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Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,957
Posted By birdie_xx
The Airhawk works for me

...but I also like the stock seat ('09 GSA)

I use the Airhawk for travel, and it's the older model. As others pointed out, to eliminate the "floating" or "detachment" feeling, the pad has to be...
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,587
Posted By birdie_xx
Redverz in the wind...

Looks ok to me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0RlXKwdPVY

Cheers,
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,587
Posted By birdie_xx
Redverz...

I think you may like this tent a lot:deal

There is a ton of room in that tent, and although heavier than many tents used on bikes, it is not the heaviest and packs surprisingly small IMO.

I...
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By birdie_xx
Redverz...

+1 on the Expedition II , plus you don't have to get on your knees getting in and out ;) Don't have experience with the other on your list, but the Redverz is a great tent.

Cheers,
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 351
Posted By birdie_xx
US Nolan importer

Call or e-mail the US importer for Nolan helmets

CIMA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1585 Beverly Court # 118
Aurora, IL 60502
Ph: 630-701-1601
Toll-free: 866-243-5638
Fax: 630-701-1606

Cheers,
Forum: Equipment 04-21-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 906
Posted By birdie_xx
Waterproof....

:lol3

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557918_559494900749161_487873328_n.jpg
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,088
Posted By birdie_xx
From the video above, the strap in the C3 Pro has...

From the video above, the strap in the C3 Pro has been moved forward.

Cheers,
Forum: Equipment 04-05-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,465
Posted By birdie_xx
Three jackets come to mind... The BMG...

Three jackets come to mind...

The BMG Adventure jacket (3/4 length) - light and good ventilation

http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/adventure-jacket.asp
...
Forum: Equipment 04-05-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 573
Posted By birdie_xx
Warm and Safe rocks !

I wanted to prize heat-troller_mike and Warm and Safe crew for the great service I recently received from them :clap

Mike answered many of my questions and gave advice before I bought the Gen 4...
Forum: Vendors 04-03-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 171
Posted By birdie_xx
An Open House at CIMA - Forma boots and Nolan helmets

Anyone is invited to the Open House at CIMA Int. on April 13th in Aurora, near Chicago IL
...
Forum: Equipment 03-23-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By birdie_xx
I use the Oxtar Infinity and plan to buy the...

I use the Oxtar Infinity and plan to buy the Crossfire TA... The Infinity work great with my First Gear pants. but they are ~10 year old and leak. They are easy to put on however, even with the...
Forum: Equipment 03-22-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By birdie_xx
Thanks :) I was hoping you'd say you were wearing...

Thanks :) I was hoping you'd say you were wearing full MX boots :evil

BTW, these must not be that popular...only two opinions :D

Cheers,
Forum: Equipment 03-20-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By birdie_xx
Thanks guys, good info !:wink: Pat Ham, what...

Thanks guys, good info !:wink:

Pat Ham, what length sleeves dress shirts do you buy ?

Hikertrash, what boots do you wear ? Street or off-road ? Were the pants on the short side ?

I realize...
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By birdie_xx
Rain suits ...

Rev'it Cyclone H2O / Acid H2O

Olympia Horizon....

I looked but can't find any reviews here on these suits.

Do you have them, like them/ don't like them, would you buy again ???

Thanks,
Forum: GS Boxers 03-01-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,319
Posted By birdie_xx
I think you need to use the two "throttle" side...

I think you need to use the two "throttle" side grips because they are the non heated ones, and you apply them on the heating elements. With the non heating grips, the left grip is usually thicker,...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-01-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,319
Posted By birdie_xx
I replaced the worn out 1200 with the 2 throttle...

I replaced the worn out 1200 with the 2 throttle side 1150 grips. Good thing BMW sells them individually ;) I think they were about $16 (both) and I find them very comfy.
It's easy to keep the...
Forum: Ride reports 02-28-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,950
Posted By birdie_xx
Weren't the two KTM's on display at the Dealer...

Weren't the two KTM's on display at the Dealer Expo this year ?
Forum: Equipment 02-10-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,429
Posted By birdie_xx
Or you could just park the bike so it leans away...

Or you could just park the bike so it leans away from the "bedroom"....:deal

I don't understand why this comes up every time someone mentions putting a bike in the vestibule....

The design of...
Forum: Equipment 02-10-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,429
Posted By birdie_xx
This tent was shown here a while ago. Turned out...

This tent was shown here a while ago. Turned out it was a copy of the Redverz design, just slightly different dimensions (smaller). Yet the tent is bulkier and heavier than the Expedition II.

I...
Forum: Equipment 12-30-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,582
Posted By birdie_xx
Dry and waterproof ?

Check out the two BMG jackets.

The Challenger and warmer - the Discovery

www.britishmotorcyclegear.com

The first one has few vents, the secon a storm collar.

Both great jackets and you...
Forum: Equipment 12-23-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,590
Posted By birdie_xx
GIVI manufacteres in Italy (not the soft...

GIVI manufacteres in Italy (not the soft luggage). The US importer and distributor is in Charlotte

GiVi Usa Inc
9309 Forsyth Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273-3885
877-679-4484

Cheers,
Forum: GS Boxers 12-22-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,229
Posted By birdie_xx
Congrats ! :clap It's always NICE to have a...

Congrats ! :clap

It's always NICE to have a new bike :wink:

Cheers,
Forum: Equipment 12-22-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,590
Posted By birdie_xx
To bad GIVI is not interesting to you as they are...

To bad GIVI is not interesting to you as they are in Charlotte:deal...I think they have open house days.
Proper saddlebags are much more specific than the top cases. Well known brands make them and...
Forum: Equipment 11-30-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By birdie_xx
Thumb An update...

I just bought few more items from them. They had 15% off this past weekend, as well as a free balaclava with an order ...so I decided to shop as I wanted some base layers for my Wife. The order was...
Forum: Equipment 11-23-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,463
Posted By birdie_xx
Correct, I didn't have to do anything. GIVI...

Correct, I didn't have to do anything. GIVI introduced the two buttons on the Monolock cases first and the V46 was the first two button case in the Monokey line.
Snownut, there is something wrong...
Forum: Equipment 11-23-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 340
Posted By birdie_xx
Good deal on the BMW Rallye 3 boots...

I was in the BMW of Countryside ( http://www.bmwmotorcyclesofcountryside.com/ ) and purchased a pair of the BMW Rallye3 boots. I think the deal is great and I thought I spread the news. They have few...
Forum: Equipment 11-21-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,463
Posted By birdie_xx
GIVI has been using the two button set up for...

GIVI has been using the two button set up for years now. You still need the key to push the upper button and open the case though....Not an issue for me:wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 11-11-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,174
Posted By birdie_xx
Here you go... ...

Here you go...

http://www.bmwoffroadacademy.com/calendar.html


Cheers,
Forum: Equipment 11-08-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By birdie_xx
I ordered the base layer shirt about 2 years ago...

I ordered the base layer shirt about 2 years ago or so and all went well and quick. Then I inquired about some more gear and a size advice for my Wife. The automated reply came right away to inform...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-19-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,822
Posted By birdie_xx
My bike went for service yesterday, for the valve...

My bike went for service yesterday, for the valve adjustment and the throttle bodies sync. They called me today saying they can't sync the bodies, because the left one indicates that it stays open in...
Forum: Vendors 10-19-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By birdie_xx
Call them :evil they may be able to ship....

Call them :evil they may be able to ship....
Forum: Vendors 10-19-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By birdie_xx
Bump for tomorrow's Garage Sale :) Cheers,

Bump for tomorrow's Garage Sale :)

Cheers,
Forum: Vendors 10-15-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By birdie_xx
Another Open House at the CIMA...

Halo, if you missed it the first time, CIMA is having another Open House this Saturday - Oct 20th. Other than the date , all stays the same. If it's not local to you, I think I've heard them say last...
Forum: Vendors 10-15-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By birdie_xx
Not because of the quality...

CIMA has the sell out not because the quality of the Forma boots. Anyone who has them can attest how well made they are...and all are waterproof:deal
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-07-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21,072
Views: 4,519,925
Posted By birdie_xx
Meh, ok she should have her gloves on, but that's...

Meh, ok she should have her gloves on, but that's it...Good form and I envy them ! I wish I could be there....Low 40s and upper 30s here in Chicago

I ride with my hi-beam during the day for my...
Forum: Equipment 09-30-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,783
Posted By birdie_xx
The XD3 works for me all year round, although I...

The XD3 works for me all year round, although I have other helmets (the C2 and the N43)

For winter I add the respro Foggy mask http://www.respro.com/products/racing/road-racing/foggy_mask/ and...
Forum: Equipment 09-26-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By birdie_xx
Thumb BMG Adventure pants...

BMG (British Motorcycle Gear) makes the Adventure pants in lady sizes- short,regullar and tall. The "short" were few inches short for my Wife who's 5,3... Nice pants ! :)
Look for the BMG in the...
Forum: Vendors 09-23-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By birdie_xx
We had a very good time yesterday as well ! My...

We had a very good time yesterday as well ! My Wife, Her cousin and I we stopped by, had donuts and coffee, enjoyed talking with the CIMA crew and did some shopping - new boots for my Wife, moto...
Forum: Equipment 09-22-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 42,505
Posted By birdie_xx
I think the new N104 is a better helmet than the...

I think the new N104 is a better helmet than the N103....

WacoDirtyrider I am sorry to hear about your bad experience with CIMA. My experience has been quite the opposite .

Joe set up my two...
Forum: Equipment 09-21-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 42,505
Posted By birdie_xx
No problem with n-com...

I have and it works very well for me (in two N43 helmets)
It's great for talking and phonecalls. I have the bluetooth units but music has to be wired in.

What's wrong with yours ? If there are...
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