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Having recently moved to the Sacramento area, I had to find a new place for service on my bike. I went to A&S Powersports in Roseville, CA. Happy to report that the 12k service (valve adjustments, oil change, final drive oil, spark plugs, alternator belt, air filter, gaskets, etc.) was done in a...

In May I had my ABS module fail ('08 R12R 9300 miles) and after the season, I had my mechanic deal with ModuleMaster this winter. The whole process of the rebuild took 2½ weeks and cost a total of $852.82 with shipping and labor. I consider this a bargain since I was quoted $1699.57 (US) for the OEM...

Should I be concerned with the fact that it was a rental? I know that rental cars are trashed pretty hard, but I would think that anyone smart enough to rent a BMW motorcycle would be a true enthusiast and treat it decently? Any thoughts? Rental or not, any used bike has the potential to be an abus...

I think I will stick to looking for a standard suspension with a low seat.. get the seat redone like Don if needed and if I still don't like it I can always safe up some more money (BMW is out to bankrupt me! ) and get a different suspension... I'm 5'9" with a 30-31" inseam and weigh 200l...

Sometimes it was tough to ride year round in Chicago, especially after the plows came through. Still much easier than fussing over all the things one can do to store a motorbike for months on end and much better for the soul. http://lostrider.smugmug.com/photos/249708511_h3kU2-XL.jpg Lost Rider: It...

I gave it:
6000 mile service
new sight glass
and a Metzeler Z8 rear tire.

How about the Barkbusters Storm S1?

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