> So that’s what I’m going to do:Use that engine. the SP engine is worthless. For some magic reason the exhaust valve has hit the piston (only just, but I presume the valve will be bent). I don’t know why, I checked the position of the camshaft more than twice, it was fine. Tension on Read More …
> Yep, ADV rider is one of my favorite sites. Not only because of the excellent ride reports and photo’s, but also because of their excellent ‘old’s cool’ section. So many interesting things to see there. Shmerel’s BMW caferacer for example. Not only a stunning bike, but look at that enormous attention to detail!! As Read More …
> Did some minor work on the Suzuki yesterday and tried to go for a ride. It started, died, started again,m died again and then lost all compression. No weird noises, but just no compression anymore. No patience anymore either. I tried to put this bike together as good as I can. For the insiders: Read More …
> Yup, been away again. This time it was a holiday. Spend a week on Texel, one of the Dutch barrier islands in the wadden sea. Lot’s of nature, which is rare in this overcrowded country, and a beautiful mountain bike track. Really enjoyed myself. Bike building to resume shortly.
> So this is what it looks like now…. It actually rides a little better with less weight on the front wheel (the other handlebar had a more forward and lower position, causing the rider to lean on them). Still having problems with the engine dying after a few minutes though.
> I’m starting to get REALLY annoyed with the Suzuki. Anybody want to buy it? This is why. I’ve been posting for months now that there are only minor things to do. And there are, but each time there are new, really annoying, minor things to do. Lately the bike has begun with stalling after Read More …
> The velocity stack offers a nice view on the inside of the carb. The ignition key is just behind the engine on the right side of the bike. Been having a lot of problems with the Suzuki lately. It was hard to start and stalled before the engine even got up to temperature and Read More …
> A blog especially dedicated to BMW caferacers. It’s worth checking out: http://cafebeemers.blogspot.com/
