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Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,099
Posted By CheckerdD
The 1200 is really a tall bike. If you want...

The 1200 is really a tall bike. If you want something a little smaller and lighter check out the 700, 800's. They are really nice handling bikes and thus much more like what you started on. I own...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-12-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 127,993
Posted By CheckerdD
If you want to know what the manual used to say...

If you want to know what the manual used to say about oil, it was 10/40 Motorcycle Grade and change it every 6000 miles. Since they did not redesign the motor you could get by with that. I just buy...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-10-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By CheckerdD
I tried "ride in" once. It did not work out. ...

I tried "ride in" once. It did not work out. You should just bite the bullet and ship to www.OhlinsUSA.com Dave
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-04-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 3,989
Posted By CheckerdD
I am in, and will be one of the speakers on...

I am in, and will be one of the speakers on travel in South America 1:00 PM on the 19th. Looking forward to meeting other ADVs. I am staying at the Motel6 in Flagstaff. White F800 GS with Ruta 40...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 89,931
Posted By CheckerdD
I was talking to my dealer today and they said...

I was talking to my dealer today and they said they got an e-mail from BMW NA that there will be an F800 Adventure GS and that it will have an 6.3 gallon tank - stock, and the pricing will be...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-24-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,166
Posted By CheckerdD
I rode my 2010 here to SA last year. Pm me if...

I rode my 2010 here to SA last year. Pm me if you have any particular questions. There is a BMW Mc dealer in every country except Peru so don't bring a lot of parts. You need to be able to fix a...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By CheckerdD
When you stop for gas after riding for say an...

When you stop for gas after riding for say an hour put your hand on the housing for the final drive. It should be warm like a cup of coffee, not hot like a frying pan. Also the drives fail only...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-21-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,254
Posted By CheckerdD
Just curious. Is the tread on the front tire...

Just curious. Is the tread on the front tire cupping? Could the tire be out of round. By now you have most likely eliminated mechanical faults. Dave
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-21-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,369
Posted By CheckerdD
I bought the 800 with BMW ADV bag with a trip to...

I bought the 800 with BMW ADV bag with a trip to South America in mind. They held up fine whereas my buddies Jessies odyssey's had to be welded twice. 2500 miles on gravel roads by the way. 38k miles...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 876
Posted By CheckerdD
It sounds like the mice all jumping on the...

It sounds like the mice all jumping on the spinning wheel which rattles before they all get in stride and power the bike.

I have owned BMWs for almost 30 years. They tend to put out all sort of...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-17-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 876
Posted By CheckerdD
The only ones on the 800 I ever lost were on the...

The only ones on the 800 I ever lost were on the splash guard covering the front sprocket. I started out on BSA. If you forgot to tighten everything every couple of weeks they would rattle apart. ...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-16-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 755
Posted By CheckerdD
I think you have a 4 year old battery that can't...

I think you have a 4 year old battery that can't put out enough juice. What is the voltage your getting? Dave
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-16-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,542
Posted By CheckerdD
I had a friend with a 1200. The clutch failed a...

I had a friend with a 1200. The clutch failed a couple of weeks out of warranty. BMW when asked by the dealer agreed to split the cost of repair. A lot depends on the dealer, they really pulled for...
Forum: Equipment 04-11-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,605
Posted By CheckerdD
I own both because I have one kit for tubed tires...

I own both because I have one kit for tubed tires and one for tubeless. The cycle pump throws more air and the mechanics are a bit more protected because it's inside a box, also its slightly easier...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-08-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 127,993
Posted By CheckerdD
All right I will answer the tire thread one last...

All right I will answer the tire thread one last time. The problem with the TKC's is the rear wears out in 3000-3500 miles. So if you really travel like you say, you have to plan your trips around...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-03-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By CheckerdD
I figure the rev limiter is enough. Dave

I figure the rev limiter is enough. Dave
Forum: GS Boxers 04-02-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,036
Posted By CheckerdD
If your hinting about what to bring here is my...

If your hinting about what to bring here is my list for my 05 with about 100k miles.
1) Light weight jumper cables. (yup, needed them twice)
2) Burnsmoto.com fuel pump by pass plug and wire. (I ...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-29-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 127,993
Posted By CheckerdD
There have been posts from time to time about...

There have been posts from time to time about relatively high incidence of fuel injector problems on F800 in the US. Techron is a fuel system cleaner specifically designed to counter possible...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-24-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 537
Posted By CheckerdD
The same display shows if the "parking light"...

The same display shows if the "parking light" bulb foes. Dave
Forum: GS Boxers 03-24-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,843
Posted By CheckerdD
They got the Demo 2013 at Sierra BMW yesterday. A...

They got the Demo 2013 at Sierra BMW yesterday. A friend of mine took it for a test ride. He said it's much more powerful than his 2010 and corners much more crisply. Right now his 2010 is up for...
Forum: Latin America 03-21-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,322
Posted By CheckerdD
Just FYA. I shipped my bike BA to San Francisco...

Just FYA. I shipped my bike BA to San Francisco with www.dakarmotos.com and it was $1800 including dakars fee. I checked around at that time in 2012, and it was the least expensive way back to the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-20-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,992
Posted By CheckerdD
I should have known from the post by Fish. She...

I should have known from the post by Fish. She has not been around for years. Dave
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-18-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 127,993
Posted By CheckerdD
Have you ever heard the expression, "don't...

Have you ever heard the expression, "don't believe everything you read in the paper"? I have 38k miles and the only thing you mention that happened to me is I bent a rim when I hit a rock going...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-17-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 127,993
Posted By CheckerdD
I always just give em the tire speck off the tire...

I always just give em the tire speck off the tire and they hand me a tube. For for F800 Front 90/90 - 21, Rear 150/70 - 17.

For your info my tubes say the same thing but do have some other...
Forum: Equipment 03-16-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By CheckerdD
I think Ohlins does the best job. After all it's...

I think Ohlins does the best job. After all it's their shock there is a form on their website you fill out and send in with the shocks. www.ohlinsusa.com Dave
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,044
Posted By CheckerdD
When they burn out I just go to the auto supply...

When they burn out I just go to the auto supply store and by the least expensive H7. I mean what percentage of your riding is at night? Dave
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,304
Posted By CheckerdD
As long as you see oil in the glass you have...

As long as you see oil in the glass you have enough oil. I would not put the extra .5 of a quart in. Maybe in a couple of days you will have the bike on the centerstand and the oil will be lower. ...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By CheckerdD
One of my friends bought a GS about a decade...

One of my friends bought a GS about a decade ago. A couple of months later he said he sold it. I asked why, and he said he was always having a nervous breakdown riding it because of all the klunks...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-09-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,999
Posted By CheckerdD
Im a long term BMW rider. Don't get the saftey...

Im a long term BMW rider. Don't get the saftey package. It's a lot of expensive gizmos that limit you to replacing them as they wear with the same gizmos. The comfort stuff is worth the money. I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-06-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,739
Posted By CheckerdD
be sure to check out www.jimmylewisoffroad.com...

be sure to check out www.jimmylewisoffroad.com (http://www.jimmylewisoffroad.com) Dave
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-05-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,739
Posted By CheckerdD
I own both an F 800 GS and a 1200 GS. I think...

I own both an F 800 GS and a 1200 GS. I think the 800 is the better all round bike. If you rarely go off pavement, the 1200 is a better road bike, but it's a heavy SOB off pavement. To me all the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-05-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,325
Posted By CheckerdD
The new ones are just as tall. They are a few...

The new ones are just as tall. They are a few pounds lighter, about 10 horse more powerful, and a bit smoother, If that is really worth the price of a new one to you, do it. I would rather put the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-03-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By CheckerdD
I am at 40k miles and aint had to adjust a valve...

I am at 40k miles and aint had to adjust a valve yet. I say do it every 24-36k. We went through this on the early K bikes. Then you were supposed to check em at about every 10k. The first time I...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-28-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,608
Posted By CheckerdD
Don't try to tell me your not trolling. Dave

Don't try to tell me your not trolling. Dave
Forum: GS Boxers 02-24-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,861
Posted By CheckerdD
By now you have most likely bought the bag. But...

By now you have most likely bought the bag. But I do want to take this opportunity to bad mouth the Wolfeman tail bag. I bought one installed as per the directions, and it fell off while I going...
Forum: Latin America 02-22-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 513
Posted By CheckerdD
I paid for the Navimag ferry with a credit card...

I paid for the Navimag ferry with a credit card last year. Note the ferry is more crowded going south than it is coming back north. YMMV. Dave
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-21-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,130
Posted By CheckerdD
I have the stock Adventure bags on my F800 and I...

I have the stock Adventure bags on my F800 and I put the large Ortleib across the back seat and over them. I went to South America and back with three bungees holding it on. Worked fine. Dave
Forum: Alaska 02-19-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,510
Posted By CheckerdD
You know too much. The farther away a road is...

You know too much. The farther away a road is the more it get's exaggerated. If you think the Dalton is overrated, go to Argentina and ride Ruta 40. Dave
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-18-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,772
Posted By CheckerdD
I have 38k miles on mine and none of the stuff...

I have 38k miles on mine and none of the stuff your worried about has happened. Lucky your not doing guard duty with a loaded rifle. No telling who you would shoot. Dave
Forum: Latin America 02-16-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By CheckerdD
Can you make it to Chile? Much better pricing...

Can you make it to Chile? Much better pricing and availability there. Dave
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