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Do you have GS type hand guards?

Paul

Fairbanks, AK after grueling Deadhorse 500.

http://lkk.smugmug.com/photos/163952760-M.jpg I experienced tankslap just outside of Prudhoe Bay last June. The left side of the bike got dinned up pretty badly. After 2,400 miles, I still made it home. Although the idle was a bit rough and the engine noise was louder than before. I though a little...

Thank you for sharing, ChiTown. Great Trip. =D> http://lkk.smugmug.com/photos/108125130-M.jpg You didn't see flipper? http://lkk.smugmug.com/photos/108139603-M.jpg Remnant of Overseas Railroad over Bahia Honda Channel? http://lkk.smugmug.com/photos/108605614-M.jpg 90 miles to Cuba? Sorry, boys and g...

This is what I did:


Replaced the factory bleed fitting with a Speed Bleeder SB1010
Note: the factory one is red loctited. Use flare nut wrench if possible.

FUEL FILTER 1614 232 5859 $17.30 retail. It is $13.84@Chicago BMW.

Paul

Mamma Mia! Simply AWESOME!!!
Thank you for sharing.

Stock Tokico pads. Non-ABS. After 34,400 miles/55,000 KM.




The last 1,000 miles.

Cyclerob,


Brilliant job. Thanks!

I need to replace my handle bar. Is there anything I should pay attention to?

kp wrote:how to mount it though?

what all have you guys done?

(sorry for the late reply heh)

Not necessary to use H.A.R.D.
Linky - Cycle Gadgets + RAM U-bolt + Arm

riceburner wrote:errrrr - that's your clutch......

errrrrrr .

My normal method is the tried and true "Pressurise the system at the lever, crack the bleed nipple and reseal without letting off the lever". Has worked for me for ages (I can get a 550Zephyr with crap sliding calipers to stand on the front wheel using this method) - but the problem is th...

Adam,

You may try to mount the lights directly to the oil cooler cover.



I use welnuts with short bolts so the ends will not hit the coolers.

Have a nice trip.
Paul

I am going from San Diego to Alaska on June 16.
I won't stop till I hit Prudhoe Bay.
Do I need dual sport tires like Conti TKC80 in Alaska?
Wher can I find 170 rear?
Please, someone tells me Z6 are fine, please.

Toner,
You ROCK!!! (How do you say that in German? )

Cheers!
Paul

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