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Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,024
Posted By Dieselboy
That is remarkable.

That is remarkable.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,024
Posted By Dieselboy
Now there is the BMW legendary high mileage proof...

Now there is the BMW legendary high mileage proof of design!:clap

Would love to see that maintenance history...:deal

:bow
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 565
Posted By Dieselboy
Ah the bad ole days.....rode an '85 K100RS with...

Ah the bad ole days.....rode an '85 K100RS with no speedo for about 3 years. Known faulty circuit board issue.

Good luck! I hope this is an isolated parts failure and not systemic of the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-30-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 835
Posted By Dieselboy
Water pump. :nod Specifically from the weep hole....

Water pump. :nod Specifically from the weep hole. Take a look up at the bottom of the pump.

I just kept filling her up. That is until I replaced it...then I totalled the bike...ah, good times....
Forum: GS Boxers 04-28-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,184
Posted By Dieselboy
Sidestand and centerstand will be physically...

Sidestand and centerstand will be physically longer on the GSA.
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,193
Posted By Dieselboy
I would not travel without the ability to monitor...

I would not travel without the ability to monitor the health of the charging system. :deal Learned this the hard way. Was able to avoid trouble the second time around because of the Argus...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-21-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,198
Posted By Dieselboy
Ouch! As you appear to own a garage, might I...

Ouch! As you appear to own a garage, might I recommend:


http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z206/Dselboy/F8GS%20Projects/Cam%20Chain/2011-10-04_13-13-23_798.jpg
...
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,948
Posted By Dieselboy
Just offering a counterpoint not a contradiction....

Just offering a counterpoint not a contradiction.

I've owned kaoko, throttlemeister, vista cruise, o-ring, and now the Excel.

I prefer the excel.

Yes, looks "goofy". But the engagement...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,282
Posted By Dieselboy
My favorite as well. In fact my yellow 1150 is...

My favorite as well. In fact my yellow 1150 is in danger of a make over:


http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z206/Dselboy/2K%20R1150GS/1150GSBavarianB-Y2_zpsfa72c5b4.jpg
...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-15-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By Dieselboy
Good to know. I was considering this set up. ...

Good to know. I was considering this set up.

Pic?

How is braking and shifting affected seated? standing?

Do you miss the rubber inserts?
Forum: GS Boxers 04-14-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By Dieselboy
added :thumb ± 30mm lower than the...

added :thumb


± 30mm lower than the stock footpegs
± 10mm wider, providing more support
Forum: GS Boxers 04-12-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By Dieselboy
Thanks, Kevin. I included it in the list, but...

Thanks, Kevin. I included it in the list, but those would be rough to stand on off road. Someone may benefit from it though...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-12-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By Dieselboy
Nice thread... I followed the link...

Nice thread...


I followed the link expecting to find something I'd missed and got a chuckle when I saw my thread.... :huh. :lol3

Thanks for the link and including mine in the list! :freaky
Forum: GS Boxers 04-12-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By Dieselboy
R1150GS Foot Peg Consolidated Index Thread

I'm researching options for my 2000 R1150GS with the intent of increasing my seat to peg distance. I am 6'2" with a 34" inseam.

Post up if you can contribute.

Q: What alternate foot pegs and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-06-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,536
Posted By Dieselboy
Wow! 51 pages....that's a good post. I...

Wow! 51 pages....that's a good post.

I suppose our bikes are like anything else, the higher the pedestal we build, the farther things fall.

Better luck on your next ride.
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-30-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
Posted By Dieselboy
Asianrider, my cam chain thread will get you...

Asianrider, my cam chain thread will get you through engine removal.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727687

The top end will need someone else to assist but but once you can...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-10-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By Dieselboy
Perhaps the Men's Warehouse Skyroll: ...

Perhaps the Men's Warehouse Skyroll:

http://www.menswearhouse.com/shop/p_skyroll-black-roll-up-garment-bag_12001_700000449_12751_700183807_-1_700000449___?cm_vc=CMIOPdpZone
Forum: GS Boxers 10-26-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Dieselboy
Doch!:freaky

Doch!:freaky
Forum: GS Boxers 10-24-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Dieselboy
Well ..... technically oil head moment. :lol3

Well ..... technically oil head moment. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 10-22-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Dieselboy
Be careful if you do disconnect that wire. It's...

Be careful if you do disconnect that wire. It's a positive lead. If one were to say let it dangle and ride :norton, one might end up replacing his wiring harness after the blue smoke escapes from...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-22-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Dieselboy
Thought of swapping batteries, but that would...

Thought of swapping batteries, but that would have been a Timbuktu requirement, not so here. The satisfaction from self extraction would have been more than overwhelmed by the righteous pain that...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-21-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,202
Posted By Dieselboy
:lol3

:lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 10-21-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Dieselboy
Fixed

Thanks for the replies....she's fixed. :thumbup It was the belt.

My friends were looking for the alternator at my request because the belt looked okay at a glance through the frame.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-09-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By Dieselboy
Rotopax = tough 70mph crash. The right lid...

Rotopax = tough

70mph crash. The right lid with gas can came off bag. Both Rotopax were barely dinged. Both still in use.

...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-09-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
:norton+123,817 miles. 21Sep12. Kansas City: ...

:norton+123,817 miles. 21Sep12. Kansas City:
Oil pressure light came on. Replaced oil pump gear.
Leaking coolant. Replaced water pump gasket.

:norton+119229 miles. 4Sep12. Tampa: Front forks...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-08-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By Dieselboy
Stock tank or has it been changed? adventure tank...

Stock tank or has it been changed? adventure tank perhaps?
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-08-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Yes, thanks. The aches I do have are quite...

Yes, thanks. The aches I do have are quite enough. I think I won that match though.....you should see the other guy...:evil
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-08-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Last confirmed data point was 3 days earlier in...

Last confirmed data point was 3 days earlier in Kansas at 123,817 miles. I estimated 124,250 miles for the shop when i dropped her off post-crash.

Shame too. The engine was running like a champ. ...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-30-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Sorry I missed the question earlier (I blame it...

Sorry I missed the question earlier (I blame it on bouncing south while on pain meds).

No, I've been missing my '01 GS for a while. I've always regretted selling that one, so I found a 2000...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-28-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Thanks everyone! I'm enjoying the pulsing...

Thanks everyone! I'm enjoying the pulsing fingers of the TENS3000 unit. I'm in great shape all things considered but the back is protesting slightly. The Tens unit is a 9v massage. Get one,...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-28-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
She's at the local shop awaiting estimate. ...

She's at the local shop awaiting estimate.

As I sifted through the debris, the 55mph caught my eye.

...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-27-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Well, no pop. I felt the rubber roll off of the...

Well, no pop. I felt the rubber roll off of the tire [edit: or at least what felt like a roll off the tire]. I knew in the first second that this was a non-recoverable event. My first thought was to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-27-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Well thanks for all the well wishes. :freaky ...

Well thanks for all the well wishes. :freaky

As to gear I was wearing BMW Street Guard III coat and pants, boots were BMW Savannahs, gloves were BMW winter (Not sure about model), helmet was a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-26-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Thanks and too right! AnakeeII....

Thanks and too right!





AnakeeII. Great condition with less than 3,500 miles on her.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-26-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,531
Posted By Dieselboy
Swan Song

Wanted this here and not Face Plant for obvious reasons. I think I'm leaving the Parallel Universe. :cry

25 September, sometime a.m.

I-79 North, West Virginia, mile marker 25, in the median
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-25-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By Dieselboy
:lol3 Probably a good idea.

:lol3

Probably a good idea.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-25-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By Dieselboy
Yep. ...and I'm glad the gear didn't inject...

Yep.

...and I'm glad the gear didn't inject metal shavings into the system.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-25-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By Dieselboy
That was it. The oil and filter were replaced as...

That was it. The oil and filter were replaced as precaution, and I had them replace the clutch plates while they were there anyway.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-25-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By Dieselboy
I've seen to many oil filters let go. I didn't...

I've seen to many oil filters let go. I didn't know if I had lost oil or what.....so immediate stop.



She was at 123,817 miles.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-23-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By Dieselboy
Really, really good job and I appreciate Mike and...

Really, really good job and I appreciate Mike and crew making my priority their priority. :freaky






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