http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ Bike equipment, rider wear, camping gear, etc... en Wed, 22 May 2013 21:59:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68676-Changing-GPS&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:51:51 GMT As we age the old eyesight ain't what it use to be.
Am changing from a Garmin II to a 7" screen but haven't decided what brand as yet. They are all cigar lighter plug ins. Since the Garmin was hard wired is it possible to just buy a connector and use the existing wiring or if not - any suggestions?:wave ]]> Gear INNKEEPER22 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68676-Changing-GPS http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68668-Water-Water&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 05:47:20 GMT Looking for suggestions on what people use to carry water, including how much, for extended summer travel. I am not interested in camelback type solutions, mainly separate container type set up. Thanks.. Looking for suggestions on what people use to carry water, including how much, for extended summer travel. I am not interested in camelback type solutions, mainly separate container type set up. Thanks.. ]]> Gear bobr9 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68668-Water-Water http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68664-Cases-for-2012-BMW-G650GS&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:46 GMT I'm asking for a "review" of the Vario pannier cases from BMW compared to the Givi Trekker cases? I'm not seeing much online from owners & the Givi are a bit cheaper but not bargain basement prices there either-who discounts Givi? ]]> Gear kantuckid http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68664-Cases-for-2012-BMW-G650GS http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68651-Another-ATGATT-Story&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 02:43:49 GMT See http://bmwsuperbikes.com/forum/viewt...p?f=52&t=19503 ]]> Gear lkchris http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68651-Another-ATGATT-Story http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68598-Schuberth-C3-with-Polarized-glasses&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 19:55:35 GMT I have a Schuberth C3 which has the drop down sun visor. Works great except I recently got new glasses with polarized lenses. Now when I put the visor down the view is definitely not as sharp as before, seems "cloudy", if you know what I mean. So I rarely use the visor now, which does not make me happy. Wondering if anyone else has noticed a similar scenario using polarized glasses and if there are any workarounds on this, short of getting my old lenses back. I don't know much about polarized lenses, I assume they are all pretty much the same, but maybe not. Thanks.. ]]> Gear bobr9 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68598-Schuberth-C3-with-Polarized-glasses http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68547-MCCruise-Cruise-Control&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:03 GMT Anyone used this product. I'm thinking of piutting one on the an 800 GT. ]]> Gear 105258 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68547-MCCruise-Cruise-Control http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68545-tank-bag-for-K1200RS&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 13:15:56 GMT Seeking recommendations for tank bag for '99 K1200RS. Have searched the threads and unsure whether recommendations for other models will work with my bike (can you tell I am a newbie?). Thanks ]]> Gear bvandussen http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68545-tank-bag-for-K1200RS http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68544-Air-Pump-For-Big-Agnes&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 02:49:37 GMT Hey Fellow Riders


I'm looking for a air pump for my Big Agnes Air mattress. I have the coleman air pump power by 4 D cell batteries(It's heavy). One time my batteries died on me and a fellow rally rat had an air pump that plug into his R1100RT. This pump fit into palm of his hand and he kept it on his bike.

I tried to look for one at Harbor Frieght. Any help in finding an air pump that would fit in my hand and I can add a BMW plug to it? ]]> Gear Roc-Roc http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68544-Air-Pump-For-Big-Agnes http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68543-Boot-Recommendations&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT Having just dumped my GS onto my right foot after losing my footing...I'm looking for some sturdy boots...something with ankle support yet not inflexable. What's worked well for you? Especially if you dropped a bike on your foot! Bikes fine, thank you. ]]> Gear PeoriaMac http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68543-Boot-Recommendations http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68533-Chrome-Paint&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 19:51:32 GMT Has anyone tried chrome paint to refurbish side case plastic bumpers? If so, what paint brand and would you recommend it? Has anyone tried chrome paint to refurbish side case plastic bumpers?
If so, what paint brand and would you recommend it? ]]> Gear INNKEEPER22 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68533-Chrome-Paint http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68474-Mounting-bungee-hooks-on-new-BMW-system-side-cases&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 07:54:11 GMT Does anyone have any experience (preferably)/advice re: adding bungee hooks to the top of the "new" (to me at least) BMW system cases? The double-wall construction on the top seems to thwart this as I can't really see where it would be safe to drill for the extra long bolts needed to mount the metal loops for attaching bungees (or other straps to hold a duffle) without running afoul of the case opening/locking mechanism. ]]> Gear REFINGER http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68474-Mounting-bungee-hooks-on-new-BMW-system-side-cases http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68461-New-back-pad&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 16:05:11 GMT FIY, if you are interested in upgrading that cheesy piece of foam that came as a back pad in your jacket:

webbikeworld.com just posted a review of the "Forcefield PRO" back protector that meets CE level 2 standards and has some ventilation, too. Looks like a real step up.

pete
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde ]]> Gear na1g http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68461-New-back-pad http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68396-Full-Throttle-Camping&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 01:51:47 GMT Sad to report that "Full throttle Camping" has apparently gone out of business- Gregg Evans was a great vendor at the National rallies and his customer service was fantastic. You guys will be missed.
Ian ]]> Gear scoobs http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68396-Full-Throttle-Camping http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68373-Original-Grip-Buddies&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 00:59:08 GMT Anyone use these ? Does the heat from the heted grips radiate through them ? Anyone use these ?
Does the heat from the heted grips radiate through them ? ]]> Gear Bradkap http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68373-Original-Grip-Buddies http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68368-ROADGEAR-praise&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 15:37:34 GMT Just want to let you folks know how pleased I am with ROADGEARS service.
I bought one of their tire gauges at a National Rally. Can't remember weather it was Johnson City or Bloomsburg. Anyway the gauge ceased working. I asked if they rebuilt gauges. Their reply was it was guaranteed for 5 years and even though I didn't have receipts or even remember when I purchased it, ROADGEAR replaced the gauge with a brand new one for a slight fee to cover shipping and handling. What a great outfit to do business with. Oh, did I mention that all this was completed in less than 2 weeks?

Mike Stevens ]]> Gear chilibowlfan http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68368-ROADGEAR-praise