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Forum: GS Boxers Today, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 786
Posted By Stinez
I'm getting the Vario top box but I'm undecided...

I'm getting the Vario top box but I'm undecided on the side bags so I'll ask.

How much are they getting for the side bags?



FWIW My old side bags were on the bike for <25% of the miles I...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
This thread is too long to search so I'll just...

This thread is too long to search so I'll just ask:

Has anyone posted pictures of the BMW crash bars installed on the wethead? :ear

Does anyone remember who or where the pic is?
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,776
Posted By Stinez
That's OK since there have been several good...

That's OK since there have been several good recommendations in these pages including the Jesse and the Holan Nomada stuff.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,776
Posted By Stinez
I could have easily typed almost the exact same...

I could have easily typed almost the exact same response. :thumb


The difference being that I'm considering a few other side bag options.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,776
Posted By Stinez
So am I. :deal Are you getting side bags? ...

So am I. :deal

Are you getting side bags?

What direction are you leaning?
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,776
Posted By Stinez
Do the Vario side cases snap on and off as easily...

Do the Vario side cases snap on and off as easily as the older 1100/850 side cases?

I ask because the BMW 850R cases I had were side loading. But they came off and on so easily that I'd normally...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Thanks! :thumb Which soft bags are you...

Thanks! :thumb

Which soft bags are you using?

How are they mounted?

I ask because the only time I run the hard bags on my ADV style bike is on longer trips so spending $$$ on trick hard bags...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-03-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,486
Posted By Stinez
I've had a similar discussion with myself over...

I've had a similar discussion with myself over the past 4 or 5 months. :deal

I've never had a GS but many friends have and do and to a man every one of them enjoys them a great deal with several...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,776
Posted By Stinez
I've always wondered so I'll ask here: Why...

I've always wondered so I'll ask here:

Why don't the aftermarket pannier folks use the OEM pannier mounts?


I can only assume that it's some kind of patient thing but then we get into the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Thanks! :thumb

Thanks! :thumb
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,329
Posted By Stinez
A low hydraulic clutch fluid level could limit...

A low hydraulic clutch fluid level could limit the distance the clutch plates separate.

And with that create a hard shifting situation. :deal


Is discussing stuff associated with a new model...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
IMO That is a VERY cool set-up and idea. :thumb ...

IMO That is a VERY cool set-up and idea. :thumb

Do you have a picture of that set-up from the back?
(I ask because white lining here often demands a certain amount of...narrowness. :evil)
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Those open up a whole bunch of cool options for...

Those open up a whole bunch of cool options for the new bike. :clap

Do the racks fit tight enough that they don't and won't rattle? :ear
(I ask because my Givi top box has a slight rattle (bag...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,329
Posted By Stinez
:yikes I can't tell if that's on top of the...

:yikes

I can't tell if that's on top of the rubber boot (I can only assume that it has one like every other hydro clutch I've seen).
OR if that stuff is floating around in the hydro fluid....
Forum: GS Boxers 04-30-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,329
Posted By Stinez
It doesn't have a little window in the handlebar...

It doesn't have a little window in the handlebar mounted reservoir? :scratch
Forum: GS Boxers 04-30-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,329
Posted By Stinez
I'll add that to the check list. :deal I...

I'll add that to the check list. :deal
I shouldn't have to but...I will.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-29-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 176,793
Posted By Stinez
What he said. :deal OK except for the percoset...

What he said. :deal
OK except for the percoset kicking in part. :evil

IMO - We should be accommodated and not milked for what would be normal business practices simple because we have so many...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-26-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 97,639
Posted By Stinez
Are those chromed? :ear I ask because that's...

Are those chromed? :ear

I ask because that's the look I'm trying to avoid by going with the chrome pipes as opposed to the standard pipes. :deal
Forum: Vendors 04-25-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 52,738
Posted By Stinez
Thanks for the answer. :thumb

Thanks for the answer. :thumb
Forum: Vendors 04-25-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 52,738
Posted By Stinez
Do you have a low pipe option for the Wethead...

Do you have a low pipe option for the Wethead figured out? :ear

(Sorry if I missed it somewhere in this thread)
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-23-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 176,793
Posted By Stinez
That looks somewhat familiar. This one is the...

That looks somewhat familiar.
This one is the result of a friends mountain bike accident.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-23-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 149,402
Posted By Stinez
:lol3

:lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 04-23-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By Stinez
I've never had a bike with ABS so I think I'll be...

I've never had a bike with ABS so I think I'll be fine either way. :evil

That is unless I come into a tee at the end of a dirt road too hot with the ABS on. In which case the run out will...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-23-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By Stinez
As our roads get more and more torn up out here I...

As our roads get more and more torn up out here I think that that Enduro mode may see more use than you'd normally expect. :evil

Yes I know it's not recommended and that it changes the ABS...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 97,639
Posted By Stinez
Snap-on is going to get even more of my money....

Snap-on is going to get even more of my money. :deal

Tamper-proof TROX. (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?Group_ID=682776)
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-22-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 176,793
Posted By Stinez
Damn!! :huh That sucks a HUGE amount. ...

Damn!! :huh

That sucks a HUGE amount.

That's a lesson that all of us should learn from.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,647
Posted By Stinez
Some consider the best dual sport bike to be...

Some consider the best dual sport bike to be something that will allow them ride on the road in order to connect single track trails.

Some consider it a bike that will take them the 500 miles they...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By Stinez
It appears to be a very small "hoop" so I'm not...

It appears to be a very small "hoop" so I'm not sure why there would be a problem with a hoop designed to be used with knobby tires on the right type of terrain. :scratch

Many of us would air down...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-19-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,942
Posted By Stinez
:nod

:nod
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Me too, but she insists on coming with me. <---...

Me too, but she insists on coming with me. <--- make sure you show her this post and we'll all get a good laugh about it. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
I already have one that does all that I want or...

I already have one that does all that I want or need. :deal

So it's hard to justify the cost when I'll need other things more. (Luggage, engine guards, tank bag, etc.)
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,776
Posted By Stinez
Hummm, those are all things worth considering...

Hummm, those are all things worth considering although on longer trips I tend to remove the top box and add the side boxes. (Soft bag(s) for the tent and stuff)
However being able to attach "stuff"...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,776
Posted By Stinez
I'm leaning towards the Vario topbox because I...

I'm leaning towards the Vario topbox because I like the adjustable aspect of it. Is there a down-side that I may not be considering? :dunno

Panniers can wait simply because I'm waiting to see what...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Thank you for that bit of info. :thumb ...

Thank you for that bit of info. :thumb



Good to know.
Mine will likely be dedicated to the GPS, and possibly for cell phone charging, and I'd certainly add the under seat plug for higher amp...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Thanks. Do you have any idea if it the standard...

Thanks. Do you have any idea if it the standard BMW plug?

http://www.bmwmcchattanooga.com/images/parts/bmw/accessories/fullsize/71607671607.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Is it the same one I'd use for heated clothing or...

Is it the same one I'd use for heated clothing or a separate plug?
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
Sold as part of the package/paket. :deal Do...

Sold as part of the package/paket. :deal

Do you have to code that would allow me to replace the GPS unit with just a 12v waterproof plug? :evil
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
I didn't need some of that stuff (Tire pressure)...

I didn't need some of that stuff (Tire pressure) and I really don't need some of the stuff that the one I'm getting will be equipped with (I already have a GPS that I like).

I just wish they'd add...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
You appear to be a bit older than I and you're...

You appear to be a bit older than I and you're just plain locked into your older-school ways. :evil

PS Wire brushes are an important part of a mechanics tool box. :thumb
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9,006
Views: 1,365,260
Posted By Stinez
I tried to add LED headlights to a bike spec.-ed...

I tried to add LED headlights to a bike spec.-ed like that and was told they only come in a package I wasn't interested in (Comfort as I recall).

I'll make some phone calls. :thumb
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