Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-07-2012, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 1,177
Views: 77,172
Moose Creek
Looking for places to ride my new WR250, can you tell me where "Moose Creek" is. I've been up and over each way and around up on Flathead Pass and I know you can do some riding in Hyalite (Emerald...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-30-2012, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,962
1150 Torque Spec Chart
Vintagerider, you mention a torque spec chart for an 1150. Do you have a link or an attachment you could send me so that I may acquire one. Thanks
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-26-2011, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 9,073
Sweet Silence
I've gone the route of custom molded pairs (sister in law is an audiologist), the beezwax ones sold off this site, and for me the most comfortable ones that provide and maintain the best "seal" are...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-16-2011, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,055
Af-330
Have one on mine sine June of 10'. Put about 10k on the bike since and recently added the Wunderlich mini tobinators $55.00. Best screen I've used so far from the 3 I've tried. Also have GSA...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-12-2011, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 292
Another Bar Riser Question
I have an 08' GS with a low seat, the stock risers are high enough but due to my size I could use them about an inch or so closer to me without rising the bar higher, or much higher. I already have...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-17-2011, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,936
Johnny Rack
I have had a Johnny Rack since summer of 08' and according to James at Johnny Rack was the first he heard of doing cross country tours with it hitting up my favorite mtn bike haunts. Ran into some...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-17-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 286
Views: 33,067
FD Failure
I have an 08' GS with 35,000 miles on it that just had some parts in the FD replaced under warranty. Oddly enough, it never leaked and the lube looked fine when I changed it. Just noticed excessive...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-16-2011, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 442
Road Trip and Navigator Question
I just acquired a Garmin 60csx and purchased the CityNav CD. Use a mac. Loaded the CD. I get three applications from it, MapInstall, MapManager, and Road Trip. I see nothing called...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-15-2011, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,694
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-12-2011, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,694
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-11-2011, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,694
tobinator/airflow
I've had the Givi AirFlow since late June last year and have considered Tobinators, wondering how that set up with the Tob's changed things for you. Your height please. Also how much did you have...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-11-2011, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,672
All good info, some above my ability to...
All good info, some above my ability to comprehend... g-forces, weight distributions, etc. I'll try the duct tape and fresh rubber band. Thanks to you all for the input. All the GPS goodies are...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-11-2011, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,317
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-11-2011, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,317
Well, thank you. Now I understand. I could use...
Well, thank you. Now I understand. I could use Google Maps, Google Earth and such (non Garmin product) to create a route and load it on to my 60csx using the Map Manager/Utility and not have to use...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-08-2011, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,317
Just ordering the 60csx and mounting goodies...
Just ordering the 60csx and mounting goodies tonight. I use a Mac exclusively and hope I got the software right here. You say I don't need anything other than Google Earth, and LMT for creating...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-08-2011, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,672
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-08-2011, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,672
Got the 60CSx
Also have the RAM ball mounted. Now I need info on what to purchase from the ball up to the 60csx. Will be used for strictly off road riding on a WR250R. Is one cradle better than another for off...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-03-2011, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-03-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Thumpers
02-03-2011, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 986
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Forum: Thumpers
02-03-2011, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 986
Good points from you fella's. I've read the...
Good points from you fella's. I've read the 13-47 uses 110 or 112 links, with the 112 about out of adjustment. That makes me wonder how much a chain stretches, I suppose it depends on the quality...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-03-2011, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 986
Did you mean to say you'd put your money on a...
Did you mean to say you'd put your money on a 14-48 or was that a typo. If I'm understanding correctly, 1 additional tooth up front is worth three less in back, or in this case and equivalency of...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-02-2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 986
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Forum: Thumpers
02-02-2011, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 986
Another WRR Gearing Question!!!
I've looked at as many threads I can find here and on ThumperTalk and can't quite get the info to answer the question that I have. Looking to ride a WRR in altitude from 5,500ft and up. I'm sure at...
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Forum: Vendors
01-31-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 238
Views: 25,637
Count me in for a reverso
Talked with you briefly. Thanks for the offer for the brace for my wife's arm. You do go out of your way beyond belief to satisfy. I'll order the guards and mirrors as well. Just have to work...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-27-2011, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,039
Wrr
If I were 250lbs I'd probably consider the 450 as well. But at 160 lbs I think I'll try the WRR and give it a try, and move up the ladder if needed after some experience. Perhaps there will be a...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-27-2011, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,039
Wr
Janet & Bill, you've both been great. Thank you. I will look into the two sites offered for further research. I do want an in between bike. If I do long hauls on it, it will be on gravel and...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-27-2011, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,039
Now you've done it!!!
The problem with having so much time on my hands is the ability to research yourself into "analysis paralysis", but this venue, these threads have really made some fabulous objective opinions that I...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-26-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,039
Whittling it down... some.
Joisey Janet, those are some good points about where I'm looking to ride it. The KTM's keep being mentioned to me as a great all around bike, be it the EXC450/530 or the Enduro 690. My challenge at...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-26-2011, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
08' GS Woes
Well then, at $519.00 (on a deal) every 10,000/ $5.19 every 100 miles for rotors, this is one expensive bike to bring safely to a stop isn't it? I've read that some people found the relief they...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-26-2011, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
08' GS1200 Woes
Wolfgang, my dealer (where I bought it in June of 08") is Mischlers Harley Davidson and BMW out of Beaver Dam WI. The owner is Art Mischler and the service manager is Jason. They have been really...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-26-2011, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,039
Which DS help
Some GREAT advice above from you all. Sorry about the retired at 50, truth be known it was at 47, so I'm well into it now.. ha ha. I paid my dues, had a bit of luck, no education, just worked out...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-25-2011, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,039
What bike do I REALLY want...
Spent days researching bikes, visiting dealers, now I want to know what I should be buying vs. what I might think I want. You know how it goes, you get all stoked with passion about a bike like a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-25-2011, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
Continuous Front Braking Problem 08' GS1200
Let me start by saying It's been a great bike for the last 35,000 miles since June of 08'. Yes, a couple of warranty issues with brake lines, mine actually cracked at the master under the seat and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-07-2010, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
1150 GS Beak - Where to Buy
Don't know if this should be in "Parts" or here, so apologies if I'm posting in the wrong place. A buddy of mine owns an 04' GS1200 and saw a beak on one and now has to have one. I told him to look...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-13-2010, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,958
Hack Method of refilling
Right or wrong, after I replaced my wife's 650 twin's radiator I too ran into the red triangle and found the fluid level low from not properly bleeding the system. I simply let the bike idle with...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-11-2010, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 10,921
I'm with MaGoo.... Kinda
I just took off a set of Heide's from my GS1200. Yes they did make it from Custer S.D. to AK and back, with all the gravel (Inivit, Canol, Denali, McCarthy, and more), totaling 8,800 miles. My...
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Forum: Vendors
05-17-2010, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 594
Views: 117,890
Sign Me Up
I'll take 2. Tired of the weight and bulk of the MSR.
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Forum: Vendors
05-10-2010, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 906
Views: 121,763
Ohlins
For an 08' GS. Stock shocks now with 21k on them. Would like a smoother ride up front especially. Would have to be same height as my stockers or even a 1/2" lower. Thanks
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Forum: The Garage
05-09-2010, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 446
Caution mounting rack to F650/800GS
Through a foolish mistake a week ago (see flea market/parts/crashed my wife's f650GS) I found a weak spot and very poorly engineered part on the new twin's. I went to mount up a new flat plate type...
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