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Forum: GS Boxers 05-09-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,981
Posted By strsout
Tool box for GS. Do you have it?

I bought this 1998 R1100GS recently and little by little I'm adjusting it to my taste.
I'm now looking for some external tool box. Something that I could fix on the bike and carry some tools on it....
Forum: Equipment 05-08-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 568
Posted By strsout
I'm getting quite few options here and it's good....

I'm getting quite few options here and it's good.
I will stop by a Sport Authority, REI and also I'm browsing Todds Frogg.
As soon as I find 'the jacket' I will post it here.
Thank you all for the...
Forum: Equipment 05-06-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 568
Posted By strsout
Rain jacket to wear over regular jacket.

I read some threads here about rain gear people are looking.
I'm trying to find a good rain jacket but must be light weight/volume, to pack in a small pocket on the bike, to be used over my regular...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-25-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,977
Posted By strsout
Erratic tach reading is related with Hall Sensor.

Erratic tach reading is related with Hall Sensor.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-23-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,494
Posted By strsout
It's not normal. My guess is it wasn't put wll...

It's not normal.
My guess is it wasn't put wll the first time, at factory, neither the second time at the dealer.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-23-2013, 01:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,303
Posted By strsout
Yes, it pulls to the right, and no, below the...

Yes, it pulls to the right, and no, below the equator still pulling to the right.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-22-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,591
Posted By strsout
Good Luck Aventeren!!!!!:y0!

Good Luck Aventeren!!!!!:y0!
Forum: Ride reports 02-22-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 272,892
Posted By strsout
Congratulations Bryce, Now when you start...

Congratulations Bryce,
Now when you start riding back to Brazil let me know. You will have a place in Itajai and in Sao Paulo.

:clap
Forum: GS Boxers 02-21-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,977
Posted By strsout
You wrote that the "Hall Sensor is rule out". ...

You wrote that the "Hall Sensor is rule out".
Are you 100% sure on that right?
because for me still that is the problem.
You also mention that the shop could not connect to two different...
Forum: Alaska 02-20-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,547
Posted By strsout
Because it's there and because not a lot of...

Because it's there and because not a lot of people take the effort to go there.
It's the same reason why one goes to Ushuaia (Southermost point you can ride a bike in South America).
Then, when you...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-18-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,591
Posted By strsout
It's amazing how things get in place!!! I was...

It's amazing how things get in place!!!
I was with this tread open on my browser all day long today, hitting the refresh every 30 minutes and I'm so glad you had such a good experience coming of...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-18-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,591
Posted By strsout
Aventeren, I know right now it will not sound...

Aventeren,
I know right now it will not sound right, but by personal experience, ( I did Prudhoe Bay-Ushuaia in 2010) I know it will pass and only the good stuff will be with you. I had some major...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-18-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,591
Posted By strsout
I like the idea. Thank you for sharing.

I like the idea. Thank you for sharing.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-18-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,194
Posted By strsout
I think that all depends where yo are. Down her...

I think that all depends where yo are. Down her win Brazil you will pay premium price for a bike le that. In US will like 1/3 f the price
Forum: GS Boxers 02-17-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,977
Posted By strsout
Make sure to get aa detailed invoice to bring to...

Make sure to get aa detailed invoice to bring to your shop here later. I don't think that will help you personally, but may help other fellow riders to avoid this sho if that is the case.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-17-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,591
Posted By strsout
The lack of updates, I can assume that aventeren...

The lack of updates, I can assume that aventeren had some good luck and he is on the back of some truck going to chile...
Let's hope for.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-17-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,591
Posted By strsout
I GS 1 , not to hijack this tread but could you...

I GS 1 , not to hijack this tread but could you elaborated a bit more the snorkel idea?
Forum: GS Boxers 02-17-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By strsout
I'm amazed by the creativity of some inmates...

I'm amazed by the creativity of some inmates here.
Congrats H96669 for doing such a ingenuous tools of plywood and screws. :clap
Forum: Ride reports 02-16-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 272,892
Posted By strsout
I'm back living in brazil for a couple years now....

I'm back living in brazil for a couple years now. So are you planning to ride here?
So, if you are, I'm in Sao Paulo. pM for contact.
I belong to the group named "Fazedores de Chuva", riders that...
Forum: Ride reports 02-16-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 272,892
Posted By strsout
I had one of this years ago. I was living in...

I had one of this years ago. I was living in brazil and had lots of fun on this bike.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-15-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By strsout
When I bought my first GS I also bought it. Never...

When I bought my first GS I also bought it. Never installed. Now with about 150k miles in 3 diferent GSs I think was a waist of money. Sold it some months ago.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-14-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,194
Posted By strsout
Few months ago I start looking for a bike here in...

Few months ago I start looking for a bike here in Brazil since I'm working here for a while (couple years maybe).
I found this 1998 75th Anniversary Edition in very mint conditions, with only 23.000...
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,517
Posted By strsout
After reading and thinking about, start making...

After reading and thinking about, start making sense: 4 to 5 minutes pumping towards a large piece of Eletrical device using my space, that I may never use (knock, knock, knock) or even worst: do not...
Forum: Equipment 01-25-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,517
Posted By strsout
So, who here really inflate a empty tire with a...

So, who here really inflate a empty tire with a hand pump?
how long takes?
and I'm talking about GS tires, not those tiny cross bikes tires...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-24-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,834
Posted By strsout
Congrats!!!!! So far I did not own a bike long...

Congrats!!!!!
So far I did not own a bike long enough to see that happening on my trips. But I'm sure it's something unforgeable.
BTW, I like your cardboard sign!!!
Forum: Equipment 01-23-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,517
Posted By strsout
AviatorTroy, why your experiment went to a fail? ...

AviatorTroy, why your experiment went to a fail?
This one looks interesting and price is right... I'm tempted to try...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-23-2013, 03:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By strsout
I sent a PM twinrider

I sent a PM twinrider
Forum: GS Boxers 01-23-2013, 03:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By strsout
Jim, I always appreciate your ideas. Since I...

Jim,
I always appreciate your ideas. Since I started on this forum.
That is another good one! A bar and 4 holes!!!! :)
I'm assuming you had the oil cooler screws replaced for a long ones. By any...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-22-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By strsout
LIght bar and lights for an old R1100GS

I'm temporary leaving out side US now and just bought an old but low mileage R1100GS
Yes... that commemorative one!!! Red and White!

Now, among other things, I need to put lights on it since the...
Forum: Equipment 01-22-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,517
Posted By strsout
Thank you everyone for the opinions. I do have...

Thank you everyone for the opinions.
I do have that $100 one on my bike that is at home, but I think that is too much for a pump.
I will get this slime and give it a try, for the price... could not...
Forum: Equipment 01-18-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,517
Posted By strsout
Air compressor to take in your trip

Im trying o find a good and small air compressor to drop on the saddle bag for a long trip.
Saw this one here: Slime 40022 12-Volt Digital Tire Inflator.
Any other better ideas?

Slime seams to...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-09-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By strsout
I'm using Medium for rider and passenger. So...

I'm using Medium for rider and passenger.
So far so good, but need to take it for a long ride.
I'm a fan of Custom Seats since 1999, but now I'm leaving outside US and things are more complicate to...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-06-2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By strsout
After reading all comments and the hall sensor...

After reading all comments and the hall sensor rebuild link post here, I'm convinced that my bike issue is the hall sensor.
Went to Beemerbonyard and found that there is a bosh replacement for the...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-05-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,451
Posted By strsout
When the bike dies, there is still electrical...

When the bike dies, there is still electrical functionality? (lighs, RID, breaks, etc). When push the start, it turns the engine right?

I'm experiencing similar issues (vide post on this forum)...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-05-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By strsout
Hummm!,, looks like Zoef hit something. I notice...

Hummm!,, looks like Zoef hit something. I notice some times, ( not all times) that before the bike die the RPM was going up and down.

Is there any way to "check" the Hall Sensor for defect?
Forum: GS Boxers 01-05-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By strsout
I'm not expert in relays, so forgive me if it's a...

I'm not expert in relays, so forgive me if it's a stupid question: A relay would create this kind of on and off: works fine for some miles, then die, then back to works fine?
That would be a simple...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-05-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By strsout
Mechanical issue: bike just cut engine when running.

My 1998 R1100GS with only 20K miles is driving me crazy with a problema that has been with 3 mechanics and not fix so far.
So I'm asking for the collective help here with ideas where to look at.
...
Forum: Alaska 06-01-2012, 02:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By strsout
Hi guys? any one has a space available over...

Hi guys?
any one has a space available over there?
Thanks! :)
Forum: Alaska 05-25-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By strsout
Looking for a garage for the winter in Alaska

Hi all,

I'm trying to help a friend here. He is driving (yep... driving) an old Ford to Alaska from Ushuaia and is in a need to store the car there this August until next summer, when he will ride...
Forum: Ride reports 05-20-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By strsout
Marrocos 2012 day 13 de Maio: Etapa Tanger - Lisboa

The last day...
was an amazing trip. I would do it again, with a bit more time to do it.
some places deserve more days.

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