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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-21-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21,027
Views: 4,510,201
Posted By DaveDragon
Yup, looks pretty low. I had been riding the...

Yup, looks pretty low. I had been riding the Gravelhala and backed the pre-load off a little too much once back on the black top.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-21-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,596
Posted By DaveDragon
R1200GS Final Drive - Replaced with New Design

R1200GS Final Drive - Replaced with New Design (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/08/r1200gs-final-drive-replacement.html)
...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-20-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By DaveDragon
I wrote the mileage, date, location on the Gear...

I wrote the mileage, date, location on the Gear Oil Bottle with a Sharpie and I have photos of the change that are date/time stamped.

They accepted my word on it, never asking to see the "proof".
Forum: GS Boxers 08-20-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By DaveDragon
Thumb Euro Cycles Of Tampa Bay Hits a Customer Service Home Run

Euro Cycles Of Tampa Bay Hits a Customer Service Home Run (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/08/euro-cycles-of-tampa-bay-rilysi.html)


Some here may remember that last summer while on Ride-About...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-20-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By DaveDragon
Euro Cycles Of Tampa Bay Hits a Customer Service Home Run

Euro Cycles Of Tampa Bay Hits a Customer Service Home Run (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/08/euro-cycles-of-tampa-bay-rilysi.html)


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Some here may...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-18-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
The dealer picked up the GS last Thursday at the...

The dealer picked up the GS last Thursday at the Casa and charged me $100 to do so.

Then I was told that I have to prove that I changed the FD lube at the 600 mile break in interval for warranty...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-12-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
I just called Scott Esteran, Service Manager of...

I just called Scott Esteran, Service Manager of Bloodworth Motorcycles and he verified the Final Drive is Under Warranty and there should be no issues at all in getting it completely covered by BMW...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-11-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
I got a call back from Joe, the owner of...

I got a call back from Joe, the owner of EuroCycles of Tampabay.
He's calling Bloodworths in Nashville to get the FD warranty info from their replacement last summer.

He's supposed to be making...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-11-2008, 05:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
I didn't see any wear on the inside of the shaft...

I didn't see any wear on the inside of the shaft housing, but then again, I wasn't looking for that.

It will be at the local dealer this week for inspection/teardown. I'll keep the board updated...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-11-2008, 05:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
I did change it.

I did change it.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-10-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I...

<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I changed the Tranny & Final Drive Lubes to see if there were any metal shavings to indicate the problem.

The Tranny lube was clean with no metal...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-08-2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
Thanks Jim, I'll do it this afternoon.

Thanks Jim, I'll do it this afternoon.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-08-2008, 05:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By DaveDragon
GS Drive-train Problem

The GS started making a new noise on the ride home thursday afternoon.
A rather loud Roaring Noise coming from the Drive Shaft Area when under load and back loaded as in engine braking.

Coasting...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-25-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By DaveDragon
Code Name Quantity Price/Ea. Total ...

Code Name Quantity Price/Ea. Total
---------------------------------------------
03010056 Metzeler Z6 110/80VR-19 1 $126.95
03020114 Metzeler Z6 150/70VR-17 1 $145.95
Shipping: SWMT Shipping:...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-25-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By DaveDragon
Metz Roadtec Z6 on Gs Adventure

Anyone else running Roadtec-Z6...
Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By DaveDragon
Thanks Marty! I wish Glacier NP roads had...

Thanks Marty!

I wish Glacier NP roads had been open when we were there; I was really looking forward to that.
Forum: Ride reports 07-09-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By DaveDragon
Ride-About 2008 - 14 Days & 7000 Miles of Riding

Ride-About 2008 - 14 Days & 7000 Miles of Riding (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/07/ride-about-2008-main-page.html)

This is the Ride-About 2008 Main Page.

Here you will find links to the...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-02-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 763
Posted By DaveDragon
K&N (KN-164) Oil Filter For BMW R1200GS

K&N (KN-164) Oil Filter For BMW R1200GS (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/06/kn-164-oil-filter-for-bmw-r1200gs.html)
...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-15-2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,303
Posted By DaveDragon
Diamond Grade Reflective Tape Increases Conspicuity

Diamond Grade Reflective Tape Increases Conspicuity (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/02/r1200gs-diamond-grade-reflective-tape.html)

...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-13-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,415
Posted By DaveDragon
My Buddy John Munson over in Grapevine Texas had...

My Buddy John Munson over in Grapevine Texas had his LT burst into flames while filling the tank. He too was sitting on the bike and had to bail off the burning LT to get the fire extinguisher.

I...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-11-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,415
Posted By DaveDragon
I nibbled out the plastic with cutters and needle...

I nibbled out the plastic with cutters and needle nose pliers.
Then smoothed it out with a razor blade.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-08-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,415
Posted By DaveDragon
I think I shall do exactly that; thanks for...

I think I shall do exactly that; thanks for reminding me, it's always under the tank bag out of site out of mind and I've stopped noticing it I guess.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-08-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,415
Posted By DaveDragon
GS Fuel Cap Reversal Mod

GS Fuel Cap Reversal Mod (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/02/bmw-r1200gs-adventure-mod-rilysi.html)

http://bp1.blogger.com/_YEW26cjh_-M/R6u6vJEgxzI/AAAAAAAADRo/mCM5s9aKeUc/s200/CIMG2714.JPG...
Forum: Equipment 02-01-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,836
Posted By DaveDragon
The Caberg worked out well during this mornings...

The Caberg worked out well during this mornings commute, and I really like the integrated sun visor.:thumb

Still need to do a little more shaping of the styrofoam liner to reduce pressure points...
Forum: Equipment 01-31-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,836
Posted By DaveDragon
My New Caberg Justissimo Helmet

My New Caberg Justissimo Helmet (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/01/caberg-justissimo-helmet-rilysi.html)
...
Forum: Vendors 01-31-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By DaveDragon
Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay - Revisited

Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay - Revisited (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/01/euro-cycles-of-tampa-bay-rilysi.html)

I had an urgent need to replace my Riding Helmet as my 5 year old HJC Symax...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-11-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By DaveDragon
BMW R1200GS - Motorcycle-USA Tourer Of The Year

BMW R1200GS - Motorcycle-USA Tourer Of The Year (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/01/bmw-r1200gs-tourer-of-year-2007-rilysi.html)


I searched, hope it's not 205.
Forum: Vendors 12-14-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By DaveDragon
Excellent Customer Service from Touratech USA

Excellent Customer Service from Touratech USA (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2007/12/touratech-usa-excellent-customer.html)

Excellent Customer Service...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-30-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 85,019
Posted By DaveDragon
2006 GS Adventure 35,000 miles in a year. One...

2006 GS Adventure 35,000 miles in a year.
One FD Failure, handled by Bloodworth BMW.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-27-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By DaveDragon
I converted the 06 R1200GS-Adv Low Beam to HID...

I converted the 06 R1200GS-Adv Low Beam to HID with a plug-n-play kit from CQLight. No Faults, An order of magnitude better illumination than the stock low beam. No warranty issues.

I also...
Forum: Equipment 09-12-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,390
Posted By DaveDragon
Slime Tire Inflator Product Review

Slime Tire Inflator Product Review (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2007/09/slime-tire-inflator-cyclegadgets-rilysi.html)

...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-06-2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,681
Posted By DaveDragon
+1

+1
Forum: GS Boxers 08-20-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,620
Posted By DaveDragon
+1 The 2006 R1200GS Adventure is the best bike I...

+1 The 2006 R1200GS Adventure is the best bike I have ever owned.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-20-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,128
Posted By DaveDragon
I have a Bead Rider on my GS Adventure for daily...

I have a Bead Rider on my GS Adventure for daily commuting.
I also have an Alaska Leather Sheep Skin in the side case.

I've used and recommend both.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-09-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,016
Posted By DaveDragon
I'm using a Pelican case for a top box and will...

I'm using a Pelican case for a top box and will probably go with the Micatech once released.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-09-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,617
Posted By DaveDragon
Photos man, we need photos :deal

Photos man, we need photos :deal
Forum: GS Boxers 08-07-2007, 06:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By DaveDragon
Excellent Customer Service Continues - AKA Bloodworth Motorcycles

Excellent Customer Service Continues - AKA Bloodworth Motorcycles (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2007/08/bloodworth-motorcycles-rilysi.html)

I continue to be amazed by the very high quality of...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-06-2007, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By DaveDragon
I had a great time, glad to meet you in person!

I had a great time, glad to meet you in person!
Forum: GS Boxers 08-06-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By DaveDragon
Hedge & Philp38at Biff Burger in St.Pete

http://bp1.blogger.com/_YEW26cjh_-M/RrcFujQ6oXI/AAAAAAAABrY/UUTlR1Gm_MA/s200/CIMG0216.JPG (http://bp1.blogger.com/_YEW26cjh_-M/RrcFujQ6oXI/AAAAAAAABrY/UUTlR1Gm_MA/s1600-h/CIMG0216.JPG)
Hey you FF,...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-27-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,670
Posted By DaveDragon
Better price here...

Better price here (http://www.saelig.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPS003&Category_Code=) but temporarily out of stock.
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