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Topic: Side Stand Too Short |
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Replies: 3
Views: 5505
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:48 am Subject: Side Stand Too Short |
My first LT leaned too far over and upon investigation it became obvious that the side stand was a bent a bit upwards. My current LT sits up quite a bit higher with a nice straight stand. I was going ... |
Topic: Like me, abs 2 doesn't like cold weather |
exavid
Replies: 7
Views: 8532
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:44 am Subject: Like me, abs 2 doesn't like cold weather |
Yep, my bike's ABS alternating flash mode started coming on when the weather here got cold. I had the battery tested planning on replacing it but the BMW shop's fancy tester said the battery was okay. ... |
Topic: THE K11 KNOCK |
exavid
Replies: 12
Views: 15910
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:39 am Subject: THE K11 KNOCK |
A knock that's audible at idle and goes away with increasing rpms can be due to unbalanced throttle bodies on a EFI engine or carbs on a carbureted bike. Both my previous K1100LT with 80,000 miles and ... |
Topic: So do you do annual things at end or begining of the season? |
exavid
Replies: 10
Views: 13082
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:47 am Subject: So do you do annual things at end or begining of the season? |
Yep, there's no way around it, these old K bikes are downright good lookin' machines. |
Topic: What's wrong with this board? |
exavid
Replies: 31
Views: 38210
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:21 am Subject: What's wrong with this board? |
I'm old, cranky and don't do anything I don't feel like doing. I ride a twenty year old bike which is holding up a damn site better than I am. One of the best things about being old and retired is tha ... |
Topic: Removal of fuel tank with out fairing removal on a LT |
exavid
Replies: 16
Views: 18024
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:39 am Subject: Removal of fuel tank with out fairing removal on a LT |
I splurged a bit and bought a set of quick disconnects so I don't have to remove the fuel lines, just disconnect them. Makes for very quick and easy tank removal. |
Topic: Raisin Bread, caution might be poor taste. |
exavid
Replies: 5
Views: 14520
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Forum: The Dungeon Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:43 am Subject: Raisin Bread, caution might be poor taste. |
Raisin Bread
A bakery owner hires a young female shop assistant who liked to wear
very short skirts and thong panties.
One day a young man enters
the store, glances at the shop assistant a ... |
Topic: My friend just bought this |
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Replies: 6
Views: 7773
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:17 am Subject: My friend just bought this |
Both bikes look good but to me the RS takes first place. The Guzzi looks great if you have cold knees. |
Topic: Could this be good news???!!! |
exavid
Replies: 8
Views: 10442
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:33 pm Subject: Could this be good news???!!! |
Even if it didn't qualify for an official "Iron Butt" ride I'd say the achievement was more difficult than a sanctioned 1000 mile ride. Hard physically and mind numbing as well. |
Topic: Thank GOD,,,, and BMW for ABS brakes |
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Replies: 10
Views: 12131
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:15 pm Subject: Thank GOD,,,, and BMW for ABS brakes |
On a wet or sandy surface you don't have to "grab and stomp" to engage the ABS. If you apply the brakes enough to make a wheel slip that's all it takes. I was slowing down gradually approach ... |
Topic: Bikes you have owned |
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Replies: 12
Views: 16955
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 10:47 pm Subject: Bikes you have owned |
I never had a faired bike until I bought my first Goldwing in '03. It didn't take long for me to realize the value of a windshield though. I had one on my Cushman and the Triumph. Riding on the desert ... |
Topic: Bikes you have owned |
exavid
Replies: 12
Views: 16955
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:53 am Subject: Bikes you have owned |
A '1950 Cushman scooter, my first bike with a motor. More or less. It was a deathtrap but I loved it and learned a lot keeping it going.
My first bike was a '49 Triumph Thunderbird. A Franken bike ... |
Topic: A great motorcycle |
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Replies: 1
Views: 4066
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:03 am Subject: A great motorcycle |
Sometimes one just has to mention what a fine bike the K1100LT is. I was doubtful that I did the right thing when I sold my '06 Goldwing 1800 and bought a twenty year old K bike. One reason was the GW ... |
Topic: Fuel pump - wiring problems |
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Replies: 7
Views: 8387
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:30 am Subject: Fuel pump - wiring problems |
I keep a plug that I can use to bypass the side stand switch if I have a problem with it. I had to tweak the switch operating lever on my bike last month, it was operating the switch intermittently. T ... |
Topic: How to drop and pick up a motorcycle |
exavid
Replies: 13
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Forum: Tech Resources & Stickies Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:13 pm Subject: How to drop and pick up a motorcycle |
I've done the 'butt first' method of lifting on the GL1500 and GL1800. The last time the 1800 had full bags and trunk. I'd just filled the tank and pulled to bike away from the pump to park while I we ... |
Topic: Sticking tach |
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Replies: 6
Views: 7057
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 12:44 am Subject: Sticking tach |
Yes indeed, I agree heartily with that advice. I used to do a little clock repair now and then but age hasn't helped with working with the small stuff. |
Topic: Sticking tach |
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Replies: 6
Views: 7057
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:16 pm Subject: Sticking tach |
Thanks guys, that's pretty much what I thought, same as my GW1800. One of these days I'll take that cluster apart and take a look at the dial face to see where the binding is occurring. But not for a ... |
Topic: Heated grips poll - Please read thoroughly before answering |
exavid
Replies: 15
Views: 35391
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Forum: Tech Resources & Stickies Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:39 pm Subject: Heated grips poll - Please read thoroughly before answering |
Good info on keeping the heaters on high. I never thought of it and tended to keeping them on low to prevent overheating. Thanks.
Just as a matter of information my '94LT with 78k miles and my '95LT ... |
Topic: Sticking tach |
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Replies: 6
Views: 7057
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:30 pm Subject: Sticking tach |
Had an odd occurrence today. I was scooting down the road and noticed my tach apparently was stuck at 3100. I kicked in the clutch and revved the engine up and down a bit but the tach needle was immob ... |
Topic: Changing bars |
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Replies: 12
Views: 14766
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:00 pm Subject: Changing bars |
Just wondering has anyone tried bar backs or risers on the LT? It's not too bad as is but would be a bit more comfortable with my arthritis if they were a bit higher and closer. |
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