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 692
93,000
I have about 93,000km on it now. (Roughly)
I don't have the service history. The rental company did their own servicing and they did not give me the original owners manual.
I know they had the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 311
Pirelli and Shinko
My F800GS came with Torrance tyres. Nice on road but not very nice in the gravel. (For me anyway)
I changed the front to Pirelli MT 90 A/T. Very stable in Gravel. I have done some reasonable...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,547
Not here
Maybe because this is a relatively small country. But the Local, New Zealand, BMW dealer gives good support. The original local dealer was pretty good.
When bmw moved to another dealership I was...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 692
re Mexico
That sort of behavior is not legal here in New Zealand.
Also: my F800GS was high mileage ex-rental which I purchased with 90,000km on it. It runs like a dream. the only fault I have had is with...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-07-2013, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 692
Should not effect warranty.
You own the motorcycle. You can do whatever you want so long as you don't break it.
Some dealers are upset about use of the GS-911 where it has been used to reset an error for a fault that has not...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-24-2013, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,562
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-13-2013, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 595
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-11-2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 595
oics
I did not take any while doing it. Sorry. And now that it is together it looks pretty much exactly like the set up on the new F800. Except the reservoir is slightly different.
I will take one of the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-11-2013, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 595
So far so good
Bled the brakes. All good. No leaks over night. So far it works perfectly.
No trapped air or anything.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-10-2013, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 595
Removing urine sample (Front reservoir)
I was looking at the new F800GS in the showroom and noticed that the reservoir is now mounted directly to the master cylinder.
http://www.bmwmoa.org/images/gallery/WEB_f800GS_.jpg
A rough...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-18-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,788
Imo
You must have been a riot of laughs on your wedding day.
For my 10c worth you have made a good choice. I have owned R1200Gs, F650 and G650 x-challenge, and now f800gs.
You can't go wrong. The...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-27-2013, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,238
Great fun
I purchased a crashed r1200gs a couple of years ago. great fun.
I replaced the following:
Main new components I got were:
New forks. Both. - Decided not to muck about with forks. One was...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-13-2013, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Seat concepts
Inexpensive option. Proper molded foam and good cover. Fit yourself. Bloody fantastic.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-03-2013, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 8,557
Screw driver
Screw driver and hammer will still be the easiest in this situation. The base of the filter is where it is strongest.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-02-2013, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 8,557
Chisel
It should not be too difficult. If the filter is now damaged then the tools may make it worse.
I would go with the earlier suggestion to use a chisel. Use one with a narrow end. Dare I say it... "a...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-31-2012, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 797
Go lighter
I had an r1200gs and wanted to do the same. I sold it and got a G650 x-challenge. (Single)
i went from 200kg dry to 140kg. had a great time with that bike. Learned bout off road riding. Even toured...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-31-2012, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 675
Seat concepts
I fitted a seat concepts high seat. Fantastic for rider. And my wife finds it much more comfortable.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-26-2012, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 15,511
Here you go
I googled ds650 performance.
Oh, and it is Can-Am ds650. (By bombardier)
These guys do piston kits, gaskets etc: http://www.ctracing.com/ds6501.htm
Ah, here is the 800cc kit. ( I was nearly...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-26-2012, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 15,511
850?
Hey, you've gone this far. You could go with one of the long stroke cranks and/or big bore barrel. I think you can go out to 850cc and near on 80hp using both. yes, I know it defeats the whole...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-10-2012, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 6,323
Seat Concepts
Best mod so far is my new seat from seat concepts.
Fantastic.
I am 5"10' 220lb. Not tall.
went from bmw LOW seat to seat concepts TALL seat, standard foam, grip surface.
Difference is amazing....
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-06-2012, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,916
Mark it
I mark the bolt with a little orange paint. (Touch up for my bright orange car)
I also mark sprocket bolts, axle clamps, axle bolts and fork clamps.
Then check them before a long ride.
I am...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-06-2012, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 784
High Ks no problem
I have an 08 model with 95,000km on it. Ex rental.
It runs sweet. I have had it a couple of months. few decent rides. Absolutely no issues.
I love it.
Fro purely road use and light gravel, I...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-21-2012, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,326
Like this guy
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-21-2012, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,533
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-20-2012, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,533
cos
Maybe because BMW and KTM are the prime makers of serious BIG adventure bikes.
Not wishing to start a scrap. :-)
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-20-2012, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
yep
Def is correct. The manual for the R1200 shows the nut holding the ball joint into telelever requires 130Nm and a new nut.
For the 1200 the nut is "micro encapsulated". (Like built in loctite) and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-18-2012, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Insurance.
I was not clear regarding the insurance. What I meant was to check it out properly. If it is going to be expensive, then claim on insurance.
Agree re the small stuff. Obviously. Rebuilding the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-18-2012, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Insured
Is it insured? That's what we have insurance for.
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-18-2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Not fixed yet.
I rebuilt a crashed r1200gs and know the front end well.
If you knocked the ball joint loose by a bump then it is likely that have damaged the threads.
Tightening it up is not a proper fix.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-16-2012, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 769
Loose Joint
From what I read, in one of the forums here, this may be a dry solder joint at the grip. My left hand grip does the same. It also leaves an error code in the on board diagnostics.
There is a thread...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-15-2012, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,006
choice
I have had a bunch of bikes. Original f560 funduro and then Aprilia pegaso.
OK in gravel and good on the road.
Then got an r1200gs which I found too intimidating for dirt.
So sold that and...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-14-2012, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 978
Quite the opposite
I looked up the parts fiche (Max Motorcycles)
The engine control units are identical. (Same part number)
The difference is in the engine itself and the map loaded on the control unit.
Some of...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-13-2012, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,821
Coil failure?
Gidday, assuming that the problem is not the fuel pump.
It could be that one of your coils is faulty.
I was in a week long tarmac car rally last month here in NZ (www.targa.co.nz)
We had a...
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