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1988 BMW R100GS
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October 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Another clear pass for Old Faithful.

#motorcycle #R100GS
Another advisory-free pass for my favourite motorcycle, the simply brilliant BMW R100GS.
June 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
A wet ride is better than no ride.

#R100GS #motorcycle #motosky
The instrument panel and windscreen of a BMW R100GS looking out over a rain-lashed Cairngorm mountain range in Scotland.
August 13, 2026 at 7:59 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Popped to the shops.

#motorcycle #motosky #R100GS
A blue and white BMW R100GS parked in the shade of a tree in Grantown-on-Spey in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland
July 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
The track's been too rutted and muddy to get out recently, but recent repairs meant I could do the paper run on the old girl again.

#motosky #motorcycle #R100GS
A white and blue BMW R100GS on a muddy track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
My little part of the world works better today than it did yesterday.

This is important to me at the moment.

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All the used parts after rebuilding the front brake on my BMW R100GS motorcycle. A stripped down front brake caliper from a BMW R100GS motorcycle. The rebuilt caliper fitted back on my BMW R100GS along with a new braided Goodridge brake hose.
September 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
A life-affirming hour aboard the faithful #R100GS #motorcycle
A white and blue BMW R100GS on a rough track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland
August 2, 2026 at 10:46 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Another day for pottering in the #Cairngorms.

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A white and blue BMW R100GS in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Blue sky and mountains and moorland in the background with a narrow road winding its way up the hill. A white and blue BMW R100GS in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Blue sky and mountains and moorland in the background. A white and blue BMW R100GS in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Blue sky and mountains and moorland in the background with a narrow road winding its way up the hill.
September 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Beating the heat by shunpiking in the shade.

#R100GS #motorcycle #motosky
A white and blue BMW R100GS on a shady gravel track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland A white and blue BMW R100GS on a shady gravel track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland
June 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Fitted a single Corbin seat to the BMW, along with a Paris Dakar rack.

Not sure it's a keeper, but it's nice to mess around with period accessories, especially if they've got a similar patina.

#motorcycle #motosky #R100GS #ParisDakar
A Corbin single seat is fitted on a white BMW R100GS. A Paris Dakar rack is also fitted, along with an Alaskan sheepskin seat pad. A Corbin single seat is fitted on a white BMW R100GS. A Paris Dakar rack is also fitted, along with an Alaskan sheepskin seat pad. A close-up shot of a Corbin single seat fitted on a white BMW R100GS. A Paris Dakar rack is also fitted, along with an Alaskan sheepskin seat pad.
July 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
As @throttlesteerer.bsky.social is taking any unscheduled duvet day, I thought I'd cheer him up with a photo of an eighties #motorcycle sporting a period-correct seat cover. 😁

#motosky #Tomintoul #R100GS
A white BMW R100GS with an Akaska Sheepskin seat cover in Tomintoul village square, the highest village in the Highlands. In the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
June 12, 2026 at 8:54 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Early morning ride on the #R100GS thwarted by gearchange problems.

Easily sorted when I got back home and I still got to enjoy a chilly morning on largely empty roads.

#motosky #motorcycle
The old military road between Tomintoul and Grantown-on-Spey looking towards the Cairngorm plateau. Motorcycle is a white BMW R100GS with a grey Alaskan sheepskin seat cover. White BMW R100GS with a grey Alaskan sheepskin seat cover on a rough track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
August 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Who'd a thunk it?

"Results: It was found that ... leg injuries were reduced by approximately 50% among riders with boxer engines. These results were statistically significant."

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25793434/

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A white BMW R100GS on a frosty gravel track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland
May 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
All reassembled and it appears to be free of leaks now 🤞

The Stahlbus valves are expensive but really nicely made and a doddle to bleed.

Probably overkill but they sure look pretty.

#motorcycle ##moveslowandmendthings #R100GS
A Brembo brake caliper with Stahlbus bleed valves on a BMW R100GS
September 25, 2026 at 10:34 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Minus three here today and glorious, so when the Christmas cards needed posting... #R100GS #motorcycle
A white and blue BMW R100GS motorcycle on a frosty stone track with moorland and a blue sky behind it. Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
December 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
That didn't go entirely to plan because someone had split the caliper previously with a chainsaw and then pried the seal out with a hammer.

I've lapped them and the recess for the O-ring was slightly raised as you can see from the bright ring around it.

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Half of a BMW R100GS Brembo brake caliper. Pitted and uneven, I've lapped it as flat as I can.
September 24, 2026 at 2:52 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Also had trouble bleeding them so I've treated it to a new hard line and a pair of Stahlbus valves.

Threw in a new rubber grommet and bracket too; ##M539Restorations is either a good influence or, if you're my bank manager, a bad one 😁

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Stahlbus bleed valves and caps plus a bleeding tube on a workbench. Also a hard brake line, bracket and grommet for a BMW R100GS.
September 24, 2026 at 2:52 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Minus 2C this morning but it's dry and I haven't ridden for a while, so a quick trip to Aviemore for breakfast.

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A BMW R100GS in white with a sheepskin seat cover on a road in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland with the mountains in the background.
March 4, 2026 at 9:48 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Ordered carb repair kits for the #R100GS from Motorworks, who just called to check I'd ordered the right ones.

Of course, I hadn't which I realised as soon as I saw who was phoning me - what great service!

Anyway, here's an old photo of my bike being used in an advert for Hideout. #motorcycle
An old photo I found online of my white-and-blue BMW R100GS being sued to advertise Hideout motorcycle clothing. It was newer then - and much, much cleaner!
September 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Can't help I'm afraid but fair play for rebuilding it!

And great bikes, aren't they?

#R100GS #motorcycle
September 23, 2026 at 3:51 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
I haven't been able to ride the GS for three weeks, so to console myself I did all the small hobs I've been putting off.

(List of jobs in ALT text)

Blimey, what a transformation!

Who'd have thought that looking after it properly would have made such a difference?

#R100GS #motorcycle #motosky
A BMW R100GS parked on rough ground in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Jobs completed include: Leaning off a carburettor as one sparkplug was sooty Setting the valves Adjusting the gearlever, fitting a new brass bush to remove the slop, and changing the gearbox and final drive oils Putting on new grips and setting the angle of the handlebars and levers Fitting a small Peli case for waterproofs and tools Adjusting the rear compression and rebound
July 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
crwb72.bsky.social
Getting my 1988 BMW R100GS ready for Spring.
January 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
Not one for polishing the #R100GS but I won't fit anything but the best when it comes to parts; even splashing out on Cohline fuel lines and Aba hose clamps, I still figure I come out ahead if I don't pay for labour.

Now enjoying a beer and admiring my work.

Cheers 🍻

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A dirty BMW R100GS air intake with Aba hose clamps.
August 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
motoringjourno.bsky.social
There are days for tearing around the lanes.

And there are days for just pottering and enjoying the start of autumn.

#BMWR100GS #motorcycle #motosky
A BMW R100GS motorcycle on a rough track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland
September 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
bringatrailer.bsky.social
A bike and a half. Half tourer, half motocrosser!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-bmw-r100gs-7/
April 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM