http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ BMW motorcycle discussion forum en Sun, 19 May 2013 06:23:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68618-Full-Moon-Restaurant-Sunday-Mornings-for-breakfast-bull-and-biking&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 03:42:17 GMT Many of us have been meeting up at Full Moon Restaurant for coffee, story swap and some riding. Tomorrow we meet up there Rt 41 (Skokie Valley Hwy) and Rt 137 (Buckley Rd) in Lake Bluff/ North Chicago, IL. at 8:30am to 9am have some eggs and perhaps ride up to Kenosha Harbor. Quick ride,... Many of us have been meeting up at Full Moon Restaurant for coffee, story swap and some riding. Tomorrow we meet up there Rt 41 (Skokie Valley Hwy) and Rt 137 (Buckley Rd) in Lake Bluff/ North Chicago, IL. at 8:30am to 9am have some eggs and perhaps ride up to Kenosha Harbor. Quick ride, beautiful day, get back early and do your "honey do list". There are usually between 25 to 200 bikes there on any Sunday. Look for the tall 6'7" dude on his 1985 K100rs Alaska Blue brick:banghead, make yourself known and welcome.
Jim ]]> Regional Midwest tio jaimito http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68618-Full-Moon-Restaurant-Sunday-Mornings-for-breakfast-bull-and-biking http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68617-Dobeck-EFI-Is-it-needed&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 00:54:04 GMT I just brought home my third R1100RS. It is a 2001 with low mileage and has the addition of Dobeck Performance EFI. I have been quite happy with the performance of the 1994 models and would love to hear more about this aftermarket performance add-on. I got this information; ... I just brought home my third R1100RS. It is a 2001 with low mileage and has the addition of Dobeck Performance EFI. I have been quite happy with the performance of the 1994 models and would love to hear more about this aftermarket performance add-on. I got this information;
http://dobeckperformance.com/TFI/TFItechnology.asp
and am still in the dark about whether this is really needed or even beneficial. I have not yet had time for a long ride as I am getting the bike ready. It needed a bit of tlc and I will be ready to ride tomorrow after the brake system flush.
What I have noticed thus far in my short rides is that it seems tight, idles low and requires the throttle advance to start. I will check the valves and TB sync also. Comments will be appreciated. ]]> Oilheads lsouth3 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68617-Dobeck-EFI-Is-it-needed http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68616-Trip-to-Barber-Museum&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 00:30:37 GMT Planning a trip to the Barber Museum on May 30. We'll be out a few days and wondered what else we needed to see in the area. Thinking about heading back to Robbinsville NC area to camp at the Kickstand. Anything we need to see or do between these two points? ]]> Regional South brprider679 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68616-Trip-to-Barber-Museum http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68615-R100R-Mystic&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 22:08:26 GMT Folks, I have an opportunity to purchase a 1994 R100R Mystic. It has under 25k miles and has been in storage of several years. I will be able to see it and hear it run prior to purchase. I'd appreciate any input, thoughts or comments you might have before I close this deal.

TIA. ]]> Airheads Headhog http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68615-R100R-Mystic http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68614-GTL-rider-protection&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:43:33 GMT Considering moving to the dark side. Since most of my riding is two-up, I am considering trading my 09 RT for a GTL. We test road one today and it seems my wife had more air blast sitting up higher. I don't like looking through the windshield so at eye level, its more pronounced for her. I would imagine with a good rain she might be dealing with a lot more water.

I would appreciate any feed back, thoughts, opinions, etc. What about aftermarket windscreens?

Thanks. ]]> Straight 6 K1600 GT and GTL tf78933 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68614-GTL-rider-protection http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68613-Trailering-my-RT&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 18:49:29 GMT I've recently moved and I'm pained to have to trailer my RT to my new home/location. I have been trying all day to find a thread/device that was posted some time ago showing a system to secure the wheel(s) of the bike. It is a strap that extends left and right of the wheel with a heavy net looking thing wrapped around the top of the tire. Rather than messing with the suspension/springs, this secures the wheels down to the bed of the trailer. They were pricey but very effective. Please help, anyone know what I'm referring to? ]]> Oilheads OLSENSAN http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68613-Trailering-my-RT http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68612-Gen-light-on-WTF&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 17:15:56 GMT 77 R75/7 Gen light on full time. Bike has relatively low miles 23000. Gel battery only 1 year old. How do I diagnose this? I`m not sure where to start looking and do not want to start replacing parts unnecessarily. I`m in Leamington, not far from Michigan and do not know any airhead mechanics in... 77 R75/7 Gen light on full time. Bike has relatively low miles 23000. Gel battery only 1 year old.
How do I diagnose this? I`m not sure where to start looking and do not want to start replacing parts unnecessarily.
I`m in Leamington, not far from Michigan and do not know any airhead mechanics in the area. I`m quite willing to trailer it several hours for good service. Any leads or pointers appreciated ]]> Airheads pyropete@sympatico.ca http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68612-Gen-light-on-WTF http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68611-vote!-ballots&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:30 GMT THE BMWMOA is always asking why more member don't VOTE.

Could it be that some of them member do not get a ballet.

If you are an associate member you should have received a ballet in the mail by now.

My wife's has not received hers, I call the office and they are now mailing her one. How many others have

not received a ballet: call the office and ask for a ballet.

Time is running out. Remember if you don't VOTE, you should not complain when BOARD make decisions you don't like.


Being a member since 1972, the wife and I have enjoyed the ride.


George BMWMOA #557 ]]> Campfire MThelmet http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68611-vote!-ballots http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68610-HELP-How-do-you-delete-a-thread-that-you-started&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:29:01 GMT I have posted a couple of questions on the forum, and recieved the information I needed.now I want to just DELETE these posts..but how ??
the EDIT button says delete, but I can't figure out how..??

this new format is WAY too difficult to use, IMHO..kinda like an airhead VS a new GS, I gues I'm just to dumb to figure it out ]]> Motorrad 032846 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68610-HELP-How-do-you-delete-a-thread-that-you-started http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68609-Best-way-to-lock-helmet&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:23:43 GMT New GS rider (new rider in general). What is the best way to lock my helmet to my bike? I have an expensive Nolan helmet that i would prefer not get jacked. I am open for any ideas, so i am excited to hear what works! If it matters, i have a 2005 R1200GS. THANKS GUYS/GALS! New GS rider (new rider in general). What is the best way to lock my helmet to my bike? I have an expensive Nolan helmet that i would prefer not get jacked.

I am open for any ideas, so i am excited to hear what works!

If it matters, i have a 2005 R1200GS. THANKS GUYS/GALS! ]]> Hexheads/Camheads STANTONBARBAS http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68609-Best-way-to-lock-helmet http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68608-MC-Choices-Choices!-So-Many-Choices!!!-Help-me-decide&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 12:30:31 GMT :scratch Help me out here:
I'm a life long rider & just sold my R1150R & was seriously considering a scooter(senior years thing un huh...) until I watched my MC go down the hill in the other guy's PU truck.:laugh Even @ 69 the $$$ is hot in my hands & the web searches are ticking my wife off(as in taking all of my attention;)) as I devour the many used MC locales online. My health remains good so throwing a leg isn't an issue,bad back is "hanging in there",enough of that stuff!
I know how to look for a MC,etc,etc.. I pull my own wrenches. What I'm asking about is input from those that have owned/own 2009-2012 G650GS or F650GS MC's. I've also considered the F800 bikes like ST. All of these are lower or lowered via suspension and/or seat.
That's my affordability spot plus as my inseam is 29" and short arms I want to handle the MC at rest. Lower center of G is a plus too. I rode the new 2012 Suzuki Wee-Strom 650 last summer & really like them other than they are a tall MC. Spirited enough amt. of power for travel & tossable bike too.With the oilhead I was on tip toes on level ground with low seat option.Underway, a great ride. There are plenty of these to look at especially the G650GS MC. Easy enough to buy below , say 2,000 miles and many well under that-typical of MC thing in lower price range, I suppose. My purchase will very likely be a fly & ride within a broad search. If the machine & price are right , ~ $200 ticket gets me there& fun ride home! No, I'm not a backyard buyer.
I well beyond power freak stage in life but all my riding is all day trips or longer,no dirt-when I'm in the woods I use Merrell's;) My /5 project is still just that & not going anywhere this summer.
One seller advised me to buy a "regular" suspension and lower via dogbone ,etc. for resale issue, clearance. Another has a lowered 800ST and no centerstand & thats a weld up mod thing thats doable but still not there now on that MC. I like the "look" of the 650's that have spokes vs the Japanese looking cast wheels on recent version but can buy a 2012 for nearly same price as a 2009 with similar low miles. Only a few have luggage which I do have to have sidecases some how & top case.
I've read some but obviously just a smidgeon of the immense amt. of info on various tech issues with these MC's. I'm pretty greasy but rather ride than tear down too!
Help me decide via your experience and thanks in advance !!!
:lurk:lurk:lurk:lurk:lurk:lurk ]]> kantuckid http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68608-MC-Choices-Choices!-So-Many-Choices!!!-Help-me-decide http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68607-oil-filter-wrench-2011-r1200rt&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 12:22:15 GMT need a oil filter wrench for my 2011 r1200rt.remember seeing one on this site a few months ago.dealer does not seem interest in selling one need a oil filter wrench for my 2011 r1200rt.remember seeing one on this site a few months ago.dealer does not seem interest in selling one ]]> Hexheads/Camheads galaxie http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68607-oil-filter-wrench-2011-r1200rt http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68606-Throttle-Tube-Allignment&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:05 GMT My 77/84 RS has a single cable into the throttle housing with the chain pull to the throttle tube. The gear with the chain attached has a alignment mark but the throttle tube does not have a mark to go by. Can someone count the gear teeth on the throttle tube and tell me where the mark should... My 77/84 RS has a single cable into the throttle housing with the chain pull to the throttle tube.

The gear with the chain attached has a alignment mark but the throttle tube does not have a mark to go by.

Can someone count the gear teeth on the throttle tube and tell me where the mark should be.

I need a starting point to set the two marks in cinque.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Airheads Darryl Cainey http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68606-Throttle-Tube-Allignment http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68605-San-Luis-Obispo-California-Concourse-d-Elegance-benefiting-Hospice-June-9th&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 07:10:18 GMT Not just your dad's Oldsmobile.. .. a great cause... come up for the air!

The San Luis Obispo Concours d'Elegance.



]]> Regional West lmo1131 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68605-San-Luis-Obispo-California-Concourse-d-Elegance-benefiting-Hospice-June-9th http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68604-Pensacola-Swap-Meet-May-18th&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:15:18 GMT Big swap meet @ BMW Pensacola tomorrow.....Exit 10 from I-10, right turn on "W" street, 1 mile on left...starts around 10 I think.... ]]> Regional South brownie http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68604-Pensacola-Swap-Meet-May-18th