26 March 2015

removing Ducati 900SS security bolts

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Besides swapping out the stem and triple clamp, and fixing the electrical issues on the 900SS, I need to replace the old ignition switch. Ap...
25 March 2015

Ducati 900SS in for work

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Brandon's ratty 900SS finally dropped off for electrical work (won't run) and triple clamp/steering stem replacement (cracked). I al...
24 February 2015

Swap meets, Stands, and BMW systems

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Swap meets for BMW owners are usually pretty disappointing events. You search and search through the mess of Harley stuff for the occasional...
10 January 2015

Studsmanship

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I finally found an early R60 final drive, but it was missing one f/d to swingarm stud, and another was bent. These studs are 46mm long, with...
02 December 2014

"A tale of two wrenches," or better yet, "Lost in Translation"

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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 ...
26 November 2014

Peking to Paris - 1907

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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...
16 November 2014

Speaking of hipsters

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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 ...
14 November 2014

hipsters...

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Even my 4-year old can spot one and color appropriately (note the yellow seat and blue suede boots)
04 November 2014

major parts deliveries

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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...
30 October 2014

restless with the R60

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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...
29 October 2014

Lucky Cat Garage Sprintbeemer

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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...
16 October 2014

Oil Analysis - BMW Performance 20W50 vs. Porsche Classic Motor Oil 20w50 (PART 2) - Conclusion

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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...
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11 October 2014

Attack of the Spaghetti monster, i.e. new headlight switch, projects, and Autumn Skies

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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...
03 October 2014

VAG-COM services in Central NJ

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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.
29 September 2014

Classic Cycles Picnic 28 September 2014

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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...