Suddenly, the service alert is on when the bike starts. It is frustrating that there is no info about the general nature of the issue […]
Fuel Guage Follies
All of a sudden, a few maladies have begun to pop up. The first is the fuel garage. This is well documented on the forums, […]
Off For Service
Although it seems like a long time since the last activity, it is just a long time since the last post, and some lost entries. […]
A Relocation
A series of moves to get the tii to a new temporary resting spot….It still needs the steering column put back together and the belt […]
Sporting Around Sproul
A cool and cloudy morning left the roads completely clear in the early morning. That gave the 1190R a chance to clear its’ lungs. The […]
Inviting Corrosion
Rust is an unwelcome intruder that needs no invitation. In fact, the mere absence of something to block rust leads to it permeating your metal. […]
Socialite
Spring means that club and social gatherings begin. It is surprising how many people are not familiar with the model. They know the Dakar far […]
02 Inspiration
Not a lot of progress to report, so here is some video inspiration for the Ceylon project…
Finishing Farkling
A multi-hour garage session allowed us to finish wiring the Clearwater lights. Rather than hack the factory harness or tie into the high beams, I […]
Positive Discoveries
It is safe to say that in all my years of searching, purchasing, owning, and looking at Airheads, I have never found one that included […]
Cabin Fever Fest
A February weekend with almost 70 degree highs and sunny skies meant that all the frustrated two-wheeled faithful were out on the roads. It felt […]
Fuel Tank Follies Part Deux
It turns out that the issue around the petcock area of the tank was not solved with the last attempt. It needed to be properly […]
Recall Rendevous
A recall letter (details below) provided a good excuse to ride to the dealer 80 miles away. The day was colder than expected, so it […]
Pedal Box Prep
Finally, the jack stands are in place and the full assessment of the pedal box can begin. The bolts are corroded and need a good […]
A New Workspace
After a lot of inactivity, and some space juggling, the Ceylon machine is back in a garage where work can continue..
Tailoring
Stock Screen When it comes to motorcycles, one size definitely does not fit all. While any given general platform is probably suitable for the average […]
A Stolen Ride
After the last post, any ride has the feel of being something “stolen”, a pleasure snatched from the jaws of winter. As such, these rides […]
Completing The Trilogy
The /6 now means that all three R75 machines are now in the stable. This one (vin 4947328) comes from halfway across the USA in […]