After a fuel filter change, the next logical thing to do is to make sure that fuel flows at the most demanding levels of performance […]
Church Key
Sometimes, the simplest of things is not. The installation of a “Church Key” holder should take all of 30 seconds. Unscrew an upholstery screw, put […]
The Luggage Test
The goal was always a simple one. Transfer existing luggage, tried and proven over years, to the new steed. The tank bag is not a […]
Handles
Somewhere along the lines, I had a pair of grip puppies laying around. The grips on the 850 feel narrow in diameter, and contribute to […]
A Single Goodbye
The 650GS Sertao leaves the garage in exchange for the 850GS. It is sad in that there was nothing wrong with the bike, and it […]
First Service
One thing is for certain, there will be no way to miss the little exclamation point triangle indicating that service is needed. Every time you […]
Fuel Fumes
Not sure why, but driving the bus has caused most of the fuel hose connections to leak. It does not help that they all lacked […]
Transfers
The worst thing about a new bike is that it has no personalization. In this case, it also had no storage of any kind. Fortunately, […]
The Right Lights
All of the lights on the bus worked, meaning they would come on when presented with voltage. However, some did not come on in response […]
Pistons Arrive
After a long wait, the pistons have arrived, and the hope is that progress will resume soon…..
A Great Find
The bus had some kind of radio in the dash. It appeared connected, but there were no speaker holes or other telltale signs of common […]
Safety First
As always, there are a number of smaller things that need attention. Some immediate, some on the wish list. When owning a Bus, safety becomes […]
5 > 4
The 5 speed gearbox is cleaned up and then painted. Seals are up next. These are getting harder and harder to find, so glad to […]
Metal Arrives
The tough initial work is replacing the bad sheet metal. Rocker panels, and the bottom of the cargo door, and the main battery tray. Wolfsburg […]
A Fine Footwell
My friend Mike did a great job refurbishing the pedal box that I purchased several years ago. It looks almost too nice, but it will […]
Return of the Head
It is a thing of beauty. Valve seats, springs, port and polish, decked. Ready to mate to the block soon.
Off with his head!
The lump is out of the car, and the head is being removed to check for valve seats and tolerances… Crank and bearings get the […]
Better Bulb
I have been impressed with the improvement that the Luyken LED bulbs have made on previous bikes, so I got an 1156 version for the […]
And So It Begins – Seats
Part of the appeal of a mid 1970s vehicle is that the fashion and taste of that era is right there in your face. Love […]