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Forum: GS Boxers 05-29-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,465
Posted By SiouxsieCat
+1

+1
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,658
Posted By SiouxsieCat
That is awesome; I never would have guessed. ...

That is awesome; I never would have guessed. Thanks very much for the post.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-31-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,965
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Having 2 bikes was a nuisance for me; I only ever...

Having 2 bikes was a nuisance for me; I only ever rode my GS and the SV sat idle. Now I have the GS for everything except snow and hauling junk, and a small pickup for everything else.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 366
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Do keys go bad?

Bike fell over while running (not moving). No big deal, shut it off, but it would not restart. Nearly drained the battery trying to get the beast going. Just turned over, but no spark. Gave up, went...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-10-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,586
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I just got a 2013 oil-cooled GSA. Many much...

I just got a 2013 oil-cooled GSA. Many much different things on the new model (wet clutch!); I wanted the old reliable, too many Generation 1 issues to iron out (or maybe not! it's a gamble).
...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-10-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By SiouxsieCat
When the front ESA shock went out on my '11 GSA,...

When the front ESA shock went out on my '11 GSA, the obvious tell-tale sign was hydraulic fluid on the front of my engine case and on the back of the front fender. The other thing I noticed was...
Forum: Face plant 03-02-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,059
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I was in the middle lane of 3. Lessons...

I was in the middle lane of 3.
Lessons learned: I should have picked a different route trough town instead of taking the interstate; slow down even more.
My legs were hugging the tank and I was...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-27-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,460
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Have owned both. Both are great for touring. I...

Have owned both. Both are great for touring. I pretty much stick to asphalt and "tame" trails. It is my only vehicle and my daily driver (when it snows, I'm on the bus).
Owned the GS for a couple...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-27-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,132
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Car, house, cycle - all on one ring - all up...

Car, house, cycle - all on one ring - all up there making nice circular marks.

Spare keys are at home, with an extra house one hidden outside.
For long distance, I tape the spare cycle key up...
Forum: Trip Planning 02-23-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 878
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Frio purchased!

Frio purchased!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-15-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,267
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I'm buying my third last bike in a couple of...

I'm buying my third last bike in a couple of weeks. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 02-15-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,030
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Holy cow, I've had a GS or GSA for the last 5...

Holy cow, I've had a GS or GSA for the last 5 years and I never knew the turn signals cancelled themselves!
I've never had a problem cancelling them, though. The horn is a different story...I've...
Forum: Face plant 02-12-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,059
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Northbound I-435, between Cabelas and Parkville. ...

Northbound I-435, between Cabelas and Parkville. Whole lot of nothing up there. Missouri side right after crossing the river.
http://goo.gl/maps/3TmlE (Google maps) You can see the emergency...
Forum: Face plant 02-10-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,059
Posted By SiouxsieCat
In this particular stretch of open highway, you...

In this particular stretch of open highway, you cross over a bridge. Wind was against me all the way over the bridge, pretty hard lean into it. The wind let up as leaving bridge way, and I'm...
Forum: Face plant 02-10-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,059
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Blown off road - totaled GSA

Got blown off the highway today in KC. Went into the median, which wasn't so bad until I hit the crossover for emergency vehicles, then things just tumbled forward in the air. Was doing about 60 in...
Forum: Trip Planning 01-20-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 878
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Ya, this would be part of my normal discourse...

Ya, this would be part of my normal discourse with her.



Perfect. Obviously my search skills need improvement. Thanks!
Forum: Trip Planning 01-20-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 878
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Type I diabetics - your insulin/diet strategy

I'm planning a solo 2 week trip through SD, WY, CO this summer. I use Novalog and Lantus, a pretty common combination.
Obviously, I'm not going to be able to keep this stuff cool. I plan to carry...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-17-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,517
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Armor All

Armor All
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,514
Posted By SiouxsieCat
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CCkMlR8GzVA/UNp...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CCkMlR8GzVA/UNpmTpw_zZI/AAAAAAAADRM/FH1bhxnC1Dw/s400/DSC03816.JPG
...
Forum: Road warriors 11-26-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,550
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I liked my SV650, but would not buy again. I...

I liked my SV650, but would not buy again. I would replace my GS ADV with same. The only car I would repurchase is the Civic I used to own (traded for an Element and didn't like it).

Sent from my...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-13-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,130
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I say if the plug holds air, go for it, just...

I say if the plug holds air, go for it, just check it on every mount for a while.
I've had plugs outlast tires and I've had plugs fail to hold air.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-09-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,060
Posted By SiouxsieCat
In the top image, it appears there is a line...

In the top image, it appears there is a line going up front with an in-line fuse coming out of the fuzeblock.
I'm not an electrician, but that is redundant and not really needed, right?

Cheers
Forum: GS Boxers 11-04-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Not a new document, but this may be helpful: ...

Not a new document, but this may be helpful:
http://www.grassrootsbmw.com/uploads/Tiedown2.pdf
Forum: GS Boxers 10-18-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,215
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I had Varios and about the only thing I liked was...

I had Varios and about the only thing I liked was the look. I didn't care for them at all; mainly the side loading. I couldn't fit a large frozen pizza in them from the store.
I have the OEM...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-09-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,298
Posted By SiouxsieCat
You're looking at the correct thing. Remove some...

You're looking at the correct thing. Remove some of the wrapping tape; there is a tab you can depress via a slot in the case to remove the cap. Here is the cap removed; the tab is closer to the...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-03-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,988
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Sweet. Congrats. BMW panniers, just because...

Sweet. Congrats.

BMW panniers, just because that's what I have and I dig them.

-Cat
Forum: GS Boxers 10-03-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Just curious if you have a Kaoko or similar...

Just curious if you have a Kaoko or similar throttle lock. Mine binds up in the cold and I remove it for the winter months.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,768
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Had a magnetic bag on my SV and loved it. After...

Had a magnetic bag on my SV and loved it. After having a strap bag (Wolfmann Large Expedition) on my GS and then GSA, I decided it just wasn't for me and it now sits in the extras area. It's...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,679
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I use the center stand 95% of the time. I use...

I use the center stand 95% of the time. I use the side-stand mainly when I'm loaded up and the extra weight scares me or I'll have a hard time throwing my leg over the cargo.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,374
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I went from an 09 GS to an 11 GSA. I noticed the...

I went from an 09 GS to an 11 GSA. I noticed the weight and height differences, but they weren't show-stoppers. I love the extra fuel capacity and the aluminum panniers (OEM) I got this time. The...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Flickering headlight

When riding at night, the low-beam headlight on my 11 GSA flickers like crazy. Not on/off, but like the bulb is loose. High beam does not do it. I notice it really bad on highway signs. It drives...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-29-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,269
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I didn't like the Varios I purchased with my 09...

I didn't like the Varios I purchased with my 09 GS. They looked good, but I hated everything else about them: the side-loading style, the weight, the price. It was difficult getting all of my...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-21-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 134,048
Posted By SiouxsieCat
My son, now 16...waiting for dad to saddle up. ...

My son, now 16...waiting for dad to saddle up.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-g6aePHmpLMw/UDQZCO_YakI/AAAAAAAADPY/7nZJo9P0DSQ/s640/Dsc03823.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-14-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,903
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Unfortunately, I know a woman whose daughter was...

Unfortunately, I know a woman whose daughter was killed on her way home from picking up a new Harley. She wasn't a noob, she had traded in her previous HD.

I'm inclined to think that even...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-13-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,968
Posted By SiouxsieCat
Yes, the BMW part will send out the 12V from the...

Yes, the BMW part will send out the 12V from the socket.
I bought the BMW front socket part, used an old female adapter to make this thing, and I zip-tied along the left side under the cockpit.
I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-10-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,305
Posted By SiouxsieCat
kickstand

Sometimes putting my kickstand down will trigger the detector if I'm on top of it. Downside is that I have to be in neutral.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-02-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,471
Posted By SiouxsieCat
GSA winglets

GSA winglets
Forum: Equipment 06-19-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I have no solution for you, but I use this as a...

I have no solution for you, but I use this as a rough guide:
Average recording times:
1080p: 12 min/GB
960p: 14 min/GB
720p@30fps: 16min/GB
720p@60fps: 11 min/GB

Does anybody know if the LCD...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-17-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,868
Posted By SiouxsieCat
"the wave"

There isn't a "Beemer" wave; the wave you send depends on your ride. This is important. Here is a quick recap:

The "boxer" wave:...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-11-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,324
Posted By SiouxsieCat
I bought a bad tank of gas that made my '11 GSA...

I bought a bad tank of gas that made my '11 GSA run like crap; mostly at idle and during acceleration. I thought it was a stick coil, and even took it to the dealer, who found nothing wrong. I...
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