It is the mark of modern technology, that I am dedicating an entire post to the electronics associated with this new machine. They are so […]
Hijacked by Hinges
The sole sideview mirror on the bus also functions as the hinge pin for the door. The passenger side did not have a mirror at […]
Refreshed Block and Head
The motor is coming together with the bored block ready to receive the lovely new pistons and be reunited with the refreshed and ported head…
The Mother of All Relays
For reasons which I cannot determine, even with research online, VW decided to use the most complex of relays for a simple tried and true […]
Errand Runner
The RT is perfect for running around town. It takes a few minutes to warm up, but then it is fine for stopping and going […]
A Spirited Run
After a fuel filter change, the next logical thing to do is to make sure that fuel flows at the most demanding levels of performance […]
Tornax Motorrader
Tornax was a motorcycle manufacturer from Wuppertal, Germany that was founded in 1922 by Ernst Wewer, but began motorcycle production in 1926. Wewer was a […]
Church Key
Sometimes, the simplest of things is not. The installation of a “Church Key” holder should take all of 30 seconds. Unscrew an upholstery screw, put […]
Intermittent Fuel Flow
The Coupe’s Issues are mostly sorted out, but it has a rather scary periodic issue. At high speed, like in the fast lane on an […]
The Luggage Test
The goal was always a simple one. Transfer existing luggage, tried and proven over years, to the new steed. The tank bag is not a […]
Handles
Somewhere along the lines, I had a pair of grip puppies laying around. The grips on the 850 feel narrow in diameter, and contribute to […]
A Single Goodbye
The 650GS Sertao leaves the garage in exchange for the 850GS. It is sad in that there was nothing wrong with the bike, and it […]
Impressions at 700
Following the break-in service, here are some thoughts at 700+ miles. I did a 450 mile day in getting the break-in miles complete, and to […]
Dakar Rally Record Setter
One of our favorite cars of all time is the Porsche 959 Rally Car (see Porsche 959 Paris Dakar). Partly because it is so far […]