Forum: GS Boxers
11-27-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,035
Haha
You forgot to mention the global warming caused by such a fire and the resulting hurricanes...:rofl
OK, I think I am sarcastic now. Maybe I need to watch more Doomsday Preppers.:wink:
Tire is...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-13-2012, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,035
Good Deal!
Thanks guys, for all your responses. Looks like I hit quite the nerve (as expected). However, I feel way more confident now to give the tires a few more miles.:wink:
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-12-2012, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,035
Tire Repair???
Long story short, my rear Metzeler has a tiny hole right in the middle of the tread. The air holds for a day or two. Brought it to the dealer who said they won't touch it because of liability and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-06-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,556
One more thing..
...as JvB said, go slooowwwww on refilling the final drive gear oil or even better sloooooooowwwwwwwwwwww.:lol3
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-06-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,556
Just finished 24K maintenace
$900. Yikes! OK I feel better already. Just spent election day in the garage to do the 24K on my 2008 GS. My employer was so generous as to give us the day off.:clap Sweet. So I thought I'll share...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-31-2012, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
Link
Here's the link to the other HID thread with all the answers to what, why and where the relay with resistor.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288538
What else would be a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-31-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
LED instead of resistor
Has anybody thought of using LED light strips instead of a resistor yet? See thread http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=605428
From what I have gathered so far, they have about 1W...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-18-2012, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 1,066
Views: 194,432
Wow, quite the feedback
Thanks for all the feedback and encouragement. Looks like there is still a strong interest. And I can relate. I love the HIDs, otherwise I wouldn't put in all this time.
@Tuefelhunden
I am...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-17-2012, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 1,066
Views: 194,432
Some measurements
So, it is finally cold enough in Michigan and, sadly, too cold for my DDM HID kit. Below about 65F the low beam craps out, i.e., LAMPF! (despite the "CAN Bus cancellers" from DDM). So far the high...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-16-2012, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 885
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-11-2012, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 172
Views: 14,016
Ski boot bags
I am using bags for ski boots. Perfect size (length, width and height!) and low budget.
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-24-2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 8,361
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-24-2012, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 8,361
And here's the result
Alright, took the bike for a 120mi ride this morning and have to say, this is the best farkle I have come across so far. Clearly A+ !:clap Kudos VanIsland! Though I can only report about temps in the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-23-2012, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 8,361
Bummer, here's the graph
The cut and paste of the graph didn't take. So here's the link.
http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii507/webjester/BMW/Graph1.jpg
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-23-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 8,361
Ready to roll
So, I decided to do both of the modifications as described and post some findings on my 2008 GS. I took out the air intake sensor to measure the resistance and derive a response curve. The resistance...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-20-2012, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Tennis grip wraps work
Yup, I did tennis grips for my big paw too. I have used the same set for a year and a half so far with no wear. The heat transfer from the grips appears somewhat hindered though (subjectively) and it...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-12-2012, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,459
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Forum: Americas
07-06-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 901
Okeedokee
Thanks for all the replies. Looks like some good ideas to check out. So, let's see whether I can get that trailer tomorrow. Can't wait to get out there again. Cheers!
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-05-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 814
Hahahaha...
...thanks for all the (sometimes hilarious) responses. Yes, I try to keep mine above 3000rpm too. Found that to be the sweet spot. And yes, I try to get good gas as well, however, been in KY and VA...
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Forum: Americas
07-05-2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 901
Where to park a bike trailer?
So, I am about to buy a trailer.
While I have done a number of trips to KY, VA, PA etc. on my 1200 GS the ride from Detroit to central Ohio is boring at best. So far I bit the bullet and just did...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-21-2012, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 814
Knocking under load
Thought I'll ask you guru's for some opinion. When the bike '08GS is hot and I am twisting the throttle on uphill sections it sounds like I get some knocking from the engine. It is harder to notice...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-21-2012, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 322
Seat height - how to measure?
I bought my 2008 GS used with a low sargent seat, which I traded against a factory seat to get back to normal. Later it occurred to me that the factory seat could be a lower factory seat. How would I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-11-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Same here
I too have issues with cold start (below 50F) on my 2008GS. It takes a couple of attempts and it needs to idle for a while before driving off, otherwise the engine will stall (doesn't like the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-11-2012, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 1,066
Views: 194,432
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-11-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 1,066
Views: 194,432
CANbus and Lampf! - all explained
OK guys, after reading all this guess work about CAN bus and Lampf I thought I shed some light on it since I have spent a good part of my life as engineering manager at Hella designing CAN bus, HID...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-07-2011, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Golf club tape
My hands were cramping up a lot too. I used golf club tape, which is easy to get. Of course it diminishes the heat transfer from the grips somewhat despite the holes in the them. Nevertheless, no...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-06-2011, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 616
Awg
All depends on the current (Amps) that you are going to draw from the fuse block. If it is just the GPS and the USB (about 1A together) you don't need to worry about wire gauge. Standard automotive...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-02-2011, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
All fixed
So, I just did the first test ride with my new Metzeler Tourances. Noise is all gone. Problem solved. Muchas Gracias Amigos!
Off to the Appalachians from KY to PA tomorrow (and the rest of the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-19-2011, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 853
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-19-2011, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Hey nomadgs,
I did as you said (hand over...
Hey nomadgs,
I did as you said (hand over the tires). I can feel the ripples from the tread (center worn, sides good tread). I live in Michigan, i.e., all straight roads. So, considering that I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-18-2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Interesting
Hmm, had thought about this too and they ARE near the end of their life. But somehow I feel the sound is still different. Thanks for the input!
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-17-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 1,896
Views: 563,139
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-17-2011, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Shaft noise 08 R1200GS
After my bike was returned from 12,000 mile service I noticed a growling/grinding noise from the shaft as soon as the bike goes into (even) light curves (increasing with lean), which I had not...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-17-2011, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 17,973
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-17-2011, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 17,973
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-07-2011, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 17,973
Altrider crashbar installation experience
Thought I share some experience from my recent Altrider crashbar installation for my 2008 R1200GS. After some research I finally decided for the Altrider bars primarily because of the stainless...
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