Forum: Parallel Universe
06-03-2011, 05:29 PM
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I've gone from GS1200 to the 800, just got a...
I've gone from GS1200 to the 800, just got a GSA1200 and traded in the 800.
The 800 will provide you with a better bike than you had, and will also limit you to what you had done before.
The...
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Forum: Beasts
06-03-2011, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 1,024
Views: 270,996
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
06-01-2011, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,670
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Forum: Beasts
05-30-2011, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 1,024
Views: 270,996
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-30-2011, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,674
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Forum: Beasts
05-30-2011, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,611
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-06-2009, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
From Jesse Luggage Site
Ok, I went to the Jesse luggage site to see if they had any good pics, and to see if maybe I installed something wrong. Below is off of their site. Since the gas cap swings out due to the angle,...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-05-2009, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
I don't think this will work, since only the...
I don't think this will work, since only the bottom blocks are adjustable, the upper one is fixed (at least is was on mine, which are Safaris, not Odessys) and thus sets the height of the bags on the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-05-2009, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-05-2009, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
Close up on the Jesse
Well, I took a few more pics to demonstrate the issue. I don't think there is any way to attached the mounts or the bags incorrectly, but I've been wrong before...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-05-2009, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
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No, as I don't think there is anything that can be done - absent a new mounting system. To me it is a minor inconvienence. The rest of the designed seems pretty good, and I like the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-04-2009, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-04-2009, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-02-2009, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 64,344
Passenger Backrest?
Anyone try a backrest for the passenger?
I know corbin offers one: http://www.corbin.com/bmw/bmwf8gs.shtml and there is this one: http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=48324
Suggestions...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
08-02-2009, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 3,373
Views: 511,865
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-02-2009, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 507
Views: 187,965
Jesse's Installed
I made my buying decisson based upon this thread, with quality, durability, and overall width a fairly big factor for me. Price was not a factor for me.
I bought the 8" Jesse's (sarfari) with...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-02-2009, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 174
Views: 41,262
Sargent Seat - Passenger & seat bag
I bought one for the 800 since I had one for the 1200. I like it for me, I'm 6', 31" iseam and 210 lbs (with gusts to 217). The seat looks good and fit perfectly. I think it could have used more...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
07-06-2009, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 3,373
Views: 511,865
more on Spot
The primary reason for my posting about the Spot was to advise riders not rely entirely on Spot or its services in the event of accident in remote areas (without cell phone coverage) and NOT to mount...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
07-06-2009, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 3,373
Views: 511,865
Sat Phone
"I didn't now Verizon rented SAT phones. Who do they use for coverage? I rented mine from Iridium and it only cost about $40/week."
Verizon does, see:...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
06-24-2009, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 2,529
Views: 3,196,983
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
06-24-2009, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 2,529
Views: 3,196,983
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-23-2009, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 145,119
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-23-2009, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 41,262
Ordered -Lowered Pegs anyone?
I orderd a Sargent last thursday, I think they told me it would be 4-5 weeks out.
I noticed a few peeps mentioning the pegs are too high, anyone going for the Wunderlich (or whoever's) peg...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
06-22-2009, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 3,373
Views: 511,865
Dempster
Just a little problem with rain, mud, and clay. This isn't my bike, four of the five went down, we hit some stuff that would just drop the bikes. I was in the lead and must have hit either a rock...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
06-22-2009, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 3,373
Views: 511,865
Warning about Spot
I've been using Spot since May of 08. It is a handy tool to keep loved ones apprised of where you are at, and you can send a web link via email or post on a website that allows the whole world to...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-21-2009, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 673
Views: 244,262
Thanks!
I went with the BMW bash plate...
Thanks!
I went with the BMW bash plate since it seemed to cover much more up front, and the SW-Motech crash bars. Seemed stout to me after installing them, but haven't "tested" them yet.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-19-2009, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 673
Views: 244,262
Wunderlich?
Anyone try these yet?
http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WA&Product_Code=8500132&Category_Code=F800GS-P
or:
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Forum: Ride reports
07-31-2008, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 563
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Forum: Ride reports
07-31-2008, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 563
Goals
Destroyed BMW GS 1200 - $20,000
Destroyed helmut, jacket, pants and gps - $1,700
Helicopter evac ride from Eagle Plains to Dawson - $5,500
King Air evac ride from Dawson to Fairbanks - $4,500...
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Forum: New Zealand
07-25-2008, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,005
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
07-25-2008, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 3,373
Views: 511,865
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Forum: Equipment
07-25-2008, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 818
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Forum: Trip Planning
07-24-2008, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,114
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Forum: Ride reports
07-15-2008, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 380
Persona Website - Ca to Inuvik
For those that may be interested, we are currently riding from Murrieta Ca. to the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">Arctic...
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