Category Archives: F650GS

Ted Porter Beemer Shop Update #3

Posted on February 26, 2009 by carolyn

The base gasket just arrived in the shop today after being delayed by the Bulgarians for a few days.   So it's looking like around another week of shop time, assuming everything goes well from here on out.  At least … Continue reading →

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Ted Porter Beemer Shop Update #2

Posted on February 19, 2009 by carolyn

I've been up in Redmond for work this week, so I didn't get a chance to call Ted Porter's until this afternoon.  "Hi, my name is Carolyn Bierman and I have a a F650GS in there for…" "Carolyn! Hi! How … Continue reading →

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Update from Ted Porter’s

Posted on February 7, 2009 by carolyn

Just a quick update to say that I heard from the mechanic at Ted Porter's Beemer Shop.  The water pump is A-OK, so the next thing to check is the head gasket.   They went ahead and ordered a new one, … Continue reading →

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Off to the doctor

Posted on January 31, 2009 by carolyn

The Beemer went off to Ted Porter's Beemer Shop this morning.   I hate seeing the bike in the truck.  Boo.  But, with work and hockey the way they are lately — not to mention three other motorcycles that need some sort … Continue reading →

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My motorcycle looks like Carlsbad Caverns.

Posted on January 28, 2009 by carolyn

W. T. F. The Beemer's been running fine for once, which always makes me nervous. And for good reason! So today, the temperature light went on. "That's odd," thought I, since it was 40F out at the time. I rode … Continue reading →

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