After waterproofing gear last week, it’s refreshing to do the kind of work that shows a result. Here’s a new front tire, clean battery box, renewed air filter, and clean brakes! I’m looking forward to a boost in fuel economy. The front tire change is a tricky one, and I owe a thank you to […]
Adventure riders swear against washing their bikes. Mud and dirt are the badges that honor the design and intention behind these bikes. Dents and scratches are just as important. A dirty, scratched up, dented adventure bike is a bike worth its adventure! The dirtiest, most dented and scratched-up bikes win trophies at rallies, I’m certain. […]
I’m contemplating this question for a few reasons, the first of which being the low voltage seen at startup in the video. This battery came with the bike; both are 39,000 miles and five years old now. They’ve seen hundreds of starts, charges, and discharges. And while the battery still starts the bike, it doesn’t […]
Bike The bike feels neglected. The bike needs attention. The bike deserves a wash. These ideas bombard me while I munch cold cereal for breakfast. Maybe these feelings bind me to the bike in a brotherly bond. Maybe they remind me to not let the name BMW presume perfection or even maintenance-free use. I bought […]