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Topic: Clutch Cable - Snapped!! |
Karlos11
Replies: 10
Views: 9526
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:09 am Subject: Clutch Cable - Snapped!! |
(...) The last time I only snapped about 1/2 of the strands so it felt like I only had 1/2 travel of the lever. (...)
Exactly what happened to my K about a month ago. I was on the move and I was luck ... |
Topic: Brazilian robber shot while trying to take motorcycle |
Karlos11
Replies: 6
Views: 11815
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Forum: The Dungeon Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:34 am Subject: Brazilian robber shot while trying to take motorcycle |
I'd seen the first video in a brazilian news website. The overwhelming majority of (if not all) people's comments entirely support the action of the policeman. I think that says a lot about the harsh ... |
Topic: New noise sounds serious |
Karlos11
Replies: 13
Views: 10243
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:18 am Subject: Re: New noise sounds serious |
At an indicated +/- 4k rpm I'm getting an ugly sound/vibration/grinding sound from the rear left side of the engine. Only lasts momentarily. Can't maintain noise long enough to analyze the source. Any ... |
Topic: Slick 50, anyone? |
Karlos11
Replies: 3
Views: 9649
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:09 am Subject: Re: Snake oil |
Another oil related myth. Slick 50 was marketed as a friction reducer which would last the life of the engine. It contained PTFE (Teflon)
Have a look at this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_ad ... |
Topic: Slick 50, anyone? |
Karlos11
Replies: 3
Views: 9649
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:01 am Subject: Slick 50, anyone? |
Hi everybody!
It's been a while since I posted, but I'm not gone ...
... so after yesterdays' ride to the center region of our country, a fellow XL 1000 Varadero biker noticed my K exhaust &quo ... |
Topic: '95 K1100RS in southern Europe |
Karlos11
Replies: 47
Views: 37724
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:15 pm Subject: '95 K1100RS in southern Europe |
Just some photos of a sunday ride with a friend, on the second weekend of September.
Lunch in 'Arruda dos Vinhos', where we parked the bikes near a monument to the fighters of the First World War.
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Topic: Avon Storm 2 Ultra |
Karlos11
Replies: 17
Views: 21124
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Forum: Product Reviews Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:17 pm Subject: Avon Storm 2 Ultra |
John,
Mine are also doing fine. I've put a little more than 5,000 kilometers on them and only have good things to say.
The grip is very good. I can't remember feeling this confident doing pretty ... |
Topic: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
Karlos11
Replies: 12
Views: 12820
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:38 pm Subject: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
I've never tried it on a gas tank, but I've had good luck with this on some golfball size dings on cars.
http://www.asseenontvguys.com/ding-king.aspx
Out tanks are aluminum, so it should be pret ... |
Topic: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
Karlos11
Replies: 12
Views: 12820
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:31 pm Subject: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
Olá Phil
Thanks for that information. It confirms what I had read, regarding the pre/ post-'93 difference.
But... USD1258.52?? New was not an option before (thought they didn't made it any ... |
Topic: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
Karlos11
Replies: 12
Views: 12820
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:56 pm Subject: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
A friend was telling me that LT's tank looked "taller". I told him it must just his feeling, caused by the different design of the bike. Looks like I'm right.
Just wanted to be sure, sinc ... |
Topic: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
Karlos11
Replies: 12
Views: 12820
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:52 pm Subject: Gas Tank Parts NOT Listed on microfiche |
I've a question regarding the gas tank itself: does anyone now if RS's and LT's tanks are identical? Same number part, no difference whatsoever?
I've had a misfortune. I dropped my K after washing ... |
Topic: “That's Greece vs That's Not Greece” |
Karlos11
Replies: 4
Views: 6536
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:56 pm Subject: “That's Greece vs That's Not Greece” |
I'm glad you liked them, Scott. |
Topic: “That's Greece vs That's Not Greece” |
Karlos11
Replies: 4
Views: 6536
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:26 pm Subject: “That's Greece vs That's Not Greece” |
Dear George, since it's just you and me here , please allow me to give back an ironic, laid-back video about Portugal.
It was presented three months ago by the mayor of a city near Lisbon, ... |
Topic: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Karlos11
Replies: 11
Views: 11521
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:53 pm Subject: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Yes, I did contact them, John. More than a year ago, when I was probing the market for a new Aeroflow windscreen. But... too expensive.
Now that I think of it, I've just paid the same P&P for ... |
Topic: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Karlos11
Replies: 11
Views: 11521
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:05 pm Subject: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Thank you both for the help.
Steve, for starts, I see that Laminar Lips' dots have one feature that pleases me more: they're black. I've been thinking about a discrete way to hide the standard whit ... |
Topic: “That's Greece vs That's Not Greece” |
Karlos11
Replies: 4
Views: 6536
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:43 pm Subject: “That's Greece vs That's Not Greece” |
Dear George
Nice video! Kind of shows that things are not always limited to what the media tell or write. I bet Greece is actually "a bit" more...
I love Greece. Never been there, but ... |
Topic: Spare barbacks? |
Karlos11
Replies: 25
Views: 17241
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:12 am Subject: Spare barbacks? |
Solved. Barbacks in the garage, preparing to be painted black and mounted.
Anyway, special thanks to Jeeves for his willingness to help me. |
Topic: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Karlos11
Replies: 11
Views: 11521
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:06 am Subject: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Here's a photo to illustrate. The red oval on the bottom refers to the above post...
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8564/kgrhquokkme3weekbobug8p.jpg
The upper red circles show the place whe ... |
Topic: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Karlos11
Replies: 11
Views: 11521
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:12 am Subject: WTB Aeroflow windscreen , luggage rack, trunk, 4 A '93 K11RS |
Does anybody know if the 3M heavy duty adhesives, on sale on eBay, will fit the Aeroflow screens'?
I've just bought a used screen, but it only comes with half the bottom, black adhesive. I have to ... |
Topic: Fotos from Rethymon+Matala |
Karlos11
Replies: 8
Views: 7219
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:13 pm Subject: Fotos from Rethymon+Matala |
Dear Carlos, the situation in Greece after the economical problems is very difficult. The political parties are one against the other and a lot of people out protesting. I hope in Portugal it is bett ... |
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