Forum: GS Boxers
09-21-2012, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,907
No issue with 31" inseam
I've been riding an adventure for 4 years with 0, nada, non, no issue whatsoever. I am 5'9" with a 31 inch inseam. I one foot (left). If both I am on just the balls of my feet.
I have the...
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Forum: Americas
09-21-2012, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,542
Coordinates
So here are the X,Y's for the locations I refer to above
This first one is just north of Gagnon. There is a road on the left. Keep following it. Our GPS's (Garmins) showed us actually in the...
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Forum: Americas
09-10-2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,542
Finished
510 is a kick in the a$$. All gravel. Sketchy in parts. Only 3 places to pull entirely off the road. One around 1/2 way and another 60 miles from Port Hope Simpson. The third was just a grader...
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Forum: Americas
09-05-2012, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,542
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Forum: Americas
08-30-2012, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,542
Departing 8/31
CW leaving from Northern VT.
Fri Baie Comeau
Sat past the Manic's Bush Camp
Sun Through Lab City and Churchill Bush Camp
Mon Through HVGB Bush Camp
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-27-2012, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,468
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Forum: Equipment
08-24-2012, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
Nice job
Thought of the same but the handle bars on my GSA would hit the Pelican. Instead I mounted a Pelican on a Ram Ball on the bars themselves. I don't have to remove anything to fuel up. Also no...
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Forum: Americas
08-21-2012, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,542
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Forum: Americas
08-17-2012, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,542
Camping /hotel b&b
Two of us will be heading out August 31 from the Burlington VT area to do the CW route. I've probably read every ride report on the forum. The information has been great. Thanks to everyone that...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-27-2012, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,032
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-27-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,032
$2.55 from Home Depot
I was following this thread for ideas. I ended up in Home Depot and found some metal gutter guard. It was convex and came in a piece that was 6"x36". Cost was $2.55.
I remove the beak, cut to...
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Forum: Equipment
07-13-2012, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,594
Hi-Viz
I've been wearing both Jacket and Pants for the last 3 seasons. Before it was a RC 1 piece.
I wear it all season. When really hot I take the pads out and wear a Joe Rocket Mesh. When it gets...
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Forum: Equipment
07-13-2012, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 701
Darien Pants
Warm, and dry. Not too hot. Watch on the flea market for a used pair.
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-13-2012, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
5'9" 31 inseam
I use the stock Adventure seat. I have the rear peg on the low setting and the front on the high. It keeps me from sliding forward. I wear SIDI Adventure boots and can flat foot on one side or on...
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Forum: Equipment
07-11-2012, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 561
Burn easy too
I bought a pair from an Orvis Outlet. I only paid $29, so the price was OK. On my first trip wearing them we were sitting around the campfire and apparently an ember landed in my lap. Getting...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-03-2012, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,734
For 2001 650gs
[QUOTE=greer;5042025]I cut & pasted this from the F650.com thread:
Part# 573291
Replacement Left Hand Clutch Lever-Alloy Finish: Alloy
Type: Clutch Lever
Units: Each
More than 10 on hand...
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Forum: Equipment
06-18-2012, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 265
Views: 50,498
Did swap both
Yes we swapped them both. I can always hear her with either unit. She can't hear me as indicated in my previous post using either.
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Forum: Equipment
06-18-2012, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 265
Views: 50,498
Static and volume issue
We have a power set. It had been working very well for the first two months. We both got new helmets and we moved the units to the new helmets. Now when we get further than 100 feet from each...
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Forum: Equipment
04-25-2012, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,964
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Forum: Equipment
04-25-2012, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-23-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,411
Grime from all day off-road caused the...
Grime from all day off-road caused the scratching. The material on the bottom of the bag did not help. Note. That the "waterproof" liner helps but really is not totally waterproof.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-23-2012, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,411
Tank bags that don't touch the paint
I just traded my 2009 GSA for a 2012. I had the BMW OEM Tank Bag on the 09. It scratched the paint on the 09 so badly that I don't want to use that style again. I had used painters film, but that...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-20-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,001
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-12-2011, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,917
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-22-2011, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 900
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-22-2011, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 900
Mounting piaa
JDUB,
What did you use to mount the PIAA's? Did you use the wiring from the OEM fogs to power the PIAA's?
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
09-04-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,495
Wilmington
Had to drive a truck to Wilmington on Wednesday. Rt 9 was closed on both sides and Rt 100 north. Had to take dirt back roads. Road crews were in front of us repairing the road as we went. Talked...
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Forum: Equipment
05-18-2011, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,558
Scala Rider
Nice place to start. Been using TeamSet for a couple of years. You can also plug an IPOD into the headset jack.
But to be honest I am upgrading to a Starcom1 so I can do Stereo XM Radio...
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Forum: Equipment
05-11-2011, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 2,390
Views: 333,363
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Forum: Equipment
05-11-2011, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 789
Garmin 2820
Thanks for the reply but I understand that the 2820 does not support ADP2 Stereo.
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Forum: Equipment
05-08-2011, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,351
Under Armour Cold Gear
I wear the above. I have been out in below 20 degrees. But as BMWKTMBILL writes, if you are not wearing electric jacket and gloves you will be cold. I also wear a balaclava under my helmet.
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Forum: Equipment
05-07-2011, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 789
Garmin 2820, XM Radio and Scala Rider
I am looking for some advice. I have a Garmin 2820. I bought but not have set up and XM Radio to attach to it. I also use a Scala to connect via Blue Tooth to the Garmin. I also Blue Tooth my...
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Forum: Equipment
06-24-2010, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 5,651
+1 Kermit
I ride to many of my kids sporting events. I keep the Kermit in my Micatech side case. It fits at an angle but I can pack around it. I use that side for spare clothes, etc. Worth the price.
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Forum: Equipment
06-20-2010, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Back to Life
I found this thread and thought I'd ask for some updates and advice.
I have a 2820 and Scala Q2. I have the 2820 linked to my phone and Scala. So the 2820 is controlling the phone.
I use...
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Forum: Vendors
05-28-2010, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 410
Views: 68,782
Great Bags Great Company
These are great people to work with. I rode to their shop with a friend. Bob, the owner, supervised as we mounted the hardware and boxes. 1.5 hours for the whole procedure.
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Forum: Canada
05-09-2010, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 520
Hey Andy
Bob here (VTGS) Brooks is Twicedad on the site. PM and I will forward personal emails. How's our ankle?
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-11-2010, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 5,862
5'9" 31 inseam
On comfort one up one foot down flat (left mostly). Tip toe on both.
Put TKC's on yesterday and it raise ~1/2 inch and I felt the difference.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-11-2010, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,164
Thanks All
Great feedback. I'll relax now. BTW I run it very HARD. 4k RPM almost all the time.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-10-2010, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,164
09 GSA Using Oil?
09 with 3200 miles on the clock. Had the 600 mile service. In the last 700 miles I've had to add a quart of oil. No signs of a leak of burning.
Thoughts?
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Forum: Equipment
04-09-2010, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 630
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