tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post1749107151249137599..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: "...Then I Ripped That Borrowed Seat To Shreds."Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-88842876916137274762010-12-22T12:50:03.544-05:002010-12-22T12:50:03.544-05:00Jack, could you buy a R1150GS? Preferably a 2001. ...Jack, could you buy a R1150GS? Preferably a 2001. My pillion seat has a small tear in it. I was going to just put some super sexy duct tape on it (BMW approved I'm sure), but now I want to lend it to you. Thanks in advance!<br /><br />-Chris @ <a href="http://everydayriding.org" rel="nofollow">everydayriding.org</a>Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-36992983017971871562010-12-11T16:04:12.766-05:002010-12-11T16:04:12.766-05:00Do you sit on them or hang them on the wall, lol? ...Do you sit on them or hang them on the wall, lol? They are works of art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-47091899964005601132010-12-06T23:44:26.473-05:002010-12-06T23:44:26.473-05:00Dear John (Clauss):
Three blocks from where we la...Dear John (Clauss):<br /><br />Three blocks from where we last lived in Jersey City was a place called Miller's Abattoir. The motto was "City Dressed Veal," and they showed a pcture of a girl in jeans with a cowboy hat posing with a lamb. <br /><br />I didn't realize that meant railroad cars (stockyard cars) would pull up on a siding, and unload thousands of bleating lambs, led by a Judas goat. We got stuck there at the ralroad crossing to witness this once, and my mom said, "Look at the lambs, kids."<br /><br />My brother asked, "Where are they going..."<br /><br />The answer had him stupified.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • ®eep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-70552854330081180932010-12-06T23:36:41.151-05:002010-12-06T23:36:41.151-05:00Dear Wayne:
The stock seat for the BMW K75 was de...Dear Wayne:<br /><br />The stock seat for the BMW K75 was designed by the North Korean Secret Police. It is patterned after a splitting maul and you would sign anything after a three-hour ride. <br /><br />The Russell Day-Long Saddle was great for a year, until my arthritis advanced... But I am getting an extended riding season with the Air Hawk Comfort System. <br /><br />Than God for options.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • ®eep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-11268518971026964922010-12-06T21:15:42.912-05:002010-12-06T21:15:42.912-05:00Jack,
BMW seats have been getting progressively w...Jack,<br /><br />BMW seats have been getting progressively worse for decades. The most comfortable seat ever is the solo seat on the /2 and earlier models. The least comfortable are the newer seats on the GS. The aftermarket is probably not complaining, but I think there are thousands of BMW stock seats sitting in basements and garages, while the bikes themselves have hundreds of thousands of miles.<br /><br />Wayne (classicvelocity)Classic Velocityhttp://classicvelocity.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-13893123781149940352010-12-06T18:42:38.291-05:002010-12-06T18:42:38.291-05:00When I was a small child my sister's told me t...When I was a small child my sister's told me that the saws I heard at the butcher's section of the store was the cows screaming as they got slaughtered. I always was a sensitive child and that little piece of misinformation has me bawling. I have had motorcycle seats re-done a few times. It is always fun.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464143046998262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-29106791315671826882010-12-06T14:52:59.352-05:002010-12-06T14:52:59.352-05:00Dear CPA3485:
I would be delighted if being a ded...Dear CPA3485:<br /><br />I would be delighted if being a dedicated Twisted Roads reader led you to a "life assessment." Reading myu blog has forver changed Michael Beattie's life, to the point where he made a pilgrimage to the source. I have changed Bobskoot's life to the point where he dreams of owning a K75, or a Beemer GS model.<br /><br />There is a Teutonic plate shift in your life too, no doubt. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-68301892892187114152010-12-06T14:47:28.007-05:002010-12-06T14:47:28.007-05:00Dear Corey:
Have a great time in New Zealand. Anm...Dear Corey:<br /><br />Have a great time in New Zealand. Anmd when you get back, send me the before and after shots of the seat on your GS. I'm curious to see what Bux Customs does for you. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-7913449465704286562010-12-06T14:45:01.357-05:002010-12-06T14:45:01.357-05:00Dear Nikos:
Congratulations on finding a set of &...Dear Nikos:<br /><br />Congratulations on finding a set of "authority" bars. They are close to impossible to find in the United States, and they are a great design (better in my opinion than the "civilian" market version). <br /><br />Send me your e-mail address, and I will send you photos of how my crash bars are mounted. There is one through-bolt at the top (under the black plsastic covers) and a couple at the bottom. However, I do not know how they mount if you have a fully-faired RT, which I think you do. <br /><br />There are about 6 different lighting options, many from PIAA, that will bolt directly onto the mounting bars. I used PIAA's round mounting brackets for the HID lights. That leaves the tabs open for mounting an air horn. <br /><br />E-mail me at jpriepe@aol.com. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-36269863980306864122010-12-06T14:33:49.879-05:002010-12-06T14:33:49.879-05:00Dear Beemer Girl:
There reaches a time in a man&#...Dear Beemer Girl:<br /><br />There reaches a time in a man's life when he starts thinking about his ass at least as often as he thinks about the other thing. Speed, performance, and comfort become the holy trinity of the ride. Still, if I had cash to burn, I'd get my seat rebuild from Russell, and have Bux Customs stitche a flaming ball into the cover.<br /><br />Thanks for reading my blog and for leaving a comment.<br /><br />Fondest regards, <br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-90207566063267046732010-12-06T14:28:52.752-05:002010-12-06T14:28:52.752-05:00Dear Conch:
There is nothing like a well-made cus...Dear Conch:<br /><br />There is nothing like a well-made custom seat. You will be amazed at the difference it makes. <br /><br />I have never heard you complain about your seat on either of your two Iron Butt runs... And comfort hardly seems an issue for the vast 28-mile rides you take in the Keys. And I do like the bench-seat nature of the Triumph. Even on my one ball-busting ride from New Jersey to Niagara Falls, New York, the primitive bench seat on the 1975 Kawasaki H2 seemed okay. (Of course we were talking about 21-year-old hips and knees.) <br /><br />But the comfort of a Russell Day-Long Saddle defies description. So does the cost. Mine was $700 for the solo rebuild. If I ever have money again, it will go back for the dual rebuild and a couple of preferential spec changes. <br /><br />Bill Mayer Saddles are another outfit with a great reputation. I have had seats from Sargent (great looking) and from Corbin (interesting), but bothing like the one from Russell Cycle Products. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-20982302596659444622010-12-06T11:14:05.515-05:002010-12-06T11:14:05.515-05:00Great read, Jack.
My only fear is that maybe I hav...Great read, Jack.<br />My only fear is that maybe I have become one of these "dedicated Twisted Roads readers". I gotta do a life assessment.<br /><br />Jimbocpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-59990425805231742912010-12-06T10:14:43.967-05:002010-12-06T10:14:43.967-05:00"This sometimes happens with aftermarket prod..."This sometimes happens with aftermarket products but is never the case with OEM BMW parts"<br /><br />A box arrived today at Nikos Towers containing the parts for the engine protection bars for Tubbyballs. Purchased for £85 from Motorworks these came from an ex-Police machine and have extra barckets for mounting lights.<br /><br />Do you know how these 2 chromed bars and 298 mounting brackets, screws, bolts, gherkin washers etc fit together onto the K75?<br /><br />Beats me.Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46621029660498136482010-12-06T06:38:08.436-05:002010-12-06T06:38:08.436-05:00Nice one Jack. My seat will be done when I get bac...Nice one Jack. My seat will be done when I get back into the states.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732781261810998224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-53525626889402570752010-12-06T05:49:43.811-05:002010-12-06T05:49:43.811-05:00Great similie of the beef cuts to motorcycle repai...Great similie of the beef cuts to motorcycle repair. I've always loved looking at maps and decoding the secrets locked within. Just need to love puzzles to apply it to those schematics of the motorcycle.<br /><br />I think Fireballs would benefit from a flaming seat... But ya know, as soon as you install that beautiful new seat, those eyelets will again scratch it. Murphy's Law. Take precautions. :)<br /><br />Great article. Bux does some great work on line matching.<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-13086097711512457892010-12-06T01:03:25.467-05:002010-12-06T01:03:25.467-05:00I have never ever had a custom seat. Now you'v...I have never ever had a custom seat. Now you've got me thinking which is always a bad thing. Mind you, what sort of seat does Neville merit? a bowler hat style? Flames?Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-61718207488980474702010-12-05T17:30:48.021-05:002010-12-05T17:30:48.021-05:00Dear Jonesey:
I am going to do a piece on "s...Dear Jonesey:<br /><br />I am going to do a piece on "southern cuisine" very soon. I hope I can rely on your input. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-37853186190616468732010-12-05T17:29:26.557-05:002010-12-05T17:29:26.557-05:00Dear Canajun:
There is also the question of confi...Dear Canajun:<br /><br />There is also the question of confidence. Since I am far from sure of what I am doing when probing with a drill bit or cutting through something, I am never comfortable with the results. Now it could be argued that this piece was much ado about nothing, but that can be said of all my pieces. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-8614861131820666072010-12-05T17:26:30.720-05:002010-12-05T17:26:30.720-05:00Dear Joe (Dille):
The story you wrote regarding t...Dear Joe (Dille):<br /><br />The story you wrote regarding the tire pressure gauges is very significant for several reasons. From a guy's perspective, it provides great comparative data. From the biker's viewpoint, the conclusion is emphasizes a key point of safety. And for the operator of any vehicle, there is the question of tire wear and overall gas economy. <br /><br />I was thrilled you sent it to me first and am delighted to hear it is on the way.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-10399481551326476842010-12-05T17:22:51.617-05:002010-12-05T17:22:51.617-05:00Dear Dick:
I had fun with this piece, and even mo...Dear Dick:<br /><br />I had fun with this piece, and even more fun with the captions regarding the pictures of Gerry. As ever, a number of guys have come forth with suggestions for sources of motorcycle seat upholstery in the area, but it i long after the fact... And I was/am delighted to send business to Chris McClintock at Bux Customs. <br /><br />You were missed at breakfast today. Present were G. Cavanaugh, H. Oberst, and P. Frechie. We all went in cars. The cheap thermometer in the bsack scored 22º at 8:30am today, and I was running on 2 hours sleep. <br /><br />Your name came up once in conversation, and that was when we all tried to "free associate" using the word "douche." <br /><br />Let's ride this week. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-8574179519930491562010-12-05T15:54:08.870-05:002010-12-05T15:54:08.870-05:00I loved this line: "mistakes become the subje...I loved this line: "mistakes become the subjects of new chapters in thin checkbooks."<br /><br />Oh so true - and not only in BMW land either.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-34017632268734269722010-12-05T13:03:20.782-05:002010-12-05T13:03:20.782-05:00I knew it must have the connotation of "rare&...I knew it must have the connotation of "rare"; I just wasn't sure if it was good or bad! :) Thanks for the link and I really enjoy your writing style. Would love to introduce you to some TN BBQ and catfish if you're ever down this way.<br />JonesyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451994650677374371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-5101683480472361362010-12-05T12:53:37.445-05:002010-12-05T12:53:37.445-05:00Dear Jonesy:
A unicorn rider is my term for the ...Dear Jonesy:<br /><br />A unicorn rider is my term for the rare BMW rider. I am going to list your blog on my "destinations site." <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-1017530211215000332010-12-05T11:10:07.413-05:002010-12-05T11:10:07.413-05:00Unicorn rider???Unicorn rider???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451994650677374371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-51184379880248798072010-12-05T10:14:19.013-05:002010-12-05T10:14:19.013-05:00Jack,
Well done. Bux does fine work and it is ni...Jack,<br /><br />Well done. Bux does fine work and it is nice to know they are close. I love their shop wagon. FWIW, when I had a tear in my K100 seat I was able to produce a satisfactory repair with the $14.95 kit from National Auto. It was not easy, but it worked just fine.<br /><br />FYI, I finally finished up my article on tire pressure gauges and submitted it. Thanks for your help.<br /><br />Ride Safe,<br /><br />JoeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125716405788569938noreply@blogger.com