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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-30-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,448
Posted By dlong
I am fortunate enough to have a group of friends...

I am fortunate enough to have a group of friends who ride, one of whom owns a large garage. We raised enough cash to purchase the NoMar changer, the Mojolever, and a used tire shop spin balance...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-26-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,448
Posted By dlong
+1 on the Mojolever...far easier to mount...

+1 on the Mojolever...far easier to mount sport-touring tires on BMW wheels than when usuing the bar supplied with the NoMar changers. Not sure how it could be used without a wheel-clamping device,...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-22-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,976
Posted By dlong
Dunlop is offering $40 rebate on Roadsmart 3's...

Dunlop is offering $40 rebate on Roadsmart 3's through the end of the month, and possibly other tires in their lineup. Go to Dunlop/rebate, enter your tire selection and size, and you will learn if a...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-04-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,935
Posted By dlong
Coming back from Miller WSBK race June '08 via...

Coming back from Miller WSBK race June '08 via Utah SR 12. Joe is second from the left. SFarson on the far left. Joe made any ride more memorable and enjoyable for his company.


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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-16-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,519
Posted By dlong
The pictured connector could be replaced with a...

The pictured connector could be replaced with a SAE. Is it possible to replace the mating connector as well?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-30-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,121
Posted By dlong
60 east out of Globe is a great ride through the...

60 east out of Globe is a great ride through the Salt River Canyon and into Show Low. If you're not in a rush, a diversion on 73 through the White River Apache Reservation is scenic and little...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-14-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,906
Posted By dlong
My bike came fully equipped. I haven't had it...

My bike came fully equipped. I haven't had it long enough to fully assess the DTC and ABSPro. The gearshiftPRO works great going down through the gears as long as the throttle is closed. Upshifts can...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-10-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,906
Posted By dlong
I really liked the K1300GT but just wasn't up for...

I really liked the K1300GT but just wasn't up for a second final drive, new clutch, and shocks at 70K miles. So I got a new RT LC. I find it much improved over my '05 RT and more age-appropriate as...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-14-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,563
Posted By dlong
If you don't mind going into the resale market,...

If you don't mind going into the resale market, advrider/gear has some great deals for those patient enough to watch the forum daily. I've been both a buyer and seller for various gear items and have...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 01-22-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,906
Posted By dlong
I tried an R12000RT for a few years but have...

I tried an R12000RT for a few years but have settled on this. Great power and surprisingly good handling. I considered a R1200RS, but I doubt my knees would be as happy as on the GT. No plans to quit...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-19-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By dlong
Almost pulled the trigger on a sweet Rosso Corsa...

Almost pulled the trigger on a sweet Rosso Corsa a few years back. Yeah, it's slow and heavy but as pure garage porn, it's hard to beat. Always had a thing for Italian bikes, especially the older...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-15-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 15,906
Posted By dlong
Bought new: '73 R65, '74 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, '83...

Bought new: '73 R65, '74 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, '83 FJ1100, '87 Ducati Laguna Seca, '90 R1100RS, '04 BCR

Bought used: '60ish Norton Atlas, '74 R90Sx2, "78? Moto Guzzi LeMans, '05 R1200RT, '04 DR650,...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-06-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
Posted By dlong
Still down today. I'm missing my daily MotoGP fix.

Still down today. I'm missing my daily MotoGP fix.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-17-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,760
Posted By dlong
Hey Dan...I went over to the dark side myself a...

Hey Dan...I went over to the dark side myself a few years ago (K1300GT). As others have said, get any outstanding recalls completed and enjoy that power. Don't be put off by stories of reliability...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-21-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,670
Posted By dlong
Brad's wry and insightful comments in this forum...

Brad's wry and insightful comments in this forum were one of the factors that kept me coming back at least weekly, even though I haven't been an S owner for years. He will be missed.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-03-2015, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,020
Posted By dlong
I'd buy any of these back in a minute if I could,...

I'd buy any of these back in a minute if I could, especially the Italians. I owned both Guzzis back in the day, but have no digital images. These fine specimens are in the Moto Guzzi Museum in...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-04-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By dlong
O.T. Park n' Move

I'm hoping the wisdom of the board can inform me, hopefully from experience, if a loaded Park n' Move will safely cross a concrete expansion joint. I've read varying opinions on the utility of the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-12-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,230
Posted By dlong
Funny or Die Made Huvr Hoax: 5 Fast Facts You...

Funny or Die Made Huvr Hoax: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com (http://heavy.com/tech/2014/03/funny-or-die-is-behind-huvr-hoax/)

#1 is fake...#2 is more interesting and may be the real...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-07-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By dlong
Looks like it's available to stream (rental or...

Looks like it's available to stream (rental or purchase) on Amazon's UK site.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-02-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By dlong
O.T. Impossible???

One more item scratched off my list of impossible tasks...It's not an Ultra, but still...

Loading a Motorcycle Like a Boss (http://www.chonday.com/Videos/bubikelo2#.U8aw81P6J0U.email)
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-26-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6,841
Views: 814,412
Posted By dlong
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads23/IMG_20140526_173335_8811401151153.jpg


A rather sad view from my deck. The town of Sedona has been spared, but Oak Creek Canyon and the Mogollon Rim south...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-06-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By dlong
I attended the Phoenix show two weeks ago. Scott...

I attended the Phoenix show two weeks ago. Scott Russell spoke at length about his racing career. He is very entertaining and not to be missed.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-09-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,990
Posted By dlong
I agree. Some BMW promotional videos have...

I agree. Some BMW promotional videos have featured very aggressive riding. This one...not so much. Sounds great, though. I got lured to the dark side by the K1300GT, but I sure would like to test...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-23-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 23,233
Posted By dlong
Sergio...many thanks for posting the link to the...

Sergio...many thanks for posting the link to the GP video. I was a huge GP fan in the 60's, devouring each issue of Sports Car Graphic as soon as it hit the mailbox. I guess I had forgotten how many...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-23-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 23,233
Posted By dlong
Interesting take on the advisability vs....

Interesting take on the advisability vs. impracticality of pre-race testing on the new surface by the Soup staff. They seem to think that if NASCAR can test new surfaces, all in the CONUS, MotoGP...
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