The good thing about this GSA is that you can still find some accessories for it. The bad thing is that the prices are still […]
Luggage Enhancement Part 2
There is no substitute for a tankbag. It is convenient for gas stops and quick items when on the go. A tankbag and a top […]
Moving On
All good things……a fellow enthusiast and Brit expat from DC that was looking for this specific car is now the proud owner.
King Pin
We have written about ten dollar disablers in the main blog a few times. Now I have a new entry. The steering lock pin. You […]
In Case
The last time I opted to use a Pelican case, it was a great multi-year, multi-bike experience. It took a beating on the R12GSA and […]
Safer Ground
A hopefully temporary location change. The inn is full, and I am in search of winter storage. In the mean time, a better outdoor spot […]
Fuel Flow Follies
The 60 year old carburetor on the R26 seems to have finally lost its adjustment capability. It needs a rebuild, and this time I opt […]
Top Time
The soft top on the car was shot on receipt, having been torn up by cats of the previous owner, and the plastic was broken […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]