Forum: Equipment
07-12-2006, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 23,351
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Forum: Face plant
05-05-2006, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 665
kennedy
probaly the same way that kennedy fellow from ny crashed in washington d.c. drunk O sorry on medication my fault. The kennedy family dont drink and drive but they do vote
redriveral
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Forum: Road warriors
05-01-2006, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 664
wrong bike
They look like they put the wrong engine in the wrong bike. A diesal engine would go more in a tour bike or a gs bike for long range and comfort. The cruiser they show would not be a ride you would...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2006, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
bmw filters
I dont live close to the dealer but when i go I buy a case of oil and couple of filters at a time. Another option is call other dealers to see who has cheaper prices on bmw parts. And some if you ask...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-03-2006, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 704
new brakes
I bielive the company working on the brakes for bmw is a german company called Teves wich is the parent company for continnital tires. You can find out more about this company if you Google Teves and...
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Forum: Equipment
03-27-2006, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,735
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Forum: Equipment
03-23-2006, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,735
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Forum: Equipment
03-22-2006, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,735
just ordered
I finnaly got through to wilbur usa talked to steve and orderd the shocks for my bike. Here is a break down on what i got and price
front model #630 $487
rear # 641 $798
OPTIONS I ADDED TO THE...
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Forum: Equipment
03-20-2006, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,735
wilbur shocks
Im looking to get wilbur shocks for my 1150 gs. Does any body know who has the best deal and were to get them? I know run - lites has them but you cant get a hold of them and they dont resond back to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-18-2006, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,328
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Forum: Racing
03-16-2006, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,565
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Forum: Racing
03-16-2006, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,565
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-06-2006, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,510
fast way pegs
I bought the fast way pegs and for a 6'4 gury they are lower by half inch. They are wider wich makes them better for standing on but in some rpm you can feel vibration in the pegs since there is no...
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Forum: Face plant
03-06-2006, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 7,811
tires
what type of tire was it tubless or one with a tube in it?
redriveral
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Forum: Face plant
03-02-2006, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,828
parking
Dont park two bikes side by side in one parking space but diagonly one in front of the other. at our saturday morning breakfast two bike parked in the same space to make room for other patron and...
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Forum: Face plant
02-24-2006, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 12,713
I bet that california has a mandatory insurance...
I bet that california has a mandatory insurance law? Like most states that do there still seems to be more people driving around without insurance. Ive incountered one in my time while driving thats...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-12-2006, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 945
rear pads
I have 58500 mi on my gs and havnt replaced my front pads yet. My rear brake pads have been replaced 4 to 5 times (cant remember) Some of the times ive replaced the pads myself so i know its not the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-02-2006, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 118
Views: 8,431
the other day going to work at 4:30 am on a two...
the other day going to work at 4:30 am on a two lane road there was a car in front of me so i gave them some room in front of me. We came upon another side road on the right when this van pulled out...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-11-2006, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,033
moa magazine
Im getting this figure from the newest copy of moa magazine wich did a write up on the 1200 adv, r1200s,k1200gt and the 800st. Since nobody has ridden the bikes in this article i was wondering if the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-11-2006, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,033
poor gas milage
35 mpg on the 1200 adv is not that good for 2006 with the latest technology out there . It defeats the purpose of having a bigger gas tank being able to ride further before fill up. With the new...
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Forum: Equipment
01-11-2006, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 488
brake rotor
sorry about being unclear Iam looking for a used brake rotor
redriveral
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Forum: Equipment
01-09-2006, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 488
need rotor for gs
Im looking for a rotor for a 1150 gs 2002 does any body have any sources out there other than the dealer??
thanks
redriveral
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Forum: Vendors
01-09-2006, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 390
buying rotors
Im looking to buy a rotor for my 1150 gs 2002 besides the dealer were can i get one at a good price ?
thanks
redriveral
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Forum: Vendors
01-09-2006, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 815
retro
being fair is paying what you asked for. When i placed my order on the internet i then called them on the phone to make sure it would get there the next day they said it would for $35. Then they sent...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-07-2006, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,189
milage
in this month moa magazine they showed all the newest bmw comming out for 2006 and showed the specs for all the new bikes and the adventure they showed the gas milage at 35 mph. at 75 miles an hour,...
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Forum: Vendors
01-06-2006, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 815
gerbing service
I bought a gerbing heated vest and pant liner from a bmw dealer that was going out of buisness. The dealer didnt have any troller's left in stock and being open more days he sugested i call gerbing...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-20-2005, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 412
volkswagen buys M V Agusta
figured that would get your attention. Seriously I read in this months magazine motorcyle sport and leisure that vw was in the works to by mv from parent company proton ( maylasia company). Has any...
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Forum: Face plant
11-13-2005, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 935
dairyland
i had to use them last year when someone ran into the rear of my bike they didnt give me any grief and repalced everything including the panniers from happy trails minus 20% for milage that included...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-09-2005, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 428
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-07-2005, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 774
cold start
dont know what bmw gs you ride but my 1150gs 2002 when cranking over turns the lights of until the engine fires over all german vehicles do this.
The 115gs has always been a cold natured bike for...
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Forum: Vendors
10-18-2005, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 812
no pants
when i ordered the jacket and pants they had sold out of the pants in my size and the jacket in the black so i got the jacket in blue and couldnt get the pants. I guess at that price they flew of the...
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Forum: Equipment
10-18-2005, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,013
helen 2 wheels
I use her stuff and Ive never had any of my stuff get wet. Also she is a motorcycle rider and her gear is made for motorcyclist and when you use it makes more sence when strapping more than one to...
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Forum: Equipment
10-13-2005, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 498
yes
Im have the klima komfort rain gear i just cant get used to stopping evertime i run into rain to put it on.
redriveral
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Forum: Vendors
10-13-2005, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 812
bmw tourguard suit on sale
Just ordered the bmw tourguard suit from max bmw ( talked to john in apperal). Been looking at getting a winter suit and the bmw tourguard was one i hade my i on but the price seemed high regular...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2005, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,022
new adv for 2006
the dealer at tri state bmw said there is a 2006 adventure model it the old 1150 adv sold as a 2006. Did you dealer show you any pictures or spec on this new bike?
redriveral
1150 02
55000mi...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-20-2005, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 438
yes clutch pedal
jim I know it sounded strange thats why i wanted to pass it along maybe it would save someone alot of money. My first thought was a transmision problem i would of never of thought of the pedal
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-18-2005, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 438
not shifting into gear
comming home from a trip last week my r1150gs got stuck in 5th gear couldnt get it to shift into 6th or down into 4th gear luckly i was getting on the interstate when this happened. Long story short...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-27-2005, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,053
air shocks
noticed on the new 1200gs hp bike that bmw has for racing they use a air shock on the rear in place of the standard shock and spring set up. Is this sopposed to be better? more durable? and does any...
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Forum: Equipment
06-23-2005, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,510
max bmw
the phone no# for max bmw for those interested is 1-866-629-2691. They might not have a what you want on hand but theycan see what bmw has at there warehouse
redriveral
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Forum: Equipment
06-23-2005, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,510
max bmw
I got my savannah pants through max bmw they had a list of what was on sale through bmw and ordered for me . Talk to john very helpfull
redriveral
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