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Forum: For Sale 02-04-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,049
Posted By JoshuaTree
Arrow FS: 1993 BMW K75S (Austin, TX)

Were it not for the crappy economy and my finding my most favorite BMW motorcycle (this K75 is a very close second), you would not ever have the chance to buy this bike.

This 1993 K75S is as...
Forum: Aftermarket Modding 06-13-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,628
Posted By JoshuaTree
Fail. Its obviously way too small for most...

Fail. Its obviously way too small for most farkle'ized bikes - especially the new crop of BMW "Motorcycle Users" (i.e. those twidgets that manage to get through their 3/36 warranty and never make it...
Forum: Street 05-17-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By JoshuaTree
You all have it wrong. Take his "C" endorsement...

You all have it wrong. Take his "C" endorsement off his license, and give him a 250cc restricted "M". For at least two years. ;)
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-14-2011, 10:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,134
Posted By JoshuaTree
1) Simple Green 2) Clean, soft cotton cloth ...

1) Simple Green
2) Clean, soft cotton cloth
3) "Elbow Grease"
4) Spoke/Rim brush
5) Echo PB250 to Dry
6) Plexus for all painted and decorative plastic surfaces, except the instrument cluster
Forum: MotoGP 04-12-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By JoshuaTree
Talking Yes, its "official"...

:catout:

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/assets/news/110412/COTA_MotoGP_Release_4.12.pdf

:rockwoot:
Forum: Street 03-27-2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By JoshuaTree
The dry heat is fine and easy to take. Its when...

The dry heat is fine and easy to take. Its when a low pressure system comes and pumps humidity up from the Gulf that things get less than wonderful... :idk:
Forum: Street 03-26-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By JoshuaTree
Wink I have to get my digs in at this time of year to...

I have to get my digs in at this time of year to make up for the temporary relocation of H-E-Double Hockeysticks during late July-August... ;)
Forum: Street 03-26-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By JoshuaTree
Forum: Manufacturer War 02-28-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,688
Posted By JoshuaTree
Good Private Effort! :)

1) Good looking police bike! It'll find favor with the HD crowd that doesn't want any of the other choices (i.e. non-cruiser style police bike)

2) Its DOA if it doesn't have ABS brakes. As an...
Forum: Street 02-22-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,814
Posted By JoshuaTree
I "blundered" into motorcyling more than a decade...

I "blundered" into motorcyling more than a decade ago after helping a friend rebuild his GPZ750 Turbo. It was one of those "the universe is trying to tell you something" sorts of deals that had me...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 02-14-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,934
Posted By JoshuaTree
Keep the bearing race puller IN LINE WITH THE...

Keep the bearing race puller IN LINE WITH THE STEM NECK! If you're not careful and overly enthusiastic (especially with a slide hammer type puller), you'll wind up 'egging' the neck out or jamming...
Forum: Street 02-12-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,642
Posted By JoshuaTree
Talking What is this chain maintenance you all seem to...

What is this chain maintenance you all seem to talk about regularly? :idk:
Forum: Manufacturer War 02-12-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,631
Posted By JoshuaTree
RE: 90 Degree opposition crankshafts... Yes,...

RE: 90 Degree opposition crankshafts...

Yes, they do twist / lift the bike's chassis a bit. It varies by design. Having had both Boxer and K-Brick engined bikes (both having crankshafts rotating...
Forum: Manufacturer War 02-12-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,631
Posted By JoshuaTree
I'm their target market. ;) If its what it...

I'm their target market. ;) If its what it claims to be, I'd consider it. The F800ST is a little anemic, the VFR has never done anything for me, and the other tourer choices are two wheeled cars....
Forum: Touring 12-20-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,380
Posted By JoshuaTree
I've had an autocom for > 5 years (an ancient...

I've had an autocom for > 5 years (an ancient Pro-7), and I love it. If I had the $$$, I'd go for the Baehr wired setups. I'm not much of a fan of having to charge batteries, so wired-to-bike...
Forum: Street 12-10-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,905
Posted By JoshuaTree
Wink Someone who's still setting up a new PC and just...

Someone who's still setting up a new PC and just realized that the "Save As" preferences were not adjusted accordingly... :idk:
Forum: Street 12-09-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,905
Posted By JoshuaTree
Forum: Southwest Riders 04-29-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,270
Posted By JoshuaTree
Talking So who do you know that's an engineer? :p ...

So who do you know that's an engineer? :p





:scared:
Forum: Street 03-16-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,462
Posted By JoshuaTree
Smile The supplier(s) for the EWS rings have either...

The supplier(s) for the EWS rings have either been changed or the specification for the parts has. I've heard that there are as many as four to six different "rings", depending on the specific bike....
Forum: Street 03-15-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,462
Posted By JoshuaTree
Lightbulb *DING* We have a winner! :) All CanBus bikes...

*DING* We have a winner! :)

All CanBus bikes (05-current) require a dealer-only serivce computer to adjust/reset certain things. On the pre-iABS GS'es, ABS II can be bled by simple vacuum...
Forum: Street 03-14-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,462
Posted By JoshuaTree
< Borg Voice > Mileage is irrelevant (to a BMW...

< Borg Voice >
Mileage is irrelevant (to a BMW Motorcycle)
< / Borg Voice >

In large part, what you want to see in a used BMW motorcycle is the maintenance history. Either you believe the owner...
Forum: Street 01-30-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,452
Posted By JoshuaTree
The new VFR is fantastic. Finally BMW gets to...

The new VFR is fantastic. Finally BMW gets to give up the fugliest bike award to another manufacturer. :)
Forum: Street 12-10-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By JoshuaTree
I could have told you so... :p I've had an...

I could have told you so... :p

I've had an old Pro-7 installed on my bikes for years. :rockwoot
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 11-22-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,191
Posted By JoshuaTree
There are only a select few shops I'd ever let...

There are only a select few shops I'd ever let touch my motorcycle (long distance trip emergencies excepted). One of the reasons I have a motorcycle is that I can work on ALL of it without too many...
Forum: Street 11-18-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,049
Posted By JoshuaTree
I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test...

I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test mileage. Its a GREAT MOTORCYCLE. If I was looking for a 'commuter' bike - especially for stop and go traffic, it would be my choice. You can put it in...
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