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Topic: From Iowa to Washington, and points in between. |
Sidmariner
Replies: 9
Views: 13085
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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.
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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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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