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Forum: Vendors 04-26-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 68,816
Posted By VonHelm
Congratulations on your "retirement". :D ...

Congratulations on your "retirement". :D

Your products, design, quality, and exceptional customer service are benchmarks in the industry. While it sadens me to know that you won't have a hand in...
Forum: Vendors 04-09-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,183
Views: 192,513
Posted By VonHelm
A bump for superlative customer service! :clap ...

A bump for superlative customer service! :clap

Thanks, Barb!
Forum: GS Boxers 03-30-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 423
Posted By VonHelm
There is a locknut under that black plastic cap...

There is a locknut under that black plastic cap on top of the upper fork bridge.

There should be a small notch somewhere on the edge, just big enough to pry it off with the tip of a small...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-30-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 970
Posted By VonHelm
No failures, but the rigid front ABS supply and...

No failures, but the rigid front ABS supply and return lines on my '07 have been replaced twice, under two different recall campaigns.

The most recent, seen here, have pale blue-anodized flare...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-29-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By VonHelm
Oh, there was plenty in the fork. And across the...

Oh, there was plenty in the fork. And across the top of the tank, my jacket, my pants, my visor... This wasn't just a weeping seal, this was a gusher. :lol3





...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-29-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By VonHelm
Thank you,sir! :bow Off to buy fork oil! ...

Thank you,sir! :bow

Off to buy fork oil! :thumb
Forum: GS Boxers 03-29-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By VonHelm
Anybody? :scratch I've got the new seals...

Anybody? :scratch

I've got the new seals and I'd like to get this thing put back together tonight. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By VonHelm
R1200GS fork oil capacity?

Day 2 into a two-week long, 5,000 mile loop around the western U.S., my right fork started puking oil.

Can someone verify the oil capacity for me, please?

The link on the HOW page specs 485...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-19-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 282
Posted By VonHelm
OEM parts at less than MSRP?

Any of the big BMW dealerships or online distributors currently offering discounts or something less than MSRP?

(mods, please move if posted in wrong sub-forum)

Thanks!
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-09-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,636
Posted By VonHelm
Puss. :D (Buuuuurp!) :1drink

Puss. :D




(Buuuuurp!) :1drink
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-09-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,636
Posted By VonHelm
I could do some 'que and a frosty Shiner... ...

I could do some 'que and a frosty Shiner...

In.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-23-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By VonHelm
2007 R1200ST mirrors. You'll need the ST collets...

2007 R1200ST mirrors. You'll need the ST collets and boots, as the ST mirror stalks are not threaded.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-15-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 620
Posted By VonHelm
Stu, We have monthly "beer meets" and maybe...

Stu,

We have monthly "beer meets" and maybe more often if someone is coming into town.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853035

Do you know what part of Dallas your wife will be...
Forum: Australia 10-18-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 16,933
Posted By VonHelm
Having spent a week riding, camping, and living...

Having spent a week riding, camping, and living on the road Jock, it befuddles me how this quiet, unassuming gentleman could be so misunderstood or maligned. It was indeed an honor and a pleasure...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 09-07-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By VonHelm
Bump for a good guy.

Bump for a good guy.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 08-19-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,456
Posted By VonHelm
April/May & Oct/Sept are good times to go. ...

April/May & Oct/Sept are good times to go.

If you are riding out on Hwy 90, be aware that Sanderson has the only gas station between Comstock and Marathon. That's a long way to run out of gas in...
Forum: Hacks 07-28-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 53,553
Posted By VonHelm
:bow Curvy

:bow Curvy
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-13-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 13,092
Posted By VonHelm
In your case, nekid is not one of your options. ...

In your case, nekid is not one of your options. :lol3
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-12-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 13,092
Posted By VonHelm
Beer, or even drinking is not required. Neither...

Beer, or even drinking is not required. Neither is riding. Just show up and meet some of the locals.
It's all very casual.
Forum: The Garage 04-11-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By VonHelm
where in Texas are you going? :ear

where in Texas are you going? :ear
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-11-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 13,092
Posted By VonHelm
Well, I'm certainly honored to be picked, but I...

Well, I'm certainly honored to be picked, but I know nothing about east DFW. In fact, no disrespect, but I try to avoid Dallas like the plague, if at all possible. My "turf" for going out at night is...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-06-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 13,092
Posted By VonHelm
Any of you locals just missed a great little GTG....

Any of you locals just missed a great little GTG.

Good food & good folks. :thumb

The renowned Truckin' Thumper even showed up.

Thanks, Tif! Hope everone makes it home safely.

Until...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-05-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 13,092
Posted By VonHelm
Thanks, Austin, I know that one. The link posted...

Thanks, Austin, I know that one. The link posted above announced a new location in Roanoke, so I wasn't sure.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-04-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 13,092
Posted By VonHelm
Which location?

Which location?
Forum: The Garage 04-02-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,309
Posted By VonHelm
Since you are running a lot of short trips, how...

Since you are running a lot of short trips, how often do you use the choke, and how long do you leave it running on choke?
Forum: The Garage 04-02-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,309
Posted By VonHelm
If your crankcase oil is getting comtaminated...

If your crankcase oil is getting comtaminated with gasoline, follow the path. It first has to get past the petcock, and then the float needle and seat. When has either of these components been...
Forum: The Garage 04-01-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,907
Posted By VonHelm
I had a high school metal shop teacher wailing...

I had a high school metal shop teacher wailing away on something in a vice with a ball-peen hammer, missed the work, hit the vice, and the hammer bounced back with enough force to knock his ass out. ...
Forum: The Garage 04-01-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,907
Posted By VonHelm
It wasn't the fault of the dealer, per se, but of...

It wasn't the fault of the dealer, per se, but of a single person. We've all met similar individuals in every trade, occupation, job, or discipline that makes you want to snatch away whatever tool...
Forum: The Garage 04-01-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,907
Posted By VonHelm
I think you kinda missed the point. :D I was...

I think you kinda missed the point. :D
I was delighted when the warranty ran out, because I knew that I'd be the only one working on it. Those two issues were the only issues that I ever had with...
Forum: The Garage 04-01-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,907
Posted By VonHelm
I think you kinda missed the point. :D

I think you kinda missed the point. :D
Forum: The Garage 04-01-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,907
Posted By VonHelm
The first new car I ever bought was a '91 Honda...

The first new car I ever bought was a '91 Honda Civic Si hatckback. Great, fun car. Unfortunately for me, it suffered two warranty related issues during the first 3-yr./36K interval.

First was...
Forum: The Garage 03-31-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 917
Posted By VonHelm
:photog

:photog
Forum: The Garage 02-12-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 822
Posted By VonHelm
Road tar can usually be removed with any...

Road tar can usually be removed with any low-volatility petroleum solvent: naptha, diesel fuel, kerosene, or mineral sprits (turpentine).
Forum: The Garage 01-28-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,304
Posted By VonHelm
Yup, that long, thin sheet metal tube resonates...

Yup, that long, thin sheet metal tube resonates like crazy. The spring clamps and other rubber mounted bushings allows the pipe to "float" just a tiny bit to keep it from stress cracking.
Forum: The Garage 01-28-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,701
Posted By VonHelm
I had one those back in the mid-late 60's. My...

I had one those back in the mid-late 60's. My father helped assemble it, and taught me the names and functions of all the components as we along.

The original kit used a DC electric motor inside...
Forum: The Garage 12-23-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,965
Posted By VonHelm
There are possibly a coupe of solutions you could...

There are possibly a coupe of solutions you could try. First and easiest would to partially close all the ceiling registers on the upper floor. This should help increase air flow to the ground...
Forum: The Garage 12-21-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,965
Posted By VonHelm
Here is what I think is happening and why: ...

Here is what I think is happening and why:

With the only air return located on the second floor, combined with the fact that heat rises, any heated air that gets forced to the bottom floor just...
Forum: The Garage 12-21-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,965
Posted By VonHelm
I bet it's nice and toasty upstairs and freezing...

I bet it's nice and toasty upstairs and freezing downstairs? :ear
Forum: The Garage 12-21-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,965
Posted By VonHelm
Where and how man return air paths do you have to...

Where and how man return air paths do you have to the furnace?
Forum: The Garage 12-20-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,312
Posted By VonHelm
:nod If I'm buying hard parts it's OEM or NAPA.

:nod If I'm buying hard parts it's OEM or NAPA.
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