Category Archives: Wrenching

Wrenching on the Ninja

Posted on August 1, 2010 by carolyn

Yesterday, my Sport-Touring.net buddy Andrew came over to help me work on the Ninja.  By “help me”, of course, I mean “do all the actual work” since I still can’t really pick anything up that’s heavier than a torque wrench. Andrew, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250, Wrenching | 4 Comments

Beak extender for the Beemer

Posted on September 18, 2009 by carolyn

Well, if it's just going to sit there, I may as well make it pretty. Write-up for installing an F800GS beak extender Super easy, and I think it looks nice.

Posted in F650GS (2009), Wrenching | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in F650GS, Wrenching | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in F650GS, Wrenching | 10 Comments

New forks for the Beemer

Posted on December 5, 2008 by carolyn

Here's the write-up for replacing forks on a F650GS. Why'd I do it?  From the write-up: "As of this writing (November 2008), there have been multiple reports of catastrophic fork failures on the 2001-2002 model F650GS. BMW refuses to officially … Continue reading →

Posted in F650GS, Wrenching | 2 Comments