Forum: GS Boxers
12-17-2011, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 171
Views: 15,028
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Forum: Australia
12-10-2011, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 6,614
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Forum: Australia
12-09-2011, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 6,614
Ok so've we've established that parts are...
Ok so've we've established that parts are incredibly expensive in Oz and it's not just Beemer parts but all brands to a degree have this problem. But has anyone actually ever done any research as to...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
12-09-2011, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 5,986
Views: 1,985,636
Spanish Sign
Ok, not sure if this has already been contributed, but I thought it was worth sharing after our recent visit to Spain.
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-09-2011, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 8,197
Wunderlich
After 80,000kms around the world with the same tankbag, it's pretty hard not to recommend our Wunderlich tankbag.
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-09-2011, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 8,040
Views: 3,987,656
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Forum: EMEA
09-06-2011, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,086
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-31-2011, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 33,232
So yes I have fixed the problem, the update is...
So yes I have fixed the problem, the update is that the FPC didn't actually fail, but I jumped to a conclusion too hastily and ended up soldering a bypass across the FPC anyway. The real problem was...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-23-2011, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,868
ABS issue on 1200GS
I also had an ABS failure with the exact same code 10220 Canbus timeout... and similar symptoms on my R1200GS with ABS-2.
I don't think it is that rare but my mechanic puts the failure down to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-02-2011, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 523
Hi Marc,
I'd be interested to see how you...
Hi Marc,
I'd be interested to see how you get along, I'm having the same problem and I think it's probably a switch issue. I'm just hoping that it isn't a ring antenna otherwise it'll be a lot...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-02-2011, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 33,232
+1
Had the exact same problem you...
+1
Had the exact same problem you described.:waysad Immediately I thought I was the FPC, as I have already had one of these fail, but alas after doing the FPC bypass, the pump still doesn't...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-29-2011, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-26-2011, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Totally agree. Personally I didn't want Grip...
Totally agree. Personally I didn't want Grip Puppies either because of the exta thickness which would impead the heat from the heated grips transfering through effectively. Also I don't particularly...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-21-2011, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 8,363
After 66,000kms I can say with my hand on my...
After 66,000kms I can say with my hand on my heart that if I never owned another bike (BMW or other) I'd be perfectly happy with my '07 GS.
After all he (Francois) got us all the way to Norway...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-14-2011, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 888
... yes but that's not Effigy's cover, it's a...
... yes but that's not Effigy's cover, it's a pirated image to give context. See his comment above "(not my picture)". :deal
I confirm the job is very straight forward. Just the 4 bolts to remove....
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-14-2011, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Step by step grip replacement
Here are the grips that arrived from Beemershop Set (32721458396) quoted above.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1masc62mS_Q/TfeZFOOb2EI/AAAAAAAANu8/X4_p8M2RZDw/s640/IMG_4274.JPG
So I finally...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-30-2011, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,685
My concern is that it's not so extreme because...
My concern is that it's not so extreme because when there is a lot of mud and you're running TKC80's on the GS then the mudguard or tyre hugger will cause more of a problem. The stock mudguard is as...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-26-2011, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,759
comms the key
Like MP above says, I think that communication is the key.
Whether you use signals, signs or a wireless bluetooth intercom, you need to talk. Enabling the pillion to understand what to do and what...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-26-2011, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 585
You betcha you can
Yes you can but you'll need a jack, chock or folk stand to balance the bike whilst on centre stand without either wheels.
See this thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226265
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Forum: Equipment
05-26-2011, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 182
Views: 28,462
A place to sit
We take an assortment of camping chairs with us on every trip... this if from our lunch break in Italy.
Pick one of three options from left to right :wink:
1) Pull up a pannier and sit on the...
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Forum: Europe
05-24-2011, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,609
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Forum: Equipment
05-20-2011, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 14,368
Get a tent with a vestibule
+1
Absolutely agree with PIGPEN on the Vestibule. :freaky
No motorcyclist should buy a tent without one IMHO. :deal
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Forum: The Garage
05-20-2011, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 903
+1 for WD40 :clap
It is much less abbrasive...
+1 for WD40 :clap
It is much less abbrasive than petrol, diesel or kero and works really well for all the sticky residue. Spray it on then let it penetrate for a few minutes then wipe off with a...
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Forum: Europe
05-18-2011, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,609
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Forum: Europe
05-17-2011, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,609
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Forum: EMEA
05-17-2011, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 672
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-17-2011, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 565
If it's the seat then you're cleanest solution...
If it's the seat then you're cleanest solution IMO would be to install a fusebox and switch (on the handlebar) that cuts power to all the auxillary devices.
Patch all aux items ie PIAA, GPS, Seat...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-17-2011, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 565
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Forum: EMEA
05-16-2011, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,427
Please note that there has been some snow over...
Please note that there has been some snow over the weekend in the mountains in Switzerland especially in the Bernese and Lucern regions. There may be some road closures (in the mountains) and some...
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Forum: Europe
05-16-2011, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,609
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Forum: Trip Planning
05-11-2011, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
What books are your referring to actually?
I...
What books are your referring to actually?
I don't think that the writers of RTW travel books actually make a comprehensive list of every item they take (or took) with them at least not in their...
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Forum: Europe
05-11-2011, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 341
Sounds like your problem is more of a storage...
Sounds like your problem is more of a storage one. If you bought the bike in your name and stored it for say 6mnths then came over to Europe, did repairs, trip prep then road it home, that might work...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-11-2011, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,012
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Forum: Europe
05-11-2011, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 341
Comparing prices of bikes between Europe and...
Comparing prices of bikes between Europe and Australia, if you had the opportunity to buy a European bike (ie KTM, Ducati, BMW etc) in Europe then you will save a hell of a lot of money. RRP of a BMW...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-10-2011, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 641
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-10-2011, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 641
I have a GS-911 with bluetooth and USB (one of...
I have a GS-911 with bluetooth and USB (one of the earlier versions) and I usually run it in sync with my Windows Mobile smart phone. But i also have a MAC which I run Windows XP on using parallels...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-06-2011, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 377
Views: 50,373
my two bobs worth...
It will take a few years for the sheer number of after market parts and accessories for the Yamaha Super T 1200 to rival those available for the BMW 1200GS/Adventure, if ever. It will of course...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-04-2011, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Ordered grips from BeemerShop
After a bit of searching around and looking for what I wanted, I decided to go with the Beemer shop in the US.
I ordered the following including shipping to Europe:
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-03-2011, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,357
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-27-2011, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,950
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