What have you done to your GS or GS Adventure today? - Page 26

Ravenslair · 01-12-2013, 09:34 PM

New plugs and a valve adjustment for my '04 GSA. Did the oil, transmission fluid, rear drive fluid and clutch bleed a few days ago. Need to bleed the brakes next weekend.

Boondox · 01-13-2013, 04:26 AM

Finally finished the install of aux lights. I have Clearwater Kristas on the bike and the smaller Glendas on the sidecar all linked to a single dimmer. Dialed all the way down they provide decent lighting, but hit the high beam and HOLY COW!

BFG · 01-13-2013, 09:10 AM

Been looking at fitting extra lights to my alloy boxes for some time finally did it over a couple of weekends. Light are wired to the factory driving/fog lights which are fused so no canbus worries. Connections are watertight and although the wires/lights are fitted in rubber seals have silicone them as well. Tape holding wire was just temporary. Finished off with some custom made stainless terminal covers (egg cups

) . Then used some van lining material to line the panniers, no more helmet rattling round or dirty marks on bags etc. Have 2 GS1200 so get to practice on mine before fitting anything to my partners bike, she has to see it fitted before I am allowed to mess with hers.

We went out on the bikes for the day yesterday and was late back so got a good Idea what they are like. Lights are similar in brightness to original so really visible without being too much. Quick release connector’s waterproof and easy to use. Overall very pleased with the end result.

http://

Link to instalation pictures
http://boxster.smugmug.com/Other/pan...7510258_qBddP7

BTL · 01-13-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BFG

Been looking at fitting extra lights to my alloy boxes for some time finally did it over a couple of weekends. Light are wired to the factory driving/fog lights which are fused so no canbus worries. Connections are watertight and although the wires/lights are fitted in rubber seals have silicone them as well. Tape holding wire was just temporary. Finished off with some custom made stainless terminal covers (egg cups

) . Then used some van lining material to line the panniers, no more helmet rattling round or dirty marks on bags etc. Have 2 GS1200 so get to practice on mine before fitting anything to my partners bike, she has to see it fitted before I am allowed to mess with hers.

We went out on the bikes for the day yesterday and was late back so got a good Idea what they are like. Lights are similar in brightness to original so really visible without being too much. Quick release connector’s waterproof and easy to use. Overall very pleased with the end result.

http://

Link to instalation pictures
http://boxster.smugmug.com/Other/pan...7510258_qBddP7

Very clever use of the egg cups..looks real nice.

Snarky · 01-13-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey10000

Dropped it in the driveway!!! Had the bars turned too much and stalled it facing uphill. Down she goes.

Those big metal boxes and crash bars on the adventure definitely work.

It happens. Was anyone watching? How fast did you swing it back up?

MotoBoss · 01-13-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Snarky

It happens. Was anyone watching? How fast did you swing it back up?

no body saw it,,,,,,,,,,,,never happened......................................

Twilight Error · 01-13-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoBoss

no body saw it,,,,,,,,,,,,never happened......................................

Exactly.

I've never dropped my GS many times while riding alone in the woods. Not picking it up gets tiring after a while, I really should start riding with other people...

madpuma13 · 01-13-2013, 03:59 PM

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More tomorrow!

Jim

I have been looking for amber running lights like this everywhere! Where you find em?!

JimVonBaden · 01-13-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by madpuma13

I have been looking for amber running lights like this everywhere! Where you find em?!

E-bay, $22 each. http://www.ebay.com/itm/310539032170...84.m1439.l2649

Jim

madpuma13 · 01-13-2013, 06:04 PM

Ordered! Doesn't look like it comes with a dimmable switch. Gonna have to make one before they get here.

Thanks again!

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ElMartillo · 01-13-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Jim, what is your general impression of those lights? Quality, beam pattern, brightness, illumination?

I see that the seller is offering white ones, which for $22 is an easy purchase.

Thanks.

JimVonBaden · 01-13-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ElMartillo

Jim, what is your general impression of those lights? Quality, beam pattern, brightness, illumination?

I see that the seller is offering white ones, which for $22 is an easy purchase.

Thanks.

Quality is not bad, not great, but they put out some good light for the price! I would buy them again.

They are spots, and since mine are yellow, do not throw light the way white ones do, but they do the job pretty well for the price.

Jim

onesaintsfan · 01-13-2013, 09:14 PM

Boooya

lukeinlondon · 01-14-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxbaT73

Just installed KC HiLites 400 Rally driving lights on my 1150GSA..

Gosh thats a nice looking bike

BigDave75 · 01-14-2013, 08:24 PM

^^^ Beautiful Bike ^^^

01-13-2013, 04:26 AM	#377
Boondox Travels With Barley Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Central Vermont Oddometer: 2,439	Finally finished the install of aux lights. I have Clearwater Kristas on the bike and the smaller Glendas on the sidecar all linked to a single dimmer. Dialed all the way down they provide decent lighting, but hit the high beam and HOLY COW! __________________ I got a sidecar to travel with my dog. He never complains, is delighted to be with me, approves of my dietary choices, is a social butterfly who helps me meet folks, appreciates a good beer, snuggles better than my wife, and hangs on my every word as if it's the most profound thing he's ever heard. TravelsWithBarley.com

01-13-2013, 09:10 AM	#378
BFG Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Manchester UK Oddometer: 33	Pannier lights Been looking at fitting extra lights to my alloy boxes for some time finally did it over a couple of weekends. Light are wired to the factory driving/fog lights which are fused so no canbus worries. Connections are watertight and although the wires/lights are fitted in rubber seals have silicone them as well. Tape holding wire was just temporary. Finished off with some custom made stainless terminal covers (egg cups ) . Then used some van lining material to line the panniers, no more helmet rattling round or dirty marks on bags etc. Have 2 GS1200 so get to practice on mine before fitting anything to my partners bike, she has to see it fitted before I am allowed to mess with hers. We went out on the bikes for the day yesterday and was late back so got a good Idea what they are like. Lights are similar in brightness to original so really visible without being too much. Quick release connector’s waterproof and easy to use. Overall very pleased with the end result. http:// Link to instalation pictures http://boxster.smugmug.com/Other/pan...7510258_qBddP7 __________________ Money isn't everything. But it keeps the kids intouch

01-13-2013, 09:14 PM	#388
onesaintsfan BigJohnHart Joined: Nov 2005 Location: McComb MS, where men are men and sheep are nervous Oddometer: 1,185	Paid it off ! ! ! ! ! Boooya __________________ John Hart McComb MS 2009 Triumph Speed Triple "the mistress" 2008 BMW R1200GSA-" the wife" 2005 Chaparral 210ssi " Native Sun II " " Damn a motorcycle, if somone would buy this thing I would take the bus home "

01-14-2013, 08:24 PM	#390
BigDave75 Will Work for Food! Joined: Oct 2009 Location: God's Country Oddometer: 1,426	^^^ Beautiful Bike ^^^ __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Hooah!

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01-12-2013, 09:34 PM	#376
Ravenslair Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Placer County, California Oddometer: 106	New plugs and a valve adjustment for my '04 GSA. Did the oil, transmission fluid, rear drive fluid and clutch bleed a few days ago. Need to bleed the brakes next weekend.

01-13-2013, 06:04 PM	#385
madpuma13 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: CenTex Oddometer: 79	Ordered! Doesn't look like it comes with a dimmable switch. Gonna have to make one before they get here. Thanks again! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2