Je me souviens… Thank you BMW Ottawa Club!
But the true joy of this ride was seeing again all of the beauty that Quebec has to offer
Category Archives: BMW F700 GS
A New Kind of A-Hole…
Now for the A-hole. I was riding slowly in first gear watching the cars parked and in front of me when suddenly a black van with no windows just started to back-up right into my bike.
Oil/Filter Change – BMW F700GS
The following video provides a simple step by step procedure on how to change the oil and filter on the F700GS series of motorcycles.
5-Days | 30 Hours | Finally Ready
No more back, butt or any other discomfort. I now stop when I am mentally tired and exhausted. For the first time in my life, riding is totally comfortable. It’s like finding that perfect mattress, linen and bedding for that perfect night sleep. I would rate the Russell Day Long equivalent to sleeping at the Hilton. Just PERFECT!
Garages
I happened to be walking my dogs and one of those garage doors opened to reveal a Datsun 240 Z that looked like time had passed her by.
Play – Play List – Ride
Try to imagine riding through farmer country roads, no cars in sight, the following play list playing through my Senna helmet headset for hours on end. That is exactly what I did with the BMW F700GS.
I’m Back :)
Taking bets on the winner…
A whole lot of Pain for an Incredible GAIN!
By the second hour of riding I started to feel cold and damp. I looked down at the temperature gage on my BMW and it said 5 degrees C! I was not wet inside but the coldness of the Gore-Tex was becoming more apparent as the wind pushed it against my chest. In fact, I began to regret my decision to ride and the new clarion stereo and heater in the Subaru was on my mind.
The Wasp between two Beemers?
The Wasp Between Two Beemers…
What a difference a day makes…
November 19, 2016 November 21st, 2016 No words…
The Calm Before the Storm – Last Ride 2016
Mark this day down for 2016. November 19th, 2016 was the last riding day! At least for me… It is …
This week’s agenda?
Can anyone guess? My F700GS has 21,000 Km and Chantal’s has 7,000 Km… The Haynes Manual just came out (August …
Electrical Storms – How STUPID am I?
My mind started to race. Am I grounded if I am on rubber tires? Should I stop? Am I safer sitting on a flat road? What to do was my major concern while the whole time I just wanted to be home in my bed. I took the exit to Boundary which is really flat country roads through farms land. At this point the lightening became my major concern.
What a DAY, What a DAY, What a DAY!!!!!
Chantal was always skittish and nervous about cornering. I mostly would slow down around corners when riding with her. But …
A Beautiful Victoria Day – Ride to Merickville
The weather was 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) and we had two choices, canoeing or riding? Well we thought …
New VIRB XE and a Trib to Ottawa
As mentioned in my earlier blog, I sold the VIRB Elite and purchased the new Garmin VIRB XE. The new …
SOS System for Motorcycles
I have much to talk about since the riding season has begun. I sold my VIRB Elite and replaced it …
Sport Touring Riders of Ottawa – Ride to Cornwall – 2016-04-24
It was a cold brisk morning at 2 degrees Celsius (35.6 degrees Fahrenheit) when I left the house at 8:40 …
A Long Lonely Summer, for my blog I mean!
Well summer is over and the leaves have started to fall. I look back and realize that I have only …
Where to draw the line when gearing up?
Gearing up or down when riding a motorcycle is a very personal matter. Often it is related to experiences and …
Irwin Inn Day 2 and 3
Well not too much to report on the riding side except that Chantal has exchanged her steed from one that …
First Day at Irwin Inn
So the title of this year’s vacation is Payback. It is absolute bliss compared to last years vacation, well weather-wise …
Picton Day 3
The sun was out and it was yet another beautiful day without rain Last year we had rain every day …
Picton Day 2
The sun was out and the temperature reached the 80s. But before I tell you about our day I first …
The INVISIBLE Rider is the SMART Rider
A while back I was listening to a gentleman explain the frustrations he has with automobile drivers as he told …
Gone Fishing
How many times have I wanted to go fishing when passing a river or pond with the motorcycle? Actually, quite …
Good Times at Ottawa Good Time Center…
I think it is worth mentioning the excellent service that I have had with our two new BMW F700 GS …
BMW Motorcyele Club Ottawa – Ride # 4 | Year 2015
The Gods are definitely smiling on the Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club this year. Ride # 4 turned out to be …
1,436 Kilometers – 2.5 Days – 15.5 Hours in the Saddle
Can I boast a ride full of twisties on a hot summer’s day? Unfortunately not. This trip was more to …
Third Ride with the Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club – June 2015
The weather was sunny and the temperature was 23 degrees Celsius. Not too hot and not too cold. It was …
Just one of those Perfect Rides
This past weekend was both entertaining, relaxing, enjoyable and perfect, right down to the very last second of the ride. …
Skene P3 Brake/Running Lights on BMW F700GS – Installation
As mentioned in my earlier post, I had ordered two sets of Skene P3 Lights for the brake and running …
Deceleration Products – Purchase or Not?
I was first introduced to deceleration lights in Ottawa Canada where the inventor and manufacturer demonstrated the hook-up and spoke …
Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club Guided Ride No. 2 for 2015
The day started at 6:30 AM this morning when Chantal left at 1 degrees C to ride down to Cornwall …
A busy weekend around the house, but still time for a ride….
Yes it is that time in our life where we have had to deal with renovations, landscaping and such and …
BMW and Batteries – EarthX to the rescue!
Last weekend I attended my first Tech-Day at the Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club. It was an excellent opportunity to meet …
Dynamic Motorrad LED Ultra Bright Flashers
The bikes are home and now the long list of accessories installations begin. This time in pairs, two sets of …
First Ride – BMW
The season began with a BANG! We had no spring and just jumped into summer. Our plan turned out to …
First Ride 2015 Part 2 of 2
So the first ride was both amazing and frustrating all at the same time. It was amazing to be on …
First Ride 2015 :) – Part1 of 2
Today was an exceptional day full of surprises. I woke up as I usually do but only to face disappointment …
Boots, Shoes or Slippers
About a year ago I came across a pair of boots online that piqued my interest. At first it was …
BMW – More affordable than you think…
For years I always avoided the BMW dealerships in fear of sticker price heart attack. But since my recent purchase …
North American Motorcycle Super Show
This past weekend I went to Toronto to the North American Motorcycle Super Show. I had a great weekend with …
Balancing the Holidays with my Passion for Motorcycles
This year is the first year that my Mom will be without my Dad so our first Christmas Dinner will …
Vanity
Definition of vanity (n) Bing Dictionary – van·i·ty [ vánnətee ] excessive pride: excessive pride, especially in personal appearance something …
New bikes finalized
It turns out that the BMW F 700 GS that is factory lowered is just the perfect size for my …
