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Forum: Equipment 06-03-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,199
Posted By ridepjride
Mine stuck when I was getting off the airplane...

Mine stuck when I was getting off the airplane and stayed there until I ran into someone with a tool to grab it. They weren't used often, so it isn't like they were worn out. Maybe a light coat of...
Forum: Equipment 06-03-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,199
Posted By ridepjride
Has anyone had one of the buds stay in their ear...

Has anyone had one of the buds stay in their ear when removing the set? Happened to me twice. I like the sound quality but don't want to take the risk.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-29-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By ridepjride
Thanks for the tip! Looks like a great place.

Thanks for the tip! Looks like a great place.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-28-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By ridepjride
Fair enough. Starting in the Ft. Collins / Estes...

Fair enough. Starting in the Ft. Collins / Estes Park area, then riding the section bordered by:
North - Wyoming state line
South - Hwy 50
East - I-25
West - Grand Junction

The ride won't be...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-28-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By ridepjride
Looking for motels in Colorado Rockies

Planning a trip for late June to the Rockies, looking for decent motels near a restaurant and liquor store. I prefer mom/pop single story motels where the bike is parked next to the room.

Meeting...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-18-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By ridepjride
Besides what's been said about the 1100GS, have...

Besides what's been said about the 1100GS, have you considered an airhead GS? You can find those for under $5k. They sit a little lower and have a lower center of gravity than the "oilheads", along...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Very nice. What windshield is it?

Very nice. What windshield is it?
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 990
Views: 268,135
Posted By ridepjride
It is hard to find the ultimate tank bag. Most...

It is hard to find the ultimate tank bag. Most have too small of a map pocket for me. You'd think a manufacturer would take a standard map and try to stuff it in the map pocket with a visible area...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 990
Views: 268,135
Posted By ridepjride
What's the tank bag and GPS on the '98?

What's the tank bag and GPS on the '98?
Forum: GS Boxers 04-13-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 990
Views: 268,135
Posted By ridepjride
It was getting warm here, so I removed the...

It was getting warm here, so I removed the Aeroflow shield and put the stock one on. I really like it stock, fairly clean air and the right amount of flow....
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
I felt the same way, but haven't had any issues...

I felt the same way, but haven't had any issues using the smaller bolt and a washer. May be a small benefit of using the TT steel subframe, but until the aluminum subframe shows signs of fatigue I...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-06-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,275
Posted By ridepjride
Great conditions today. Plenty of ruts to keep...

Great conditions today. Plenty of ruts to keep you focused, dirt slightly wet. New Dunlops felt great....
Forum: Thumpers 04-06-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Yes, standard tank, adds about 1.9 gallons....

Yes, standard tank, adds about 1.9 gallons. Welded a plate to the right lower HB mount to offset 1-1/2", that was all it needed.
Forum: Thumpers 04-06-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Good day out, favorite road was slightly wet with...

Good day out, favorite road was slightly wet with new ruts to navigate. New Dunlops made it even better....
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-18-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,275
Posted By ridepjride
The gate is closed/locked for the season, we got...

The gate is closed/locked for the season, we got around on the downhill trail.

There was a third beaver about half way down the slide. He was a pudgy guy and struggled to climb up the slimy...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-17-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,275
Posted By ridepjride
Beavers on the upper end of the spillway at Davis...

Beavers on the upper end of the spillway at Davis Creek Reservoir today. That plus seeing the bald eagle and navigating the new ruts made it a very nice day....
Forum: GS Boxers 02-14-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By ridepjride
Thanks for the replies. Yes, the engine number is...

Thanks for the replies. Yes, the engine number is different. As you said, there is a stamped VIN on the head along with a sticker with the VIN. Part of my sticker is missing. Hopefully the CHP will...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-14-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By ridepjride
Where's the second VIN on a 1100GS?

California DMV requires 2 VINs on a bike that is brought in from out of state. I only found one on the steering head right side, anyone know where the second one is located?

My trip to DMV...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-13-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,603
Posted By ridepjride
I was told by the previous owner it was a...

I was told by the previous owner it was a "special edition" but it isn't silver/yellow, and apparently isn't an anniversary edition. Maybe it's a "taint" edition, as in "taint neither one". Whatever...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-12-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,603
Posted By ridepjride
Yes, the light reflection is making them...

Yes, the light reflection is making them disappear in the photo. Here's a clear view.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-10-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,603
Posted By ridepjride
New to me...'99 with 11k miles. ...

New to me...'99 with 11k miles.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm195/cyclingpj/E4C72B7A-A24A-4986-BBFF-10EFE82F0519-2931-00000472672D9582_zpsfb0d625d.jpg
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-02-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,368
Posted By ridepjride
Don't have a track, kind of old school and use...

Don't have a track, kind of old school and use the GPS as a "where am I?" tool instead of "where have I been?".
I didn't cross the bridge. The east barriers are passable near Hwy 16, the west gate...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-01-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,368
Posted By ridepjride
Today's ride: Low water bridge flooded at Hwy 16...

Today's ride: Low water bridge flooded at Hwy 16 end of Reiff.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm195/cyclingpj/E7826CBF-58AB-4D96-B3CA-C11EFCEC7E55-1736-000004ECC35286F0.jpg

Ran into snow and...
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Thought I'd start the year out right. A little...

Thought I'd start the year out right. A little cool this morning, mid 30's. Recent rain caused a rare submersion of the bridge to Reiff Road....
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
12.5 volts, headlight on.

12.5 volts, headlight on.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 12-30-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By ridepjride
Thanks. May have to sell to someone in midwest...

Thanks. May have to sell to someone in midwest that can get some use out of it.
Forum: The Garage 12-30-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 424,120
Posted By ridepjride
nice work

nice work
Forum: Layin' down tracks 12-29-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By ridepjride
Street Pilot 3 usb data card programmer question

GPS-ignorant slug requesting help. Just bought a used Street Pilot 3 from a guy in the midwest. Plenty of detail in his area, but just shows the major roads in my area (northern California). It came...
Forum: The Garage 12-26-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 424,120
Posted By ridepjride
WR250R Swingarm

Bolt backed out of the rear sprocket and gouged the swingarm. For a proper repair, can this be built up by welding?
...
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 36,183
Views: 6,212,624
Posted By ridepjride
Duhh, right in front of me! Thanks for waking me...

Duhh, right in front of me! Thanks for waking me up.
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 36,183
Views: 6,212,624
Posted By ridepjride
How do you change the speedometer from kilometers...

How do you change the speedometer from kilometers to miles? Looked in the owners manual and tried a search but didn't turn up anything.
Forum: Thumpers 11-19-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 19,445
Posted By ridepjride
The '03 now has 36k. Did the Schnitz 705 kit at...

The '03 now has 36k. Did the Schnitz 705 kit at 11k, really smoothed out the bike and woke it up a bit. No issues, does not burn oil.
Forum: Thumpers 11-18-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Thanks for the info and advice. Great forum.

Thanks for the info and advice. Great forum.
Forum: Thumpers 11-18-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Found this unused connector under the seat....

Found this unused connector under the seat. Anyone know what it is, and is there a fuse that protects it? Looking to install heated grips and would rather use an unused switched source than install a...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-17-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9,638
Views: 1,456,246
Posted By ridepjride
Cutaway drawings from BMW's 3-ring binder at San...

Cutaway drawings from BMW's 3-ring binder at San Mateo show today. Plastic covers messed up clarity, but you can see the basics....
Forum: Thumpers 11-13-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By ridepjride
I have an X Challenge with the same tank. When I...

I have an X Challenge with the same tank. When I first intalled it, it took awhile to start drawing down. I was worried, but after filling up again it worked, as it has since.
I used a MityVac to...
Forum: Thumpers 11-12-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Local upholstery shop did it.

Local upholstery shop did it.
Forum: Thumpers 11-12-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 724,093
Posted By ridepjride
Looking east towards Bakersfield a couple weeks...

Looking east towards Bakersfield a couple weeks ago. Great campsite: Valle Vista, all to myself at 4,500'....
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 10-11-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 27,118
Posted By ridepjride
A few miles of mixed...

A few miles of mixed rut/gravel/dirt/silt/hardpack. Not much traffic but watch for the elk. They were half way down the hill blocking the road on the way in.
Forum: Thumpers 10-11-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 441,951
Posted By ridepjride
Motoexotica in Vacaville has one.

Motoexotica in Vacaville has one.
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