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Offline VirginiaJim

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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #40 on: October 25, 2011, 05:07:33 PM »
We should probably resurrect the drive shaft thread.  It's about time.  We have enough new members to start a real good scare....  Maybe we should tell them about the side cases ejecting as well...  I don't know, I'm on my second tonic/Irish Whiskey so I'm game if anyone else is.  But if we do, let's just start new threads for those.
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #41 on: October 25, 2011, 06:26:59 PM »
OH CRAP!!  Drive failures?  Brian & Jim Say it Ain't SO!!! So if I wrap my side cases with chicken wire and my nylon straps, will I be safe?  What if I switch to synthetic NOW, will that help?  OMG someone please tell my wife that  I NEED the new BMW 1600 to stay safe! 

Actually, I'm just speculatin' but I'd bet that the dealer didn't fill that assembly with gear oil after installation.  That would of course cause a 'bearing failure'.  These shafts are pretty much bullet proof, IF you lube them properly....


Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 25, 2011, 05:07:33 PM
We should probably resurrect the drive shaft thread.  It's about time.  We have enough new members to start a real good scare....  Maybe we should tell them about the side cases ejecting as well...  I don't know, I'm on my second tonic/Irish Whiskey so I'm game if anyone else is.  But if we do, let's just start new threads for those.
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #42 on: October 25, 2011, 07:45:35 PM »
Which tires are better for preventing Kipass failures?
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #43 on: October 25, 2011, 09:14:31 PM »
Quote from: bbhzx12 on October 25, 2011, 07:45:35 PM
Which tires are better for preventing Kipass failures?

They're all crap if not inflated with nitrogen.... 8)
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #44 on: October 25, 2011, 11:32:54 PM »
After this thread we can revive talk about the "flying pannier" problems too, right? Complete with pinning and after market parts suggestions

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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #45 on: October 26, 2011, 04:51:17 AM »
Quote from: bbhzx12 on October 25, 2011, 07:45:35 PM
Which tires are better for preventing Kipass failures?

Quote from: texrider on October 25, 2011, 09:14:31 PM
They're all crap if not inflated with nitrogen.... 8)

And dynabeads...    :o
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #46 on: October 26, 2011, 09:59:29 AM »
I bet they forgot the lube.
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #47 on: October 26, 2011, 10:33:00 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 25, 2011, 05:07:33 PM
We should probably resurrect the drive shaft thread.  It's about time.  We have enough new members to start a real good scare....  Maybe we should tell them about the side cases ejecting as well...  I don't know, I'm on my second tonic/Irish Whiskey so I'm game if anyone else is.  But if we do, let's just start new threads for those.

I think you should consolidate some words and just say you're having an Irish Tonic Jim.
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #48 on: October 26, 2011, 02:54:36 PM »
I guess I could.  It's a really good combination, though.  Tastes great, less filling and all that...
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #49 on: October 26, 2011, 02:57:40 PM »
And, perhaps most importantly, you are probably not suffering any of the effects of malaria, are you Jim? See, that is the tonic keeping the symptoms at bay.... The alcohol is flushing toxins from your liver too.... a win, win situation for sure.

Brian

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 26, 2011, 02:54:36 PM
I guess I could.  It's a really good combination, though.  Tastes great, less filling and all that...
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #50 on: October 26, 2011, 03:04:12 PM »
Quote from: B.D.F. on October 26, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
And, perhaps most importantly, you are probably not suffering any of the effects of malaria, are you Jim? See, that is the tonic keeping the symptoms at bay.... The alcohol is flushing toxins from your liver too.... a win, win situation for sure.

Brian

Nope, no malaria but I am thinking green a lot more.
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Re: Final Drive Failure...
« Reply #51 on: October 26, 2011, 03:23:43 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 26, 2011, 03:04:12 PM
Nope, no malaria but I am thinking green a lot more.

That's the spirit!
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