Tag: DIY

Cyclops H7 LED Kit install for BMW F800/ 650 GS – Guest POST


UPDATE:MY LED BULB SEEMED TO HAVE FOGGED MY HEADLIGHT GLASS. THIS WAS AFTER THOUSANDS OF KILOMETERS. NOT SURE I WOUKD USE THIS KIT, Just my opinion.

Cyclops H7 LED Kit install for BMW F800/ 650 GS

Guest BLOGGER installation…thanks Mike for the descriptive install…and shhhh…I was the friend who had an extra LED 😏

LED 1

I was fortunate to have a good friend that had an extra H7 LED kit from Cyclops and thought I would give back by showing a picture install. I did the original install with removing the headlight but thought I would document the installation without the headlight removal as it was equally as fast if not faster.

For this project you will need :

3/8 Drill Continue reading “Cyclops H7 LED Kit install for BMW F800/ 650 GS – Guest POST”

AltRider, Bikini Barrista & Chuckanut in the Dark


November 19th 2014 – My Seattle Day Trippin’ to AltRider! 

All pics clickable and videos throughout this post…short clips

Mileage 678 KM’s – left at 0600 and arrive home at 1930.  Weather?  Perfect, cloudy, some sun, cool temperatures and NO RAIN!

I left in the dark and came home in the dark.  LOVE my new Aux lights and the LED low beam.  Truly helped me when I decided to ride a road in Washington called the Chuckanut Drive.  More about that later.

Once again I made an impromptu decision to finally get down to AltRider to meet Erik to get some upper crash bars installed on my bike.  Erik and I tried to arrange this prior to my X Country 2014 Trip  Continue reading “AltRider, Bikini Barrista & Chuckanut in the Dark”

How To Prep Your Motorcycle For Winter Storage


Sounds like a lot of work…heck we will keep riding…365/year….but we are lucky that way. 😉

September 23, 2013

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SOURCE: RideApart

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It may seem like summer’s barely over, but, if you live somewhere that gets seriously cold, then it’s time to start thinking about putting your bike away for winter. Here’s how to prep your motorcycle for winter storage. Continue reading “How To Prep Your Motorcycle For Winter Storage”

Motomethod – A local Community Service Shop in Vancouver


About Motomethod – WEBSITE HERE

I think these type of shops are awesome and hope to use them if needed one day.  Just thought their video about how they got started and their philosophy was worthy of a BLOG post!  Do you have one of these where you live?

Motomethod Motorcycle Repair Shop

Motomethod is a full repair shop, for nearly all makes and models of motorcycles, old or new. Whether you need a tune up, a new tire, an engine rebuild or if it’s your own project bike…we can help.

Motomethod is one of the first in the industry to allow you, the rider, to come in and ‘rent a bay’ and repair your own bike, or learn how. We provide the space, tools and resources…so come on down and do it yourself !

We also offer memberships for added value, which includes bike pick up, discounts on labour rates, parts and storage, and access to the DIY facilities. Be a part of the community! Continue reading “Motomethod – A local Community Service Shop in Vancouver”

We Not Only Ride Bikes….


Day one of our deck building project was yesterday….only taken us 9 years to get motivated to actually finish the backyard.  We will be building 3 decks in the end….well, Cheryl will.  I am the laborer, mule and runner.  Cheryl has a way to do things and I find if you get out of her way and help when she asks, all is good.  We have a lot to do in a short period of time…but we hope to get her done.

To give you an idea of what we are capable of doing together, we landscaped our entire backyard in 2004 and built this garden literally by hand and wheel barrel.  We could not get a Bob Cat in the back after the houses were built.  There are hundreds of senior Allan Blocks in the 1300 sq Ft garden, hundreds of Junior blocks, 7 retaining walls, irrigation system and we planted all the plants as well.

22 yards of drainage gravel behind that wall and piping – still level after 9 years

Continue reading “We Not Only Ride Bikes….”

Alternative Conversion for Tubed to Tubeless


Wicked alternative to buying new rims for our bikes to make them capable of having tubeless tires.  A Facebook reader of ours Tom, posted this idea.  Tom had this done to his brand new Triumph Tiger 800 down in his home country of the Phillipeans.  I asked Tom to keep me updated how this holds up.  So, far 150 KM’s no problems.  I am curious if this will hold and if his tires will leak…we shall see….in the mean time…have a look and tell us what you think?  YEAH or NAY??? I have included pics from Tom’s install.

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How-To Adventure Prep Your Bike: Before You Go A Guide to Being Smart About Your Upcoming Trip


I have to agree with this great article….again not only for Noobs is this written for…even experienced riders who travel far distances can always learn from insight. 
BMW GS Adventure Prep
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Nobody walks out to the garage and pulls on a helmet and riding gear thinking, “I really want to be bored. I think I’ll go ride my motorcycle.” Continue reading “How-To Adventure Prep Your Bike: Before You Go A Guide to Being Smart About Your Upcoming Trip”

Self-Igniting Fire Starter


This is an awesome idea especially for those of us who camp and can never find enough dry kindle to get a fire going…sure would help.  Wish I came up with this idea.  😉  Enjoy! Compliments of DIRTTIME

I am always on the lookout for a new fire starter, and when I find a new idea, of course I have to try it out! Continue reading “Self-Igniting Fire Starter”

Gerbing’s Temperature Install


Just like what we had on our BMW 650’s Cheryl installed her permanent temperature controller today.  Instead of installing the built-in port she decided to go with the plug just hanging outside the faring as you will see in the pictures. 

Centre fairing had to come off

Cheryl has done this two times before tonight…most would cringe drilling a hole into the plastic but it really looks neat and tidy in the end…when we sell the bikes this comes with it… 😉 Continue reading “Gerbing’s Temperature Install”

Maintaining Clutch, Brake, Throttle Controls, and Cables


Aug 26, 2012 by

Most motorcycles use cables to connect the twist grip to the carb(s) or throttle bodies; many also use cables for the clutch, cold-start control, and even brakes. Servicing these critical components is fairly simple and prevents problems later. Maintenance intervals vary, and bikes ridden in dust, sand, or mud need extra maintenance. It’s good to at least perform a thorough control service annually; check the owner’s manual for recommendations. Continue reading “Maintaining Clutch, Brake, Throttle Controls, and Cables”

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