Squeeze, don’t tear: the Knipex Pliers Wrench
German toolmaker Knipex (pronounced ka-ni-pex) claims to produce the finest pliers in the world; indeed, they’ve devoted themselves almost exclusively
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What would you do for a BMW?
I was never a high-end car person. I grew up driving around in a Datsun pickup (my grandfather owned a
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R 1200 GS tear down continues with cylinder head removal
The tear down of our parts bike, a 96,000-mile 2005 BMW R 1200 GS, has kicked back into gear. Follow
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Tech Tip: After you crash, don’t start that bike!
It’s tempting, I know, but when you have even a minor crash or drop, don’t react by immediately starting your
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Riding and gawking at the R 18
Lots of riders are talking about the R 18. Wes took the MOA’s R 18 loaner to a local Sunday
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Videos on the R 18 – transmission & final drive service
Routine maintenance is one of the keys to making your motorcycle last as long as it possibly can. The MOA
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Videos on the R 18 – an introduction and an oil change!
Check out the latest R 18 videos on the MOA’s YouTube channel, embedded here for your viewing pleasure.
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BMW R 18: Getting to know you … getting to know all about you
Photos by Ken Bell If you’re sitting there stunned that a beard-y, tattooed biker would quote Julie Andrews from The
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BMW Motorrad announces first M-class motorcycle
Not content to merely offer M-class accessories and performance parts, BMW Motorrad has released its first M motorcycle, a sport
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BMW Motorrad announces “maintenance-free” motorcycle chain
In late August 2020, BMW Motorrad announced the M Endurance chain, claiming it to be a maintenance-free option to traditional
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