This is what happens when you go poking around in barns and sheds. On this occasion, I went to look at another bike for sale, […]
Power Pigtail
Although you can technically get to the battery terminals on the R90S without any dissassembly, the clearance for the alligator clips is a bit too […]
Castrol Cologne
Photo by Mark Morrissey There is nothing like an event to get you motivated to sort out a few things. In this case, the Early […]
Power Pings
The 914 is very reliable at this point, and I have used it on longer errands, and on a few late afternoon rips through the […]
Of Batteries and Brioche
It was kind of typical. I forgot to put the tii on the trickle charger and that would mean a very weak battery. It […]
A Few Cosmetics
We are finally getting down to some of the cosmetic items that need doing. This is not because everything else has been done, but because […]
The Circle Grows
Work in the garage continues at a lively pace now that the car runs reasonably well and can be relied upon for longer distances. As […]
Shakedown Part Deux
After getting the seats back in the car, it was time for the next larger concentric circle according to my restoration theory. This one was […]
Putting the Headrest to Rest
I had popped the seats in the car just to facilitate shakedown, and to make the local constabulary less interested in the car as it […]
Creating Carrying Capacity
The capacity to carry anything on the BCR is zero. Well, actually, the area under the rear seat cowl is adequate for the few items […]
Rally Prep 2
In this wave, I once again worked on several things, and struggled with the location for almost all of them. First, I tried to find […]
Rally Prep Begins
In something just short of miraculous, I am going to be able to attend the MOA Rally in Redmond, OR and I am going to […]
A Case of the Krausers
It is well known among fans of vintage iron that the only valid motivation for getting a project completed, is an upcoming event. There are […]
A Warm Glowing Feeling
The E has a perplexing problem that has eluded resolution for months now. The generator light shines brightly with the key in the on position. […]
Regulation Regulator
After living with a glowing alternator light for some time, I finally got around to ordering the OEM voltage regulator for the car. A while […]
Grappling with Grommets
This clearly goes down in the cheap fix category. The fairing was rattling a bit around the turn signals and it was a perfect application […]
Picking Up the Pace
The strong march toward readiness for travel continues with the sorting of the rear tail light clusters. Somehow, I have three sets of these is […]
A Spurt of Sporting Intent
After another long period of inactivity, it is back to work on the 914. I needed to start it and take it for a brief […]
The Trouble With Trickles
An impromptu trip to Pocono Raceway provided an opportunity to get some exercise for the Coupe. However, the car would not crank. It turns out […]
Panniers and Pegs
When I purchased the Happy Trails panniers over the holidays, I got the lockable lids. They were not ready at the time, and I took […]