Hi, @Rob! I've heard that sometimes people from the U.S. may receive a negative reputation in other countries, but I hope that Portuguese people are friendly and welcoming to visitors like me
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- Sun Nov 10, 2024 9:01 pm
- Forum: The Open Road
- Topic: Porto on Two Wheels: Tips Needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 718
Re: Porto on Two Wheels: Tips Needed
- Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:21 pm
- Forum: The Open Road
- Topic: Porto on Two Wheels: Tips Needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 718
Re: Porto on Two Wheels: Tips Needed
Porto’s traffic is a bit hectic, especially during rush hours, but it’s manageable on a motorcycle. You can ride along the Douro River and check out the coastal road to Matosinhos. As for rentals, I've heard good things about companies like "Moto Rent Porto" and "Porto Motorcycle Ren...
- Thu Oct 17, 2024 10:38 pm
- Forum: The Open Road
- Topic: Porto on Two Wheels: Tips Needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 718
Porto on Two Wheels: Tips Needed
Hey everyone! I've got this wild idea to spend a couple of weeks cruising around Porto on a rented motorcycle next summer. Anyone here tackled Portugal on two wheels before? I'm dying for some insider tips! I'm wondering what the traffic's like in Porto - is it a nightmare or not too bad? And are th...
- Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:30 am
- Forum: Classic 1955-1969
- Topic: '58 R69 versus '65 R69S
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1348
Re: '58 R69 versus '65 R69S
I hadn't thought about the potential for more wear and tear on the S model's components. It really does seem like it comes down to personal preference. I'm leaning towards the R69 for its rarity.
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 4:01 am
- Forum: Hints & How To's
- Topic: Things to try if you're having problems logging in
- Replies: 2
- Views: 862
Re: Things to try if you're having problems logging in
Thanks for the troubleshooting tips! I was having issues with logging in, but clearing the browser cache didn't help. However, using another browser solved the problem for me.
- Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:31 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: New to boxerworks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 569
Re: New to boxerworks
Sweet ride! Welcome to the forum, @Apolis61+
- Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:34 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Unable to get neutral when hot - cause found
- Replies: 2
- Views: 420
Re: Unable to get neutral when hot - cause found
Bike is a 1988 R100RS with 100,000+ miles. The problem I had (and posted on here about a few years ago) was that when hot it became impossible to get neutral. To cut a long story short, as I had overhauled the gearbox I thought I had made a gearbox reassembly error. This blinded me to other causes....
- Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:45 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Daily ride
- Replies: 8
- Views: 867
- Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:11 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Daily ride
- Replies: 8
- Views: 867
Re: Daily ride
That’s awesome that you got your dad’s classic R90/6 for your daily commute to and from the university. Good luck with the masters and enjoy the ride, George!