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Forum: GS Boxers 12-16-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,296
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
Thumb i'm not a big fan of year one models either. i...

i'm not a big fan of year one models either. i have 08 twin spark with 34k on it- love it. Triple Black camheads best looking of the line IMO. after seeing wethead at the show- giving it some...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-15-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
left cylinder

i'd clean the inside of plug cap with contact cleaner, dry and replace plug first before replacing the coil. there are testers to check spark. most modern electronics systems don't recommend shorting...
Forum: Road warriors 11-20-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 72,669
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
I have to go way back on this one as I've owned a...

I have to go way back on this one as I've owned a lot of bikes in recent years and liked them all in their own right and in their own elements from cruiser, sport to dirt.

Two stand out 1) 75 XL...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-20-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9,060
Views: 1,374,569
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
Dallas show bike

I don't believe the Dallas show bike had the LED headlights. Either i missed that detail or they weren't there to impress me. Also, the radiators are tiny on that thing- small bore MX bike small....
Forum: GS Boxers 11-20-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9,060
Views: 1,374,569
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
On off road split

I disagree that the distribution will be any different with the new model relative to the split between off and on road. That being said the amount of off road worthiness of a 500 lb motorcycle...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-07-2012, 02:15 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,819
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
avoid replacing the grips in the first place. a...

avoid replacing the grips in the first place. a trick i picked up from a GS rental in Hawaii of all places- bicycle handlebar wrap. my grips were wearing fast so i looked for the thinnest wrap i...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-02-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,600
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
08 30k

08 30k
Forum: GS Boxers 09-02-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,078
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
i had the carpal tunnel surgery done a few months...

i had the carpal tunnel surgery done a few months ago. my hands were going numb in just 30-40 miles. it was that or stop riding. ugly scars and the only wounds are just now fully healing but worlds...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-31-2012, 04:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
upgraded to Olins on 08 GS standard.both stock...

upgraded to Olins on 08 GS standard.both stock units replaced once under warranty. i don't do a lot of off road. disappointed in original equipment but Ohlins are much nicer anyway. rear unit a bit...
Forum: Equipment 08-22-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,434
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
I don't remember where I got the wool but it is...

I don't remember where I got the wool but it is very plush and I just cut it to fit a Harley I had years ago. I made straps to hold to the frame and added more foam. I used it on a long trip to NM...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 08-22-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 909
Views: 31,655
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
Just glad to see it cool off in our part of the...

Just glad to see it cool off in our part of the world!
Forum: Americas 08-22-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 561
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
I've been visiting NW AR for over a decade any...

I've been visiting NW AR for over a decade any someone said " there are no bad roads" and that is true for the most part. Eureka Springs is a very good central point to stay. There s usually with...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-22-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,201
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
vario bags on my 08 since 09. I bought them used...

vario bags on my 08 since 09. I bought them used as they are pricey. Expanded they are way to big to ride with IMO. However they're great when you stop and want to stash your jacket or other things...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-22-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 19,610
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
Old thread but just confirming for any new...

Old thread but just confirming for any new members- Amazing that engines now days require such a break in. My 08 GS 1200 burned huge amounts of oil, 1 qt in 750 miles (didn't smoke or leak out which...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-22-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,264
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
Wunderlich Vario- 6" taller, a bit wider and the...

Wunderlich Vario- 6" taller, a bit wider and the angles make it look "right" for this bike. Much, much quieter than stock. I put it on a couple of years ago planning to only use in cold weather or...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-25-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 69,295
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
pavement ends

off the highway into Kodachrome canyon in Utah
Forum: Trip Planning 06-25-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 30,427
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
Cool2 "do" ib trips

It depends...

For some of us it is looking for that perfect road, the adventure in finding good ones and tolerating a lot of bad ones along the way. Time spent with good old friends and meeting...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-25-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,066
Posted By asphaltsurfer1
twisted sisters

nice roads to visit in early spring when it is still cold further north. The aggregate in TX roads will eat tires and just me you don't want to ever crash!
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