An early meeting was a good chance to get some miles with the new mounting position for the phone. Worked out perfectly with the tank […]
Bitter SC
The Bitter SC was the successor to the Bitter CD chronicled here before (see Sweet Bitter). It entered the market in 1979, even as CDs […]
How to start your day
Step one wake up. This step is often taken for granted, but it is very important. Make it an early start. Get on a BMW […]
Carpet Prep
A decent garage session accomplished a few of the items needed to get ready for the carpet install. First was the installation of some sound […]
Out and About
A good way to run in the new tires was to use the bus for some errands and a business meeting. The total mileage was […]
The House Battery
The Westy is equipped with a second battery used to power accessories appliances and other items inside the bus. in preparation for the maiden camping […]
Logging a Few Miles
After a basic checkout of systems and fluids, it was time for a concentric circle of miles to get a better feel for things. It […]
Ignition Lights Part 1
One of the issues from purchase has been the absence of any dash lights in the ignition position. One obvious cause was that the oil […]
Back to Stock
I have returned a number of vehicles back to a condition closer to stock over time. I have removed sissy bars and mini ape-hangers and […]
No Nav
The BMW navigation system was never going to be pursued, but the bracket and mounting took up a lot of room. It was located right […]
Pickup and Transport
As an engineer, you are in two minds when purchasing something from another engineer. Mind one is the engineer who has chosen the item because […]
The RT Legacy
There are some lessons that I cannot seem to learn. There are many instances on these pages of the CV garage returning over and over […]
I Like The RT
There are some lessons that I cannot seem to learn. There are many instances on these pages of the CV garage returning over and over […]
A Concentric Circle
In another significant milestone, the bus went out for a 20 mile jog. This was the third larger concentric circle following the 7 miles a […]
Right Tires
The thin white wall tires look great on the bus. They are cosmetically great to look at. However, they were passenger tires that made cornering […]
Perfect Mileage
Many would describe the perfect day of riding as ideal weather, slightly cool and sunny with clouds here and there, and lovely back roads. Perhaps […]
About Those Bumpers
Well, few things in the gear head world are universally agreed upon, but the bumpers on the 1974 to 1976 BMW 2002 are unanimously considered […]
More Fluids – Oil Change
The brake fluid has been changed, and there is no coolant, so that leaves oils. For the first fluid change, I am not fussy about […]
BMW 700RS
If this seems like a good model name for a motorcycle, you are partially right. The BMW 700 was a very important vehicle for the […]
Stopping and Topping
If the steering was scary, then the brakes were terrifying. They would appear to be adequate, and then sink to the floor without much notice […]