tallman Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Fall off again, Phil? At least he had his camera handy... Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 You are not going to get any help from me. Blaine (Owner of BMW Grand Rapids) handed me the sheet for a wasserboxer GS he ordered with me in mind. Lowered with cruise... I hate getting the first year model of anything, but it does look good in that really dark grey... Do the Germans understand what color is? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Is that who I think it is? One pissed off pooch if so! I really like this new GS, even like this color but I have a problem. Since I've already been a beta tester for the K16, i'm just not willing to chance becoming a master beta tester with this bike. Pat Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Is that who I think it is? One pissed off pooch if so! I really like this new GS, even like this color but I have a problem. Since I've already been a beta tester for the K16, i'm just not willing to chance becoming a master beta tester with this bike. Pat Water pump issues? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Water pump issues? Kinda, sorta, maybe. I've had a couple intermittent drips on the garage floor. It's been mentioned at the dealer already, need to have them take a look. Pat Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Water pump issues? Kinda, sorta, maybe. I've had a couple intermittent drips on the garage floor. It's been mentioned at the dealer already, need to have them take a look. Pat Some people have had multiple failures. I was told by members of my local MOA club that every GT(L) sold in AZ before last June had a waterpump failure. Supposedly BMW changed vendors last June. I tend to believe these folks, but YMMV. All I know is that the GT(L) would be a very expensive bike to fix out of warranty. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 All I know is that the GT(L) would be a very expensive bike to fix out of warranty. Said as if the others aren't. Link to comment
scout6 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 "Do the Germans understand what color is?" Yup. Grey is a color, like round is a shape. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is that who I think it is? One pissed off pooch if so! I really like this new GS, even like this color but I have a problem. Since I've already been a beta tester for the K16, i'm just not willing to chance becoming a master beta tester with this bike. Pat Yep, all 5'4" of 'em. I don't know, Carson's pretty smart He knows when things get funky, he'll be along for the ride : ) Speaking of Beta-testing, here's a morsel for ya. On a long deserted stretch of NM highway, it was reported the number 138 popped up on someone's GPS screen and there was some more left in it. Hey, where'd those Tenere's go to? Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 That's not a stock photo. Do tell. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Wolfgang and Dave Rogers in NM if I remember correctly. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 What, you think it's Oz? You can go hours w/o seeing a car out there. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 What, you think it's Oz? You can go hours w/o seeing a car out there. Says the wizard of Mandarin Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sounds like your horizons could use some expanding. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The Long and Winding Road I called it. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 If you'd like to see the whole story, clicky below. It was a cool trip but I've been told since this ride, they pretty much bulldozed the charm and fun out of it. http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=17214&Number=172938#Post172938 Pat Link to comment
EddyQ Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 If you'd like to see the whole story, clicky below. It was a cool trip but I've been told since this ride, they pretty much bulldozed the charm and fun out of it. http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=17214&Number=172938#Post172938 Geesh Pat, that is a really great trip report. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Deal #1 just fell through. The search goes on. Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 All I know is that the GT(L) would be a very expensive bike to fix out of warranty. Said as if the others aren't. It's worse, if that's possible. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The Long and Winding Road I called it. Pat Thanks for the link Pat, what a great adventure, somehow I missed that the first time around. You're tastes in bikes ain't bad either, those Funduros were fairly under-rated, most didnt recognize what a great little bike they were/are. Another look at this place probably won't hurt anybody : ) Pat, I believe you've been here, recognize the road? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks Guys! Bill, if I had one do-over in motorcycle ownership, I would have kept that one for sure. Especially for the sad trade in value I received. I do like the white! Check out my hi way pegs, they are the rear passenger pegs from my 900ss! Sorry Danny, did ya find one yet? Pat Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Yes & no. The one on ADVrider fell through. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Check out my hi way pegs, they are the rear passenger pegs from my 900ss! Pat Nice, that figures you owned a 900SS, think I'm seeing a pattern here. Here ya go, had a black one back in the day too. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Silver & blue? Think that was it, oh wait orange too? I was actually smart enough to hang on to the Ducati. I know, the pattern probably seems very similar to a guy in Florida but on a much smaller scale. I'm ok with this infliction! Pat Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hey, where'd those Tenere's go to? We went off road to places that don't have Starbuck's. We went farther than 35 miles from the dealer network. We ventured where BMWs can't go because they'll never get there. Not because the terrain is too tough but because Germany has 1 - never heard of that problem, 2 - It's rider error when something does go wrong on a BMW, and 3 - we Tenere types extended our trips due to the above and the fact we had a lot of extra money left in our wallets after our respective vehicle purchases. Yea, that oughta be a good start as to where we went...... Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Fall off again, Phil? Where's that KTM picture......hmmmmmmm Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Price check on aisle five please! Too much trouble to travel I know but it's nice to see what's out there. Told ya, the Triple Black is the best! http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/3765307182.html http://nh.craigslist.org/mcd/3822284285.html http://nwct.craigslist.org/mcy/3828253127.html http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3773243424.html Pat Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Price check on aisle five please! Too much trouble to travel I know but it's nice to see what's out there. Told ya, the Triple Black is the best! http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/3765307182.html http://nh.craigslist.org/mcd/3822284285.html http://nwct.craigslist.org/mcy/3828253127.html http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3773243424.html Pat Danny, I will be in Maine for a week in July. put the deal together, I'll ride it home for you... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Danny, I will be in Maine for a week in July. put the deal together, I'll ride it home for you... Swing into NH for these, I have tools! http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/3841357562.html Pat Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Price check on aisle five please! Too much trouble to travel I know but it's nice to see what's out there. Told ya, the Triple Black is the best! http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/3765307182.html http://nh.craigslist.org/mcd/3822284285.html http://nwct.craigslist.org/mcy/3828253127.html http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3773243424.html Pat You should work for the Fed , Pat. You're really good at spending someone elses money. I have a line a low mile '07 GSA, but the RT has to go first. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 A bit pricey, but a possibility. '05GS at Max Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 A bit pricey, but a possibility. '05GS at Max I want whatever they are smoking. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 A bit pricey, but a possibility. '05GS at Max '05 has the whiz brakes. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Didn't bother me when I rode Matts, & they aren't as touchy as my '02RT. I'd be okay with them. And I bet with a little of work I could ditch them if I decided to. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I thought I would despise the whizzy brakes on my '06 GS. Two years have gone by now. By the time I am rolling, I forget all about them now. I don't notice them at all when actually riding. I just notice at parking lot speeds and stop and go traffic. Neither of which is an issue, they are just obnoxious Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Are they linked rear to front, or only front to rear? Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 A bit pricey, but a possibility. '05GS at Max I want whatever they are smoking. No shit. They need to knock about $4k off of that price. Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Are they linked rear to front, or only front to rear? I thought beemers were front and rear on front lever and rear only on rear pedal? Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Are they linked rear to front, or only front to rear? I thought beemers were front and rear on front lever and rear only on rear pedal? That is what I think they are. Whizzy brakes made me much smoother on the levers than I was, mostly in self defense. I love them now though. Danny you get it, I have a vario top case I'll make you a deal on, and maybe we can trade bodywork Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Are they linked rear to front, or only front to rear? Only front to rear, as far as I know. I have stomped on the brake pedal in the loose stuff to slide the rear end around and it acted just like any other bike I've ridden. I don't believe the rear pedal has any effect on the front. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 That's good to know. I knew the 1150's were linked both ways, wasn't sure about the 12's. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Not to keep kicking a dead horse in the ,,,,, but it does say must sell. $12 grand would be a smoking deal for this. It's free to ask. http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3773243424.html Pat Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Not to keep kicking a dead horse in the ,,,,, but it does say must sell. $12 grand would be a smoking deal for this. It's free to ask. http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3773243424.html Pat That's some R. I must need my glasses. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 That's some R. I must need my glasses. R 1200 GS ? Ok, never mind I see it now. Pat Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Must be the faster version. First, Pat, one must have 12k before making the offer. If it's a must sell, it's a no trade. It would look really nice under me. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm getting close. I have a standing offer. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Must be the faster version. First, Pat, one must have 12k before making the offer. If it's a must sell, it's a no trade. It would look really nice under me. I will ride it home from ME for you... Because I care Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Your awesomeness is overwhelming. Link to comment
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