Forum: Ride reports
12-13-2012, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 377
Views: 87,611
Bump
Interesting read for all you "planners" out there....
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Forum: Americas
09-14-2012, 03:40 PM
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Views: 316
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Forum: Ride reports
08-12-2012, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 1,351
Views: 510,728
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Forum: Canada
08-07-2012, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,470
I was there...
But not with this bunch. I was busy navigating the Grey Creek Road into Kimberly with a couple of friends.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7736764620_fb274b7767_b.jpg
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-11-2012, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 650
cost..
Thanx guys - sounds like a rear shock is the only solution. That or some Gene Simmons Platform boots.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-10-2012, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 650
Lowering f650gs
Any of you fine gentlemen have or know of a lowering kit for a 2009 F650?? Its the 800 model.
Thanx
Brian
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Forum: Ride reports
04-29-2012, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 36,059
I couldnt agree more!
Hey - I rode with these guys in El Salvador and my comments were almost identical to yours!!!....They really fly.
I just cant bring myself to pass on blind corners or when there is oncoming...
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Forum: Canada
04-29-2012, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 247
Views: 12,674
June 9-10 in Montreal
Marty - I have seen you riding around town. Figured I would track you down one day.
Make sure you check out the Rallye BMW Montreal while you are down east. There are a bunch of good people on...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-03-2012, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 1,348
Views: 203,097
waiting
Still waiting for ya here in Alberta. I will be gone for the month of July though - hopefully you show up slightly after that...like in the first week of August - there is a Rally (MRT) in the...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-01-2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 1,348
Views: 203,097
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
01-21-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 1,078
Views: 271,606
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Forum: Equipment
12-22-2011, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,729
Not for me.
Too stiff for my liking. Cannot ride with them. I suppose they have awesome ankle support though - just like wearing a cast!
Bri
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-13-2011, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 10,763
New Final Drive Last Summer
Was on a trip and pressed for time, so had a brand new drive installed last July. Noticed now that there is a tiny bit of play that you mentioned in the rear wheel. Minimal, but certainly there.This...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-30-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 1,351
Views: 510,728
who better
You should be all over that man.....
Bri
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
04-16-2011, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 9,293
Views: 3,395,604
GS Trophy - South Africa
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5623296206_7c82cd92ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/5623296206/)
1103577613_D9AQd-X3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/5623296206/) by...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 492
Views: 64,347
great way to go
The more I read your report, the more I think that this is a great way to see the country.
Good job!
:clap
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2011, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,719
Did Alaska in 2009.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/3857334099_8e8c69b86f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/3857334099/)
Alaska Trip 118 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/3857334099/) by...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2011, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 377
Views: 87,611
Hey Donna!
Happy New Year you as well!! I see you are riding a nice shiny RED bike now. It looks good.
If you ever have the urge to ride "Bandit2" up this way, make sure you let us know.
Brian
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2011, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,719
are you riding to Mazatlan?
I am assuming you are flying:
Taxis are the most expensive - open air Pulmenomia (thats how it sounds anyways) are quite cheap - can rent one from 15-20 bucks an hour for a city tour. Buses are...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-02-2011, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,719
Cinnamon Pass
The riding around that area is fantastic. Your photos are great!
Conchita and I rode over Cinnamon pass a few years ago. We would love to go back to do some more exploring.
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Forum: Ride reports
01-02-2011, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 1,351
Views: 510,728
Copala
Conchita and I rented a car and headed up to a small town called Copala....it is a neat little place...if you go, make sure you try the Banana/Coconut cream pie at Daniel's. The restaurant itself is...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2011, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 975
Views: 347,093
impressive
Great report!
I am surprised at the amount of camping you guys are doing....and they look like very nice places to boot...awesome...
And for the record.......yes, you should have went for the...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2011, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 377
Views: 87,611
Hell's Canyon
Coming up the Hess Road is very cool.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4903611912_d7e0197602_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/4903611912/)
Bike trip 2010 191 (413)...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2011, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 1,351
Views: 510,728
Look familiar??
Hey Tom/Heidi:
C and I were just in Mazatlan and we recognized this place as we walked the Malecon.......look familiar??
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5313347695_2db4114f5f_b.jpg...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2011, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 7,063
Views: 3,132,585
Was just there..
Conchita and I were just in Mazatlan.....not on the bike though..stayed at the RIU for a week...thought of trying to hook up with you, but seemed wierd without having ridden down......Showed up at...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-11-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 423
Views: 109,613
Heavy Duty tubes
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5204248038_e23d4d2b0f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/5204248038/)
GSTrophy 342 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/5204248038/) by...
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Forum: Racing
12-04-2010, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
Not enough time to hang out
Ya, too bad about the lack of socializing time. I am sure all that attended were like minded - ride and have fun!
Some of us will meet up again, sometime-somewhere. I for one would love to take...
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Forum: Racing
12-04-2010, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
F800
I am not a mechanic.......:D
The 800 is a great bike. It has some issues - like very soft front suspension and a head shake issue. I believe a couple of people actually crashed because of it. We...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-29-2010, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 423
Views: 109,613
B O R I N G !!
Well, reading it in a ride report as opposed to riding it ourselves (me and C that is).
Wow Syl - what a great journey!! I loved the bowling alley in Clamanscopy (any spelling works right??) and...
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Forum: Racing
11-27-2010, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
We were all winners
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5201204483_025a613ec6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/5201204483/)
GSTrophy 040 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/5201204483/) by...
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Forum: Racing
10-30-2010, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
cool.....
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1075/5128087891_41709d854a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bckgsphotos/5128087891/)
GS Challenge Kit 005 (Large)...
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Forum: Racing
10-28-2010, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
not bad...
Still not a bad deal for an $1800 suit - Canadian that is.
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Forum: Racing
10-22-2010, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
most water wins
The team with the most water transferred after riding the course ..wins....good thing it wasnt beer, or we would have lost for sure.
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Forum: Racing
10-20-2010, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
Mass Confusion
They seem to be overwhelmed at the Mozambique Embassy - tomorrow will be the third time that Fed-Ex goes there to pick up my visa/passport documents. Hopefully third time is the charm, and the stars...
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Forum: Racing
10-14-2010, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
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Forum: Racing
10-14-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
Thanx Dan D
Yup - too bad you are stil on that KTM - otherwise you might be joining me!!
Things seem to be ramping up - there isnt really anything happening, but there is "something in the air" - ahh maybe...
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Forum: Racing
10-12-2010, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
Sexy bike alright
I am usually not much of a bling type - so I might be a little out of my element with all this flashy stuff. But hey - I can give it an honest go.
Have two emails and several phone calls the...
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Forum: Racing
10-11-2010, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
Yup
Suit is supposed to be on its way to us in the very near future. So: suit, boots, helmet, gloves - it will be quite the bundle for sure. Hopefully it all gets to South Africa.
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Forum: Racing
10-11-2010, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 228
Views: 17,083
no Marlon Brando look-a-like here
Actually, I look like quite a nerd!!:lol3
BTW - thanx Dom for the nice remarks - however, you may change your mind after the Trophy!!!
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Forum: Ride reports
09-24-2010, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 49,408
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