Forum: Equipment
01-12-2013, 11:02 PM
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Riding gear for teenagers?
Hello,
I have a hard time finding riding gear (pants) for touring for my 14 year old daughter. She is 5'2" and quite slim so even the smaller women's sizes should be too big.
Any...
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Forum: Airheads
08-02-2012, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
Thanks again for all the information.
Does...
Thanks again for all the information.
Does the R80 engine rev significantly higher than the R100 engine at any given speed?
I would be concerned that the R80GS engine might be too small to...
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Forum: Airheads
08-01-2012, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
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Forum: Airheads
07-31-2012, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
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Forum: Airheads
07-31-2012, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
Thank you, cy and windypoint, this helps!
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Thank you, cy and windypoint, this helps!
Yes, I saw the one on eBay. If it was white and red it would be a big temptation to me.
Regarding exhaust sound: do all model years of the R100GS...
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Forum: Airheads
07-31-2012, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
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Forum: Airheads
07-31-2012, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
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Forum: Airheads
07-30-2012, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
Best airhead GS years
Hello,
I have a 2005 R1200GS, which I like but I never really connected with. I very much like the looks, character and sound of the 1,000 cc airheads.
I am considering trading my GS for an...
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-28-2010, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 7,282
Views: 2,631,392
Kawasaki Z200
My first bike, a ~1980 Kawasaki Z200. Easy to ride, thumper sound, pretty slow, always leaking oil from the head gasket.
Picture taken in the Southwest of France, about 1982.
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-28-2010, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 7,282
Views: 2,631,392
~1983 Mz Etz 250
Somewhere in Northern Germany in 1984.
Agricultural feel, easy to work on, very torquey engine for a 250. Took me all the way to Morocco and back, did not miss a beat. Top speed was about 81 mph...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-28-2010, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 8,040
Views: 3,986,637
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-01-2008, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 609
US bars
Yes, an upright seating position. I verified with the original owner that the US bars are on the bike, not the S bars or Euro bars.
I know the US bars a quite upright already, but still to enough...
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-01-2008, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 609
Bar risers for 1978 R100/7
I am the happy owner of a new to me 1978 R100/7. I love the bike and plan to keep it for a long time.
The only thing that I want to change is the handlebar/the position of the handlebar (the bike...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-24-2007, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,791
Larger mirrors for 1200 GS
I am looking for larger (ideally rectangular) mirrors for my 2005 1200 GS. Used the search function and it appears that the 1200 ST mirrors are one of the few options.
Looked at the part...
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Forum: Equipment
11-27-2006, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Tire pressure gauge for bikes
I tried to find a thread on this, but did not find one, so... Does anyone know of a tire pressure gauge, which works well for bikes?
I have a hard time finding the right angle to press the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-13-2006, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 4,298
Laser can
Try stock header with a Laser exhaust http://www.omexperformanceusa.com/images/bmw/77.7021.jpg.
Sounds deep and pleasant, similar to a WWII fighter plane.
Armin
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Forum: Equipment
06-14-2005, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 5,211
Thank you!
To all contributors,
Thank you for the almost overwhelming response to my backpack question! Lots of substance and food for thought.
Greetings from Boulder,
Armin
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Forum: Equipment
06-03-2005, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 5,211
No Backpacks on Bikers' Backs?
For some reason I hardly ever see a biker - except myself - with a backpack.
For years I have been using backpacks while riding, the weight never bothered me and I even speculated if this might...
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Forum: Equipment
04-24-2005, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 412
Map pocket
For a longer trip I am trying to find a map pocket and the best way to attach it to the bike (R 1200 GS).
I don't want to use a tank bag or "road book device". I have seen a map pocket at...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-20-2005, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 698
SW-Motech bars
Thanks Courtney,
This is the confirmation I needed, thank you for the good pics.
Was thrilled to find SW-Motech bars, ordered them yesterday, still wondering about their fir and finish.
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-13-2005, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 1,491
Views: 572,741
Laser Duo Tech
Quote: "What do you think of Laser? Do you have the slip-ons or full pipes? I'm in an exhaust quandry between Laser Duo Tech and the Remus for a new R12GS. Any thoughts would be appreciated....
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-02-2005, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 1,491
Views: 572,741
SECDEM windshield
I finally installed the SECDEM shield (SECDEM BB 047 HP, French product; imported by www.clarysports.com (http://www.clarysports.com)).
Wind protection and noise compared to the OEM shield is...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-23-2004, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 1,491
Views: 572,741
R 1200 GS Windscreen removal
As the original windscreen on my 1200 GS is too short for me I am planning to replace it with an aftermarket screen (SECDEM BB 047 HP, French product; imported by www.clarysports.com...
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