pbgoss
2006 R 1200 GS
Wakefield, RI
Member since: Apr 03, 2007
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07/05/07 - Canada/Alaska
July 2nd started my trip across Canada and hopefully up to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. First a visit to my parents in Bethlehem Ct. and then a few friends in New York which is where I am now, July 5th. Great fireworks on the East River. I am headed to St. John, ... Read more
09/01/07 - Re: The Haul Road
I had a set of brand new Tourance tires installed in Faribanks and they worked great. I'm not sure how good they would be if it was raining. The road can be very slippery even in the dry weather. Fuel was a more important issue. From Coldfoot to Deadhorse is 244 miles with no gas in between and that is just out of range for the GS. I brought a gallon with me but actually needed about a quart. Also, you need to make a 24 hour advanced reservation on one of the busses that goes to the ...
09/01/07 - The Haul Road
I just finished The Dalton Highway, more affectionatly known as "The Haul Road", up to Deadhorse from Fairbanks in one day and back the next. It was easily one of the greatest rides I have ever done. I did have perfect weather and the perfect motorcycle (R 1200 GS) which really helped. If you have the time.....DO IT!!!!! I have many pictures and a lot more detail if any one is interested.
08/14/07 - Re: GS 1200 Vario Top Case
I check the attachment every time I install the case. I cant force it off no matter how hard I try. It's now strapped down with a ratachet strap, scars and all.
08/14/07 - GS 1200 Vario Top Case
Yes vario owners the top case does come off. I did hit a depression in the road (Newfoundland, Canada) which the GS absorbed easily but the top case did not. I saw it bouncing down the road like a square beach ball shedding plastic all over. It didn't open but there is a lot of damage. BMW needs to fix that.........
04/06/07 - Extra fuel for an R 1200 GS
Does anyone have experience with carring extra fuel on an R 1200 GS (Vario cases)?
