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Forum: Day Trippin' 04-23-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,226
Posted By roberts
Absolutely fantastic story and photos! :clap Your...

Absolutely fantastic story and photos! :clap Your reports are always such a pleasure to read that I forward them to my non-riding friends and they enjoy them also.
Forum: Ride reports 01-24-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,290
Posted By roberts
Wow! That is alot of riding. Congratulations! I...

Wow! That is alot of riding. Congratulations! I once rode my Adventure from Leadville, CO to Houston and that completely wore me out, and I know that I couldn't have ridden across the country after...
Forum: Ride reports 11-13-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 20,500
Posted By roberts
Matt, Thanks for the great report! The...

Matt,

Thanks for the great report! The terrain you rode through is my favorite. I need to explore along the Pecos River, and the campsite at Villanueva State park looks very interesting. I'm...
Forum: Ride reports 11-02-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,880
Posted By roberts
Fantastic! Thanks for the great update. You have...

Fantastic! Thanks for the great update. You have now successfully convinced me that I need to go to the rally next year. Let's rumble! :ricky
Forum: Ride reports 10-30-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,880
Posted By roberts
Thanks for checking in! I'm sorry about your...

Thanks for checking in! I'm sorry about your stomach trouble. Uh, maybe it was the fried minnows :puke1
Forum: Ride reports 10-27-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,880
Posted By roberts
Joseph, Like others have said, this is an...

Joseph,

Like others have said, this is an excellent and very interesting report! It is great to follow along with a report like this, by someone I actually know. :lol3 You are sharing photos of...
Forum: Ride reports 10-24-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,880
Posted By roberts
Thanks for taking the time to do the report while...

Thanks for taking the time to do the report while you are traveling. It is fantastic! How is your GS running? Did overdosing it with injector cleaner fix the stuttering/stumbling problem?
Forum: Ride reports 10-10-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By roberts
:clap Thanks for the report! I have looked at the...

:clap Thanks for the report! I have looked at the MotoQuest website several times because one of their tours will be the best deal for me due to time and money, so I am really looking forward to your...
Forum: Ride reports 08-24-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,176
Posted By roberts
It looks like another great adventure, and I'm...

It looks like another great adventure, and I'm looking forward to your report. :clap You have been many places on your XChallenge and it must have many miles on it now. Sometimes I regret selling...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 321
Posted By roberts
I rode a '04 GSA for 32K miles (bought it new)...

I rode a '04 GSA for 32K miles (bought it new) and it eventually had bubbled paint on the valve covers also. I think that it is a common occurance, probably just due to heat. Although my bike got...
Forum: Ride reports 06-04-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 53,124
Posted By roberts
:clap Fantastic! The Silverton and Ouray area is...

:clap Fantastic! The Silverton and Ouray area is my favorite, and I'm enjoying following along on your adventure. I'm glad that you didn't go down in the mud, fully loaded, especially since you were...
Forum: Ride reports 06-04-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By roberts
Steve, Thanks for the report! It is great to...

Steve,

Thanks for the report! It is great to see a R80GS out on the road. Best of luck on your trip.
Forum: Ride reports 05-22-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 53,124
Posted By roberts
Wow! Incredibly beautiful! You can add me to your...

Wow! Incredibly beautiful! You can add me to your list of followers because it looks like a fantastic trip. Plus, I also have a F800GS and SW Colorado is my favorite place. I wish you the very best...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-11-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,874
Posted By roberts
Thanks for the report, photos and videos. I'll be...

Thanks for the report, photos and videos. I'll be out there at the end of this month with two other guys and just today I was wondering what the conditinon of Old Ore Road is. Now I know. :clap We'll...
Forum: Ride reports 01-24-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 20,500
Posted By roberts
Have you been to the Terlingua/Big Bend area?...

Have you been to the Terlingua/Big Bend area? There is a good group meeting out there in March. Here is the link to the info .Also, your photos are fantastic!
...
Forum: Vendors 11-16-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 88,632
Posted By roberts
:clap I recently installed Twin Headlight Ernie...

:clap I recently installed Twin Headlight Ernie engine and centerstand skidplates on my GS. I am very pleased with the quality, service and price, and I highly recommend doing business with Ernie! ...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 10-12-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,385
Posted By roberts
I don't know, so I'm going to ask the club VP...

I don't know, so I'm going to ask the club VP about it. I'll let you know what I find out.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 10-11-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,385
Posted By roberts
Because of the rally, this month's meeting has...

Because of the rally, this month's meeting has been re-scheduled to Thursday, Oct. 20th.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 10-10-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,385
Posted By roberts
My wife and I will be there on our GSs. I'm going...

My wife and I will be there on our GSs. I'm going on the GS ride with my new R1200GS-Adventure, so it will be interesting to see if I stay upright. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 09-29-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By roberts
Yes, they are nice people, and an overall...

Yes, they are nice people, and an overall fantastic dealership. I've been going there since 1994 and have had nothing but good experiences.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-29-2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By roberts
:lol3 I rode to Lone Star last Saturday to...

:lol3 I rode to Lone Star last Saturday to test-ride that (your) bike, but when I got there they said that it had been sold. That is how I ended up riding the white/tan one. The spell was cast, and I...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-29-2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By roberts
I rode that actual bike last Saturday, and it...

I rode that actual bike last Saturday, and it sure was nice! The photo was taken immediately after I rode it. It is hard to see in the photo, but there is a little bit of tan on the tank. The R1200GS...
Forum: Ride reports 08-18-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 20,500
Posted By roberts
Fantastic report and photos! Those are some of my...

Fantastic report and photos! Those are some of my favorite places to ride. I can hardly wait to get back to Colorado. Maybe next summer. And your DR is set-up nicely. I've shared your report with a...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 08-06-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,385
Posted By roberts
The club is still going strong, but late last...

The club is still going strong, but late last year it lost its website person and they have been having a difficult time getting someone to take over. I posted this rally information since they still...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 08-05-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,385
Posted By roberts
BMW Club of Houston Annual Rally

Hi,

I’m just letting everyone know about the BMW Club of Houston’s upcoming annual rally. This will be the 41st year they have been having a rally. Plus, this year it is at a new location, Wolters...
Forum: Upcoming 08-05-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,139
Posted By roberts
BMW Club of Houston Annual Rally

Hi,

I’m just letting everyone know about the BMW Club of Houston’s upcoming annual rally. This will be the 41st year they have been having a rally. Plus, this year it is at a new location, Wolters...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-09-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,760
Posted By roberts
:clap Thanks for the story and the photos! I'm...

:clap Thanks for the story and the photos! I'm now motivated to get back up there and ride.
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-05-2011, 03:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,760
Posted By roberts
Congratulations on the new bike! I finally got to...

Congratulations on the new bike! I finally got to look at a new Tiger up close last weekend, and they sure are nice. Plus, you are riding in my absolute favorite place. I'm looking forward to seeing...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-04-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,000
Posted By roberts
Dang, sorry it didn't work out like you had...

Dang, sorry it didn't work out like you had planned, but you definitely had a memorable adventure! Thanks for the story and the photos. I'm also in Houston, so maybe someday we will meet up at one of...
Forum: Ride reports 06-11-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,870
Posted By roberts
Me too! :lol3 ...

Me too! :lol3

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-M2gNq9c/0/L/i-M2gNq9c-L.jpg
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-01-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,058
Posted By roberts
I saw those bikes last weekend, and they are very...

I saw those bikes last weekend, and they are very nice. :clap But I try to not make eye contact with them, because I'm afraid that one would end up going home with me. :lol3 I'm glad that you got the...
Forum: Ride reports 01-10-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By roberts
Sorry your planned Ironbutt ride didn't work out,...

Sorry your planned Ironbutt ride didn't work out, but you did get to ride in a fantastic place and get some great photos. Heck, I'll ride the 600 miles from my house to Kathy's just to sit around the...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-10-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By roberts
Hopefully taking it apart and lubing it will fix...

Hopefully taking it apart and lubing it will fix yours. This completely eliminated the squealing on my R100GS's starter, but not on my 1150's. Since I am a bit paranoid about the Valeo starters...
Forum: Ride reports 12-31-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 23,675
Posted By roberts
:clap Thanks for the trip report. When I lived...

:clap Thanks for the trip report. When I lived in Colorado Springs way back in '87 I rode my Honda XL600R all around there. Your F800GS will be the perfect bike for that area. I also have one, and I...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-12-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 972
Views: 312,725
Posted By roberts
:eek1 Wow! What a surprise to see this. I am the...

:eek1 Wow! What a surprise to see this. I am the original owner of your bike. (the 2001) I bought it at Lone Star BMW in Austin, TX. A few years later I sold it to someone who lives in New Jersey....
Forum: GS Boxers 12-11-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By roberts
Well, this is sorta related. :D Lone Star's...

Well, this is sorta related. :D
Lone Star's annual party is tomorrow, and it is always fun to eat BBQ, look at bikes, and visit with people.
http://www.lonestarcycle.com/
Forum: GS Boxers 12-10-2009, 11:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By roberts
Lone Star, without a doubt. :nod I have been...

Lone Star, without a doubt. :nod
I have been going there for bikes, service and gear for 15 years and everything has always been great. They will treat you right, they know what they are doing, and...
Forum: Ride reports 12-07-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,051
Posted By roberts
Fantastic report! Thanks! :clap This photo...

Fantastic report! Thanks! :clap
This photo really makes me want to load up my GS and head out there!
Ahhh...someday.

quick crossing at sonoyta and into organ pipe.
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Forum: Ride reports 11-23-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,815
Posted By roberts
:clap I hope that your trip continues to go...

:clap I hope that your trip continues to go well, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the story! I'll have to try your coffee/hotdog warming method sometime. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 10-13-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By roberts
Here is a photo showing where the canister is. ...

Here is a photo showing where the canister is.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/680004775_kx8zd-L.jpg
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