Talk about a Homer Simpson moment… Maybe I didn’t read/understand the instructions properly, and maybe the poor quality pictures didn’t help, but seems I didn’t install the 02 eliminators Also, for some reason, TPS was set a WOT – which explains why the AT kept modify the map at 100% Anyway, Mickey of Cohen Motorsports sorted it [...]
Often the question asked when it comes time to buy a new lid. I grew up in a country where helmets were mandatory (as they are in California), and wouldn’t dream of riding without wearing one. I currently have a 3/4 helmet, a couple of full face helmets (getting old) and have had, in the [...]
Unlike cars, where you can adjust the seat position, mirrors and steering column, bikes are rarely one size-fits-all. Okay, so that’s one excuse for modifying a bike, and in this case it applies to the Beemer. Having ridden the bike over long distances already, I’m able to recognize a couple of areas of adjustment that would help make the ride position [...]
Denver Colorado to Long Beach California – 1156 miles in roughly two days, with temperatures ranging from 52 to 117 degrees. I’d do it again in a heart-beat. I’m too tired to write a long post this evening so I’ll just post a pic instead; Awesome ride, spectacular country, and the bike’s not too shaby [...]
Some may know, others may not, but I’ve got my XR up for sale. First off, let me just say, it was a long and thought out decision. I had a specific vision for the XR, even before I bought it, and for the most part, I believe I finished what I set out to [...]
June 21, 2010 is National Ride To Work day. Time to check the oil, tire pressure, and battery on the scoot. If you don’t ride, make sure you keep an eye out while in your cage – remember (at least in in Calfirornia) lane sharing is legal From the RTW site: Ride your motorcycle or [...]
and the weather is finally starting to improve. Time to suit up a go for a ride…
OMG what a PITA! Not that it was particularly difficult, but the tight spaces together with the length of certain wires and trying to get the velcro to stick – sheeesh! Anyway, I got it installed, uploaded the map and initialized the Auto Tune (AT). Seems like it was idling okay, but rain prevented me [...]
Nothing new here – bicycles as a kid and motorcycles as an adult; changing gear ratios to better suit my riding style. Of course when it comes to traditional chain driven bikes, it’s fairly easy, just change either the front or rear sprocket by +/- a couple of teeth – depending how much of a [...]
The FatBob is a great bike; fun to ride and it handles well. The recent addition of the brown leather bags has made it all the more practical because they allow me to carry basic essentials (camera, additional clothing items, water bottle, etc) and not have to wear a back pack. It also gets a [...]
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