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Thane Lewis
Thane Lewis
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Joined: April 4, 2019 8:35 am
Last seen: October 2, 2025 9:56 pm
Topics: 23 / Replies: 787
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RE: 2001 BMW R1150GS w/ DMC. 49K Miles

Title now reflects it being a 2001 R1150 GS not GS-A. Wasn't me.

1 year ago
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RE: Trailer for a sidecar rig

Since some discussion arose elsewhere, possibly about trailers, I offer my solution. The link goes to the ADV Rider site but I will post a few pics f...

1 year ago
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RE: Highway speed

I went 165 miles to and from our CMA state rally on Saturday. Both directions with a 25 mph crosswind from the south. On the way to, I got 18 mpg an...

1 year ago
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RE: Before rumors start

I had a conversation at the CMA Nebraska Rally with the Regional Evangelist about sidecars. He has acquired a 2003 Guzzi 1100 California (?) that he ...

1 year ago
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RE: Sidecarist needs HELP

If that 2019 is a date code, that's not a very happy indicator. Means that it was replaced relatively early for that model and it's failed again. I'...

1 year ago
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RE: 98 Royal Star with Hannigan Astro

Friday May 24 update: New fuel pump is in. WOW! I thought this thing would scoot before! On the road test after installing the pump, it pulled HARD ...

1 year ago
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RE: Sidecarist needs HELP

I'm increasingly convinced and appreciate why Miles and Ned and others I have witnessed are SO obsessive about their wiring. Labels, connectors, stra...

1 year ago
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RE: rear tires

+1 on air pressure being a major culprit to premature tire wear. I bought an 1150 GS with the AnakeeII on the front and ran it at the same 36 I had r...

1 year ago
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RE: 98 Royal Star with Hannigan Astro

Bump with a maintenance update. Had the rig out to attend a biker funeral on Saturday when the bike shut down and I couldn't get it restarted. Diagn...

1 year ago
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RE: Time to ride

? I thought that BMW GS bikes were farm implements. Hadn't considered Road Glides to be used to plant furrows of corn.

1 year ago
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RE: New Forums Update

Well, it's been several weeks since the new forum went online and I must say that this is a DREAM COME TRUE!!! Three cheers for Jerry, Webmaster Ext...

1 year ago
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RE: Highway speed

Well, with a "new" engine in it, you CERTAINLY will be less stressed!

1 year ago
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RE: 98 Royal Star with Hannigan Astro

It is highly likely that this rig will be at the National Rally in Iuka for perusal.

1 year ago
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RE: rear tires

You DO realize that a 98 Royal Star is in many ways similar to a V-Max?

1 year ago
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