Faulty R1200GS Fuel Pump

We broke down on the way to Bellagio leaving Lezzeno. We got going again after shaking the tank so it was fuel related. Put more fuel in at Bellagio. Geoff and Rob left on the…

Battery Failure!

R1200 GSA failed to start in the middle of the Appenine Hills south of Milan. Charged battery added 6l of fuel and mysteriously started a bit later. Odyssey battery PC535 on order from Motorworks!  …

Susten Pass

The bikes take a well earned rest at the top of the Susten Pass. The riders enjoyed coffee and croissants.

Trümmelbach Falls

An excellent suggestion from Geoff to visit the Trümmelbach Falls which drain the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau glaciers. Geoff and Rob decided not to jump!

Gindelwald Gasthof Steinbock

Safely arrived at the Gasthof Steinbock in Grindelwald. Went to the Jungfraujoch ‘Top of Europe’ yesterday but the weather was a little overcast.

Greetings from Thann

Four intrepid club members up the sun in Thann, Alsace. En route to Grindewald and Lake Como.

BMW R100GS Head Repaired!

My R100GS cylinder head has now been expertly repaired by Roger Bennett Engineering of Huddersfield. The head has been welded to repair the crack and a new exhaust nut thread cut. This is what the…

Garmin Customer Services excel

A couple of weeks ago I mislaid the protective cover for the bike mount for my Zumo. Keen to obtain a replacement I emailed Garmin to see if it was possible to obtain a replacement…

2011 BBQ

The Savernake Forest has proved to be a popular spot, for our August Club BBQ, in recent years. This year was no exception and in fact seemed to be more popular than ever with at least 55…

Tech Bit

For those, who may be interested, the picture shows the troublesome BMW fuel guage strip sensor  from a R1200RT.  It’s shown without its protective plastic cover and simply dangles in the fuel. BMW have have gone…