Although the R60 has been out and about a few times recently, there is something magical about how this machine feels when the air gets […]
Luggage Enhancement
The workhorse Top Box is added to the F800 to provide some added carrying capacity. This is followed by a 150 mile test ride. No […]
Be Seated
The X is a tall machine. Great offroad, and good onroad with the bars, but it is a challenge (pun intended) to mount and dismount. […]
Maiden Voyage
A run of mixed riding with some highway some B roads, and some in-town. The bike feels like it has a very light flywheel, and […]
Commuter Upgrade
The problem was the bars on the R850R. They were at an angle that pained my hands if riding for any significant length of time. […]
Cool And Coffee
The run to a favorite coffee spot was perfect…..if it had been 20 degrees warmer! An early blast of cold fall made top down driving […]
Rear Viz
The rear light is clear and works well, but with full luggage it is less visible than desired. Same for the turn signals. A simple […]
Riding the World
I heard these two travelers on a podcast, and then went to check out their site called 2 Ride the World. It’s great to see […]
Petcock Repair
With the suspect area repaired, it is time to get it back on the bike and ready for the road. First, a little touch up […]
More Maintenance
Another oil change with filter and a second air filter change….The vacuum oil extractor works well and I discover that the oil drain plug is […]
Belvedere Beckons
Once or twice a year, I go for a ride with a neighbor and friend. Sometimes just for a few hours and other times for […]
Further Farkling
The ADV sticker has been awaiting a place to go for some time. The instrument fairing on the X was the right place. The fact […]
Dashboard Farkling
A few essentials are added to the cockpit to prepare the machine for more serious use. The obligatory RAM mount, allows for GPS, Phone, or […]
More Commuting
The machine is a great commuter, but it has relatively limited range due to a small gas tank, and it really wants a 6th gear. […]
Rusty Pipes
Before… The Fiver developed a small hole in the muffler over a year ago. Rust, salt, moisture, and heat combined to turn that into a […]
Faulty Fasteners
The X needed some rubber from the current decade, so off came the wheels. However, they proved more difficult than expected, as two of the […]
Luggage Trials
It never rains, it pours. After seeking out the meager offerings for the X-Challenge, a friend offered a set of DirtBagz which was one of […]
Initial Maintenance
A flurry of packages arrive in time for a lengthy initial preparatory and maintenance session. Besides the obligatory oil change, the bike needs an air […]
Long Rider
Today was a mini adventure. Take the Sachs on a 43 mile loop. This loop is pretty simple on a larger motorcycle, and is used […]
Romper With A Roundel
The progression from the trail bikes of my youth to a built machine from Munich is one that spans decades. The GS is a very […]