Let's see your 1200GS/A - Page 116

kdude · 04-29-2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PhaseShifter

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Recently a number of problems happened with the plastic tank cover/ sidepanel, here in Holland.
The plastic knob on the inside of the tank-front, is not a verry sturdy fixture

When on the highway this knob loses grip, the sidepanel wil rip-off and ruin the aluminum tank-side (near your knee)
As I bought the anti-theft tank-cover mountingscrew set from Wunderlich (the ones with the triangular-screwdriver-hole) i have the original BMW mountingscrews spare.
I've did some work on the fixingplates and now use these plates in combination with the screw, to keep the tank sidepanel fixed on the bike.
Now I definatly know it won't come off anymore

I had the same damm thing happen to me in Florida. I scratched the side panel and bent the aluminum. It was probably my fault as I didn't secure the panel properly or i did it to quickly without checking it. I hope it won't happen again as i really thought the panel was going to fly off the bike at 140kmph

SCQTT · 04-29-2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vec

Well, after reading advrider for a while, and wanting to get a (first) bike for the better part of a decade, I finally pulled the triger last week and got it.

Yeah... I know... too much of a bike to be the first.

I know my limits -- I'm being more careful than I think I need to be.

I've read too many books on how to ride bikes. Took the MSF class and got my endorsement. Got the bike.

That being said, I've learned that I am mortal and I'm not being a hero. So far (~200mi), so good!

Having fun so far, and I'm more than happy with it!

George

Cleveland Rocks!

So does your new bike.

Congratulations George.

PhaseShifter · 04-29-2007, 08:38 AM

When it happens, it looks like this:
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And you are not gonna look happy

Maxxum · 04-29-2007, 03:39 PM

Took friday off to go riding with a buddy.

Cheezebox · 04-29-2007, 04:33 PM

from Maine

cbmwgs · 04-29-2007, 04:57 PM

Here is my new toy:

ocamf · 04-30-2007, 01:49 PM

3k miles

harderkev · 04-30-2007, 06:00 PM

I finally got around to repainting my ride over the last two weeks. I went with an Audi/VW deep metallic blue in a base coat/clear coat application I used a cheap $35 HVLP spray gun and my friend's garage as a paint booth. My local auto body shop was very helpful in advising me about the prep work, including how to repair some scratches in my topcase that were the result of my 1150's total loss collision.

Here's a before shot with the repair and most of the prep work completed on the primered top case:

Kev.

harderkev · 04-30-2007, 06:02 PM

What it looks like now. The black textured areas are Herculiner, bought at my local auto parts store:

harderkev · 04-30-2007, 06:03 PM

And now a closeup:

Airguitar · 04-30-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by harderkev

And now a closeup:

I especially like the bug detail you added,, very authentic!!

Thinking of doing the same on mine,, Sparkle Black... MMmm

harderkev · 04-30-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Airguitar

I especially like the bug detail you added,, very authentic!!

Yeah, I noticed that after I posted the pic. It was clean this morning!

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Originally Posted by Airguitar

Thinking of doing the same on mine,, Sparkle Black... MMmm

Sparkle Black. That's the same thing my wife said when she saw it! I don't really care for the shiny look of the Herculiner but the body shop guy believes it will dull with time. I hope so!

Kev.

Airguitar · 04-30-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by harderkev

Yeah, I noticed that after I posted the pic. It was clean this morning!

Sparkle Black. That's the same thing my wife said when she saw it! I don't really care for the shiny look of the Herculiner but the body shop guy believes it will dull with time. I hope so!

Kev.

I must admit I prefer the original silver on the tank to that Herculiner.. looks too blobby for my taste.. However,, I respect your individuality and God-Given Right to "Boldly go where no mans has gone before"

harderkev · 05-01-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Airguitar

looks too blobby for my taste..

The pics really don't do the texture justice. It's actually quite uniform. You should have seen my first attempt with the Herculiner. Now that was blobby! It was a real PITA to take off too. I had to paint it repeatedly with straight Xylene just to soften it enough to penetrate it with a chisel!

Kev

Red King · 05-01-2007, 09:23 AM

Good job with the paint work! Looks sweet.. Blue def suits the GS

04-29-2007, 08:38 AM	#1728
PhaseShifter Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Dutch Mountains Oddometer: 95	When it happens, it looks like this: And you are not gonna look happy

04-29-2007, 03:39 PM	#1729
Maxxum Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Oddometer: 38	April 28 Near Calgary, Canada Took friday off to go riding with a buddy.

04-29-2007, 04:33 PM	#1730
Cheezebox Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Standish, Maine Oddometer: 150	Mt Washington from Maine Attached Images __________________ The only advice I can give is, not to take advice from anyone.

04-29-2007, 04:57 PM	#1731
cbmwgs Retired Adventurer Joined: Oct 2001 Location: Texas Oddometer: 754	05 R12gs Here is my new toy: Attached Images __________________ MY bike page 2002 BMW R1150R Black

04-30-2007, 01:49 PM	#1732
ocamf n00b Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 4	cades cove, cool place to visit 3k miles Attached Images

04-30-2007, 06:00 PM	#1733
harderkev Slab Sucks! Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Margarita, Ca. Oddometer: 356	New Paint! I finally got around to repainting my ride over the last two weeks. I went with an Audi/VW deep metallic blue in a base coat/clear coat application I used a cheap $35 HVLP spray gun and my friend's garage as a paint booth. My local auto body shop was very helpful in advising me about the prep work, including how to repair some scratches in my topcase that were the result of my 1150's total loss collision. Here's a before shot with the repair and most of the prep work completed on the primered top case: Kev. Attached Images

04-30-2007, 06:02 PM	#1734
harderkev Slab Sucks! Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Margarita, Ca. Oddometer: 356	What it looks like now. The black textured areas are Herculiner, bought at my local auto parts store: Attached Images

04-30-2007, 06:03 PM	#1735
harderkev Slab Sucks! Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Margarita, Ca. Oddometer: 356	And now a closeup: Attached Images

05-01-2007, 09:23 AM	#1740
Red King Red King Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Oddometer: 310	Good job with the paint work! Looks sweet.. Blue def suits the GS __________________ Pressure is for Tyres... 'nuff said... Trip Reports: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=744812 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=658334

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