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I have access to a bead blasting rig and I wanted to powder coat my valve covers black. I know that magnesium can sometimes need special treatment to "seal" it, (painting etc) Does this sealing requirement apply to powder coating, or can I just bead blast the covers and get them coated? Re...

I have recently bought an R1150r (and it's great). I set aside about $1200 for the inevitable bits and bobs that one adds to a bike. After riding it for about two monthsI have sort of decided what changes I would like to make but I am happy for older and wiser heads to offer comment in case what I p...

A new Remus Y pipe has just winged its stainless way from the UK. I aim to eventually put on a titanium revolution as well but initially it is just the Y pipe. 1 - Is there anything I should be aware of in the Y pipe installation process. 2 - When both the Y-pipe and Remus Titanium can are in place ...

After a few years off a bike I bought an R1150r. Best bike decision EVER!. All my previous machines have been wobblies but this seems to have distilled all the things I remember as the best aspects of BMWs and removed the annoyances. It is nimble, sure footed and even tempered but still has plenty e...