While at the MOA rally, I picked up a headlight protector ring from Matthew Parkhouse who is a longtime contributor to the BMW Owner’s News. […]
Noise Please
The horn button on the R50 is well used and so when the horn failed to work, it was the natural suspect. However, in the […]
Battling Batteries
There has been a running battle with batteries of late. First the 911E had two bad ones, but they were at least ancient. Then the […]
Quiet Please
When you are working with twenty-six (26) horsepower, you really need to minimize any loss of power. In the case of the R50, the bike […]
You may be seated
The R50 is the perfect mount for a slow Sunday ride through the countryside. Mine arrived without the ability to cary a passenger. After rummaging […]
Protect Your Tail
On the R50, your tail light sticks out the rear of the bike and invites two kinds of damage: (a) You back up into something, […]
A Matter of Mufflers
While there is no doubt that the almost straight pipe mufflers on the bike made more sound than the sewing machine noises of the stock […]
First Fixins
Safely home in the garage, the first round of fixing begins. the oil gets drained and the sump nut is replaced with a magnetic version. […]
Old School Rules
The last time I owned an R50/2, I vowed to move on to an R60/2 next time around (if there was a next time). However, […]
Getting It Going – Round 2
A warm Saturday provided an opportunity for the second assault on the 928 S4. We brought a fully charged battery and had the booster on […]
Getting it Going – Round 1
On a relatively warm winter day (42 degrees), we decided to see what the problem was with starting the car. We found out relatively quickly […]
The Arrival
Between logistical challenges and snowstorms, we had to arrange to pick up the 928. A clear day finally emerged and Ed managed to get it […]
The 928 Affair
Laws of Classic Velocity #3. Whenever you are not in the market for something, the market presents you with irresistible opportunities for that item. Of […]