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  Topic: From Iowa to Washington, and points in between.
Sidmariner

Replies: 9
Views: 13085

PostForum: Pictures   Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:26 pm   Subject: From Iowa to Washington, and points in between.
Those are excellent shots, many of which bring back great memories.

What kind of camera were you using?
  Topic: Anyone done business with these guys?
Sidmariner

Replies: 8
Views: 8284

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:25 am   Subject: Anyone done business with these guys?
I tried to check them out today, but their domain name has expired and is up for sale. Looks like they are a bit weak in the IT department.
  Topic: Chicago BMW's parts prices have gone way up?
Sidmariner

Replies: 2
Views: 5491

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 10:42 am   Subject: Chicago BMW's parts prices have gone way up?
Call them. You'll discover that they still apply a significant discount on BMW parts.

Even with the cost of shipping to Canada factored in I have still been able to buy parts from Chicago BMW faste ...
  Topic: WTB - K1100LT Left Crash Bar
Sidmariner

Replies: 1
Views: 3984

PostForum: For Sale   Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:10 am   Subject: WTB - K1100LT Left Crash Bar
I am looking for a replacement left side crash bar for my '93 K1100LT. Mine did its job well but is no longer repairable. Crying or Very sad

I can provide a US shipping address if you're concerned about shipp ...
  Topic: What is your most prized tool(s)?
Sidmariner

Replies: 21
Views: 16502

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:13 pm   Subject: What is your most prized tool(s)?
My Fluke voltmeter is indespensible around the house and for my many bike and truck projects. I can't imagine not having it handy.

My second favorite tool is my Gerber Multi-tool. When I had my mar ...
  Topic: I got rid of the RS today
Sidmariner

Replies: 6
Views: 7431

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:57 pm   Subject: I got rid of the RS today
Funny...I just bought a replacement "RS" to put on my new windshield to try restore the stock look. I'm having second thoughts now about sticking it on.
  Topic: Voltage Drop Question
Sidmariner

Replies: 4
Views: 6738

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:24 pm   Subject: Voltage Drop Question
Sounds like you are imparting a huge load when the lights are turned on. You say the the PIAAs are connected directly to the battery, but what about the switch? Are you going through a relay? Did you ...
  Topic: Anyone know how to clean FirstGear pants?
Sidmariner

Replies: 9
Views: 7659

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:26 am   Subject: Anyone know how to clean FirstGear pants?
Visit REI, Mountain Equipment COOP or any good-sized high-end outdoors store and look for NIKWASH detergent (NIKWAX Brand). It is specifically made for Gortex and other waterproof outdoor gear.

It ...
  Topic: Works Shock Pressure ?
Sidmariner

Replies: 2
Views: 4130

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:12 pm   Subject: Works Shock Pressure ?
Can someone please tell me what pressure should read at the gas cylinder for the Works shock on the '93 K1100LT?
  Topic: Stripped Threads - Repair or Replace?
Sidmariner

Replies: 12
Views: 9420

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:57 pm   Subject: Stripped Threads - Repair or Replace?
Thanks everyone.

In the end, I mixed up a tiny batch of JB Weld and coated the inside of the stripped hole. When it was just about set up (hardened but not hard) I ran the bolt into the hole and ca ...
  Topic: Oil Leak on Timing Chain Cover
Sidmariner

Replies: 2
Views: 4178

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:23 pm   Subject: Oil Leak on Timing Chain Cover
I noticed a few drops of oil on the garage floor and discovered oil weeping from the bottom of the timing chain cover of my '93 LT.

I pulled off the lower fairing head and valve covers, which have ...
  Topic: Stripped Threads - Repair or Replace?
Sidmariner

Replies: 12
Views: 9420

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:54 pm   Subject: Stripped Threads - Repair or Replace?
While chasing down a nagging leak from the valve cover I discovered that the lower right cover bolt has stripped the hole in the top of the camshaft bearing cap. The bolt is fine but the hole is toast ...
  Topic: False switches?
Sidmariner

Replies: 11
Views: 9888

PostForum: Tech   Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 5:22 pm   Subject: False switches?
This one is drilled out for the light sensor on my headlight modulator.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/Margaree/IMG_00251.jpg

This one is drilled out for the LED for Motolights. The real ...
  Topic: Online tire buying?
Sidmariner

Replies: 10
Views: 14646

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:10 pm   Subject: Online tire buying?
Best prices I found: http://www.motorcyclemart.com
  Topic: K1100LT vs R1100RT
Sidmariner

Replies: 10
Views: 25745

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:40 pm   Subject: K1100LT vs R1100RT
I am fortunate to have both a K1100LT and an R1150RT and love them both equally. The LT engine is smoother and the gas consumption much lower than the RT. I think the centre of gravity on the LT is lo ...
  Topic: Ok, we all love BMW motorcycles, what else are you into?
Sidmariner

Replies: 62
Views: 78546

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:28 am   Subject: Ok, we all love BMW motorcycles, what else are you into?
Nice pups Rydor. Just curious, given the collar colours, do you call them Port and Starboard?

Here's Joe:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/Margaree/joeywithjakeremoved.jpg
  Topic: Ok, we all love BMW motorcycles, what else are you into?
Sidmariner

Replies: 62
Views: 78546

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:54 pm   Subject: Ok, we all love BMW motorcycles, what else are you into?
Fishng - of every kind. I now have over 50 fishing rods for everything from ice fishing to deep-sea trolling. I have built my own fly rods and make my own flies too.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albu ...
  Topic: 3 things I love about my K.
Sidmariner

Replies: 54
Views: 47872

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:39 am   Subject: 3 things I love about my K.
My three favorite things about my K:

1. I don't have to stop to smell the roses;

2. Taking the low road is as fun as taking the high road; and

3. There is no nagging voice in my personal cone ...
  Topic: How many miles do you winter guys ride in the summer?
Sidmariner

Replies: 11
Views: 18624

PostForum: Campfire   Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:47 pm   Subject: How many miles do you winter guys ride in the summer?
Interesting question...got me thinking. I just started riding in October and, with the rare excetption of a few days where the temperature dipped below zero here, I have been commuting to work every d ...
 
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