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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-10-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 919
Posted By JGard
Just don't bother with the food at Oasis, it's...

Just don't bother with the food at Oasis, it's terrible :)

Also, I never heard of the nude beach. Now I need to find a reason to go...and just hope it's not all crusty old guys there
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-10-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 919
Posted By JGard
Section T15-16 Row 16 Seat 1 for me I...

Section T15-16 Row 16 Seat 1 for me

I probably won't even look for where my seat is until Race day, though. I like to spend practice and qual walking around seeing things from other angles.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-10-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,715
Posted By JGard
I'll be at the track all three days on my R1100S,...

I'll be at the track all three days on my R1100S, however I probably can't do much at night. Wife and 4 month old baby at home...and I don't want to completely abandon them all weekend :lol:

But...
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 02-21-2014, 06:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 729
Posted By JGard
FS: 2002 R1100S Boxer Cup Prep

2002 R1100S Boxer Cup Prep. The BCP means it's silver, no heated grips, no center stand, shortened rear arm (increases rear suspension height), and no ABS.

I have added aftermarket heated grips...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-04-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,386
Posted By JGard
The 0=0 may be overkill for something with so few...

The 0=0 may be overkill for something with so few miles.

Here are the things that helped my bike, which had about 20k miles at the time, run much more smoothly.

1. New plugs & wires
2. Clean...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-04-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By JGard
I had Metzelers on the bike when I bought it a...

I had Metzelers on the bike when I bought it a few years back, was not impressed. Put on the Q2s for a track day and holy crap. I kept them on for regular everyday riding, too, because they just...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 01-17-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By JGard
Specifically this:...

Specifically this: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/7858899-post11.html

I found it at Sears easily enough. Take the hex side, put it into the opening on the bolt, then use an adjustable wrench on...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-19-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By JGard
I was there, too. First time being to an F1...

I was there, too. First time being to an F1 event. It was cool, but really all it did was make me want to go to MotoGP that much more. I've never prefered F1 over MotoGP, the racing is just more...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-13-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 23,233
Posted By JGard
From what I understand with Duc, and I could be...

From what I understand with Duc, and I could be way off, but their managers/engineers are acting like they know better than the riders how to make a fast bike. So they're really not taking the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-12-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 23,233
Posted By JGard
Crutchlow already crashed his Duc, apparently. ...

Crutchlow already crashed his Duc, apparently. Doh!
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-11-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 23,233
Posted By JGard
I still think Crutchlow made a mistake by going...

I still think Crutchlow made a mistake by going to Ducati. I imagine they're paying him more, but that team is a career killer right now. Just look at Dovi.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-04-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,994
Posted By JGard
I probably shouldn't disclose this, but I just...

I probably shouldn't disclose this, but I just read an email from Jan 2012 where they were talking about Ben Spies complaining a lot about the state of MotoGP. Kind of funny how I just came across...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-04-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,973
Posted By JGard
I've bled my clutch via the "gravity" method and...

I've bled my clutch via the "gravity" method and it's worked perfectly fine. The clutch pull was unusually light the first one or two, but after that it was perfectly normal. I think that's always...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-04-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,994
Posted By JGard
The odd thing I saw was Colin Edwards saying...

The odd thing I saw was Colin Edwards saying there's no money in motorcycle racing anymore and he seemed to suggest that was part of why Spies retired.

I dunno, I find it hard to believe these...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-27-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,848
Posted By JGard
This bike is funny like that. Every time I go...

This bike is funny like that. Every time I go any amount of time without riding her, I feel like I should trade it in for something newer, lighter, faster, etc.

Then I go for a ride, or shoot,...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-20-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,292
Posted By JGard
I was kind of hoping they'd drop Indy. Nobody...

I was kind of hoping they'd drop Indy. Nobody likes that track, none of the riders, none of the spectators, etc.

But it is what it is. Now that I live in Austin, though, this event better be...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-24-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,118
Posted By JGard
Thanks. It's the GoPro Hero 3 Black edition,...

Thanks. It's the GoPro Hero 3 Black edition, filmed that at 1080p 48fps. The track is Thunderhill Raceway in California, it's about 2.5 hours northeast of San Francisco. And yes, they have the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-24-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,118
Posted By JGard
Just to toot my own horn, here are two vids of my...

Just to toot my own horn, here are two vids of my last track day from this weekend. They had groups A, B+, and B-. I rode with B- and really the only guys who passed me when I had an open track in...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-11-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By JGard
I am in CA, my bike doesn't have cats, never been...

I am in CA, my bike doesn't have cats, never been an issue. From what I can tell, there's no smog/inspection required here for bikes.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-10-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,157
Posted By JGard
On top of everything else people have suggested,...

On top of everything else people have suggested, one thing I recently did to my S which made a HUGE difference all around was to clean up all the electrical connectors that I could.

Notably the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-06-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By JGard
I think it's Marquez being the typical douchebag...

I think it's Marquez being the typical douchebag rider he's been for years now. Way too aggressive and nearly caused a crash for the two of them. NO WAY he made that turn without bumping Lorenzo...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-09-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,004
Posted By JGard
I play it through a browser on my HTPC, which is...

I play it through a browser on my HTPC, which is running Windows. IE and Chrome both seem to work fine, so maybe try Chromium on Linux
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-07-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By JGard
That was a great start to the season. I can't...

That was a great start to the season. I can't believe it, but I found myself rooting for Rossi that race. I hope the rest of the year can be this exciting.

Also, Spies actually finished a race! ...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-19-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,909
Posted By JGard
Yeah, I also subscribe to the online streaming...

Yeah, I also subscribe to the online streaming service. Works out to a bit over $100 for the full season and qualifying and races are in 720p. Practices aren't in HD, though.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-11-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,539
Posted By JGard
If possible, use heat, lots of heat. I really...

If possible, use heat, lots of heat. I really had to get the torch going on my wheel for a bit before I could get the bearings to come out.
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