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Topic: bike 4 sale |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 2
Views: 7941
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:36 pm Subject: bike 4 sale |
It's been a very long time since I have been here. Sorry about that, life has taken some really strange turns and some not so good.
I have a 1994 BMW K1100RS that unfortunately I need to depart with ... |
Topic: Leaky fork, not your usual fork seal question |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 23
Views: 35201
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:33 am Subject: leaky fork |
| Unfortunatly, I have the same issue. My forks were rebuilt early last year because the front right fork was weaping. this year When I took the bike out it was leaking badly. Worse yet I had a spill wi ... |
Topic: The seat's gotta go |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 15
Views: 11609
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:08 am Subject: The seat's gotta go |
| I found a local company that will do the job for me. the quote is on the mark for what I am looking for about 300 or so. the price may change if some or all of the padding needs to be replaced. They q ... |
Topic: What battery for my K1100LT? |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 38
Views: 34440
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:50 pm Subject: What battery for my K1100LT? |
I kinda like this one - in spite of the fact that it's $949.00.... http://www.burnsmoto.com/braille-battery-lithium-ml9c.php
not for me no
Even afte ... |
Topic: Won't start !!! |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 13
Views: 16214
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:30 pm Subject: Won't start !!! |
| Yep the stand down and or kill swith in off position, my 94 will spin the starter. All lights work including the breaks. How do I know this? Cause you all are not the only ones who left the stand down ... |
Topic: FUEL prices around the world |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 31
Views: 27774
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:42 pm Subject: FUEL prices around the world |
It's interesting that people moan about the price of petrol then when they go to pay for it will spend $3 for a litre bottle of water! What's with that? What's wrong with the tap???
Nothings wrong ... |
Topic: FUEL prices around the world |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 31
Views: 27774
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:35 pm Subject: FUEL prices around the world |
| I just filled up today. Since I run the first tank hi test, then mid grade the rest of the year, this is the blow...$13.25, total for just under 3.5 gals = $3.85 per gal. Mid grade = $3.75 per gal. re ... |
Topic: Breaking out the bike |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 10
Views: 9290
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:55 pm Subject: Breaking out the bike |
| Hey Ted. Yes I did do the oil change between the season's end, however, I did ride the bike a few more times before I put it up say 100-150 miles. The bike never sits on the side stand, saves room in ... |
Topic: Breaking out the bike |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 10
Views: 9290
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:37 pm Subject: Breaking out the bike |
| Ok fellow beemers. I have got a question about the bike. I decided it was time to take a ride today. It got up to the 60's and the itch could not be ignored. The bike is garage kept, and is on a batte ... |
Topic: 'nother '94 K1100RS For Sale |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 12
Views: 12318
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:27 pm Subject: 'nother '94 K1100RS For Sale |
Oh man? I wish I'd seen yours first. That is sweeter than mine. Exact same year but I got the all black bags. Either way a great deal on this bike. Maybe I should break in to my bank account. No d ... |
Topic: hello |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 7
Views: 7630
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:18 pm Subject: hello |
Welcome :wave
Thanks and :wave right back at cha.  |
Topic: hello |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 7
Views: 7630
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:15 pm Subject: hello |
| Welcome Jim. I had a 93 RS in Mystic - it was a gorgeous bike that I let go in a weak moment <sigh>. Have owned a couple more since but am now on an LT that I use to tour around the western stat ... |
Topic: Where to get your bike serviced (or not) |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 26
Views: 127599
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Forum: Tech Resources & Stickies Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:59 am Subject: Where to get your bike serviced (or not) |
I have taken my bike to both dealer, and bike shop. Dealer:
Max BMW
Hoosick Rd.
Troy, NY
As it goes, the mechanic that was there last year has an 85 K100. stupid milage from what I'm told. Fair p ... |
Topic: Hell ride |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 14
Views: 11707
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:32 am Subject: Hell ride |
Quite the cool lookin bike. With the proper rider, I'd bet it would smoke the k11 off the line. Power to weight ratio. My brother had a 97 ninga 600 that had only been piped, jetted, and ... |
Topic: Deer whistles and loud pipes |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 6
Views: 6828
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:21 am Subject: Deer whistles and loud pipes |
Hey, just a loud ass pair of horns would work!!  |
Topic: Headlamp Modulators |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 30
Views: 26515
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:18 am Subject: Headlamp Modulators |
yep  |
Topic: Headlamp Modulators |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 30
Views: 26515
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:11 am Subject: Headlamp Modulators |
I'm just mostly razzin' Duck cause I know he hates em. He's not changing my mind and I'm definitely not changing his.
He's wrong again, of course. He'll probably ban me for a week like he usua ... |
Topic: Headlamp Modulators |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 30
Views: 26515
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:05 pm Subject: Headlamp Modulators |
I do not have any reasons as to why you shouldn't use tech and knowledge to you're advantage. I feel that the tech end has a long way to go. Flashing lights to most mean emergency vehicles, ambula ... |
Topic: Headlamp Modulators |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 30
Views: 26515
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:04 pm Subject: Headlamp Modulators |
| Git on u-tube and watch a bunch of those vids of bike accidents etc. Most of which ARE user/rider error. As for using all tech out there to be seen is absolutely a great choice! I choose to use a more ... |
Topic: Headlamp Modulators |
jim'sbeemer2
Replies: 30
Views: 26515
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:01 pm Subject: modulators |
| I have to say that I find modulators to be annoying and distracting (as a cager). They almost attract too much attention and I wonder if they don't cause target fixation, not wanting to be a target.
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