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Forum: Parallel Universe 03-02-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,456
Posted By OFA
The bars will last more than one drop

The crash bars are meant to be used over and again, meaning you may drop it many times over a number of years and they should still work but clearly just one good drop will crack plastic and the rad...
Forum: Vendors 01-13-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,690
Posted By OFA
I am getting very used to reading electronic...

I am getting very used to reading electronic magazines and books. As a matter of fact, most of my reading is now just that. In this case though, I wouldn't waste the money on this app. Way too buggy....
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-13-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 465
Views: 83,464
Posted By OFA
Is that what does it?

Is that what does it?
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-09-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 34,742
Posted By OFA
So what is the conclusion?

Wow, lots to read here but how does the new size 150/70-17 Scorpion Rally tire fair? Anyone else have a test completed?
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-02-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 465
Views: 83,464
Posted By OFA
Wow that's a great thing. Can't say I have ever...

Wow that's a great thing. Can't say I have ever discovered new money in my account.
Forum: Canada 01-02-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6,615
Views: 384,858
Posted By OFA
Oops. Sorry didn't read the entire post. I'm...

Oops. Sorry didn't read the entire post.
I'm too far away.

Cheers
Forum: Canada 01-02-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6,615
Views: 384,858
Posted By OFA
I would like that. How much do you want?

I would like that. How much do you want?
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6,939
Views: 1,508,009
Posted By OFA
Ya your right. Anyone know where I can get some...

Ya your right. Anyone know where I can get some lime green KLR body panels for this pig?
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-01-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,278
Posted By OFA
Do you have pics? I'd like to see what your...

Do you have pics? I'd like to see what your using. I read in many places that the 12s don't wrap around like the 13's.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 01-01-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,322
Posted By OFA
Yes Bruce. You are correct. I was too lazy to go...

Yes Bruce. You are correct. I was too lazy to go look at the GPS to see the model. It is a 62s and has no four prong just a mini USB.
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-01-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 465
Views: 83,464
Posted By OFA
This 2013 f800gs is my first. But coming from a...

This 2013 f800gs is my first. But coming from a carbureted bike I defiantly found the throttle snatchy. As a matter a fact I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever get used to it but after 9,000...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 12-21-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,322
Posted By OFA
I have a 60CX and a 78S and have tried both now....

I have a 60CX and a 78S and have tried both now. I have since got my repaired 60CSX from Garmin, and yes it was replaced with a refurb that works fine.

The functions between the two are almost...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-21-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,278
Posted By OFA
Skid plates may but the body has changed around...

Skid plates may but the body has changed around the rad supports as well as the front fender and windshield mounts. From what I have read the frame remains the same.
Forum: Equipment 12-16-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,833
Posted By OFA
I gotta tell you that I just went for a ride...

I gotta tell you that I just went for a ride yesterday in 2 degree Celcius weather and decided to wear my old Scorpion Commander with the storm collar rather than my Klim. Wow! It's a friggin warm...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-16-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 465
Views: 83,464
Posted By OFA
Makes sense. I Bought the 800 in late August and...

Makes sense. I Bought the 800 in late August and am loving it. Lots of power for highway cruising and better mileage than my 06 KLR. I now have just over 8500 kilometers on it. Living in the North...
Forum: Thumpers 12-16-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6,939
Views: 1,508,009
Posted By OFA
Very nice job. I had a Kawi green KLR that I was...

Very nice job. I had a Kawi green KLR that I was ready to paint black as well but I bought a new bike and sold it. I researched painting the plastic and it seemed it could be done okay. I like your...
Forum: Thumpers 12-16-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 6,939
Views: 1,508,009
Posted By OFA
I agree. Looks sweet!

I agree. Looks sweet!
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-16-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,278
Posted By OFA
These LED lights are far too bright to have on...

These LED lights are far too bright to have on with oncoming traffic. I have them wired to my high beam with an aux switch. This way they come on with the high beam but I can also shut them off. ...
Forum: Thumpers 12-14-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 6,939
Views: 1,508,009
Posted By OFA
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/qy8evyje.jpg...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/qy8evyje.jpg my KLR
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-14-2012, 03:25 AM
Replies: 465
Views: 83,464
Posted By OFA
The 700 and the 1200 are very different machines....

The 700 and the 1200 are very different machines. Can I ask why you are looking at the 700 and not the 800? Just curious, both are great bikes.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-14-2012, 03:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,278
Posted By OFA
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/puvevatu.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/puvevatu.jpg
The mounts keep the lights tucked in and clear the signals.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-11-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,278
Posted By OFA
I have LED lights mounted on small l brackets off...

I have LED lights mounted on small l brackets off the headlight side bolt on my 2013. Works very well, does not interfere with the signals.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-10-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,278
Posted By OFA
What do you mean it has aux mounts? I have a...

What do you mean it has aux mounts? I have a 2013 and have had to mount to the headlight mount. I made a l bracket. Seems to work so far.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-10-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 465
Views: 83,464
Posted By OFA
I read somewhere that they can break the bones in...

I read somewhere that they can break the bones in your leg, separate them slightly and they'll grow back together making you a inch or so taller.
Forum: Equipment 12-10-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,833
Posted By OFA
I am selling this jacket now if anyone is...

I am selling this jacket now if anyone is interested - pm me. Got a Klime this past summer and I'm giving it a try.
Forum: Vendors 11-02-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 47,614
Posted By OFA
Ridden over 7,000 Klms and here is what I know

I have ridden well over 7,000 Klms in my Klim and here are my observations.
At first I had a leaking problem - they exchanged it as it was a week old.
New one doesn't leak as long as the zippers...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 09-07-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,322
Posted By OFA
I like your last line.

I like your last line.
Forum: Vendors 09-07-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,690
Posted By OFA
Still takes quite a while to show up in the app...

Still takes quite a while to show up in the app but it's worth the wait. Dam fine magazine!
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-06-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,033
Posted By OFA
I have a 2013 f800gs that is 8 days old. I have...

I have a 2013 f800gs that is 8 days old. I have no seat issues but a wheel is out of round and the traction control will not shut off. The dealer doesn't know the system as its the first for the 800...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-22-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,322
Posted By OFA
USB powered but it still had batteries in it. ...

USB powered but it still had batteries in it.

Thats one problem with this unit is the USB power. I don't think its a very durable plug for something like that. The USB plug is what Garmin says...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-21-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,322
Posted By OFA
GPS 62s Failure

I have had one mounted on my KLR for about 20,000 kilometres and it decided to quit. One day it started showing me off the coast of Libya (i think) - O lat - 0 long. The compass also stopped...
Forum: Vendors 06-28-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 47,614
Posted By OFA
Thanks for the tip. Klim Canada has made a...

Thanks for the tip. Klim Canada has made a replacement available for me at the dealer. Apparently it is not the normal procedure though, normally requiring the jacket to be returned for testing...
Forum: Vendors 06-28-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By OFA
The good news on my leaking two week old jacket...

The good news on my leaking two week old jacket is that a new one is at the dealer waiting for me. The Canadian Klim rep was quick to reply and agreed to exchange it but apparently it is not the...
Forum: Vendors 06-27-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 47,614
Posted By OFA
Tested at shop - It Leaks - Others having the same issue

May Have to Ship Jacket to Klim to be "Tested"
I called the dealer and they said it may have to be shipped to Klim for "testing", then be repaired and shipped back to me.
If that is the case then I...
Forum: Vendors 06-27-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 47,614
Posted By OFA
No I didn't purchase it at Revzilla but certainly...

No I didn't purchase it at Revzilla but certainly appreciate that level of customer service. Wow.
No the leak was in the middle of the sleeve and dry from there to the cuff. I'm contacting the...
Forum: Equipment 06-24-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,221
Posted By OFA
What happened to your GPS? Im Curious as I just...

What happened to your GPS? Im Curious as I just had a garmin 62 fail on me. Started showing me off the coast of Africa. I called Garmin and they have a flat rate repair of $110 in Canada, perhaps a...
Forum: Vendors 06-23-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 47,614
Posted By OFA
New Klim Latitude Leaks!!

Thought I'd throw it in here as I see a whole threads on the jacket.

First good rain in my brand new Kilm Latitude and it LEAKS!!

Inner left arm. Can't believe it. Over $700 and it leaks?
...
Forum: Vendors 06-23-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By OFA
Spent $700 on a Klime Latitude. Fits great. ...

Spent $700 on a Klime Latitude. Fits great.
LEAKS! First ride it leaked my left arm at the inner elbow. Oh ya I'm not impressed. I'm sitting here typing this with a wet cold arm. The jacket this...
Forum: Vendors 06-13-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 47,614
Posted By OFA
Have I made a mistake?

I just bought the Latitude. Seems really nice and yes, the collar feels a little tall and stiff but I thought that would break in. I only got it yesterday so today was my first test ride.
Did I...
Forum: Americas 04-02-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,638
Posted By OFA
Pants - its a GSA

Pants? What pants - you're riding a BMW 1200GSA! You don't need pants with that bike. :)
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