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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-04-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By dsl
I have a Gerbings jacket liner and heated gloves...

I have a Gerbings jacket liner and heated gloves since 2004(?) and the heat output was very well matched on a single controller with the gloves plugged into the sleeves. One glove gave up the ghost...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-25-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By dsl
Any plug, stringy or rubber bullet, if inserted...

Any plug, stringy or rubber bullet, if inserted from the outside, does not have much "meat" holding it to the inside, glued or not. Tire pressure alone should hold the plug in place, but I...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-21-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By dsl
Bottom of this thread.... (it's an old one) ...

Bottom of this thread.... (it's an old one)

clicky (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r1100s-r1200s-tech-forum/120892-will-centerstand-go-boxer-cup-prep.html)
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-07-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By dsl
I like sound alerts the best, they are easier to...

I like sound alerts the best, they are easier to distinguish bands and signal strenth, and my eyes are already way too busy on the bike.

If you're only listening to your detector, then all you...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-28-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,086
Posted By dsl
You might want to consider the "Trailer in a Bag"...

You might want to consider the "Trailer in a Bag" as well. Motorcyclist Magazine recently test it HERE...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-27-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,124
Posted By dsl
Yes, when I say "always" I'm comparing the same...

Yes, when I say "always" I'm comparing the same corner taken as a right hander vs left hander.



An easier way to illustrate the mileage difference is to imagine a perfect figure-eight track...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-27-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,124
Posted By dsl
I always wear the left sides of my tires by a...

I always wear the left sides of my tires by a significant margin - CLICKY (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4506391784_9e45a489f9_b.jpg). While there are some inherent reasons for it, I...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-06-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By dsl
Guess this is too late, but tapping into the...

Guess this is too late, but tapping into the front parking light meets these requirements.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-03-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,965
Posted By dsl
I went from the R11S to the R1150GS. You're...

I went from the R11S to the R1150GS. You're right about feeling less "compelled to speed." At a minimum, the riding position is much more comfortable tooling around, whereas the S was uncomfortable...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-03-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,626
Posted By dsl
Most Dangerous Animal in America...

Most Dangerous Animal in America (http://www.earthfacts.net/animals/most-dangerous-animal-in-america/)
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-30-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,265
Posted By dsl
Plus another 3 in cars.... it is an infestation...

Plus another 3 in cars.... it is an infestation around here (CT - the state where the term "Lyme" comes from :rolleyes:)

Two ran into my rear quarter, one hit a passenger in the leg, who thought...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-30-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,265
Posted By dsl
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat6.gif+1 for the good guys!! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat6.gif

Hate those fooking dumb forest rats more than anything in the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-09-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,626
Posted By dsl
Glad you survived that one.... :eek: There's...

Glad you survived that one.... :eek:

There's been a frightening amount of deer strike posts on various bike boards lately... and it's not even the Rut season yet :(.

Well, welcome to the club:...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-19-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,384
Posted By dsl
The Z6 is single compound.... if you are...

The Z6 is single compound.... if you are squaring, I'd go with the PR2. I'm wearing sides first and am liking the Z6 over the PR2s so far. Still testing longevity though, my first 2 Z6s where...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-23-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By dsl
Summer Visibility

SUCKS! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/shake.gif

Same section of road, different seasons:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/450195462_0a653a9913_b.jpg
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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-10-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,778
Posted By dsl
Hiya Andrew.. Well, interestingly, my...

Hiya Andrew..

Well, interestingly, my experience is opposite. I ran all battery farkles at one point, and just got fustrated at them always "failing" (ie, having to replace batteries), forgetting...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-10-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,778
Posted By dsl
You could get the audio remote, and wire an...

You could get the audio remote, and wire an earplug extension up to the seat/tank junction. Then just get a set of sound isolating, in-ear earbuds like the Etymotic ER6is. If you use earplugs...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-09-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
Well that looks about right....

Well that looks about right. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/clap.gif

I might have run my Z6 to that bald if I had my trailer too.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-09-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
Hey Windy, Your experience might be a good...

Hey Windy,

Your experience might be a good benchmark.. Have you run either PR2s or Z6s on the K? If so, how'd they compare to the Storms?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-09-2010, 04:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
Another 25-50% life? :eek: IMHO, it would...

Another 25-50% life? :eek:

IMHO, it would have been showing cords within 300 miles, or the next day - I'm very lucky to have found a shop in TN with a matching replacement before hitting the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-08-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
Just wanted to update: Went with the Z6...

Just wanted to update:

Went with the Z6 Interacts and they only lasted 2.1k..... CLICKY (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/4576011538_446ee45f8a_b.jpg)

Guess the pig just has too much torque...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-12-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
Yeah, it's a "cheap bastard" thing...... hate...

Yeah, it's a "cheap bastard" thing...... hate throwing away unused stuff :D




We're saying the same thing - I don't mind the traction trade-off if I'm dealing with center tire wear (where I...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-11-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
Yeah, that's what I was expecting too. Quite a...

Yeah, that's what I was expecting too. Quite a few reports from Busa, XX, & FJR riders that this was longest lasting ST tire they've used. In reality, it sounds only equal to the PR or Z6 in a...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-11-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
That's #1 on my list at the moment ...

That's #1 on my list at the moment



Mark, it's an XR1200 and I'm running 37F/40R, but I'm a lightweight at 155lbs and run solo/unloaded. Higher pressure seems right if the centers are...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-11-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,551
Posted By dsl
I'm actually looking for harder rubber...

I'm actually looking for harder rubber recommendations, particularly on the sides, but want to stay within the sport-touring category. This dual compound thing is just not working for me as the soft...
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