Joe Frickin' Friday Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 What's up with the "blisters" at the ends of the tread grooves? Are there divots like that when the tire is new? Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 What's up with the "blisters" at the ends of the tread grooves? Are there divots like that when the tire is new? That is a PR3. Those are there from the factory Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I rode on my new Touratech, Long Distance Comfort LOW seat. Well, I can nearly flatfoot my GSA now. When my somewhat shortened Wilbers come it, it'll be perfect for my short legs. The new LDC is more comfortable than stock at short distance. Does that mean we no longer have to take turns pushing you off your center stand? Precisely! Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 What did I do to or on my bike today? I went outside and patted Bikeopotamus on the tank and said "Real soon, buddy...today is my last day of work, forever...." Steve Link to comment
Quinn Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 What did I do to or on my bike today? I went outside and patted Bikeopotamus on the tank and said "Real soon, buddy...today is my last day of work, forever...." Steve When you get home, your wife will show you THE LIST. ------ Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 What did I do to or on my bike today? I went outside and patted Bikeopotamus on the tank and said "Real soon, buddy...today is my last day of work, forever...." Steve When you get home, your wife will show you THE LIST. Sounds like a man speaking from experience. Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 When you get home, your wife will show you THE LIST. I'll need a wife first. Mine announced she wasn't in love anymore and left. And my housemate isn't that talkative to give me directions: Ride safely, Steve in So Cal Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I rode on my new Touratech, Long Distance Comfort LOW seat. Well, I can nearly flatfoot my GSA now. When my somewhat shortened Wilbers come it, it'll be perfect for my short legs. The new LDC is more comfortable than stock at short distance. Does that mean we no longer have to take turns pushing you off your center stand? Precisely! What's with all you short people??? Didn't you eat your vegetables?? Seriously, I almost could not get my Ohlins-equipped 02 GSA off the center stand without help, it was THAT tall!! Steve in So Cal Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well, I'm 5-10. A bit under average height, I s'pose. My issue is short legs. Come on Wilbers! I didn't have a problem with my RT on the center stand. I just scooted forward and it came down nice and smooth. My GSA on the other hand wants to twist when I try to get the bike off the center stand while being on the bike. And it's wobbly when I get on the bike when it's on the center stand. So, now I just take it off the centerstand first. No biggie. Besides, I don't look like a failing banshee that way. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Just rode my bike home from my favorite dealer (where I work ) with it's new to me ebay gear box. Everything A-OK! Link to comment
terryofperry Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Good to hear, Paul Terry Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Just rode my bike home from my favorite dealer (where I work ) with it's new to me ebay gear box. Everything A-OK! awesome......thats good to hear Link to comment
Firenailer Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 When you get home, your wife will show you THE LIST. I'll need a wife first. Mine announced she wasn't in love anymore and left. And my housemate isn't that talkative to give me directions: Ride safely, Steve in So Cal My dog was always a better conversationalist, and was always a hell of a lot happier to see me when I got home! Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Just rode my bike home from my favorite dealer (where I work ) with it's new to me ebay gear box. Everything A-OK! Including the new to you front brake caliper with the scratch on it? Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Just rode my bike home from my favorite dealer (where I work ) with it's new to me ebay gear box. Everything A-OK! Including the new to you front brake caliper with the scratch on it? No. The shop installed a new caliper on the affected bike. The question to use mine only came up as a short term solution if new was not available. Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Took yesterday morning off to take myself out for breakfast in Colfax. Got to give TJs Roadhouse a +1. Those nice large coffee cups are going to come in handy come fall and winter. Up to grass valley to drop a peg off a Ilium works, casual run back home and in to work before lunch. Really, really liking the 12RT. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Re: What you did on or to your bike today. Nothing, but there were 666 posts on this thread and I just had to fix that.... Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Re: What you did on or to your bike today. Nothing, but there were 666 posts on this thread and I just had to fix that.... Superstitious much? Hi Kathy! Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Re: What you did on or to your bike today. Nothing, but there were 666 posts on this thread and I just had to fix that.... Superstitious much? Hi Kathy! Chalk it up to trauma at the drive-in about 1973 Link to comment
terryofperry Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Took my son to a friends house to spend the night. 106 degrees, 118 heat index. I block all his airflow so I am sure he was hot but no complaints over the com system and only a 20 mile ride. Stay cool out there. Terry Link to comment
Don Beissel Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Went to Home Depot to get the supplies to fix 4 projects. New bathtub stopper for hall bath, new faucet for the wife's side of the double vanity, a new wood floor vent to replace the one the ex-wife broke years ago and I had to wait for a new Home Depot to rebuild after our tornado, and a new halogen bulb for the pool area light. Love the saddle bags on the R1100RT! Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Ordered HELD Titan gloves. If you see black and white gloves waving it might be me. Getting back to two wheels one (human) farkle at a time Link to comment
Don Beissel Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The other day I ordered a new helmet with a built in sun visor. The sunglasses hurt my head in the helmet. Link to comment
TeSmSp Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Took the gas tank off my '07 R12RT to fix: the gas leak from the plastic pump, figure why the ABS unit illuminates the "Brake Failure" indicator, figure out why the ESA preload stopped working. When it rains it pours Edited July 1, 2012 by TeSmSp Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Gone ridin'...Yeah, it was hot - and it was not dry heat... Link to comment
Highway41 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Finally escaped Debby to western NC: BRP was gorgeous: Saw 108 in SC on the way home. Was my first long ride since the end of last year and was a good one. Bill Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Good to see you back out there Bill! It'll be another month or so till I can ride again so get out there and make me jealous. Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Paul and Bill, absolutely gorgeous photos. Cannot wait to go East to ride the BRP and NC. The time, camping and taking my time in late September and October.... Steve in So Cal Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 What did I do to the GSA today? Hmmm...went outside and thought, "Jeez, there sure are a lotta bugs on this thing." Then I went back inside. Steve in So Cal Link to comment
Dave39 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Went for an early(to beat the heat) 200 mile July 4th ride with friends. We rode west out of Sacramento over to Winters and then north through Esparto, up Hwy16 to Hwy20 and east to Williams for a lunch stop. We connected with Hwy45 in Colusa and headed home through Knights Landing to Woodland and home. Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Not the RT, although I had to move it, but I finally got the RMX running yesterday. I'll admit that I had lost interest for quite some time. But I got a bug the other day, & since I finally took a holiday off, I was determined. Turns out it is just way too lean. Won't start cold without starter fluid, & I had to chase it with the choke every minute or so to keep it running. I have some re-jetting to do, but even so I ran it up & down the street for about ten minutes. I'm stoked! Link to comment
Dave39 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I completed a home-made trunk for my Rebel 250 today using a $25 Husky tool box from Home Depot. It is now a more practical urban shopping bike. Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Dave, you do realize that makes you KLR certifiable, don't you? Link to comment
cris nitro Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I installed a RAM mount on my 1150 with the ball/bolt that replaces one of the handlebar bolts. Got a cradle for my Garmin NUVI and one for my Iphone. Awesome set up. Does not vibrate or move around and can be adjusted with one hand while on the fly. Also bought a u-bolt mount for my V-strom so I can switch the devices from one bike to the other in seconds. Great system. Also, installed adjustible lowering links on my V strom which allows adjusting the rear height from 0 to -4". Nice! Link to comment
Don Beissel Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Valve job New spark plugs Oil change Oil filter change Gearbox fluid change Final drive fluid change Test ride without surge $84. What would a dealer charge? Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 $84. What would a dealer charge? Probably somewhere in the neighborhood of $300 I needed to go to the bank this morning, so I took the long way. Nice 150 miles round trip. Tried out my new gloves (Held Sambia) and really like them. Its the first pair of warm weather vented gloves I've owned that I actually really like. On another note......93 degrees out by 10am, ooph its gonna be a hot one. Link to comment
Bmr Deacon Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 My guess is closer to $500-$600 at least here in Northern CA Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Rode to work and back. Nice ride in the morning, 6.30 to 9. Ride back HOT but only 1/2 hour. Link to comment
terryofperry Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Put in a route to FDR's Little Whitehouse but GPS Jill decided I needed some off road stuff. Spent the next 2 hours riding around on it. Almost put it down here, slick red clay: And here: Terry Link to comment
Bernie Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Mounted a new set of tires and topped of the oil, also waxed the plastic. All in preparation for departure to the BMW-MOA and UnRally's next Sunday. Wonder where I stored my tent? Link to comment
Caddis Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Went up to Fort Collins and got some new PR3s put on the bike. All set for the UN rally now! On the way back home, we gave the rain gear another good test. We holed up in a pizza shop while the worst of the lightning and winds went by, then finished the ride in the rain. It was actually kind of nice - cool for a change, and the rain seemed to have washed away the smoke that has been hanging in the air. Link to comment
enfoman Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Went back in to remove a rear tranny seal that I did a few weeks ago and never set. Put about 850 miles on the bike since then till now with 5/8 of Lucas gear oil still in sight of the fill plug. Replaced it with a mm higher Harwal nitrile Shaft seal. For what ever reason the BMW seal failed and will never know why. I have replaced many seals before and this sometimes happens inspite of every thing looking good and a job well done. Hoping that the lucas Clinging oil holds up to everything they say it does. Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Got very dirty in the woods on my Suzuki DRZ. Link to comment
High Cotton Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hello Terry, that GA red clay is some slick stuff when wet. Great pics! Brings back "good" memories - thanks!! Link to comment
terryofperry Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hey Tommy looks like the trip is going well. Yes it is slick and doubt I could pick up the big pig. Today I decided to ride some miles and see some of Georgia's covered bridges. This one is still operational, so I rode through. This one is chained off. I plan to eventually find all of them. Terry Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Turned a leftover sheet of clear adhesive backed vinyl I had sitting around into a headlight protector for the GS. It was definitely sitting around too long because the adhesive kept wanting to stick to the paper backing instead of the vinyl. It turned out better than I had expected and I'm thrilled that I don't have to drop extra coin on an aftermarket one before heading West for the UN. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Turned a leftover sheet of clear adhesive backed vinyl I had sitting around into a headlight protector for the GS. It was definitely sitting around too long because the adhesive kept wanting to stick to the paper backing instead of the vinyl. It turned out better than I had expected and I'm thrilled that I don't have to drop extra coin on an aftermarket one before heading West for the UN. yup...cheapest thing on a BMW...THE RIDER! Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It turned out better than I had expected and I'm thrilled that I don't have to drop extra coin on an aftermarket one before heading West for the UN. There's an UN this year? Link to comment
Dean Wirsing Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I added mirror tethers to my 07RT. Simple job, got them cheap from Flea Bay! Dean Link to comment
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