Forum: Equipment
05-28-2012, 08:04 PM
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Forum: Vendors
05-15-2012, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 430
Views: 56,508
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Forum: Canada
04-17-2011, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 6,614
Views: 384,648
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Forum: Thumpers
05-23-2010, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 10,716
Views: 1,202,459
Using the 19"rim of a F650GS on a Dakar.
Just wanted some thoughts on using the 19" rim off a F650GS on my 2005 Dakar. The 19" rim and tire would only be used on the street. Sort of the the BMW HP principal where they gave you a 21" off...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-17-2009, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 31,040
I picked up the chips and dip and I got to tell...
I picked up the chips and dip and I got to tell you, that was an adventure unto itself! Go to the first store, a real grocery store in fact. Look for dip... great have 3 kinds on the shelf. Pick up...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-16-2009, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 31,040
The "Silence of the Lambs" look.
Ted Wrote:
"Hannibal Lecter??????????????????????
http://64.136.20.22/2373587_m.jpg
Nope, Johns weird ass sleeping contraptions. Hard to get this out of your brain falling alseep. All...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-16-2009, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 31,040
It was all going so well.... until....
For those of you that have been following along I’m the one cruising around on the F650GS Dakar.
I had that poor bike packed like an old beaten mule. :mulie I had never felt it weigh that much...
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Forum: Canada
04-26-2009, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 6,614
Views: 384,648
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Forum: Vendors
02-23-2009, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 312
Views: 20,232
I rode my R1200GS up to, through and back from...
I rode my R1200GS up to, through and back from the GS Challenge last year in Quebec. If a 12GS can do that with me (of little off road experience) on it, then you should have no issue! :thumb
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Forum: Canada
02-14-2009, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 6,614
Views: 384,648
Dialdn,
You may or may not choose to use this...
Dialdn,
You may or may not choose to use this method but speaking from my experience, I had good success breaking a new bike in this way. I did this with my 2005 V-Strom and the bike ran really...
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Forum: Canada
02-13-2009, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 6,614
Views: 384,648
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Forum: Canada
02-11-2009, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Canada
02-10-2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 4,322
I went down as a volunteer (Road Marshal) with...
I went down as a volunteer (Road Marshal) with Deadly99 and even that was a fun. The entire rally was conducted in the daylight. Lights were really not required. If it had gone another 1/2 hour...
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Forum: Canada
02-10-2009, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 6,614
Views: 384,648
Hey Dialdn,
Congrats on the new bike. I've...
Hey Dialdn,
Congrats on the new bike. I've ridden with Deadly99 and others here on some of the Sunday runs. I can tell you from my perspective, not only is it an absolute blast, even the little...
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Forum: Canada
02-10-2009, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Canada
10-11-2008, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,482
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Forum: Canada
10-02-2008, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,482
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Forum: Beasts
10-01-2008, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 675
If your riding a Wee-Strom you may just have to...
If your riding a Wee-Strom you may just have to change the oil. I had one from new that clunked over certain kinds of bumps. Others here have had a clunk as well and it turned out that the factory...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-29-2008, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,716
Just checking in since I'm new to the F650GS...
Just checking in since I'm new to the F650GS club. :D You guys may have seen this one but it's mine now! Pick it up later this week. Really looking forward to trying this bike out both on and off...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-26-2008, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,438
I saw the bike as they were doing the five...
I saw the bike as they were doing the five finalist trials. It was interesting to watch the BMW tech from Moto Internaional duct tape the headlight assembly back on! :D It was broken on one side....
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Forum: Canada
09-18-2008, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,482
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-13-2008, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 20,721
My 21/2 cents. :D
What I really like about...
My 21/2 cents. :D
What I really like about this design is the simplicity of removing it. You leave the two bars in place attached to the frame and the rest gets removed. Great Idea!
My only...
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Forum: Beasts
03-13-2008, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 746
Appreciate the info. :thumb
Hepco Becker...
Appreciate the info. :thumb
Hepco Becker does still make them, Part Number 650.733.0001 and they're avaiable still in NA. Only issue is they are special order and take 3-4 weeks to get. At least...
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Forum: Canada
03-12-2008, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,654
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Forum: Beasts
03-12-2008, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 746
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Forum: Canada
03-10-2008, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,654
This is a despicable way to treat a customer.
Primmum Insurance - Information that you should all be aware of.
Just as a frame of reference I had insurance in 2007 with Primmum on my R1100GS at $683.00 for the year. It was not classed as a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-06-2008, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Canada
03-06-2008, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 6,261
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-05-2008, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 20,721
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Forum: Canada
03-03-2008, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,851
I agree on the 8" tires, 12" and above though...
I agree on the 8" tires, 12" and above though have not been an issue for me. My read trailer has 13" tires on it. The trade off is the higher the tire, the higher the trailer bed.
As to Red...
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Forum: Canada
02-28-2008, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Canada
02-28-2008, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 15,599
This is beautiful! Two major leasing companies...
This is beautiful! Two major leasing companies going after RIV, BMW and Mercedes. :clap :clap :clap :clap I'm so happy to see these unethical business practices come under such severe scrutany.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-27-2008, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 8,998
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Forum: Canada
02-27-2008, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,851
I purchased a 4x8 galvanized one from Red...
I purchased a 4x8 galvanized one from Red Trailers.
http://www.redtrailers.com/
Typical light chinese made trailer with a tongue that was a little better than the Harbour Freight ones. It's...
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Forum: Canada
02-25-2008, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 15,599
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Forum: Canada
02-23-2008, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 127
Views: 15,599
Whoever told you this at BMW Canada was either...
Whoever told you this at BMW Canada was either mistaken or out right lying to discourage you. Only one letter is required although it takes a while to get it. Mine was 4 weeks from BMW Canada.
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Forum: Canada
02-22-2008, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,654
Thanks Dwayne :thumb, I'm going to look into...
Thanks Dwayne :thumb, I'm going to look into this. Quite frankly I'm realllllllllly tired of taking my lumps everywhere I turn these days. That even includeds BMW and their anti-free trade practices,...
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Forum: Canada
02-20-2008, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,654
Well... after two go arounds with Primmum...
Well... after two go arounds with Primmum insurance, I have been told by their Underwriters that they are not willing to re-classify the BMW "GS" line. They are sticking with their decision to...
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Forum: Canada
02-20-2008, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 15,599
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Forum: Alaska
02-19-2008, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,266
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