K1600GT Test at Bahnstormer

Yes it is true, Geoff, Bob and Steve have ridden the K1600GT!   Full details to follow but we managed three test rides, one each on the K1600GT, with K1300S and K1300GT accompanying. The K1600GT…

Popular transport in Taiwan

On a recent business trip to Taipei in Taiwan, I quickly discovered that the preferred mode of transport was by scooter. They seemed to be everywhere, although I did spot one or two “real” motorbikes…

R100GS Renovation

Here is a picture of my R100GS undergoing renovation. The gearbox is off to replace the clutch and the rear bevel drive and swinging arm are removed. The swinging arm bearings need replacing and I…

Haynes Museum

Gatecrashed the Southwest Section trip to Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford on Sunday. A good ride via Devizes, Erlstoke, Westbury, Frome then the B3092 and A303 to Sparkford. I arrived just as the Southwest group were getting…

ShinyBike Syndrome Plus

Bikes always “SEEM” to go faster after a good clean……………..fit one of these and it WILL!!!!!!!.

Wunderlich Rack for K1300GT and R1200RTs

Just fitted to the K1300GT but also of interest to RT owners and other users of the BMW large topbox. Now it is fitted it looks very good and will be handy for strapping on…

2012 BBQ Venue???

Shinybike Syndrome!

GS getting a full ACF treatment!

BMW K1600GT Launch Report – Bahnstormer Motorrad

On Saturday March 19th Oxford and Southern sections attended the Bahnstormer K1600GT (and GTL) launch at Bahnstormer near Alton. Incredibly for March the weather was really good, more like California than England so the riding…

European Adventures in 2012?

Where do you want to go for an Oxford  Section Trip in 2012? Two ideas received so far are: Austria Isle of Man for the Southern 100 week Please click on the link for more details…possible…