The purpose of the trip was to attend & cover the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, I think it was their 10th year. BMW is the title sponsor, so there was a big BMW presence – both corporate and built bikes. Definitely heavy on Airheads, which is why I wanted to bring Daren Dortin – he does the Airhead 247 podcast. We both got a lot of content.
George showed me how to do the fork seals, which is shockingly easy once everything is apart. NOT EASY is getting the front brake caliper properly adjusted.
Big day working on the bike at George’s shop—no doubt one of the last I’ll have. Installing the new alternator was surprisingly easy and we got it right on the first try. I’m as stunned as anybody.
Another day for just running errands. It’s an excuse to get out on the bike. I took my wife to work in the car, came home, geared up. Bike started OK—not super easy on the first hit like the other morning when Scott was here, but not endless minutes of cranking it, either.
Longest day on the bike so far, making plans for later in the year.
Some random woman in a parking lot wanted to chat about the bike. It’s kind of funny but also very cool. Everyone loves a vintage bike!
I know we’re not supposed to talk about oil because *internet* and *reasons*, but it’s got to happen sooner or later. Your bike (no matter how old) might need two or three different kinds of oil, so let’s get into it!
Don’t ride angry … except when you have to.
Life occasionally gets in the way of riding, but family is important.
Bay leaves, the butcher and forgetting to switch off the ignition.