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Thanks for that helpful review. I'm still debating my F8GS purchase, although posts like yours are pushing me to the dark side more every day. I'm thinking they must have the bugs worked out by now...

Peter

* white 2010 F8GS now sleeping in my garage *

Hmmm. I'm actually considering trading in my R1200R for an F800GS. I'm pretty impressed with my wife's F650GS and her mileage is phenomenal. She's always got a crowd around her bike when we stop, and I'm the red headed stepchild. :lol: You and me both thinking of swapping for the GS. However, as yo...

CR, Nobody asked you for your opinion, mr know it all. You're off topic in MY thread. Beat it. :smt098 I'm posting this and this is what you want to talk about? Have fun in this forum by yourself, no wonder nobody comes in here. whatever, my forks are better suited for an high performance ADVENTURE...

Hell, I just bought a new Shoei RF1100 in Cali for $319. That's a good deal AFAIAC.

Schuberth's are nice and everything but not THAT nice (they actually have some on sale here (Vancouver) that are still too much money.)

Peter

Dammit, I meant to buy one of those at the rally and forgot. I don't need to use my horn much, but when I do I want it LOUD.

Just wondering if most people are receiving letters regarding the recall. Anyone in Canada get one yet? I'm still waiting to hear from BMW. I went in to the dealer and asked about this (2009 model), they searched the VIN and mine is on the waiting list for parts. No letter from the fatherland as of...

We had fun too, it was a great time. I was particularly impressed with the BMW factory stunt rider whose name I have forgotten... wow, that guy is amazing! And the S1000RR is pretty sweet too... The English trials competition was very entertaining, and there were some good travel seminars - the Hack...

The only thing I may still do is lower the foot pegs, but they scrape already so I'm holding off on that one. Peter Molly you must be the man! :D I love the twisties and keep up with my buddies but I have yet to scrap the pegs. I know some other youngsters who frequent this forum have sent in troph...

deilenberger wrote:Joe - just added to my desktop background collection.. about half of them are yours..

...trademark infringement...

Yes indeed, got a couple of those myself. The log carrier picture is a favorite of mine.

Have a great trip, sounds like a memorable one! I can't offer much of an answer to your question, but I can tell what works for us. We have the Cardo Scala Rider intercom set, and they work wonderfully. Perhaps in the future you may be looking for something new, and this set is one I would recommend...

A good windscreen is mandatory for long trips IMHO (and elusive as we all know). The seat - 'nuff said. However, I am testing my ass' fortitude on the Redmond Rally trip. I bought some nice Sugoi riding shorts, and have put the Airhawk back on, so hopefully I won't regret not getting the seat done t...

deilenberger wrote: I think I said that about a month or so ago. I heard it from an impeccable source.. (his job title starts with BMW-Motorrad...) so I was never in doubt of it.

Oops. Sorry Don, guess I missed that post.

celticus wrote:Say HI to my friend Matthew who will be there. Easy to find. Rides a BMW GS1150. Has glasses. Not a spring chicken.
Easy to spot.

Mark

Oh yes, he'll stand out all right... dammit Celticus, I wanted to share a twisted conversation with you. I thought you were coming! Now my trip is kaput.

Well folks, we're leaving for the Rally soon so I'll wish you all safe travels who are attending, and I hope to tip a couple and tell some lies Friday night. I will be sporting a label maker R1200R sticker to aid the cause.

Peter

While hanging around my local dealer this morning bothering the staff (Pacific Yamaha BMW Husqvarna - good people), I was pressuring the sales manager for info about the future availability of the R12R. According to him, another R12R owner he knows happens to be the sister of a BMW factory employee,...

You may be a little hard on the poor new Multi, Tarmac! After all, Multistrada means 'many ROADS', not 'OFF roads'... :lol: . In my humble opinion, it would be a killer all-rounder for most people, including regular doses of gravel roads. If you bought one of these expecting it to tackle 'A' route s...

Personally I use a "Cramp Buster" rather than a throttle lock. Makes me feel a little more secure.

http://www.crampbuster.com/

Others here use a big "O" ring between the bar end and throttle to make holding throttle on easier.

Try them both, they're inexpensive and easy.

Peter

Say, I've got an idea as to where to put that carnation.... :oops: Mark Once again, Celticus goes where others fear to tread... man after my own heart. I'll see if I can find one of those "Hello, my name is..." nametags and put my nom de plume on it. I can see the naked thing will have lo...

Meh. It's like making the bed or washing your bike. What's the point?

Good thing I'm married so someone can TELL me what the point is...

Hmmm. Don's post reminded me I never put my steering dampener back on after my last class (I removed it because I spent 2 days doing very tight technical low speed maneuvers including countless very fast lock-to-lock transitions - it was harshing my buzz, as they say.) It's been 2 months, and I've n...