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by andrewmoto
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

Rob wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 1:48 pm And remember - if you are from the U.S., tell everyone that you are Canadian...
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 :D
by andrewmoto
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...
by andrewmoto
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...
by andrewmoto
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.
by andrewmoto
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.
by andrewmoto
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+
by andrewmoto
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....
by andrewmoto
Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Daily ride
Replies: 8
Views: 867

Re: Daily ride

SteveD wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:32 am ...and welcommen! GEORGE and andrew!

Look after it George and it'll look after you!
Appreciate the warm welcome, @SteveD!
by andrewmoto
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!