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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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thank you Steve!
Got out for my third day in a row. 
Decided to go and see Cherokee Dam for the first time. Nice ride there...
Entering the road for the top of the dam, there was a sign that said, "Authorized Vehicles Only."
But, thinking of Dave Redman, I went in anyway....down a little road, than a ramp too narrow to turn around on.
Saw a perfect spot to get the bike, and top of the dam in the photo, and also saw the TVA worker waving at me sternly.
So I gave him the "turning around" signal, he gave a thumbs up, and I got out of there....Ha....
One side of the bottom of the dam....Discovered I was leaking a little gas here.
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Went to the other side of the river, and found a shady spot. Found the leak, fixed it.
Lucky for me, an older gentleman was willing to stand and talk to me while I put it back together and geared up.
He was still talking as I put my ear buds in, and put on my helmet. I just nodded and waved as I rode away. :lol:
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Took a few more before I left...
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Decided to go and see Cherokee Dam for the first time. Nice ride there...
Entering the road for the top of the dam, there was a sign that said, "Authorized Vehicles Only."
But, thinking of Dave Redman, I went in anyway....down a little road, than a ramp too narrow to turn around on.
Saw a perfect spot to get the bike, and top of the dam in the photo, and also saw the TVA worker waving at me sternly.
So I gave him the "turning around" signal, he gave a thumbs up, and I got out of there....Ha....
One side of the bottom of the dam....Discovered I was leaking a little gas here.
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on FlickrWent to the other side of the river, and found a shady spot. Found the leak, fixed it.
Lucky for me, an older gentleman was willing to stand and talk to me while I put it back together and geared up.
He was still talking as I put my ear buds in, and put on my helmet. I just nodded and waved as I rode away. :lol:
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on FlickrTriumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on FlickrTook a few more before I left...
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on FlickrTriumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on FlickrTriumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
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No Larry I don't, but maybe I should. I was able to cut off about 1/2" and reclamp it. Hard part was lifting the tank to get at it.And you carry spare fuel line with you? I would have never had whatever I need to fix my bike if it breaks down. Maybe I better start thinking differently.
Or at all........
Seriously though, I just had the tank off a week ago or so. That tells me I probably tore the line at that time.
It was on the output side, so it only leaked when it was running. Didn't notice until it was idling at the dam.
I'll just replace all the lines when I can.
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Looks like a nice day to ride Bob!
I put 500 miles on this BMW I bought unseen from a friend for a song. It runs awesome... minus an minor issue with the final drive rear bearing. It's going to get full freshened up before I put some more miles on it.
Honda fit was the support vehicle for the ole' boxer twin... Other than huge issue in the AM bike ran awesome all the way to Vermont from Maryland.
Now that all the kids are home I decided to get a family photo
Cheers,
-Jedz
I put 500 miles on this BMW I bought unseen from a friend for a song. It runs awesome... minus an minor issue with the final drive rear bearing. It's going to get full freshened up before I put some more miles on it.
Honda fit was the support vehicle for the ole' boxer twin... Other than huge issue in the AM bike ran awesome all the way to Vermont from Maryland.
Now that all the kids are home I decided to get a family photo
Cheers,
-Jedz
Hopefully before you sell it��
You don't know what you like unless you try it first! Sooo yeah 68 motorcycles in my 14 years of riding may be excessive however I generally make out deep in the black when I buy than sell so... No harm no foul. More cash in the end doesn't decentivize me, I'll tell you that!
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And it's not like he doesn't put the miles in on them. Pretty sure no-one on this forum logs as many miles as our Jedz.
I got out the other day for a long needed jaunt on the GS. I went up to one of our national parks to a favourite photo op spot about 100 miles from the house. Wanted to ride another 1/2 hour into the park to some great waterfalls but weather looked a little ominous so I aborted that idea and headed for home. Regardless it was great to get out for a decent ride for a change.
P1020111 by soates50, on Flickr
P1020111 by soates50, on Flickr
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Simply beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks Glen. You've been a pretty tough act to follow over on the other thread .....so I posted here. LOL.
I got out the other day for a long needed jaunt on the GS. I went up to one of our national parks to a favourite photo op spot about 100 miles from the house. Wanted to ride another 1/2 hour into the park to some great waterfalls but weather looked a little ominous so I aborted that idea and headed for home. Regardless it was great to get out for a decent ride for a change.
P1020111 by soates50, on Flickr
Fu(king great shot Sandy!
Something you?ll never hear a bmw owner say..LOLLooks like a nice day to ride Bob!
I put 500 miles on this BMW I bought unseen from a friend for a song. It runs awesome... minus an minor issue with the final drive rear bearing. It's going to get full freshened up before I put some more miles on it.
Honda fit was the support vehicle for the ole' boxer twin... Other than huge issue in the AM bike ran awesome all the way to Vermont from Maryland.
Now that all the kids are home I decided to get a family photo
Cheers,
-Jedz
. minus an minor issue with the final drive rear bearing.
THat final drive failure - - again - - was the nail in the coffin for my 1150RT just a few weeks ago
1150RS, right? does it go grunch grunch and almost lock up, and sling out its gear lube....?
.... or you just have chunks drain out in the gear lube??
Hey, you want a Clymers manaul for cheap.....? (M503-3 : R850,R1100,R1150, 1993-2003)
Just flip thru it, and stop at the fingerprints and notes, that will be either the section for removing all the RT tupperware.... Or.... the section for replacing the FD.
Contact me if you want to chat about the options for rebuilding a FD.
>> later
https://www.bmwsporttouring.com/top...der-final-drive/?tab=comments#comment-1023162
My posting from 2019 (first FD failure). Shows the specials tool. Also need torch and temperature gun. I elected to replace the FD with a used one. Scroll down near end and you will see some folks you have meet, that helped me do that, well, they did it while I had arm in a sling and read the book step bye step (a lot of the time they said "yah, we already did that").
THat FD lasted me a couple years and about 5 thousand miles, and failed again (a week before scheduled departure to Brown County).
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It's a R1100R I went with the 1100 as the whole drive shaft and differential are rebuildable. A good friend of mine told me to avoid the 1150's and go with a R1100XX for my first BMW experience. I like it, I'll be tearing into the rear end and checking the bearing. Pretty common issue but unlike the 1150 it's just a wear component that can be replaced or rebuilt without damaging the drivel line beyond repair. We will see, I went into buying my first BMW with the expectation it was going to be as reliable as a Harley... We are definitely batting a 100 with that prediction but hey, I wanted to experience and learn!
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I will never own another "R" BMW....But another "K?" Yes Sir, absolutely and gladly...
I like the R bikes so much more. They have that classic BMW look and make such great torque right where you want it.
After two K1100RSes, I picked up a R1100S. Sold it in less than a year. Only thing I ever liked about it was the looks.
I was probably spoiled, because the K1100RS is still the best bike I've ever owned, and would buy another if I had room.
My first boxer! by R John Thieda, on Flickr
First day home - 96 K1100RS by R John Thieda, on Flickr