Forum: GS Boxers
10-13-2012, 08:45 AM
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OK, I've got the alloy wheels
and I use the S2000 (which is a waste of money because you can get the same thing from Home Depot by the gallon for less) all the time with no ill effect on the wheels. You can't use it on the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-12-2012, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,021
I've never seen anything that bad
IMHO, even a strong detergent wouldn't do something like that. I've got experience with metal finishing from bright dip to electropolishing and that kind of damage looks like years of salt. That...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-12-2012, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 286
Views: 33,360
I have no idea why mine keeps going
39,000 miles and no problems. I've only been changing the FD oil at 12k intervals. I've heard that the early GSs were assembled more as prototypes than on the line and I might have one of those...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-11-2012, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,103
the cross drilled disks hold dust and dirt
My GS does this squealing coming to a stop all the time except right after a bath and cleaning the disks with a brush and then cleaning with brake cleaner. That lasts for all of 10 miles. The pads...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-24-2012, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 8,715
I usually let it run while I put my gloves on
But that's about it. I've noticed that when I shut down the throttle at the end of the parking lot the engine will stammer a bit, which can get a little goofy. About 30 seconds to get the gloves on...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-07-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
I've got the BestRest Light bar
with a couple of big IPF dual beams on each side. The bar works well. You do want to get the aux lights as far forward as possible though. If you don't the wind screen flares with pick up spilled...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-12-2012, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,245
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-12-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,372
Grey goes with everything....
I'm told the black cases get no hotter than the silver ones. Beyond that it's all asthetics and what you like. There's always power coat in white, too. I think the Jesse's a powder coated unless...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-12-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,298
just put Anakee 2s on the bike
switched over from Tourances. It took about 200 miles before the Anakees broke in but they are going well now. They do have the stiffer sidewall so you pick up more road bumps in the bars. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-12-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,826
aircraft cable locks, dogs, & guns?
Stainless steel aircraft cable locks are more difficult to cut without the right tools. Dogs are good. Anything to make life difficult for the crooks.
Be careful posting notes about using guns...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-11-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-11-2012, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,130
I'm running a patched front tire right now
I've not had any leaking at all. It's due for replacement next week as it won't pass inspection because it's worn out.
I've never heard of a patch or plug failing if it seated correctly in the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-05-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 6,398
I used Royal Purple synthetic...
I went with the normal weight specified (I've forgotten it) and went with 240ml as I never had any oil leak problem with the seal. I wish the 2005 had a drain plug because I don't like pulling...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-01-2012, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 8,796
I've never had my GS actually break
My Ducati left me stranded several times. So did my Yamaha. Hondas and BMWs, never. Added a Kawasaki to the barn recently but I think that's a safe bet.
Of course the flip side is that you...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-01-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 2
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OEM windshield showing signs of crazing
I've noticed that several large bug strikes have left a pattern of small cracks in the windshield. Has anybody else seen this happen?
OK, this is a 2005 GS that is in the parking lot 8 hours a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-29-2012, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-19-2012, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,839
I guess I wash mine more than I need to
but then again if the final drive seal ever starts to leak I'll know in a hurry. On the other hand I find that bikes are, generally, a royal pain in the ass to keep clean, especially the wheels. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-27-2012, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 5,685
camping?
For a tent you want one that you can pitch without stakes. At the rally in WVa a few years ago I'm told that the camping area was sodden with rain so the university allowed the campers to pitch...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-27-2012, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-23-2012, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,969
I've been running "normal" tourances
I get about 10k out of the rear but I don't have to put my feet down at stop lights by then. Too much commuting....
I had EXPs for one change and I didn't notice a lot of handling difference but...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-18-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 8
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studding kits are available
If you mounted some Conti TKCs and put studs in the knobs that is probably the best way to go. But anything that's good on ice isn't so good on dry roads. I think Aerostitch offers a studding kit...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-16-2012, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,890
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-16-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,553
KLR 650 isn't a bad choice
There are a lot around and can be bought reasonably. Decent dual sport. There is also the Suzuki V-Strom but that might be more expensive.
If you're thinking road only dare I suggest a metric...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-16-2012, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,516
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Forum: Vendors
03-13-2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 377
Views: 54,648
got an email from Al this morning
They are working on the website and taking orders at the same time so I'm sure they have their hands full. I would love the site to be ready to click orders through but I'll work with them and see...
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Forum: Equipment
03-13-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
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Forum: Vendors
03-13-2012, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 377
Views: 54,648
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Forum: Equipment
03-13-2012, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
anybody hear anything about Jesse Luggage
It seems that Xplormoto is no longer the Jesse distributor in the USA, the orders are now factory direct. Anybody hearing anything about what's going on there? I'm about to order a full set of...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-04-2012, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Is that a Tourance EXP?
I had one that had the same tread block separation. Took it back to the dealer and they put on a regular Tourance and asked Metzler to comment. Metzler paid for the new tire. Good on Metzler and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-01-2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,566
odd, my 2005 specifies 89 octane
By the US methods my bike says 89 octane. I've been running mostly that for the 7 years. I do switch to 93 if I fill up at BJs or if I'm fully loaded up. But otherwise it's been 89 all the time.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-30-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,721
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-27-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 10,520
Thanks so far!
Interesting replies. Guess I'll put some more fuel on the fire.
If you're riding a GS I expect that utility trumps "beauty". I expect a good case for a GS to be big enough for all the camping...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-26-2012, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 10,520
Jesse vs. Hattech vs Touratech vs. Caribou
I know this has been covered but the info seems to be scattered. I'm replacing the Vario cases on my bike. The top case flew away and the side cases sag when loaded up for long trips. The dealer...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-26-2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,563
I have the same experience
I got 20k miles on the 1st set of rear pads, the fronts are still going strong. I have also heard that this is due to the linked brake system, so I'll agree with everybody else on that too.
Got...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-01-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,144
definately want the extra lights
Even if you don't travel much at night the extra headlights (of any particular variety, although I have big IPFs on the front) give the bike a very odd light profile that warns the cagers that you...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-28-2011, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,825
one other reason to swap the exhaust
Hattech.de makes an underseat exhaust or a twin exhaust that allow the use of a full size left pannier. Jesse or Hattech make a pannier that takes advantage of the extra space. If you're looking...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-27-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 724
that's just strange
My 2005 seats have been no trouble. I just wash them with the rest of the bike. Park in the sun all day. I don't park under pine trees and I keep solvents away from the seats but that's it.
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-27-2011, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,626
threat to the GS?
Give me a reasonably priced bike with good fuel economy and service intervals for drive oils and valves more like a car's and I'd probably switch. That Honda V4 doesn't cut it - I can't service the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-20-2011, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,061
Aren't the BMW OEM bags just Touratech?
Not that Touratech makes a bad product, but you pay a lot less for the Touratech "brand" than the ones that have "BMW" stamped on the side.
You can always sell the OEM rack on ebay or here, I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-20-2011, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
I have the BMW OEM setup
I'm not sure that they are any better or worse than others - I haven't tested them. But I can tell you that while you can adjust the valves without removing the crash bars you can't change the front...
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