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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States Today, 06:55 AM
Replies: 14,914
Views: 704,209
Posted By eric2
Started raining at my house in north austin about...

Started raining at my house in north austin about 6 am, tried riding to work via mopac during a lull and hit heavy rain instead. turned around and took I 35 and was mostly dry. Nary a drop downtown...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States Today, 06:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 353
Posted By eric2
Well, this is the 3rd year of the drought so its...

Well, this is the 3rd year of the drought so its severe. Look at the bright side though, you won't be crashing at any low water crossings. Garner state park is likely the best for swimming if the...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-14-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 353
Posted By eric2
I haven't stayed there, but koyote ranch looks...

I haven't stayed there, but koyote ranch looks pretty nice but may be pricey. Not sure if they allow camping. There' also a campground in leakey that is mc only, but the owner is a bit of a jerk i...
Forum: Face plant 06-11-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,085
Posted By eric2
My first and hopefully last gator encounter...

My first and hopefully last gator encounter happened many years ago when i first started riding. I was driving aggressively, in and out of traffic, when one popped out from underneath of the car in...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-11-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By eric2
Sure, but not like that. I don't know what...

Sure, but not like that. I don't know what species this is, but it has a long split tail and can be seen in the hill country. This bird actually attacked me, it flew in from my left in front of the...
Forum: Road warriors 06-11-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 31,104
Posted By eric2
i favor the GS for my 6 mile commute, but then...

i favor the GS for my 6 mile commute, but then again I don't have a chance for any warp speed bursts or lane splitting along the way. The GS does everything my k12s can do better, except speeds...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-29-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 706
Views: 172,187
Posted By eric2
A muddy road during a thunderstorm is no place...

A muddy road during a thunderstorm is no place for a GS to be

http://eric2.smugmug.com/Rallies/Horizons-Unlimited-creel-2006/i-X6t2hrf/0/L/copper%20canyon%2006%20023-L.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 05-24-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,774
Posted By eric2
It doesn't make a difference hot or cold, but...

It doesn't make a difference hot or cold, but since I've been using mobil 1 and changing at 10k miles, it dovetails nicely with the extended valve check intervals I've been using. Knock them both out...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-21-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 301
Posted By eric2
If you aren't down to the cords yet you should be...

If you aren't down to the cords yet you should be able to make it back to el paso. Looks like about 250 miles I do see a listing for a place called cycletek down in terlingua about 70 miles away. I...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By eric2
Not really, if you leave the relay out all you...

Not really, if you leave the relay out all you will have is residual braking, which isn't comforting. You would need to bypass the abs pump\servo unit with new brake lines to regain full braking...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By eric2
linky...

linky (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117417)

Looks like the pics are gone, but its still a cheap fix.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-09-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 11,710
Posted By eric2
Thats pretty clever, and come to think of it the...

Thats pretty clever, and come to think of it the austin PD will park, then leave marked cars in the median to slow traffic.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-09-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 11,710
Posted By eric2
Bluhduh Unusual speed traps and other wily LEO stuff

Saw a new tactic yesterday. Rode home for lunch, exited the highway onto a major street. Rode over some RR tracks and spotted a guy sitting off the side of the road by a bus stop. He's wearing a...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-09-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 167
Posted By eric2
I don't know if Zabor's does honing, but if he...

I don't know if Zabor's does honing, but if he doesn't I would trust his recommendation on someone who does.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-08-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 868
Posted By eric2
Not sure of your route, but you can do SA to...

Not sure of your route, but you can do SA to eureaka springs in a long day, but personally I hate to rush when on vacation. Some inexpensive lodging can be had at Bob Sandlin state park...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-26-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By eric2
Could be the input shaft splines, when they get...

Could be the input shaft splines, when they get worn they rattle quite a bit before failing. I haven;t listened to the vid.

Is the noise always there? Hot or cold?

Is the shifting OK? Is it...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-26-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,083
Posted By eric2
I thought I had some water getting into the...

I thought I had some water getting into the electrics and causing it to run crappy on my 05 12 gs. Turns out it was a coincidence, one of the primary stick coils just decided to let go one of the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-24-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,320
Posted By eric2
Bluhduh Another reason to always give yourself an "out"

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Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,300
Posted By eric2
cinder block + 4x4 = one man job ...

cinder block + 4x4 = one man job

http://eric2.smugmug.com/Other/Tech/i-xzQTmkP/0/M/DCP_7203-M.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,396
Posted By eric2
I do very little engine braking, that is what the...

I do very little engine braking, that is what the brakes are for, and regular brakes are much cheaper and easier to replace than the clutch. I've also heard over the years that engine braking is hard...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-09-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 236
Posted By eric2
If I was working in I35\parmer area I would look...

If I was working in I35\parmer area I would look east, maybe hutto, taylor, rockdale, round rock. Home prices are a lot cheaper than out west in the hill country, but the roads are a little boring...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,041
Posted By eric2
After 15 years and barely 100k miles nursing...

After 15 years and barely 100k miles nursing airheads along, I'm just fine with my bike. It's still on the second battery. The question is, why do luddites insist that slow, unreliable bikes somehow...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,041
Posted By eric2
The antenna ring wasn't a problem on the 05 12gs,...

The antenna ring wasn't a problem on the 05 12gs, that was specific to 06 models mostly. My 05 has 127k on it now and had been far less costly to maintain, and much more reliable wrt to the charging...
Forum: Ride reports 04-02-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 20,902
Posted By eric2
Speaking of brains, it would behoove you fucking...

Speaking of brains, it would behoove you fucking n00bs to read this story even though Chop doesn't post anymore. :cry No more tales from the asphalt sea. I would c&p it, but it looks like its...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,074
Posted By eric2
The most common on road failures, besides flat...

The most common on road failures, besides flat tires are the plastic fuel line quick disconnects. If you're a masochist, buy a spare or 2 or 3 for around $15/each. If you prefer the fuel to stay...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By eric2
fixed. The first thing you should do is junk the...

fixed. The first thing you should do is junk the plastic QD's. Its a guarantee that it will leak sooner or later.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,170
Posted By eric2
The 1150 is a better dirt bike than the 1200?...

The 1150 is a better dirt bike than the 1200? :rofl The 1200 weighs 50 lbs less, makes more power, gets better mileage just for a start. Compared to the earlier models it head and shoulders above.
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-22-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 651
Posted By eric2
Things to look for include oil leaks, there's an...

Things to look for include oil leaks, there's an o ring in the clutch area that will harden and leak, and combo water\oil pump at the front of the motor.


Brake fluid been changed? If not you...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-21-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By eric2
That plug looks pristine. The squared off end of...

That plug looks pristine. The squared off end of the electrode is what wears.

Link to huge pic below

here (http://eric2.smugmug.com/Other/spark-plugs/i-psC5vfb/0/O/plugs%20016.jpg) is what a...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-21-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,116
Posted By eric2
I've never needed anything more than a 3/8 "...

I've never needed anything more than a 3/8 " ratchet with an 6" extension and a t45 to get the rear wheel on or off. Then again, i've never had to remove the rear wheel while on the road in spite of...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-20-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 396
Posted By eric2
I work downtown, so you want to ride to lunch I...

I work downtown, so you want to ride to lunch I know a couple places :evil

I'm going to check out this Danny's place. I'm not waiting in line for Franklin's either. I have been sorely...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-20-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,684
Posted By eric2
First, I'm glad your brothers OK, there have been...

First, I'm glad your brothers OK, there have been several bike on bike fatalities in the AO. One of them a guy I sold an R65ls to.

Its been alluded to in other posts but the only sure fire way to...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-08-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By eric2
There's a place that will rebuild them for a...

There's a place that will rebuild them for a couple hundred bucks. My '05 has 125k on it. The only 2 failures i've had are input shaft splines at 52k miles and I needed a new driveshaft at 108k...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-05-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By eric2
While the riding in these parts, as you...

While the riding in these parts, as you mentioned, won't measure up to CO, it will be at least a bit warmer. West of the city is where the better riding is, particularly south of Junction. That's a...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-01-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By eric2
If you aren't losing\leaking fluid then yes, you...

If you aren't losing\leaking fluid then yes, you have a piece of crud on the m/c seal causing the leakdown.

If the clutch m/c is anything like the front brake m/c they're a snap to take apart. I...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-08-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,863
Posted By eric2
Linky now worky here, but not in original post! ...

Linky now worky here, but not in original post!

I cut some flat stock with a hacksaw and beat it with a hammer (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329286) ,WAY TOO MUCH WORK! but the...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-08-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,417
Posted By eric2
The financial models may seem to be in your favor...

The financial models may seem to be in your favor now, but that may turn if the engine suffered main or rod bearing damage
from oil starvation while running on its side. Does your son know if It...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-08-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,227
Posted By eric2
Well, on the 1200 series the pipes will be...

Well, on the 1200 series the pipes will be glowing red in about 10 minutes of idling at a standstill. Earlier models have a fast idle lever which would make it get hot that much faster.

The guy...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-06-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14,914
Views: 704,209
Posted By eric2
If'n you call ahead, Zabor's in Austin...

If'n you call ahead, Zabor's in Austin (https://plus.google.com/109424887982981864626/about?gl=us&hl=en#109424887982981864626/about?gl=us&hl=en) will mount it while you wait, or you can walk over to...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-05-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,538
Posted By eric2
I forgot who sent me this pic, but it looks well...

I forgot who sent me this pic, but it looks well made and will prolly work well.

http://eric2.smugmug.com/Other/Tech/i-cWLPqcg/0/M/BMWplugleadpuller.jpg-M.jpg


OTOH, I just use a crows foot...
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