It's the motorcycle equivalent of craft beer, and some models are fairly cute. I'd never buy one, but I'd pay someone $20 for a test ride.

@10278 Thank you for the follow up. I had not connected the rocker arm post with this one.

Welcome Aboard ! You're correct, those parts don't look magnificent, but we don't rebuild engines based on looks alone. There should be a whole set ...

I'm not aware of a shortcut to this setting, but here's how I do it... 1) This step is very important. Remove the cable cap and the twistgrip from t...

Here's another good review.... This article contains a lot more background on why BMW decided to design a monster cruiser.

I fitted a 1979 RT (pre-electronic bean can) with a unit from Boyer that worked very well. These units do away with the mechanical advance and do that...

Thanks for the follow-up. Like sparkplugs and Never-Seeze, there are numerous costly problems that can be entirely avoided by very small and inexpen...

@viejo Those smooth top lifts were made in Italy during the early 70's and they're still giving fairly good service, even after being used for 40+ yea...

It's important that you find out exactly what rubber lubricant your shop is using during tire mounting. When I started in the 60's, it was little more...

And so now you'll see the conversation has come full circle. Whine to wine. ?

In the new upside-down world of social media driven consciousness, it seems "an ounce of appearance is worth a pound of performance". So, at least he ...

I use a "platform lift" from Harbor Freight. They regularly go on sale in the $400 area. This is a lift with a table top which supports the bike and t...

Good news. Thanks for the follow up.

1. Remember that modern tires run 10-15% higher air pressures than what your original owner's manual or various stickers on the bike might be telling ...