Forum: Parallel Universe
08-01-2012, 12:12 PM
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-09-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
The dealer doesn't much apart from changing the...
The dealer doesn't much apart from changing the oil on the regular 6000 mile service anyways. I do my own service since post 12000 mile service (coming towards the 48000 mile service now) and don't...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-04-2012, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 838
Plus make sure it is legal where you ride.
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Plus make sure it is legal where you ride.
Case in point in Germany the registration papers list legal tire combinations and tires not listed are illegal on the bike (voids the registration)....
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Forum: Equipment
04-17-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 11,262
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-26-2012, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,482
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-08-2012, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 786
I've replaced the oil a couple of times by now...
I've replaced the oil a couple of times by now (required every 18k miles) and do think the springs feels 'tighter' for a little while. But that might just be imagination. With your combination of...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-22-2011, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-21-2011, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 392
Views: 90,000
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-14-2011, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,726
Trust me, there is :D.
Got ASC and it as...
Trust me, there is :D.
Got ASC and it as well prevents lifting the front wheel unintentionally - really good if you have a passenger that won't appreciate the effort :deal.
To the TPM, I...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-13-2011, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-13-2011, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-13-2011, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
First to the original poster:
I always (40K...
First to the original poster:
I always (40K miles by now) ride with the TT tank and the valves always open and not an issue. Just don't park the bike on the side stand with the TT full as fuel...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-01-2011, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 9,769
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-28-2011, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,043
Seems they changed the filters some time this...
Seems they changed the filters some time this year. I already went through 2 filters with the new shape. Time to get a new oil filter wrench as I constantly scrape the heat exchanger when trying to...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-22-2011, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,758
Traded one of our KLRs against the F800GS.
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Traded one of our KLRs against the F800GS.
I have one left that I need to sell as the F800GS and the R1200GSA take too much space in the garage already :-)
I think the KLR is the only...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-22-2011, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,303
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-08-2011, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,650
Synthetic oil is not a problem in any engine.
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Synthetic oil is not a problem in any engine.
Synthetic oils break down slower under high heat environments. This is why some manufacturers require synthetic oils for an engine. The manufacturer...
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Forum: Equipment
11-07-2011, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 7,286
I've been using that all the time with no...
I've been using that all the time with no problems to report.
'00 GL1800 - 250K miles
'86 GL1200 - 100K miles
'05 ST1300 - 80K miles
'09 F800GS - 50K miles
'09 R1200GSA - next
None of the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-31-2011, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 218
Views: 59,549
I doubt the statement about crash damage -...
I doubt the statement about crash damage - pictures please as otherwise it is urban legend.... Gas tanks for cars (i.e. Porsche) are made from the same material and survive pretty extensive crash...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-28-2011, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,029
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-25-2011, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,916
You can do it with pretty much any bike with...
You can do it with pretty much any bike with enough practice :D.
Done it with the GL1800, GL1200, ST1300, F800GS(A), R1200GSA without any issues so far - all in the SF Bay Area.
The only...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-25-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 218
Views: 59,549
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-24-2011, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 218
Views: 59,549
The handling with a full TT tank is fantastic....
The handling with a full TT tank is fantastic. Puts just enough additional weight to the front to make the bike handle so much better.
Pricey, yes - but in my opinion well worth it (in comparison...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-13-2011, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,957
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-06-2011, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,295
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-22-2011, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,631
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-21-2011, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,631
I'm now at 40K miles and have yet to adjust a...
I'm now at 40K miles and have yet to adjust a single valve.
Shim under bucket don't wear that easily (read adjustments are rare) but not unheared off. For piece of mind I would still have them do...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-15-2011, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,004
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-24-2011, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 7,403
It is not only the rear end breaking loose....
It is not only the rear end breaking loose. Getting on a short on ramp 2up the bike would have done a nice lift of the front tire which my passenger would have never appreciated......
Had one...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-24-2011, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 134
Views: 7,403
After having several experiences with ABS...
After having several experiences with ABS stopping power I would NEVER EVER buy a bike again without ABS - unless the non-ABS bike is given to me for free.
I was a bit skeptical about ASC in the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-19-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,458
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-17-2011, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 560
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-17-2011, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 989
That is if there is a place to cover :D.
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That is if there is a place to cover :D.
Wife and I (GL1800 and GL1200) rode through a hail storm once in Utah with no place to cover when we stopped our arms had the markings to proove the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-16-2011, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-03-2011, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 34,184
Using the F800GS for a 57mile one way commute...
Using the F800GS for a 57mile one way commute daily (in CA with all the associated benefits) with the added benefit of the Touratech Tank there is no way I would switch to the 800XC.
Going back...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-28-2011, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,826
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-20-2011, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,356
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-20-2011, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-19-2011, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,356
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-19-2011, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,356
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