Forum: GS Boxers
03-01-2013, 05:11 PM
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Views: 4,976
Great News!
Maybe the can of worms will stay closed :lol3
Best wishes
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-24-2013, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 132
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A TH\hought
Donnie,
Don't know where the BMW tach signal comes from, but many come off the coil and it is guaranteed that the thing will run terrible or not at all with an intermittant coil connection. ...
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Forum: 2 smokers
02-10-2013, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 811
Views: 190,226
Sweet !
I always wanted one of these back in the day. The 250 I had then and now have probably saved me a few broken bones though....
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-10-2013, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 132
Views: 4,976
Fuel Filter
Hi Donnie,
If you find a fuel filter made for fuel injection it might work. Fuel pumps for engines with carbs operate at pressures typically <= ~ 5psi, while every fuel injection system I've...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2013, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,451
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2013, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,451
Thanks for the reply
I think they...
Thanks for the reply
I think they patched the hall sensor, but the thing still won't run above idle. They're going to replace the fuel filter tomorrow.. He stated some brown muck came out...
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Forum: Americas
01-05-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 16,242
Views: 1,184,804
for MikeMike
I sent you a private email regarding dwj - Donnie
Thanks,
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2013, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,451
Thanks to all for the replies.
That...
Thanks to all for the replies.
That was done and It didn't change anything
As I understand everything electrical functions except the engine doesn't start when the starter turns it over
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Forum: Ride reports
01-05-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 76,457
Donnie's got bike trouble in Southern MX
If anyone following this has technical expertise with the R1100 GS I know Donnie would appreciate you having a look at this:
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853406
Thanks,
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2013, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,451
R1100GS Stranded in Southern Mexico --HELP!!!
I got a call from my friend Donnie, (dwj- Donnie here), this morning looking for help diagnosing his bike:
1995 R1100GS ~100,000 miles running fine until he stopped for fuel. Went ~ 1 mile after...
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Forum: 2 smokers
11-07-2012, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 811
Views: 190,226
some experiences with it's little brother
I've never ridden a 400, but used to ride with a bunch of folks who's had the RT360's which were much stonger than the 250. I would like the extra power the 400 would likely offer. A few years ago...
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Forum: 2 smokers
11-04-2012, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 811
Views: 190,226
1977 Yamaha DT250D
This is a cool thread!
Here's my contribution with some history on the bike (1977 Yamaha DT250D).
A good friend and I purchased identical bikes after we graduated in 1977. Three...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-02-2012, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 695
Views: 76,457
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2012, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,150,044
Good Advice!
Amen to the run em hard and wear out soon. I destroyed so many engines in the late 60's and early 70's that I finally made the connection between throttle opening and repair work. Finally figured...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-19-2012, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,150,044
But on the other hand
On flat ground ~75mph is about all she's got with my 220 lb carcus on her. Like some others have said wind resistance demands exceed available hp
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Forum: Thumpers
10-19-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,150,044
Feeling crazy one day at the end of a long ride
Pinned the throttle on my stock 1999 XT225 with stock gearing on a long steep downhill paved road and hit 91.5 mph on GPS before letting off. I'm guessing I went 92-9500 rpm in 6th, but was about to...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-02-2012, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 76,457
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Forum: Ride reports
08-16-2012, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 695
Views: 76,457
Yea!!
GREAT NEWS !!! we are so thankful for the progress
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Forum: Ride reports
08-02-2012, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 695
Views: 76,457
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Forum: Ride reports
07-22-2012, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 695
Views: 76,457
Trip Cancelled for Time Being
Donnie is headed to Dallas to be with his daughter who is having some serious health issues. Therefore, this trip is cancelled for the time being.
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Forum: Ride reports
07-03-2012, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 76,457
Looks like the trip is going good
Tell Hector thanks for the stickers! Took this about 2 miles from work on the way in last Thursday.
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg600/mc_collector/006Medium.jpg
Subscribed!
Best...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-17-2012, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 10,246
Small bikes rock
My wife and I have a stable ranging from a 1972 Honda Trail 90 to a 2005 Gold Wing 1800. We have two Yamaha XT225's, a nearly perfectly preserved and running 1977 Yamaha DT250 2 stroke and a 2008...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-15-2012, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
Clutch cable life
Hi Donnie,
The life you got out of those cables is good evidence of the value of lubing them occasionally. The first one that got full of salt water corrosion was about the worst one I've ever...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-10-2012, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
Ymmv !!!
Hi Donnie,
It's good you took all those extra parts along. The few times master links have given me trouble have made me take note of differences. I usually order several spares from the chain...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-05-2012, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
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Forum: Ride reports
04-02-2012, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
Laptop Misery
I have a power supply at home that might fit it. Unfortunately, if the center pin in the laptop itself is coming loose, about the only way to fix that is tearing into it and soldering. My success...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-22-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
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Forum: Ride reports
03-20-2012, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
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Forum: Ride reports
03-20-2012, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
Earthquake!
Hi Donnie,
From your last position, it looks like you were ~250 mi. NW of the epicenter. Are you and friends OK?:eek1
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Forum: Ride reports
03-18-2012, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
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Forum: Ride reports
03-16-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
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Forum: Ride reports
03-15-2012, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
Hospitality!
My spanish is nonexistent, but I feel like Donnie has encountered the very definition of hospitality with Emiliano and his family!. The next time I encounter some aggrivation with a circumstance,...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-12-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
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Forum: Ride reports
03-12-2012, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
Need Help?
Hi Donnie,
Call or email if there's anything I can do to help.
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Forum: Ride reports
03-06-2012, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,264
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Forum: Ride reports
09-30-2011, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 508
Views: 17,567
Happy Birthday Donnie !!!
I see you went through McAlester, OK. Next time you pass that way you out to check out Happy Day Motel http://www.thehappydayshotel.com/ . They had a Moto Guzzi in the lobby and lot of very...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-28-2011, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 384
Views: 21,877
My thoughts exactly!!! PLEASE don't get within...
My thoughts exactly!!! PLEASE don't get within 12 feet of a bear and that is if you are in gear and ready to react in an instant!!! Thanks for the pics but we'd rather go see one in the zoo than...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-28-2011, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 384
Views: 21,877
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Forum: Ride reports
07-20-2011, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 384
Views: 21,877
Following the Spots
We've been following Spot to keep tabs on your ride but appreciate seeing the pictures and hearing from you that all is well. :clap
Ride safe. Enjoy the scenery. Keep in touch.
Love ya! ...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-16-2011, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 1,678
Views: 204,227
Funeral arrangements
National Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Friday 6-8 pm
Funeral Saturday 4 pm
Burial to follow in Clarksdale
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