Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO111 “Maintenance” Cedar Park, 2020
Today was another maintenance day for Kiki! A quick trip to Walmart to pick up some motor oil, coolant, and distilled water and I was all set for a couple hours of motorcycle work.
Including last night’s work, here’s what I completed:
Changing the oil and coolant is not difficult, but it’s a bit messy and more complicated that it should be. Did you know that BMW stands for “Bikes Made Weird”? I can attest! 😄
Ready to vroom-vroom! 🚀
Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/40 sec, ISO112 “Kiki” Cedar Park, 2020
Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO125 “Kiki” Cedar Park, 2020
My BMW F650GS “Kiki” is back home! I had to get the fuel pump replaced, and the fuel system cleaned which took a few months, but she’s back. I went for a little spin and I really need to perform a bit of maintenance on her. Specifically some new brake fluid! The brakes feel a bit spongy, which isn’t a good thing. And then I should probably do an oil change while I’m at it. And clean/lube the chain. But those things are pretty fun to do, actually. Gotta give Kiki a bit of love! 😘
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/3.6, 1/400 sec, ISO200 “Sick Motorbike” Cedar Park, 2020
My poor motorcycle won’t start up. I suspect it’s the fuel pump that has failed but I’m going to have it taken to a repair shop. I hope she gets back to good health soon! 🙁
Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/30 sec, ISO311 “BMW 650 GS” Cedar Park, 2019
Today is the last day of Spring, but it sure seems like Summer is in full swing already! The temperatures are hovering in the mid-90s, but I really wanted to go for a ride so I donned my helmet and riding gear and went for a spin around town. Boy oh boy was it toasty! But of course, riding a motorcycle is so much fun that I didn’t mind it too much. But when I got back home I quickly took off my helmet and jacket so I wouldn’t make them all sweaty.
I haven’t ridden my motorcycle in a while (the desire comes in cycles) so the registration has expired… I guess I should get that taken care of, right? Oh well, in the meantime I’ll just be riding dirty. 😁
Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/2900 sec, ISO100 “Kiki and Sky” Cedar Park, 2018
こんばんは。How’s it going?
We were fortunate again today to have some amazing weather, so I took advantage of it by taking Kiki (my motorbike) out for a ride. I was able to wear my summer jacket and gloves which is really comfy and makes riding a lot nicer. Riding a motorbike is really fun because you can just cruise around and be part of the environment. Not only can you see more, but you get the sensations of gusty wind, temperature changes, and different scents (good and bad) that are missing when you are traveling by car.
My motorcycle is relatively slow, but it still provides a thrilling sensation of speed. I’d say riding a motorcycle is like sitting on top of a rocket, skimming just above the ground, whereas driving a car is like being strapped into an easy chair, playing a video game. I’ve said it before, but if you have the opportunity to get a motorbike, I recommend it!! 👍
One other cool thing about riding is that when you are traveling on 30-mph neighborhood streets, people walking along the sidewalks will generally wave at you. It may seem like a small gesture, but I love it. 👋
Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 2.671mm, f/2.2, 1/140 sec, ISO100 “Spacesuit” Cedar Park, 2018
I hope you had a nice Saturday!
またね～
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