Forum: Parallel Universe
04-29-2013, 08:35 PM
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vtbob is bang on. We have one of each in the...
vtbob is bang on. We have one of each in the family (800 & 650 twin) and the 650 stops great. Fantastic now that we have upgraded the forks with heavier springs and Racetech emulators. No more...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-25-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 172
Views: 15,620
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-25-2013, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,225
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-22-2013, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,336
Mods are a preference and what one rider thinks...
Mods are a preference and what one rider thinks is absolutely necessary another thinks it s silly. After 50k kms on our current trip I will say that basic protection / crashbars is a given and what...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-22-2013, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 795
85 really?
Have to agree with sorebutt. Bike feels very good at "regular" highway speeds. Not sure how often it make any sense pushing a 800 to 85 mph? Loaded with panniers and knobbies I would say never. Bike...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-18-2013, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 280
Ten Countries Ten Months....A start
Ten Countries Ten Months…..Just the start.
FOR MORE GOOD STUFF check out our Ride Report Finding Freedom (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=810030)
In Canada’s North West...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,639
One of the really sad/pathetic/terrible/insane...
One of the really sad/pathetic/terrible/insane problems with owning a BMW is the crap service most dealers provide. In our travels we have found very few quality dealers or service departments. The...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 540
DID and be happy
We went with the DID 520 and after 30k KMS+ chains are still is great shape. OEMs were garbage.
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Forum: Ride reports
04-05-2013, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 111
Views: 10,460
Hello from Panama
You are going to love the ride! We have just arrived in Panama ourselves and the ride has been nothing short of amazing.
Two tips though. First you are going to riding through the rainy season...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-03-2013, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 437
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-03-2013, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,192
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-17-2013, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
Should be stock
Mudsling is a great product that protects the rear shock really nicely. One of the first items I put on our bikes. Sad that BMW dosen't spend $3, maybe??? and included a similar item as stock...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-14-2013, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,036
Dirt, pavement, fast and slow
We have now logged about 47000 kms fully loaded up. I've been amazed at the fuel economy of 57 MPG. I will agree though with the speed comments. Over 50 mph and economy gets dragged down...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-09-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 338
Views: 64,400
Congrats Deb,
I think the smile says it all....
Congrats Deb,
I think the smile says it all. Proud to have been along for a part of the ride and you with us as well.
Keeper on two wheels and we look to seeing you and Marcin on the west...
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Forum: Face plant
03-02-2013, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,852
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-23-2013, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,892
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-23-2013, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,525
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-23-2013, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,217
Less stuff = happier travels
The wife and have both. The large is VERY LARGE as you can see on my 800 but it works for us. The medium is a nicer size if you can make it work for you.
<a...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-19-2013, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 486
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-19-2013, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 678
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Forum: Parallel Universe
02-19-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 983
In a word, "longevity". 80 up front gives ou...
In a word, "longevity". 80 up front gives ou better off road grip in the loose corners and k60 gives you plenty in the rear unless things get muddy with the bonus of lasting at least double the time...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-30-2013, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,577
Not a-lota
Got to agree with Lukas (battery & exhaust) not a lot of weight savings to be had even if you had big money to spend. For hardcore terrain you are better off to spend the money on a true off road...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-30-2013, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 786
Welcome.....Almost
Great bike and you are on the right track. For our size of guy the bike is way under sprung. If you have any experience with decent suspension setups and it sounds like you do then the 800 is going...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-24-2013, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Monterrico Guatemala
Now for the BEACH. We set out from Antigua in the mountains and at a pleasant 24 degrees, but as we drove closer to the coast it was 35 degrees.
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Forum: Ride reports
01-24-2013, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Thanks
Hey Deadly 99
Thanks so much! We are exploring Guatemala. There is so much to see here and tons of cool riding off the beaten track.
Sara
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-23-2013, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 438
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-23-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,055
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Forum: Ride reports
01-23-2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Iximche
The next day we ventured back east of the city to San Andrés Itzapa to see the sacrifice to Maximon who is a folk saint venerated in various forms by Maya people in Western Guatemala. Continuing west...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-23-2013, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 998
Find a UPS store close to where you will be and...
Find a UPS store close to where you will be and have items shipped to it for pick up when you are in the area. Costs next to nothing and sometimes even free. Send the the store an email letting them...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-22-2013, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Dirt
Since we like a circle route we continued down the road with a quick stop at the car wash for a 20 min power wash for 15Q (2$). It was however wasted as we then soon ran out of pavement and continued...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-22-2013, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Macadamia anyone?
Next we headed to San Miguel Dueñas to visit the macadamia nut farm. We had a tour in English that explained that the two types of edible nuts come from two trees with either pink or white flowers. ...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-22-2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Thanks
Thanks for the props!
C Stain
They are " tool tubes" designed and built by Daniel. Mine has heated jackets for both of us. Daniels has mini motorcycle jumper cables, a few tie downs, and two...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-21-2013, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
views of the Volcano
We headed out the next day to see some local sights. The first stop was a ride up the hillside above the city to have breakfast with a view of the three volcanoes. We had the best table on the front...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-21-2013, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Ja ja ja
Thanks for the great advice Julio!!
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-21-2013, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,132
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-21-2013, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,508
Great bike!
So nice and so shiny. Congrats on a ride that you will love. We have both the 800 and a 650 twin. I love the 800, but truthfully the 650 is just a nicer (smoother) running machine. Hope that you...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 1,690
Views: 283,087
Nicely done
Great report! Looking forward to more.
Sara
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-20-2013, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,202
Ricks Electrics replacement is great.
I had to replace mine on the road in Mexico city. Got a great replacement from Ricks. Very good product and far better than the OEM which you can't get anyway....
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-20-2013, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 597
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Forum: Ride reports
01-18-2013, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 29,806
Sumec Champey
We arrived at the Zephyr lodge/ hostel at 8 am! This did allow us to get a ride out to the Semuc Champey park in the back of a pickup truck.
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