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  1. BMW Rider

    Best trips

    So many possibilities depending on how you like to travel. We have done a broad mix of travelling in the past and have many more plans for the future. We do some motorcycle trips, car trips and air travel. Ground travel means typically within Canada and US, we've been across this country once...
  2. BMW Rider

    DavidR8's shop shenanigans

    My first BMW was an oilhead boxer engine R1100RS. I recall the first time I rode it and experienced the torque twist effect. I rode that bike for 14 years replacing it with an inline four K1200GT. When I got my new R1250RT last year, first ride on it I gave the engine a rev at a stop and felt...
  3. BMW Rider

    DavidR8's shop shenanigans

    I saw and replied to your post on the BMWMOA forum regarding your other new purchase. Nice choice.
  4. BMW Rider

    2023 Year end project/shop assessment

    I spent the first 5 months of the year working on a home reno/makeover project. New doors and trim work throughout our main level plus eliminating two unused doors and drywalling the openings. I scraped and flattened the ceilings, repainted everything and replaced upper kitchen cabinets and new...
  5. BMW Rider

    What to drink?

    I don't think I've had that particular Laphroaig, but have sampled a few of their wares. My particular favourite scotch is Lagavulin 16 year, but the prices have really jumped up now, so I'm having it less frequently and sampling some of the more affordable Islay scotches. I do love a good smoky...
  6. BMW Rider

    Tool Ever had this happen?

    I'm pretty sure you borrowed mine and I'd like it back now. :p
  7. BMW Rider

    Our Motorcycles - Post What You Got

    I'm happy to see I'm not the only one with multiple bikes. Just for reference in case anyone is not aware of the formula for the correct number of bikes to own it is: X+1, X being the number you currently own.
  8. BMW Rider

    Our Motorcycles - Post What You Got

    Planning a trip up to Tuk next summer with a buddy of mine from BC. We've had it on the bucket list for a couple years too, but the world had other plans. I'm also going down to Chile, leaving next week, and going on a group tour down to Ushuaia. The goal is to reach the top and bottom rideable...
  9. BMW Rider

    Things you’re addicted to…

    I don't have a motorcycle problem. It would be a problem if I didn't have a motorcycle.
  10. BMW Rider

    Our Motorcycles - Post What You Got

    My newest is a 2023 BMW R1250RT 719 Edition. Next up is my 2019 BMW F850GSA Rallye. This shows the entire fleet including the 2008 K1200GT that I sold after bringing the RT home this spring. The one up on the shelf is my 94 BMW R1100RS which I got back in trade. I owned it previously for...
  11. BMW Rider

    Little one day projects

    Here is a picture that shows the block in place for better reference.
  12. BMW Rider

    Little one day projects

    Last while using my Sawstop table saw sliding attachment, I've had issues with the mitre fence not locking down properly. A while back the threads in the little sliding block that fits in a track in the table had pulled out. I repaired the threads with a Helicoil insert, but that too was failing...
  13. BMW Rider

    Metal Straightedge

    I used my circular saw on a shop made guide track for years to rip down sheet goods into manageable sizes for finish cutting on the table saw. I finally upgraded to a Makita track saw a couple years ago and the difference is incredible. Much easier to use, has excellent dust collection with the...
  14. BMW Rider

    A few jokes

    But 77 is better than 69 because you get eight more.
  15. BMW Rider

    What pocket knife do you carry?

    Not my every day pocket knife, but it was my dad's fishing knife. The original stacked leather handle was badly rotting away and the blade was pretty rusty, so I went at it and fixed it up as a keepsake. It lives on the book shelf in the basement family room now. My daily carry is just a Swiss...
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