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Painting the valve covers is quick and cheap. Smooth out the scuff and use flat black engine paint (high-temp) over high-temp gray primer. I painted the FACE (not any of the fins) of the valve cover black and painted the plastic spark plug covers with a silver wheel paint. Just a few bucks at the au...

Hi Boxer, Thanks for taking the time to read the blog - and thanks for your comments. Woodenloon is my brother...and riding buddy. We were planning a 2 week "Great Lakes" tour before this opportunity came up for me. It was nice to have him "along". If you want to read some of his...

Hi Folks, I haven't been on this site for a while... I just can't seen to find the time. I was on a lot in the early days and learned a ton of stuff from guys like Patrick and DJ Downunder. I gotta tell you (and you already know) the R1150R is a perfect bike. I does everything you ask and makes it l...

Hi Folks,

I'm considering trading in my '04 R for an '04 RS. Is anyone familiar with(has owned/riden) BOTH bikes? Can you give me a quick pro's and con's list based on your experiences.

Thanks, Keith

Challey, I've had the givi 146 for about the last 10K miles and have mixed feelings about it -- mainly because it doesn't provide great wind protection (I'm thinking about changing to the givi A755) However, I road with the bmw sports screen previously and if I had to choose between the two, I would...