On a recent nice day, I thought that I would take the E out to get the oil circulating for an oil change. I turned […]
Pistons and Beer
Well, the big news with the R60 made the main blog (see Runs Great, Needs Pistons) . That lead to some serious garage time and some […]
Right Pipes
One of the pipes had a hole in it from being bruised against the left lower shock mount. The sound was actually not bad for […]
Looks vs Loud
The twin Stebel horns that came on the R75 are much louder than stock. They are a common upgrade for many bikes as a safety […]
First Moves
This bike is in pretty good shape already, but as usual there were a few changes and touches I have in mind in order to […]
Same Problem Different Solution
As usual, I have been here before. A good deal on a very nice /5. These bikes are considered by many to be a high […]
Floatation
Well, part of the poor running at wide open mystery has been revealed. One carb was certainly running much richer than the other. After another […]
Moving On
This is one of those sales that I know I will regret in a few years. Space problems dictated a move of the car and […]
New Shoes
This must be the year of the tire. I have purchased more tires this year than in the previous 3 years. However, they were all […]
Gauging Progress
One of the more cosmetic areas on the bike that I am not opposed to tackling is the only gauge it has. Typically, the position […]
Jetlag
Some new jets arrived from Bing, and I spent a few hours installing them and rebalancing the carbs. Voila ! The big lag seems to […]
Making Fire
Somehow, the relatively new plugs in the R60 are fouled. It of course has something to do with the carburetor troubles that prevent it from […]
Back Home Again
Well, the outsourcing deal did not last long !! The R60 is back in the garage but now in assembled form. There are a few […]
Slow Progress
The mating of the chassis and motor is being done by a well-regarded shop in the area. The motor is completed, and the car is […]
A Reluctant Goodbye
An impending move requires some thinning of the herd, and the R90S moves on to a new home out west. The new owner is a […]
Outsourcing Progress
An impending move forces me to confront the lack of progress on the R60. Jeff intervenes at the right time, and the bike is off […]
Swinging Away
In another small fit of progress, some more of the wiring is disconnected, and the headlight shell is now ready for removal. At the rear […]
Chassis-Motor Proximity
I am pleased to report that for the first time, the motor and the chassis are in the same zip code. In fact, they are […]
The Pelican Transfer Pt2
As previously chronicled, the Pelican case has moved between a few bikes now, and when I put it on the Dakar, I used existing holes […]
Owner of a Lonely Heart
Well, many months later, the engine work is actually completed. It sits on the engine stand all alone awaiting installation into the chassis which is […]