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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-17-2013, 02:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,053
Posted By r3mac
Packing the bike this morning and waiting for the...

Packing the bike this morning and waiting for the Boston morning traffic to ease a little and finally find some open road.

See y'all down there Thursday.:clap
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-20-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,053
Posted By r3mac
Selling and Installing? Our K1200rs going...

Selling and Installing?

Our K1200rs going two up might benefit from the upgrade.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-05-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,053
Posted By r3mac
JVB Coming down from Boston, a quick 2 day...

JVB

Coming down from Boston, a quick 2 day solo effort then two up for 10 days - due to snow days my missus (school teacher) is going to fly into RDU thu am then a off slab ride up to the...
Forum: Ride reports 04-13-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 912,120
Posted By r3mac
Absolutely - the idea that a fragile Italian...

Absolutely - the idea that a fragile Italian superbike could accomplish the trip that you took is a huge event in itself. The kudos should be never ending.

I continue to come back to this thread...
Forum: Americas 03-21-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 429
Posted By r3mac
A mate and I plan a trip each year, last year we...

A mate and I plan a trip each year, last year we went up during the first week of June.

Knowing French is a good thing, for the most part we did ok, but there were a couple of times...

Route...
Forum: The Garage 03-11-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,832
Posted By r3mac
I'm on my 4th Volvo and my 3rd wagon. The...

I'm on my 4th Volvo and my 3rd wagon.

The first was a 95 sedan that was fine but couldn't haul much stuff. At the time the ex didn't want a wagon because she didn't want to look like a soccer mom....
Forum: Equipment 01-08-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,335
Posted By r3mac
My favorites are smartwool ski socks. They'll...

My favorites are smartwool ski socks. They'll stay up all day long and don't reek and the end of the day.

In fact it's time to go look for another pair.
Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 80,686
Posted By r3mac
Not really a road bike but a BMW f650. Our...

Not really a road bike but a BMW f650.

Our temperaments just didn't match.
Forum: Road warriors 10-03-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By r3mac
The ignition barrel was the culprit. A local...

The ignition barrel was the culprit. A local garage soldered in a crossover to the base of the ignition and the bike was good to go.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 09-23-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 89,902
Posted By r3mac
Back on the Boston north shore after a great...

Back on the Boston north shore after a great weekend up in Barnard.

Cromag was my first extended two up trip and the gf and I had a blast exploring the Vermont gaps in glorious weather.

Even...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 09-17-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 89,902
Posted By r3mac
The saturday ride sounds like a cool plan. Up for...

The saturday ride sounds like a cool plan. Up for company?
Forum: Ride reports 09-16-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 147,663
Posted By r3mac
I've really enjoyed the 2 ride reports - yours...

I've really enjoyed the 2 ride reports - yours and anti-hero's (both on Duc's!!) that subscribe to a minimalist attitude.

A great vacation that can be had with almost no gear is the absolutely...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-07-2012, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By r3mac
Thinking about going - keeping an eye on the...

Thinking about going - keeping an eye on the weather.
Forum: Ride reports 08-30-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 912,120
Posted By r3mac
I stopped in at the local dealer to get some...

I stopped in at the local dealer to get some brake fluid and sat on a panigale. I'm the proud owner of a BMW k1200rs, but my admiration goes to you for riding that bike the miles and places you have....
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 08-19-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 89,902
Posted By r3mac
In for Friday eve arrival - the k1200rs isn't...

In for Friday eve arrival - the k1200rs isn't much of a dirt bike, so Saturday will be exploring the notches around the southern part of vt.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-04-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 564,977
Posted By r3mac
Awesome stuff - thanks

Awesome stuff - thanks
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-04-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 564,977
Posted By r3mac
Looks like it could be fun - but the video is...

Looks like it could be fun - but the video is blocked in the US due to copyright :(:
Forum: Ride reports 08-04-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 912,120
Posted By r3mac
Great images, the bike is brilliant. Ride...

Great images, the bike is brilliant.

Ride reports seem to blur together, but this one really stands out as an adventure.

Subscribed.
Forum: Equipment 07-24-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 96,871
Posted By r3mac
I have a 45 and an 11c. The damn things won't...

I have a 45 and an 11c. The damn things won't die. Wish my iPhone inspired such reverence.
Forum: Canada 06-04-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By r3mac
Success. Local mechanic soldered a temp...

Success.

Local mechanic soldered a temp crossover so the ignition is happy. Planning new route via max so he can get the thing repaired.

Packing up and hitting the road. Thanks all.

Cheers
Forum: Canada 06-04-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By r3mac
After talking my mate off the ledge and...

After talking my mate off the ledge and convincing him to try something simple it looks like a contact just before the ignition is acting up. Grabbing the bundle of wires and wiggling magically turns...
Forum: Canada 06-04-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By r3mac
Just to be clear, we aren't seeing any warning...

Just to be clear, we aren't seeing any warning lights or hearing the fuel pump come on.

Dead. Except for the accessories. We checked the battery connections last night only by wiggling the...
Forum: Canada 06-04-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By r3mac
Thanks, we can try that. My mate says the battery...

Thanks, we can try that. My mate says the battery in his bike new in the last year or so.

If the battery was dead to the ignition/run with the key but powered the accessories it's hard to imagine...
Forum: Road warriors 06-03-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By r3mac
Dead r1100s in eastern Quebec.

Hey all

Two of us traveling for several days and find ourselves in the parc national de forillon with a dead BMW.

The bike is a 2004 r1100s that started fine after a photo stop, moved forward...
Forum: Canada 06-03-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By r3mac
Bike dead in Cap des Rosiers

Hey all

Two of us traveling for several days and find ourselves in the parc national de forillon with a dead BMW.

The bike is a 2004 r1100s that started fine after a photo stop, moved forward...
Forum: Equipment 03-13-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By r3mac
During the last service on my k1200rs I was told...

During the last service on my k1200rs I was told the steering stabilizer was pretty worn and wasn't offering much resistance to movement.

I kind of put it off getting a new one or a replacement...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-23-2011, 04:31 AM
Replies: 21,746
Views: 4,697,779
Posted By r3mac
That one made me jump.

That one made me jump.
Forum: Ride reports 12-17-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 36,062
Posted By r3mac
Dave This is a great report - thanks for...

Dave

This is a great report - thanks for putting it up.

I nodded in agreement with the whole weather fatigue aspect.

Now you've got this trip under your belt, whats next?


Jim
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-07-2011, 03:36 AM
Replies: 652
Views: 128,729
Posted By r3mac
Last Saturday night around 5:30pm, and it was...

Last Saturday night around 5:30pm, and it was getting cold very fast.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/jmewkill/DSCF2456.jpg
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-04-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 35,877
Views: 1,952,546
Posted By r3mac
Yeah - after looking at the reviews for some of...

Yeah - after looking at the reviews for some of the places around there, a passport will be packed.

Cheers
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-04-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 35,877
Views: 1,952,546
Posted By r3mac
I'm looking at a quick overnighter this saturday...

I'm looking at a quick overnighter this saturday up to madawaska, you know just cause.
Any recommendations for motels up there?
Forum: Racing 11-01-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 218,750
Posted By r3mac
Ooh I'm in for this.

Ooh I'm in for this.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-26-2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 953
Views: 71,638
Posted By r3mac
The decision to come up to cromag was last minute...

The decision to come up to cromag was last minute and I'm really glad I did. Awesome time Saturday night and enjoyed meeting people.

Thanks for the great dinner Saturday night and I'll be keeping...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-22-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 953
Views: 71,638
Posted By r3mac
I'm coming up on my k1200rs. Don't let the decor...

I'm coming up on my k1200rs. Don't let the decor fool you.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-21-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 953
Views: 71,638
Posted By r3mac
I'm a late comer to the thread, but will be there...

I'm a late comer to the thread, but will be there Saturday evening.

I'm coming up from Boston (Beverly actually), just not quite sure what time I'll be hitting the road.

Looking forward to it.
Forum: Ride reports 07-13-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,338
Posted By r3mac
O, this should be good. I'm in.

O, this should be good.

I'm in.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-19-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By r3mac
The bike landed on its right side, so at first...

The bike landed on its right side, so at first glance - the front brake lever, mirror, grip, and right foot peg are broken. The peg is really broken, so the mounting assembly may be out of shape too....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-19-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By r3mac
One week

The bike has been out of storage one week and its been taken out by a guy backing into it in my apartment parking lot
:ddog

Lucky part is, he seems to be a standup guy and called the police and...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-13-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2,954
Views: 1,224,998
Posted By r3mac
My oldest

She's a pretty good fit on the k1200rs

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/jmewkill/IMG_0497.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-01-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,944
Posted By r3mac
Regardless of the bike they ride, the state...

Regardless of the bike they ride, the state numbers are pretty interesting too.

I don't see any new england riders in there. I could be wrong though. I guess the crowded roads of new england make...
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