Forum: For Sale
02-04-2012, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 39,737
FS: 1993 BMW K75S (Austin, TX)
Were it not for the crappy economy and my finding my most favorite BMW motorcycle (this K75 is a very close second), you would not ever have the chance to buy this bike.
This 1993 K75S is as...
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Forum: Aftermarket Modding
06-13-2011, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 13,604
Fail. Its obviously way too small for most...
Fail. Its obviously way too small for most farkle'ized bikes - especially the new crop of BMW "Motorcycle Users" (i.e. those twidgets that manage to get through their 3/36 warranty and never make it...
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Forum: Street
05-17-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,031
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Forum: Mechanical or Tech
04-14-2011, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 38,201
1) Simple Green
2) Clean, soft cotton cloth ...
1) Simple Green
2) Clean, soft cotton cloth
3) "Elbow Grease"
4) Spoke/Rim brush
5) Echo PB250 to Dry
6) Plexus for all painted and decorative plastic surfaces, except the instrument cluster
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Forum: MotoGP
04-12-2011, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,792
Yes, its "official"...
:catout:
http://circuitoftheamericas.com/assets/news/110412/COTA_MotoGP_Release_4.12.pdf
:rockwoot:
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Forum: Street
03-27-2011, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
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Forum: Street
03-26-2011, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
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Forum: Street
03-26-2011, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
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Forum: Manufacturer War
02-28-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,835
Good Private Effort! :)
1) Good looking police bike! It'll find favor with the HD crowd that doesn't want any of the other choices (i.e. non-cruiser style police bike)
2) Its DOA if it doesn't have ABS brakes. As an...
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Forum: Street
02-22-2011, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 15,914
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Forum: Mechanical or Tech
02-14-2011, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,255
Keep the bearing race puller IN LINE WITH THE...
Keep the bearing race puller IN LINE WITH THE STEM NECK! If you're not careful and overly enthusiastic (especially with a slide hammer type puller), you'll wind up 'egging' the neck out or jamming...
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Forum: Street
02-12-2011, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 10,748
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Forum: Manufacturer War
02-12-2011, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 31,579
RE: 90 Degree opposition crankshafts...
Yes,...
RE: 90 Degree opposition crankshafts...
Yes, they do twist / lift the bike's chassis a bit. It varies by design. Having had both Boxer and K-Brick engined bikes (both having crankshafts rotating...
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Forum: Manufacturer War
02-12-2011, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 31,579
I'm their target market. ;) If its what it...
I'm their target market. ;) If its what it claims to be, I'd consider it. The F800ST is a little anemic, the VFR has never done anything for me, and the other tourer choices are two wheeled cars....
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Forum: Touring
12-20-2010, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,264
I've had an autocom for > 5 years (an ancient...
I've had an autocom for > 5 years (an ancient Pro-7), and I love it. If I had the $$$, I'd go for the Baehr wired setups. I'm not much of a fan of having to charge batteries, so wired-to-bike...
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Forum: Street
12-10-2010, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 18,359
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Forum: Street
12-09-2010, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 18,359
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Forum: Southwest Riders
04-29-2010, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 45,426
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Forum: Street
03-16-2010, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
The supplier(s) for the EWS rings have either...
The supplier(s) for the EWS rings have either been changed or the specification for the parts has. I've heard that there are as many as four to six different "rings", depending on the specific bike....
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Forum: Street
03-15-2010, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
*DING* We have a winner! :)
All CanBus bikes...
*DING* We have a winner! :)
All CanBus bikes (05-current) require a dealer-only serivce computer to adjust/reset certain things. On the pre-iABS GS'es, ABS II can be bled by simple vacuum...
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Forum: Street
03-14-2010, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
< Borg Voice >
Mileage is irrelevant (to a BMW...
< Borg Voice >
Mileage is irrelevant (to a BMW Motorcycle)
< / Borg Voice >
In large part, what you want to see in a used BMW motorcycle is the maintenance history. Either you believe the owner...
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Forum: Street
01-30-2010, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,239
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Forum: Street
12-10-2009, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
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Forum: Mechanical or Tech
11-22-2009, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,291
There are only a select few shops I'd ever let...
There are only a select few shops I'd ever let touch my motorcycle (long distance trip emergencies excepted). One of the reasons I have a motorcycle is that I can work on ALL of it without too many...
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Forum: Street
11-18-2009, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,803
I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test...
I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test mileage. Its a GREAT MOTORCYCLE. If I was looking for a 'commuter' bike - especially for stop and go traffic, it would be my choice. You can put it in...
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