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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 ...

2 years 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...

2 years 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...

2 years 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...

2 years 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...

2 years 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...

2 years 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....

2 years 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...

2 years 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:

2 years 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. ...

2 years ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Thanks Dane. Great input, and sincerely appreciated. Your thought on setup at all-up weight is akin to my experience for ADV bikes, and extreme 4x4 r...

2 years ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

If I ever get to complete the trail of The Corps Of Discovery it would be fun to visit a few of you Pacific North Wet folks. 👍 That trip i...

2 years ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Good input Ned. Thanks! Pusher tire has slightly more wear on the edge towards the sidecar. Not dramatic, but enough to make me think better overa...

2 years ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Well the "Big Summer Sidecar Vacation" version one-point-oh came to a close yesterday. A bit over 4,800 miles of fun. Some closing shots: ...

2 years ago
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