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  1. R

    Horrific Motorcycle Accident, FL

    My daughter lost her husband in a tragic motorcycle accident, 2/11/2022 in Bradenton, FL, that was not his fault. On the back was his 8-year-old son, Jase. Dave had started a new job 3 months prior so he had no benefits and had no life insurance. His son was airlifted to the hospital and has...
  2. J

    Stored 1987 k75s maintenance task list advice

    Hello all - Picking up 1986 K75s (stored at least two years maybe 10) on Saturday and wondering if you don't mind providing a short/minimal/smart/effective/ordered maintenance list for a stored bike such as this. I have seen maintenance lists but I am wondering for a stored bike if it is...
  3. M

    K1600 Recall Data Published in the Netherlands! IMPORTANT!

    Here is what was released to Motor.NL by BMW. Apparently two gears can engage at once, causing rear wheel lock-up. I've talked to two dealers in the Midwest and they have no K's in for gear box issues. FWIW
  4. jek_ict

    2016 Best and Worst Drivers by State

    The Best and Worst Drivers by State Kansas ranks in at lucky number 13, and I'm surprised we weren't worse. :banghead
  5. F

    Searching for ON article

    I'm trying to find an article in the ON mag that was written by an emergency room doc who is a rider. I focused on all of the safe riding practices that lower risk and lessen the seeming irony of a doctor/rider. It was some time in the last 2 years or so. Can someone give me the issue this...
    • ferroje
    • Thread
    • doctor who rides emergency room doctor er doc on articles safety
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Campfire
  6. L

    Skirting the US/MEX border

    Just wanted to put some feelers out for any advice or stories from the border. My friend and I are making a long distance circuit of the US starting and ending in Boston and will be traveling along the TX, NM, AZ, and CA border with Mexico for a bit. The southern leg of our journey is...
  7. drubery

    Boots - BMW All RoundRound

    Boots - BMW All RoundRound (Need More Protection!) While I love my BMW AllRound boots, I am looking to up the protection level for my ankles and paws. I'm not looking for an Alpine Stars Tech 10 level boot, but something in between those and where I am at now. I can only swing one pair of...
    • drubery
    • Thread
    • ankle boots gear protection safety
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Gear
  8. tishgold

    EZ Mount Light Brackets for 1200RT--usable on a Windjammer?

    I just got an Omega 450 w alternator and will be using it to light up (and save) my life (from all the testerone freaks and northern drivers with a host of differing traffic laws and skills, not to mention worn out reflexes) on the Florida roads. Does anyone know if a set of EZ Mount Light...
    • tishgold
    • Thread
    • engine guards fairing frame lighting safety
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Airheads
  9. tishgold

    Rear brake lighting for a R90/6

    Does anyone know if the rear brake lights are normally supposed to illuminate when the foot brake is applied? Mine doesn't, however the handbrake does.
    • tishgold
    • Thread
    • electronics lighting safety
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Airheads
  10. M

    New MSF Rider Perception Challenge / Test

    Hi all, Have you seen the new MSF rider perception test's? There pretty well done, fun and informative too. :lurk Bill
    • Muneio
    • Thread
    • challenge msf safety test
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Campfire
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