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This is the second time I´m overhauling the complete set of brakes already. This time for my BMW K100 cafe racer project. I´ll document the process step by s...

Hi everyone, In this blog I'll show you how to give a whole new life to an old motorcycle that deserve to be taken care of, and probably save it from ending ...

Before we start, just a few words about myself. I´m a non commercial, private builder living in the beautiful area of Hallertau, Bavaria, Germany Born in an...

In the Audi museum mobile, historic exhibits and contemporary forms of presentation take on an exciting symbiosis, which makes an informative and entertain...

Passion for Racing - BMW Motorsport has been at the forefront of international motor racing for nearly 90 years. There have long been many faces to our num...

Just a series of a ride out in the beautiful area of Hallertau, Bavaria, Germany. The area we´re visting is the biggest hops growing area in the world. With ...

Every builder, no matter what the project is, unpatiently waits for the day everything is ready for the last important step; the varnishing. And just like wi...

Don´t get me wrong. I loved my little Z300 Streetfighter, but it was time for an upgrade. But first things first. Let´s say it as it it is, the original tail...

We´re starting the day with a walk through the Munich Olympic Park with it´s impressive archticture. The Olympiapark München (English: Olympic Park Munich) ...

As a private builder, patience is core. You either wait for parts or can´t effort them at any time. And talking about time...at least I have standard 9 to 5 ...

Yesterday I had the pleasure visiting @loose__screw aka Enrico’s motorcycle community workshop for the first time. Located in Dachau, southern Germany, he ...

Typicaly BMW gearboxes last for their lifetime. Mine didn´t. Well, I broke it accidentaly...Like this or like that,my gearbox had to be replaced. Luckily I´v...

It was really time getting the last metal works and adjustments done so I don´t have any roadblocks continuing with finalisations. But that also meant that t...

I wasn´t particularyhappy with the look of my current BMW R100 front break callipers. They are very visible as on all motorbikes, just not shiny enough. In f...

As winter is coming to an end and lots of stuff could be finished during that season, I thoughts it´s time for a little update photo session. I will leave mo...

As much as I love to work in my own garage, I find it even more interesting to discover what happens in other workshops. So what could be more natural than a...

Actually, this isn't about another handmade mounting bracket. Rather it is about changing the ignition coil completely. The original ignition coil (right) is...

"Welcome Riders!" At the Meet the Makers today! I’m an early bird today to avoid the usual traffic chaos. Sun is out so just playing around with my camera...

So far, most of the works and progress with the build was either metal or paint works. Now it was time for upholstering the seat. I´ve decided for a black su...

One thing I learned is; you can judge a builder’s quality by how well he / she cleans up after themselves (workshop and self). This is not a weird Feng Shui...