What did you do to / ride to with your Beemer today?

[Mellow]

It has to be the engine's intense heat transferred to brake fluid that causes the ST1300 to be so hard on clutch and brake fluids.

Perhaps, the RT gets plenty hot as well but the ST has more fairing so less airflow... so yes, I agree there.

I like how the RT uses Mineral Oil vs brake fluid for the clutch and there's not maintenance on it. However, the ST's clutch fluid is very easy to flush, I used to do it yearly.

I meant that a bright finish shows a ride in the rain while satin doesn’t show it as much.

Yup, the akra exhaust does appear to be less dirty after rain.

 

[W0QNX]

Hottest day of the year so far per the experts so I had to ride both bikes today.

@Mellow @NTausch @TPadden

Am I doing this right? It's my first non Japanese bike, so give me a break.

 

[TPadden]

Hottest day of the year so far per the experts so I had to ride both bikes today.
@Mellow @NTausch @TPadden
Am I doing this right? It's my first non Japanese bike, so give me a break.

Nope, you're supposed to park on the patio, so the baristas can put a sun umbrella over it and give it a complimentary clean.

Tom

 

[Mellow]

You need to wear a fedora when ordering.

 

[TPadden]

You need to wear a fedora when ordering.

Gauche rookie mistake a gentleman wears a Homburg.

Tom

 

[centralMN]

A little bit more of summer for the bikes without a fairing so planning ahead for winter projects....just arrived a new Kenda k761 rear for the G650GS. I think the G stands for giggle because it's one of those bikes that does nothing fantastic but it does everything pretty easily so it's a giggle a mile. I like the K761 for mileage and moderately adequate gravel road bite. Of course I wait until winter to change it because in the spring inevitably either the thawing slimy gravel roads or spring rains make me wanting as much tread as possible. No, they don't do well on roads in North Dakota that are basically wide field breaks.....darn, can't find that picture so posing by the lake, but this was sporting Shinko 705.

 

[Team2010]

A little bit more of summer ...

So looking forward to just a little bit more of summer. Can't wait for my real riding seasons to start - Fall, winter & spring.
Can't stand the heat. I want out of the kitchen!

 

[scootac]

New tires mounted, wheels back on bike.Rear brake hoses arrived, got them on Saturday. She helped me bleed brake....but no go. Took a short ride to make sure front was all good...it was.
Took rear caliper back off, took apart and will order new seals for it. Hopefully won't have to order a piston rebuild kit.
But.......very nice to have parts available for a 42 year old bike!!!

Ordered parts Tuesday, arrived today!
Usually order from Bob's.....but tried Euromotoelectrics this time.
Great price and FAST delivery....

 

[Tor]

A little bit more of summer for the bikes without a fairing so planning ahead for winter projects....just arrived a new Kenda k761 rear for the G650GS. I think the G stands for giggle because it's one of those bikes that does nothing fantastic but it does everything pretty easily so it's a giggle a mile. I like the K761 for mileage and moderately adequate gravel road bite. Of course I wait until winter to change it because in the spring inevitably either the thawing slimy gravel roads or spring rains make me wanting as much tread as possible. No, they don't do well on roads in North Dakota that are basically wide field breaks.....darn, can't find that picture so posing by the lake, but this was sporting Shinko 705.

I wish I could pay 79 bucks for a tire

 

[dduelin]

I guess I'm past the point of diminishing returns and have entered the area of increasing returns. I've paid more for gas in 3 years than what I paid for my bike in December 2019.

 

[Tor]

Time to change rubber on the GSA. We'll see how the Conti Trail Attack 3 runs.

 

[TotaledTL]

No, just aftermarket options. The chrome appears to be as good as Honda from what I can tell. I found a good deal on a used akra exhaust for a 1200 that fits.

What would you consider a 'good deal'? Those things are outrageously expensive.

 

[Mellow]

What would you consider a 'good deal'? Those things are outrageously expensive.

500 from a guy in CA that didn't like the bike, he was selling a new set of wheels for 600 and I kick myself for not jumping on those too.

 

[NTausch]

Had check engine light come on at WISTOC. Engine coil. What fun. First time taking of the Tupperware on the K1600. Fun stuff.

 

[Smudgemo]

Couple of days ago, Hayden Pass on Hwy 150 in UT.

 

[Mellow]

I lit up my emblems, running and signals.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

Very nice Joe.

 

[acedantinne]

Getting ready for 60,000 service. change final drive fluid, replaced air filter,
Going camping this weekend in Vermont. I'll finish up service after trip. bike has 58,000 on it now.

 

[DJDixon]

Mellow,
Did you make your own lights or buy a kit? I'm thinking of modding mine... More Light Better!!

 

[Mellow]

Mellow,
Did you make your own lights or buy a kit? I'm thinking of modding mine... More Light Better!!

A UK company, a bike thing.

I got the 70mm ones for a 1600. I wired to the ezcan as I didn't want a white drl so the amber is running and signals.

LED Back Light Emblem Disc Plug and Play Kits | A Bike Thing

This is for a pair of Emblems

abikething.com

You have to do a bit of work, here's a video of someone doing a cheaper halo light.