Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-07-2012, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 172
Views: 8,626
Yep.
You're both assholes.
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-16-2012, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 648
Dash?
Did you mount that on the dash, or did you make a way to handlebar mount it?
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-16-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 648
Bummer.
Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. I've toyed with the idea of getting the kit and trying to sell on the grips. Might go with a first gear mounted heat troller. I really hate the combo of crappy...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-16-2012, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 648
Part number for heated grip control?
Hi
Does anyone know if there is a part number for the newer heated grip temperature control without the grips? The 4 position LED one?
I'd like to put one of those on to replace the crappy...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
04-13-2012, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 785
Views: 37,309
Sounds like fun
Hey, this looks like a cool ride. If I'm not already traveling that week, I'll join in. Will be coming from Breckenridge on a 990 ktm. I've always wanted to ride around that area.
Look forward...
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Forum: Vendors
04-12-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 2,776
Views: 436,575
990 rims
Hi Woody,
I'm thinking about changing rims on my '07 990 adventure. I have stock ones, but want to be a bit more off road oriented.
I'm not superfast, but do like to bash into things. I'm...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-11-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 229
Views: 27,134
too slow for 2nd
So it sounds to me like maybe first gear would have done it. In second you'll run lower engine RPM's, so whenever you get down to disengage speed, it will, well, disengage. Maybe you can fine tune...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-02-2012, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 11,748
Oil tank filter?
Just a thought here, looking at the diagram, you'll get a pretty good idea of what's been getting pumped thru the engine via the oil filter in the oil tank. If it looks clean, perhaps none of the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-28-2012, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 229
Views: 27,134
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
03-24-2012, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 901
Colorado OHV?
Hey Big John,
I just looked online and found the colorado info different than what you just said. I'm on plated bikes in colorado, and was surprised by your info. Where can I find info about a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-11-2011, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 229
Views: 27,134
Rekluse EXP
Hey has anybody used the new EXP clutch on a 990? I have a z-start pro, but see that they have a new EXP for the LC8.
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-01-2011, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,810
I say GO! I put one on about 3 weeks ago, and...
I say GO! I put one on about 3 weeks ago, and love it. I have very technical stuff very close, though. Still far more than I can ride! I found it definitely helps on the steep loose stuff, up or...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-23-2011, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-11-2011, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 568
Hi,
I just put one of those on my bike the...
Hi,
I just put one of those on my bike the other day, at the same time as adding a rekluse clutch. After the install I was looking at the clutch while it was idling (and reving a bit), and I...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-08-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 598
Done!
Hey guys,
Thanks for the quick replies earlier. All went well, good break in ride.
This thing is cool, makes the steeper loose stuff easier up and down, and I'm pleased with the amount of engine...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-08-2011, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 598
Thanks guys, 95 It is.
Cj thanks. I got the...
Thanks guys, 95 It is.
Cj thanks. I got the goods today and the 990 is in patient mode.
I was surprised that there wasn't a tabled lockwasher on the center clutch nut and am going to torque it and...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-08-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 598
990 adv center clutch torque value?
Hi,
Anyone know where I find the torque specs for the center clutch nut on a 2008 990 Adventure? I've searched here and on the HOW, looked in the owner's manual, but I don't find it. Putting in...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-03-2011, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 922
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-03-2011, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 878
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-03-2011, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,394
Well, I'm curious to see how long it goes with...
Well, I'm curious to see how long it goes with the fresh fluid change. For the time being I'll just wait and see what happens, if it's just a case of an annual fluid change, then I'll probably just...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-03-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,394
Got one
ADV GA:
Thanks,
The 990 already has a shield there, I suppose I could try to make a larger one.
Jim
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-03-2011, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,394
990 Adventure Rear Brake
OK,
I'm a believer now. That the rear brake can overheat due to the close proximity of the exhaust header. Going slow. Steep.
Background:
I got a 2008 990 Adventure about 6 weeks ago. ...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
07-18-2011, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 11,215
Nice!
Hey, nice ride guys. A couple of friends and I from Breck rode Georgia pass on Sat during the bike race, but I don't remember crossing paths. I had a little trouble on one of the muddy bits, but...
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Forum: Alaska
05-28-2011, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 299
Views: 33,765
1.Copy these instructions along with the most...
1.Copy these instructions along with the most current list of names.
2. Hit "New Reply" button (no, not the "quote" button).
3. Paste your copy.
4. Add the next number and your name; each member...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-09-2011, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 343
Views: 72,383
Looking good!
OK, I'm in too! Looks like a great trip, enjoy it. I just went thru Cortez and past Mesa Verde today, but on 4 wheels. Just got home to Breckenridge.
How did you guys cope with todays wind, I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-05-2008, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,781
Pretty good
Good smell - Napa Valley during crush.
Bad - some sort of sewer outfall near the park down the street.
Legs
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-15-2008, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 463
Selling Colorado BMW in Cali.
Hi, Does anyone know if it is easy to sell a Colorado registered bike - '05 R1200GS- in California? I have my bike out here, I'm working in the Bay area thru the summer, but I'll be out of the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-15-2008, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 951
http://www.express-motorcycle-shipping.com/
Hi, I used these guys to get my 1200GS from a small town in Colorado out to Alameda, Ca. I was very pleased. They got it, (I wasn't there, but had someone to get them into the Garage.) They...
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Forum: Americas
02-12-2008, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 10,237
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Forum: Canada
02-07-2008, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 494
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Forum: Alaska
02-07-2008, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,332
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2008, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,447
Thanks, Joe, that link is exactly the kind of...
Thanks, Joe, that link is exactly the kind of silly shit I was fishing for. I liked the practical turbocharging link it led to.
Would I do it? Nah. But I sure am glad that someone out there...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2008, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,447
I'm liking the different answers, all very...
I'm liking the different answers, all very interesting, particularly about the top end being pretty much max'd out.
This isn't about being dissatisfied about the bike, but rather more about...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2008, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,447
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2008, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,447
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-04-2008, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,447
Why not make it bigger?
Here's a noob question for all the wise ones out there.
Why don't you see a bunch of hop-up kits and parts for the boxer engines? I used to have an HD, and every other ad in the magazines were...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-24-2008, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 455
Fooey!
Thanks for the number, I'll give 'em a call tomorrow. If the springs aren't too pricey, I'll probably give it a go.
The rear does have a hydraulic adjuster, but it looks like the whole adjuster...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-24-2008, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 455
Changing Springs on Ohlins for a GS
Do any of you guys have experience getting the springs changed to set up some Ohlins for a lighter rider than they were originally for?
I'm thinking of getting a used set, and having the springs...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-15-2008, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,395
Fantastic!
Hey guys this looks like a great trip! You gotta love being greeted with a band!
Have fun.
Jim
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-13-2008, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 162
Views: 8,413
In Breckenridge, no....Sorry, I meant HELL NO!
Now I'm sorry to disappoint you hard cases out there with the screws in your tires, but there's a good 6 inches of packed snow/ice in the driveway, and there's no way I'm going out there!
Now I...
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