Symphony of Shrapnel

When it comes to buying BMW parts from BMW, I've never before had an issue with poor translation, the kind of thing where you provide a ...

A few months ago I picked up the book  German Racing Silver , and then it's sister book Italian Racing Red.  Both pretty excellent, ency...

My buddy Shane von Cycles (see blog)  just made this little ditty to remind everyone to drop the aesthetics and posing and take a real ride ...

Even my 4-year old can spot one and color appropriately (note the yellow seat and blue suede boots)

I'm still waiting on a major order to come in from Max BMW, namely bottom end spacers, bearings, etc., and I still need to get the crank...

It'll be about a month before my timing gears arrive from Germany, along with the new bearings and spacers to complete the R60 bottom en...

I know this is pretty old news (I think I read about it in BMW Motorcycle Magazine at the beginning of the year), but still pretty damn cool...

Well, results are in. I'm very surprised. Besides just getting a test on the Porsche oil, I wanted to compare the new BMW formulation...

After 40 years of service, the headlight switch on the R90/6 bit the dust. As far as I could tell, the contacts were just completely worn ou...

I just picked up a VAG-COM (for VW/Audi cars) and can now provide VAG-COM services in the Central NJ area. Message me for info.

I think the ride over to Classic Cycles' picnic in Kingwood, NJ yesterday is going to be the last long riding day before the weather cha...

If you ever get bored and want to witness an epic battle between old BMW enthusiasts, bring up oil. The crux of the argument really stems ...

Way back in March 2013, when my 2nd stock BMW taillight bit the dust , I decided to go aftermarket , lost the stock fiberglass fender, and m...

My wife and I have been going to Brits on the Beach in Ocean Grove, NJ for the last 4-5 years or so and every year the weather seems to be p...