The following are excerpts from Kevin Cameron’s article King of the Boomers, which appeared in Cycle magazine in 1979. It was sent to me by […]
38K
The R50 is a bit cold-blooded. It starts on the first or second kick, but it takes a while for the carbs to warm up […]
To Spark, Or Not To Spark
Given enough time working on classic vehicles, you will encounter all kinds of experiences. There are long journeys through some aspect of a rebuild. There […]
Running from a Mystery
the full saga associated with this is its own story which will make the main blog. Suffice it to say that getting the machine back […]
Stuck in the Eighties
Besides the obvious changes to the bodywork, the 912 was given the 1980s treatment inside as well. It had an 80s stereo with some weighty […]
Teutonic 2 Strokes
Motorraderwerke Zschopau (MZ) came into being following the war based on the remnants of the old DKW factory (see Muzings) in East Germany . The […]
A Winter Outing
This winter has been brutal. Snow has been measured in feet, and has covered the ground and roads for months. Even if you could brave […]
Forty Fine Miles
Finally, the weather allowed a few miles of riding. It was cold and just warm enough to create rivulets of melting snow across the roads […]
Celebrating Innovation
It is always surprising to me how often the efforts of one man are responsible for showcasing an entire museum worth of special vehicles. Fine […]
BMW R27
For a company that is most famous for producing a boxer twin since 1923, BMW has produced a surprising number of other engine formats. Most […]