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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. Today, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 510
Posted By vntgmx
There are plenty of miles of legal sand roads in...

There are plenty of miles of legal sand roads in Brendan Byrne. You can get a map from the ranger office and you'll be able to know what is legal and what is not from the legend on the map. Most...
Forum: Thumpers Today, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,068
Views: 140,586
Posted By vntgmx
Just picked up a new '13 yesterday and just got...

Just picked up a new '13 yesterday and just got back from a 60 mile break in ride which was mostly off road. Had to go 6 miles to get to the trails and was on a 55mph road and 50-55 is ok above that...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-17-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 510
Posted By vntgmx
While there may be a closer area the one that...

While there may be a closer area the one that comes to my mind is Brendan Byrne State Forest which is off of Rte 70 & Rte. 72. There is a good amount of "legal" forest roads to ride which would be...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-12-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 188
Posted By vntgmx
I'm game to try to put something together. I'm...

I'm game to try to put something together. I'm right down in the heartland and have some good big bike friendly routes.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-12-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By vntgmx
Yes I've heard that as well with the Pivot Pegz...

Yes I've heard that as well with the Pivot Pegz but don't know the trick sorry. I can't blame you I wouldn't give up my Pivot Pegz for anything!
Forum: GS Boxers 06-12-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,168
Posted By vntgmx
Lull on adding anything new to give my wallet a...

Lull on adding anything new to give my wallet a break.
Just been busy riding the piss out of it and man this thing just seems to get better and better. It is exceeding my expectations off road with...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-12-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By vntgmx
Looks to me like they offer them. Here's the...

Looks to me like they offer them. Here's the link.
oops wrong link...here's what they offer...
http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/R1200GSADV/8160881-087.html
Forum: GS Boxers 06-12-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By vntgmx
Congrats on a sweet ride! Now put some proper...

Congrats on a sweet ride!
Now put some proper TKCs on it and get that thing dirty! :clap
Forum: GS Boxers 06-11-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By vntgmx
I'd check with Wunderlich but I just installed...

I'd check with Wunderlich but I just installed their adjustable folding tip shift lever and it's not only beautiful looking but works great. Is a bit pricey but it works and is much nicer then TT...
Forum: Thumpers 06-10-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,068
Views: 140,586
Posted By vntgmx
So looking at adding a '13 XT250 to the stable...

So looking at adding a '13 XT250 to the stable and just a few questions on some aftermarket options.
What is available in the way of footpegs to replace the tiny stockers?
Also what is available in...
Forum: Thumpers 06-08-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 441,877
Posted By vntgmx
Do yourself a favor and drop kick those stock...

Do yourself a favor and drop kick those stock tires and get some proper DOT knobbies and the tree won't stand a chance :clap
Hey it can always be worse!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-08-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 896
Posted By vntgmx
Have to say I buy bikes from CC and use them for...

Have to say I buy bikes from CC and use them for parts and service as well and they are good at what they do. Are they perfect of course not as no one is including you or I but they are far from...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-04-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,168
Posted By vntgmx
Honestly I don't remember the o-ring but mine...

Honestly I don't remember the o-ring but mine went on easily. Just pushed on so it was about 3/4 on and then I just used my small rubber mallet and tapped it on fully. I'm surprised you're having an...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-03-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,168
Posted By vntgmx
thanks! It's not really a sticker. It's a...

thanks!
It's not really a sticker. It's a rubber thingy that I got a long time ago in a promotional pack and I thought the color scheme was perfect for the Rallye so I glued it to the bottom of the...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-02-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Yep they sure are! I'm loving mine :freaky ...

Yep they sure are! I'm loving mine :freaky
http://i44.tinypic.com/zvwwna.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 06-02-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,168
Posted By vntgmx
Got my red Alt rider engine guards installed ...

Got my red Alt rider engine guards installed
http://i44.tinypic.com/zvwwna.jpg
other side
http://i40.tinypic.com/2ylpf00.jpg
full shot
http://i42.tinypic.com/a48tx1.jpg
Wunderlich adjustable...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-02-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,502
Posted By vntgmx
One of the best upgrades I made! Love em and once...

One of the best upgrades I made! Love em and once you're used to the pivoting action you won't want to go back. :clap
Forum: GS Boxers 05-30-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,168
Posted By vntgmx
Here are a couple of pics and my current...

Here are a couple of pics and my current upgrades.
Alt rider skid plate
http://i44.tinypic.com/m950m1.jpg
pivot pegz,adv designs swingarm cap & Alt rider brake guard...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-26-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Cool , nice looking dirt road. In my neck of...

Cool , nice looking dirt road.
In my neck of the woods you wouldn't get too far with stockers as I'm in the land of sand. Not the best surface for a 500lb bike with street skins! :rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 05-25-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Well that will be next week at this time and...

Well that will be next week at this time and hopefully it's a little warmer then today.
Went for a nice little blitz earlier and after a couple of off road jaunts I got to thinking anyone who...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-24-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By vntgmx
Here's a link to one for the brake side. The...

Here's a link to one for the brake side. The shifter side you should be able to order from BMW I would think.
http://www.advdesigns.com/weswarmpipic.html
Forum: GS Boxers 05-23-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Nicely done bikes guys. Good to see others to get...

Nicely done bikes guys. Good to see others to get ideas and see how the different company stuff looks in the real world.
I'm absolutely loving the bike! It just begs to be ridden and just makes me...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,296
Posted By vntgmx
Very nice! Congrats and enjoy the ride :clap

Very nice! Congrats and enjoy the ride :clap
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By vntgmx
It's just so the throttle cable doesn't rub...

It's just so the throttle cable doesn't rub against the bars or clamps. Mine doesn't touch either but when in motion and moving the bars I suppose there could be some contact.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Good on ya! I have a Terra & plated '12 Husky...

Good on ya!
I have a Terra & plated '12 Husky WR150 for more serious off road fun!
It's gotten dirty but no hardcore stuff till my crash guards get installed.
You took a helluva a chance doing...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-18-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Will do. They should already be on but when I...

Will do. They should already be on but when I picked it up the red set from Alt Rider had a big scratch so waiting for a replacement set and they can't get here soon enough as I'm dying to get into...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Picked up the beast yesterday and just logging...

Picked up the beast yesterday and just logging some soft miles. Need to wait till the engine guards get here before I can let loose.
All I can say is this puppy is "awesome"...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-10-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Looking forward to bringing it home this tuesday....

Looking forward to bringing it home this tuesday. The weather is getting nice so I'll ready to burn up some miles next week! Can't get too crazy till the engine guards from Alt rider get here so...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-10-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Thanks! Yes I'm just ordering for the '12 or...

Thanks! Yes I'm just ordering for the '12 or there's just too much confusion! Imagine down the road if you list it for sale how that's going to stir things up :rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I settled on...

Thanks for the feedback everyone.
I settled on the Rallye today. It's actually a 2013 year model but is identical to the '12 offering with the old style switchgear,windshield etc. It's just esa...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By vntgmx
Rallye or '13 R1200GS WC feedback

Looking at getting a R1200GS and I'm looking at a new leftover Rallye or a new '13 R1200GS water cooled version. I'll be using it for mixed surface rides as I have lots of sandy fireroads that I hit...
Forum: Thumpers 06-29-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5,698
Views: 1,042,676
Posted By vntgmx
Thanks I'm going to try the 13c/s first with the...

Thanks I'm going to try the 13c/s first with the stock rear as I want a bit of road flexibility yet as I have decent roadwork sometimes to get to some of my good loops.
As far as the suspension goes...
Forum: Thumpers 06-28-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5,698
Views: 1,042,676
Posted By vntgmx
Give us some feedback when you switch the 13 on....

Give us some feedback when you switch the 13 on. I'm interested in what you have to say as I'm looking at making that switch as well.
Forum: Thumpers 06-28-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5,698
Views: 1,042,676
Posted By vntgmx
Who has anyone used for suspension work? Got a...

Who has anyone used for suspension work?
Got a chance to fiddle and play with the suspension and it needs help that clickers etc. aren't going to sort(mine is an '09 btw)
Forks dive and basically...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-16-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By vntgmx
one of these days...have fun weather is about...

one of these days...have fun weather is about perfect for it today!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-15-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,706
Posted By vntgmx
Hey I think we kept running into your crew toward...

Hey I think we kept running into your crew toward the end of the 2nd half.
I was on a BMW G450X and my two friends were on 250 Katoom 2-strokes.
Forum: Thumpers 06-15-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5,698
Views: 1,042,676
Posted By vntgmx
Just a thought guys as I've only done a couple of...

Just a thought guys as I've only done a couple of oil changes and have had no issues with the filter yet.
On some bikes it's recommended that you fill the filter cavity about a quarter the way prior...
Forum: Thumpers 06-14-2010, 05:51 AM
Replies: 5,698
Views: 1,042,676
Posted By vntgmx
Got a chance to give the G a good workout...

Got a chance to give the G a good workout yesterday at the D/S in hot humid conditions and it handled things excellently.
Suspension is still stiff but starting to get broke in.Motor is pure joy and...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-14-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,706
Posted By vntgmx
As usual a very good ride by SJER! :1drink

As usual a very good ride by SJER! :1drink
Forum: Thumpers 06-08-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5,698
Views: 1,042,676
Posted By vntgmx
Here's some new pics since I've been adding some...

Here's some new pics since I've been adding some goodies.So far added the Hyde racing skid-plate,TT handguards,BMW low seat,preprinted number plate backgrounds & upper fork decals via powersport...
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