Forum: GS Boxers
01-26-2013, 04:20 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-16-2013, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Americas
01-16-2013, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,434
I have some time off right around then so this...
I have some time off right around then so this may just happen. As for key west, I've been in there a few times for work so I dont need to spend a lot of time there. I've been saving a spot for the...
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Forum: Americas
01-15-2013, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,434
I've been itching to go down there for a while...
I've been itching to go down there for a while now. I was planning on post rain pre pollen season to do the trip. I'm in the ATL and was planning on heading down 19/41 to Tampa to visit a historic...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-14-2013, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-12-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 27,502
Views: 1,871,142
McDonough
Anyone in the McDonough area that want to do day trips now and longer in the spring/summer?... I'm still kinda new to this area.
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida
01-11-2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 855
Views: 75,177
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida
01-11-2013, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 928
Views: 90,090
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-10-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 292
Views: 99,958
R1100GS wind deflecter
I was tired of looking for the right angle that didn't exist to get rid of the buffeting. I cut the shape, heated it with a heat gun to get the curves right. Result, it's quiet, and NO buffeting! ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-10-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
These are wise words... You could have broke...
These are wise words... You could have broke your leg, had a $6k hospital bill and still had to ship you bike home so this a best worst case scenario. Enjoy feeling good in a great place and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-09-2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
Don't mind the oil but you can still see the...
Don't mind the oil but you can still see the globs of moly/grease on the splines at 50K. I didn't even see evidence of lube on yours but it might have been the pic, or grease, or they cleaned it...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-09-2013, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
Hey Veter,
Here are some pics of my reworked...
Hey Veter,
Here are some pics of my reworked clutch plates. Dealer would have thrown them in the trash. I can tell you this worked great and I've had NO issues at all. They may not be willing to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-09-2013, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-08-2013, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-08-2013, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
Hey Vetter, thoses splines look über dry. That...
Hey Vetter, thoses splines look über dry. That may have caused your clutch to not engage/disengage properly which explains the hard feel of the clutch and the grabbing you felt at idle. Obviously...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-06-2013, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 447
The plugs I was referring to are the ones that...
The plugs I was referring to are the ones that should be on the vac ports on the bottom of the tb's. The tps sensor is rather simple to set and check. You'll need a voltmeter and some thin wire or...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 447
My 98' runs like a clock at idle. Do you still...
My 98' runs like a clock at idle. Do you still have the canister installed? If yes, check all the vac lines because any leak will lean out the mixture possibly enough to kill it. If the canister...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,452
Just in case, have him check for a rag in the...
Just in case, have him check for a rag in the tailpipe... Someone at the gas station may have had a thing against bikers and shoved one in there. This was done to my Buell once, my exhaust pissed...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-04-2013, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 7,187
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-02-2012, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 582
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Forum: Airheads
08-19-2012, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 507
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Forum: Airheads
08-19-2012, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,912
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Forum: Airheads
08-19-2012, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 473
I tried Baja Designs and I guess I'm still...
I tried Baja Designs and I guess I'm still waiting to hear back officially but when I called they were no help. I explained what I needed since they didnt list it and then awkward silence and a no...
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Forum: Airheads
08-18-2012, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 473
Looking for Acewell 2802 or 2803
Can't seem to find these gauges even though acewell still produces them. Anyone know someone that may be sitting on one of these?
Thanks!
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-16-2012, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 519
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-13-2012, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 549
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-12-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 549
Thanks Kshow.
I checked the rear of the...
Thanks Kshow.
I checked the rear of the gearbox by loosening the rubber boot from the clutch lever and pulling it away. It was full and this is where the oil in the thrust rod tube came from. Not...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-11-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 549
R1100gs gearbox shaft leak, help!
I'm in process of replacing my clutch and engine and gearbox seals due to oil on the disc. Thought it would be the rear main but it was bone dry. Gearbox side of things was just nasty... Ok, I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-02-2012, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 60,831
Just got back, glad I got the washers as they...
Just got back, glad I got the washers as they are... Different. All bolts and washers totaled $30. Glycerine pills I had so I saved money there. :rofl
I'm shocked as to how little material is on...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-02-2012, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 310
Views: 60,831
Thanks guys, I am heading out soon to get the...
Thanks guys, I am heading out soon to get the parts and I'll get the washers too. I was just going to reuse my old ones thinking that the reason they used stretch bolts was to eliminate lock...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-31-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 310
Views: 60,831
Thanks thunderhoof,
I'll be picking up my parts...
Thanks thunderhoof,
I'll be picking up my parts Thursday and doing the work soon... Do you remember the size stud, bolt used for the guides? Not home for a few days but I can pull one of the bolts...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-21-2012, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 310
Views: 60,831
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
07-20-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 740
Wish I could. I'm in ATL and can't get enough...
Wish I could. I'm in ATL and can't get enough time to do all that out there. I was VERY looking forward to the ride.
I did accept a bid on uship last night. $600 and seems like a great shipper....
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-18-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 7,584
Also, use a skosh of dialectic grease. It'll...
Also, use a skosh of dialectic grease. It'll keep you from stripping your threads down the line. Too much and you insulate the plug electrically and it goops and holds dirt.
When motors sit for...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-18-2012, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 7,584
I don't have a 1200gs but I've had a similar...
I don't have a 1200gs but I've had a similar issue before. Make sure the plug nips are tight. Use pliers to get them there. Make sure there is a firm connection from the plug to the boot. If loose...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-18-2012, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,269
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-18-2012, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 416
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