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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Thanks for the offer Miles. Since I use this rig for off road, I need to maintain the somewhat slimmer OEM design to support standing, and moving a...

1 year ago
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RE: Tires not yet tried on big Adventure off tarmac biased rigs?

Flawed research above. 🙄 Tusk 2Track is currently only available in an 18" rear. So I will go with the Motoz Tractionator GPS pairing for t...

1 year ago
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RE: Communication when riding

I find the most rain hits the phone mounted at the bars when the bike is stopped. Traffic lights, stop and go, fuel-bathroom breaks, etc.. Easy enou...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

I found after 8 or so hours in the saddle, the pain keeps me awake. 🤣 Coming from the dirt bike world "sitting down" is a whole new experi...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

After you wrote about the RDL seat I went to their website to see what it was all about. Pretty darned cool. Something I'd definitely entertain for ...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

During the trip I managed to lose one of the rubber straps that hold the pannier lid down. Called and left a message with the company that assembles ...

1 year ago
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RE: 98 Royal Star with Hannigan Astro

Even Sexier in person. 😍 (I drooled next to it <not on it> in Iuka, MS) Maybe you'll get to see this beauty queen at the rally in Kansa...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Pretty thoughtful of the BMW engine engineering group to put the alternator belt through the oil pipe. This way BMW parts can sell two crush washers...

1 year ago
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RE: Communication when riding

Doesn't Amazon have Amazon Day coming up sometime soon? Maybe find a good deal on a "last year's model"? Samsung 9" tablet and Samsung Note 4 cell...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Ordered some maintenance items that just arrived from Beemer Boneyard. Ended up with 6,720 miles on this oil change. Thankfully the oil is full synth...

1 year ago
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RE: Communication when riding

Right On! I'll be stopping by your campsite at the rally in KS with the margarita blender. 😉 🤣 On a serious note, the Jetboil is p...

1 year ago
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RE: Communication when riding

2 minutes or less to a hot cup of coffee: For blended Cadillac Margaritas. My preference for "first to buy" is the Cadillac Margarita maker....

1 year ago
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RE: Tires not yet tried on big Adventure off tarmac biased rigs?

I can see that happening pretty easy. If the blocks don't have an off set between the center and the side, there is nothing to hold the dirt in place...

1 year ago
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RE: Tires not yet tried on big Adventure off tarmac biased rigs?

*** Edit to add*** This tire is currently only available in an 18" rear. Not compatible with the R1100 GS rear wheel **** Tusk 2Track info:

1 year ago
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RE: Tires not yet tried on big Adventure off tarmac biased rigs?

Think I have an idea for the pusher tire, and the sidecar tire. Still trying to figure out a front tire that will balance with the rear and sidecar. ...

1 year ago
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