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Forum: Ride reports 04-17-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,679
Views: 271,860
Posted By donnh
Hey - we did the deal today and all went well, we...

Hey - we did the deal today and all went well, we had to pay for 5 bikes! Yikes, quite a wad of cash. Thanks for blazing the way. We met Suma (http://whyweroam.wordpress.com/) at Dakar with the...
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2,141
Views: 710,488
Posted By donnh
Ha, real enough for me as well.... so real that...

Ha, real enough for me as well.... so real that I'm in the last week of our 3 month trip to SA thanks to the Cmaster's inspiration. Even visited Lake Titicaca looking for TP! :D
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 1,679
Views: 271,860
Posted By donnh
Yikes! I've been delinquent in my ADV duties, ha....

Yikes! I've been delinquent in my ADV duties, ha. I decided to skip an ADVrider RR this trip and do a blog instead. I considered doing both but wanted to spend more time riding and exploring than...
Forum: Ride reports 04-05-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1,679
Views: 271,860
Posted By donnh
Thanks for the RR!

I just came across your RR and skipped to the end. Hopefully I can catch up on your report in the next few days. Where did you stay in BA? I'm in Pucon Chile and have an appointment at DakarMotos in...
Forum: Latin America 03-29-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 21,814
Posted By donnh
Hi, we found a place for tonight... thanks for...

Hi, we found a place for tonight... thanks for the help for those that e-mailed. Hopefully we will find more places to stay between Santiago and Pucon over the next few days. .... www.ADVdonnh.com
Forum: Latin America 03-28-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 21,814
Posted By donnh
Question No Place to Stay in Chile?

Ok, dumb.... I'm with a small group travelling to Pucon Chile for the 50th anniversary (Yes! 50 years ago) of a ride two of our riders did in 1962. The problem is that we've found ourselves heading...
Forum: Ride reports 01-09-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By donnh
MotoRaid II - 50 Years Later

50 years ago Keith Thye and his friend Dave Yaden dropped out of college and rode BMW motorcycles to Pucon Chile, the sister city of their home town, Lake Oswego Oregon. Their epic journey was...
Forum: Ride reports 01-06-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,490
Posted By donnh
Last I heard his bike was in Guerrero Negro...

Last I heard his bike was in Guerrero Negro waiting for parts. Yes, a little slower in that town.
Forum: Ride reports 01-06-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,490
Posted By donnh
Hi, thanks for riding along. I hope to catch up...

Hi, thanks for riding along. I hope to catch up with LexLuther and I'll chastise him for the lax RR. :D
Forum: Ride reports 01-04-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 808,438
Posted By donnh
Have fun

Hey Big Al, I'm glad you're heading out again, I look forward to your RR, we enjoyed the last one so much we are re-creating it right now (see blog link below). I'm sorry we never got to meet when...
Forum: Ride reports 01-04-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,490
Posted By donnh
Heard from Lex

I got an e-mail from our protagonist a few days ago, he made it to Baja where he broke a few spokes after hitting a big pothole. :eek1 He's ok but the bike is parked while he's ordering some parts. I...
Forum: Americas 12-29-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 92,336
Posted By donnh
Leaving tomorrow

Hey guys - I've been following for a while and wanted to say thanks for all the Road Wisdom! I leave tomorrow on a trek from Seattle to Buenos Aries. Let's see..... skip the TVIP, loose the...
Forum: Ride reports 12-27-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,490
Posted By donnh
Hello?

Mark????
Forum: Ride reports 12-20-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,490
Posted By donnh
Thumb Subscribed!

Lex - I look forward to following your adventure, we had a blast riding with you last year in Baja. I hope to get a RR going soon but my blog is live Here (http://www.ADVdonnh.com) :D We are still...
Forum: Thumpers 12-18-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
We're going to Pucon, Chile then to Buenos Aires...

We're going to Pucon, Chile then to Buenos Aires where we will fly home to Seattle. I do want to go to Brazil, but it will have to be on the next trip.:D:D

Nice to see some new people to the group...
Forum: Thumpers 12-02-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
Hey Snooker - yes, South America this time...

Hey Snooker - yes, South America this time (Yikes) . I'm putting together a blog :D www.ADVdonnh.com (http://www.ADVdonnh.com) click on the MotoRaidII (http://advdonnh.com/motoraid-ii/) tab to read...
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
Cool. :eek1 What boat were you on? I'll be that...

Cool. :eek1 What boat were you on? I'll be that way in January or February and need to find a way to Columbia. :D PM me. Thanks.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-21-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,820
Posted By donnh
Same problem here

I had new Scouts installed by the dealer on my F800GS last week and have the same vibration problem. This is my second set and I never had this problem before. When I got home I pulled the wheels and...
Forum: Thumpers 11-08-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
Good for you! I'm feeling a little guilty for...

Good for you! I'm feeling a little guilty for selling dirtbikegirlrider's they are great bikes :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 11-08-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
09 G650XC For Sale at Ride West BMW In Seattle

My wife's bike is still sitting on the sales floor in Seattle. It looks all lonely since I traded it in.... :cry. I would love to see it go to a good home. It's nicely farkled.

I did pull off the...
Forum: Ride reports 10-30-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 436,043
Posted By donnh
In!

Deby and I are In - looking forward to following your journeys. We'll be in Mexico and points south in January.... maybe we'll see you? Glad you found Death Valley, one of my favorite places. :D
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
I did on mine and never had a problem. Installed...

I did on mine and never had a problem. Installed a battery voltage monitor just to make sure :wink:
Forum: Americas 10-23-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By donnh
I was there last January and wish I had my Arai...

I was there last January and wish I had my Arai XD3 Helmet. Was glad for my Kilimanjaro jacket for the cool sections of the ride. Sidi Discovery Rain Boots because I came from Seattle. Have fun and...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-15-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6,639
Views: 1,998,106
Posted By donnh
Yes it is, I'm 5'11" and generally I like it. I...

Yes it is, I'm 5'11" and generally I like it. I drilled a couple of holes and raised it about an additional inch. I think the slipstream II (is that it?) might be a better value. I wish it was about...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-14-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6,639
Views: 1,998,106
Posted By donnh
A few of my own pictures

http://donnh.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ADV-Dual-Sport-Rides/2012-Rocky-Rocky-Mountain-Ride/i-35jKnK7/0/L/IMG1562-L.jpg
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Forum: Parallel Universe 10-14-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6,639
Views: 1,998,106
Posted By donnh
Congrats on the new bike.... looks a little too...

Congrats on the new bike.... looks a little too clean :rofl
Forum: Americas 10-08-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 92,336
Posted By donnh
Hi, it looks like I'll be a little behind you....

Hi, it looks like I'll be a little behind you. We're leaving Seattle around Jan 1 and plan on crossing into Mexico on January 14 or 15th. Down Baja and the ferry across then south to Panama. Then...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
I traded mine in, it's on the showroom floor at...

I traded mine in, it's on the showroom floor at RideWest BMW in Seattle. I even have an aux tank for it. I didn't look to see what they are asking for it. Nice bike. :wink:
Forum: Thumpers 09-26-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
Tyme, I no longer have mine so I can't take a...

Tyme, I no longer have mine so I can't take a picture.... I agree that grinding the steering lock will allow the bracket to slide down further and would solve the vertical problem. I don't remember...
Forum: Thumpers 09-24-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
Question Hi, Mine fit on with no problem. Did you grind...

Hi, Mine fit on with no problem. Did you grind away the weld so the bracket fit lower? Sorry for the blurry pic.
...
Forum: Thumpers 09-22-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,850
Posted By donnh
Congrats! :1drink I've had mine for a week now...

Congrats! :1drink I've had mine for a week now and am busy bolting things on. Send pics and let us know about about mods. Enjoy the ride.... :D
Forum: Thumpers 09-18-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
I went to the dealer last week to buy a new...

I went to the dealer last week to buy a new battery and they said it was covered in a recall and gave me one for free! Crazy. Anyone else ever hear of that?
Forum: Ride reports 09-17-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,031
Posted By donnh
Talking Thanks for the report

Wow, glad I found your ride reports, very nice. We would have met at the BC Adventure Ride but my F800 was suffering a similar looking bent front rim and I was waiting for my Woody's wheel...
Forum: Thumpers 09-16-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,850
Posted By donnh
I had them on her last bike and I also had a set...

I had them on her last bike and I also had a set on my F800 before I got a nail in the back one. Deby's 650 had 5K miles on her set when I sold it and they still looked pretty good. Way better than...
Forum: Thumpers 09-16-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,850
Posted By donnh
Introduction

As mentioned in my last post I picked up a 2011 for my wife last week and thought I would introduce myself to the group. We've done a few long trips together and are preparing to leave for South...
Forum: Thumpers 09-16-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,850
Posted By donnh
I just picked up a 2011 G650GS for my wife and am...

I just picked up a 2011 G650GS for my wife and am starting the farkeling process. I have some ADVmonster lights I took off her old bike and want to mount them. I like your PIAA picture. Where did...
Forum: Thumpers 09-11-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
Wicked Solution to my electrical problem

My local dealer just had some 2011 G650GS bikes come back from the summer season of safety class. I put a down payment on this one with only 300 miles on it.
...
Forum: Thumpers 09-10-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
I disconnected the battery connection for my...

I disconnected the battery connection for my PDM60 which removes all the accessories including the Aux lights, heated grips, gerbing connection and voltage monitor just in case it was messing with...
Forum: Thumpers 09-10-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
I just found out the Wunderlich screen is out of...

I just found out the Wunderlich screen is out of stock so that eliminates that option. Snooker, your solution keeps looking better and better except for one problem... check out the spacing with the...
Forum: Thumpers 09-08-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7,692
Views: 1,019,919
Posted By donnh
Hmmm, I agree, the switch is suspect, however it...

Hmmm, I agree, the switch is suspect, however it seems like an intermittent switch might cut out while riding and bumping around. This only happens when starting. I have an appointment at the BMW...
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