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Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,198
Posted By Poway
Watch out. The person/persons who did this want...

Watch out. The person/persons who did this want to kill you.
Call the cops.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,303
Posted By Poway
This perception of the GS rider's ability is...

This perception of the GS rider's ability is probably due to our average age. I think the number of gray hairs present (judgement), and total years in the saddle (skill) contribute to our success.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By Poway
98 GS1100, 6700 miles. Replaced fuel pump/ filter...

98 GS1100, 6700 miles. Replaced fuel pump/ filter this Feb 2013. They were toast due to detoriation/ contamination. Runs strong like bull, now.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 913
Posted By Poway
A little training goes a long way.

I'm more guilty of this addage than most, "The cheapest thing on a BMW is the rider."

Want to reduce the odds of future crashes? Sign up for a Rawhyde or equilvalent training program. It makes...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-27-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,811
Posted By Poway
Bingo!!!! Success!!!!

:clap:clapThank you Roger!!!! Fellow inmate gave me the pink relay she was missing over a cup of coffee. First tank of gas and a instant increase of 5.6 mpg's, currently getting 35.67mpg at 80 mph....
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-26-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By Poway
Great Report. The road trains look scary! How...

Great Report. The road trains look scary!
How much for gas in Aus?
It's $4.00 a gallon here in CA.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-21-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,730
Posted By Poway
Cheap Advice (worth every thing you pd for it)

Gman, I strongly recommend you drain the Red Line Shock proof and use it as heating oil-burn it. That stuff was a time bomb for me. Destroyed my rear drive and almost blew up my tranny. If my memory...
Forum: Equipment 04-20-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,455
Posted By Poway
For a premium jacket, it will always be...

For a premium jacket, it will always be Aerostich. I've had my jacket in brutal rain, hail and sleet for 8 out of 10 days, on adventure trip. It performed perfectly.
Product support is...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-20-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,811
Posted By Poway
Roger, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roger, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: GS Boxers 04-20-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,811
Posted By Poway
Hi Roger and Willis, The bike is stock, and O2...

Hi Roger and Willis,
The bike is stock, and O2 appears hooked up. I do the tune ups and she's running fine. Here's a photo of my box, no pink plug that I can see. Is this my issue no pink relay? ...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,811
Posted By Poway
This issue- poor mpg's on a GS1100 is driving me crazy!

My "new" 98 GS1100 with 9700 miles (bought w6700 miles in Jan 2013) has one flaw left to be addressed, poor gas mileage. My old GS1100 w 100,000 miles in a side to side comparision would get 5/6 mpg...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-17-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 458
Posted By Poway
I'm think the spring was tired. Lever would not...

I'm think the spring was tired. Lever would not return quickly to fully disengaged position. Almost all of this problem was cured by going to stainless brake lines.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-17-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 458
Posted By Poway
I also recently rebuilt my 98 GS's Master...

I also recently rebuilt my 98 GS's Master cylinder, without a new spring-this was a mistake. I wish I spent the extra 10.00. Additionally the best money you can spend on the GS1100 is to upgrade to...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-12-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 445
Posted By Poway
I recently sold my 99 GS1100 w 100,000 miles...

I recently sold my 99 GS1100 w 100,000 miles (should never have sold it). The 99 GS runs better than my current 98 GS1100 I picked up with 6700 (now at 9700), and the 98 runs great.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By Poway
Great Advice. Bike 98 1100GS, runs...

Great Advice.
Bike 98 1100GS, runs outstanding, problem is fuel consumption. She has 9300 miles and is getting approx 5 mpg's less than my 99 GS1100 with 100K riding side by side (my Bro borrowed...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By Poway
I'm on my second BMW Plastic trunk. Pro's: ...

I'm on my second BMW Plastic trunk.
Pro's:
A) beautiful, far nicer looking than the other plastic trunks.
B) great back rest for pax
C) easily keyed to ignition

Con's:
Everytime I ride with...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 749
Posted By Poway
cyclebrakes.com for galfer. I just...

cyclebrakes.com


for galfer. I just bought their stainless lines.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By Poway
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By Poway
parts necessary from radio shack for a r1100 motronic unit tester

Hello ADV,
Found this go-by from the internet.
...
Forum: Road warriors 04-06-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 372
Posted By Poway
At 140000 miles, thats well above fleet average...

At 140000 miles, thats well above fleet average for a BMW'er tranny.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,558
Posted By Poway
If your concern is valve cover removal, go with...

If your concern is valve cover removal, go with SW-Motech.

If you ride in rock gardens and need the best in protection, it has to be
H-B. They are the best in the protection bussiness. It takes...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By Poway
Great for RT's , not for GS's used off road

ZTechnic is a great company with outstanding product support. I'm a customer, who bought that product.

The crash bar they sell is for road use only. It's a great looking product, but it will...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 322
Posted By Poway
Thank you for the heads up.

Thank you for the heads up.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-24-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,845
Posted By Poway
We need to wait. Jim must come out with a DVD, on...

We need to wait. Jim must come out with a DVD, on the new one. Then it will be safe to buy.:rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 479
Posted By Poway
All Great Replies! I'm almost embarrassed...

All Great Replies!

I'm almost embarrassed I'm not fixing it the right way. Almost!:rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 03-13-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 479
Posted By Poway
R1100GS Low Fuel Light, how to get rid of light, w/o fixing it?

Hello ADV,
Is there an easy way to get rid of the low fuel light, w/o fixing the problem? Currently using the odometer to plan fuel stops. I would like to pull a fuse or snip a wire to get rid of...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-01-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,125
Posted By Poway
Check batt and altenator. Mine acts weird when...

Check batt and altenator. Mine acts weird when batt is low.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-27-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,811
Posted By Poway
Currently own two stock BMW GS1100's. 99...

Currently own two stock BMW GS1100's.

99 GS1100 100,000 miles 38 mpg at 80mph. (for sale)
98 GS1100 8,000 miles 33mpg at 80mph.

Trying to improve mileage on the 98 GS. Currently...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-23-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 328
Posted By Poway
Thank you , great wisdom !!!!!!!!

Thank you , great wisdom !!!!!!!!
Forum: GS Boxers 02-23-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 328
Posted By Poway
BMW R1100GS Fuel Pump Sock Strainer, is it necessary?

Hi ADV,
While replacing the fuel filter I noticed the fuel pump sock strainer was cracked. New one costs $35.00.
1) Is the sock strainer necessary? Or Can I just remove the old detoriated sock...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-22-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By Poway
I'm on my 3rd replacement BMW supplemental LED...

I'm on my 3rd replacement BMW supplemental LED light. They suck. Although they do come with a 2 year warranty. Maybe it's the vibration from the off roading that kills them?
Forum: GS Boxers 02-11-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By Poway
Thanks for the reply, affirmative- BMW GS1100...

Thanks for the reply, affirmative- BMW GS1100 (I'll edit original posting to clarify).
Forum: GS Boxers 02-11-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By Poway
If you have Ohlins, the factory service...

If you have Ohlins, the factory service department in NC can make this happen. I had an 1150 turned into 1100 rear shock at a fair price.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-11-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By Poway
Gas mileage woes, 99 GS1100 (100k) 38 mpg vs 98 GS1100 (7k) 31mpg

Hello ADV,
My BMW 99 GS1100 with 100k miles, gets 38 mpg at fast SoCal hwy speeds, vs my new to me BMW 98 GS1100 with 7K miles, getting only 31 mpg in the same conditions (75-85 mph). Recent tune up...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-10-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By Poway
No need for grinding on my GS1100, with the TT...

No need for grinding on my GS1100, with the TT hard parts and Ohlins.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-24-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 247
Posted By Poway
Front Master Cylinder Spring R1100GS, Where can I find one?

Hello ADV.
Recently purchased and installed master cylinder rebuild kit from Beemer Boneyard. Unlike the local BMW shop, they sell their rebuild kit without a new spring. Not happy with the snap...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-06-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,755
Posted By Poway
I had no idea that you/we could sand out...

I had no idea that you/we could sand out scratches on a windshield. Ballsy move taking sandpaper to a clear plastic windshield. And in your photos it looked like you were going backwards instead of...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-25-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 793
Posted By Poway
Nice!

Nice!
Forum: GS Boxers 12-23-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By Poway
Impressive!

Impressive!
Forum: GS Boxers 12-20-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By Poway
How many miles on the tranny before she died?

How many miles on the tranny before she died?
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