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Forum: Equipment 04-10-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,528
Posted By viperh
I got tired of wearing the camel back on my back...

I got tired of wearing the camel back on my back when riding. So I put the bladder inside the tank bag. The bite valve goes through a Keychain retractor. Like so...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-27-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 69,319
Posted By viperh
When the pavement ended in Colorado ...

When the pavement ended in Colorado
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/Viperh/ADVrider/DSC02153.jpg
It eventually led us here
...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-01-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,366
Posted By viperh
I use engine compression to slow down. I'll shift...

I use engine compression to slow down. I'll shift down a gear, rev match, let go of clutch and let engine compression slow me down on road.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-30-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,886
Posted By viperh
If by tools you mean zip ties.....

If by tools you mean zip ties.....
Forum: GS Boxers 01-30-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,150
Posted By viperh
Why not just flip on the highbeam switch? :scratch

Why not just flip on the highbeam switch? :scratch
Forum: GS Boxers 01-22-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,150
Posted By viperh
Oh You're a F'ng Genius!! I'm going to the hw...

Oh You're a F'ng Genius!! I'm going to the hw store tomorrow. I average 10K miles a bulb. I started buying the cheap ass nine dollar ones from the Suzuki store instead of the 25 the dealer was...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-15-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By viperh
Meh, I had a blast.

Meh, I had a blast.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-08-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,339
Posted By viperh
First off, Glad you're ok. I've not ever...

First off, Glad you're ok.

I've not ever been able to argue actual costs. I have a friend who has been successful at it. I have been able to argue a few hundred over NADA and not KBB. Good luck!
Forum: GS Boxers 01-08-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By viperh
I have a friend who the warranty paid for itself...

I have a friend who the warranty paid for itself 3 new rear ends. 2009 and had 100k miles on it when he got rid of it. Blew a rear in Alaska on a big trip.
Selling point his warranty was...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-04-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 837
Posted By viperh
Or do what I do, Ride all year round, no storage...

Or do what I do, Ride all year round, no storage problems :)
Forum: GS Boxers 01-03-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,946
Posted By viperh
I love my pivot pegs, I didn't think I would at...

I love my pivot pegs, I didn't think I would at first but after the first stint off-road with them they are absolutely phenomenal! I ride all year in the midwest and I haven't had to do much with...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-31-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 936
Posted By viperh
I think we know the same guy :rofl He even...

I think we know the same guy :rofl He even stated he picked one up for the F650 twin his wife rides.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-31-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 837
Posted By viperh
What everyone else said, pull battery and leave...

What everyone else said, pull battery and leave at home.

now for your other question GS-911 and mac.. I use VMware to turn on Windows to run the GS-911. You can use VMWare or Parallels. I got...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-20-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,998
Posted By viperh
I check mine every 6K up to 24k my valves have...

I check mine every 6K up to 24k my valves have not been out of spec. However, at 30K I had one out, then 36k, another one was out, at 42k two were out, and 48k another was out. I'm at 60K and...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-20-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,392
Posted By viperh
I'm at 60K on a 2010 with no failure.. Just ride...

I'm at 60K on a 2010 with no failure.. Just ride it and enjoy it the awesomeness. :freaky
Forum: GS Boxers 12-20-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,293
Posted By viperh
I don't like them on wet pavement. The first...

I don't like them on wet pavement. The first time the back ends comes out on you when your not expecting it is a pretty good rush of adrenaline. :rofl

Tread is holding up well
It does ok on and...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-18-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By viperh
Does anyone know where to get new boots that...

Does anyone know where to get new boots that cover the sliding pin?
Forum: GS Boxers 11-16-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By viperh
This is why I love this site. Thank you very...

This is why I love this site. Thank you very much.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-16-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By viperh
Rear Brake, Slide Pins Sticking

On the 2010 GSA I replaced the rear pads and rotor. One pad was metal on metal, The sintered metal came off the backing last Saturday and I have more than 50k miles on the bike. I over-nighted pads...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-04-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 10,235
Posted By viperh
I'm guessing this is Johnathan? :evil I...

I'm guessing this is Johnathan? :evil

I won't know until Friday if I'm going down or not.. This work thing keeps getting in the way.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-02-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
I have the BMW synthetic in the garage right now...

I have the BMW synthetic in the garage right now for the next change 500 miles or so. I'm at work right now so I haven't had the change to run the compression or the leak down tests. I'll do it...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-02-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
sweet thanks!

sweet thanks!
Forum: GS Boxers 11-02-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
Thanks for the replies guys.. Only one question...

Thanks for the replies guys.. Only one question left.

Motor cold or warm for c.test?
Forum: GS Boxers 11-02-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
I do this every 12k. :lol3

I do this every 12k. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 11-02-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
I saw a video last night where someone was...

I saw a video last night where someone was testing spark. Didn't shut off the gas, and grounded near spark plug hole :D I giggled like a school girl.:lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 11-01-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
I'm the only owner, I bought the bike with 19...

I'm the only owner, I bought the bike with 19 miles on the clock. My riding is stop and go most of the time. Sometimes when I'm riding through twisties I'll give it lots of gas. But most of the...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-01-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
My bike is burning 13oz of oil every 550 miles. ...

My bike is burning 13oz of oil every 550 miles. My bike has 53k miles on it.

How does one do a leak down test?
Forum: GS Boxers 11-01-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 995
Posted By viperh
Compression Test 2010 GS Adventure

All,
Bike is out of warranty and I have ran into an issue. Is a compression test on these bikes like doing it on a car.

unplug fuel injectors
remove spark plugs
install compression...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-28-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 28,068
Posted By viperh
All I had a blast.. Thanks to everyone who made...

All I had a blast.. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!
Nate
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-26-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 28,068
Posted By viperh
See you guys at McD's in the morning this is my...

See you guys at McD's in the morning this is my first year out. The girlfriend was kind enough to watch the dog for me so I could go! :clap
Forum: GS Boxers 10-24-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,800
Posted By viperh
God I used this stuff like butter in the Marines....

God I used this stuff like butter in the Marines. This shit is money. :rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 10-24-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,719
Posted By viperh
My Experience

If you ride in the rain on the road skip the Heindenaus I've drifted the bike so many times in the turns by accident it really makes me wish I didn't get these tires. Pucker factor every time. ...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-08-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,373
Posted By viperh
So much want!

So much want!
Forum: GS Boxers 10-08-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,837
Posted By viperh
I always ran the Anakee 2's got anywhere from 10...

I always ran the Anakee 2's got anywhere from 10 - 14K miles out of them, handled well in the rain and ok in light snow <.5" (I ride year round). Hardly any road noise when new however when you get...
Forum: Vendors 10-03-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,647
Posted By viperh
Just received my replacement Front axle tool. You...

Just received my replacement Front axle tool. You da man! :clap
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-26-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 14,629
Posted By viperh
Added to the calendar, Hope i can make it!

Added to the calendar, Hope i can make it!
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 09-26-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 47,588
Posted By viperh
Added to Calendar

Added to Calendar
Forum: GS Boxers 09-25-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,620
Posted By viperh
2010 and just rolled 52k

2010 and just rolled 52k
Forum: GS Boxers 09-20-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 14,035
Posted By viperh
For anyone one their way in we are at campsite 14...

For anyone one their way in we are at campsite 14 at Paris mountain state park.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-19-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 14,035
Posted By viperh
I'm leaving from Indianapolis, IN tomorrow...

I'm leaving from Indianapolis, IN tomorrow morning heading to Cincinnati then south. Looking forward to this event and can't wait to pick up skill sets from some of the more experienced off roaders...
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