The stopping power of the R100GS single disc is legendary in how poorly it works. Even in 1990, the single pot Brembo, single disc, and […]
Getting Pushed Around
There has been a stunning lack of progress on the R60. I had aspirations of making the vintage ride this October, but that will not […]
MOA Wrenching and Riding
I had set a goal of using the Dakar to attend the 2011 BMWMOA Rally. A number of things had to come together prior to […]
The Pelican Transfer
My trusty Pelican case has been on 3 bikes, and I was hoping that somehow the holes already present line up for the Dakar as […]
U-Break U-Joint U-Fix
Note: A longer version of this post can be found in the main blog as Getting the Shaft and other Blessings The shaft drive of […]
Tired Tires Retire
The tire procrastination on the R90S ended with a coupon code deal from Bike Bandit. Metzelers were hard to find, and not cheap. given the […]
The Unwanted Discovery
I was just damn lucky. Fortunate. Blessed even. With everything looking ok, I took the Dakar out for a ride to the Norton Gathering (see […]
Discovery and Disclosure
This is the scary part. You finally get enough time to perform a thorough examination and see whether you missed some important negative (or positive) […]
Motor Movement
Behind the scenes, the motor has been liberated from the car and the block has been checked. The cylinder bores are right on target at […]
The 20 Year Itch
20 years ago, I saw a red and white R100GS Paris Dakar on a state road in Florida. At the time, I was not fully […]
The Belated Battery
The thing about having a blog, is that it will cause your laziness to be chronicled 😉 The battery woes of late last fall should […]
Down to the Innards
In a spate of sheer madness, I decided that I could take the bike and motor down to the base elements, clean the slingers, and […]
A Delayed Arrival From Europe
I have long been a fan of these Cosworth-engined cars even though they were overshadowed in their time by the E30 M3. This is a […]
De-Griming
With a little bit of time to spend on the R60, it was time to clean things up and see more clearly what was needed […]
Wheels and Fenders
A few hours in the garage will work wonders for the soul, and work wonders for progress. The goal in this instance was to remove […]
Dismantling 2
The disassembly continues. More penetrant, a little heat from the propane torch for one bolt, but other than that things are moving along without drama. […]
Dismantling 1
Holiday delays are over, and it is time to get on with the dismantling job. First was a good soaking in penetrant for a number […]
Watching Time
The R90S had an interesting assortment of gauges when it was acquired. IT included an oil pressure gauge, among other gauges, and was missing a […]
Time For Some Rubbers
The long-awaited door seals had arrived some time ago, but I just got around to installing them and removing the foam insulation that had been […]
Discovery
Attorneys like to use the term Discovery for the period when they are exposed to the facts/evidence in a case, and before they formulate their […]