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BMW G650GS: Swapping the Stock Mirrors for TANAX Napoleon Ridge Mirrors

2026/10/14

Why I replaced the stock mirrors on my BMW G650GS with TANAX Napoleon Ridge mirrors, a side-by-side height comparison, and the tools needed to fit them (17 mm spanner, 8 mm and 3 mm hex keys).

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BMW G650GS: Recreating a Faded Cowl Sticker at Home with an Inkjet Printer

2026/10/14

How I recreated the faded G650 sticker on my BMW G650GS cowl for about 1,500 yen: tracing a photo, printing on outdoor sticker paper with UV film, a sizing lesson for recessed stickers, and legal points for personal use.

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Unbranded Smoked Screen for the Honda X-ADV vs the Stock Screen: Checking the Upturned Top Edge

2026/10/14

I bought an unbranded smoked screen for my Honda X-ADV at auction for its upturned spoiler lip. A side-by-side shape comparison with the stock screen, plus cleaning and coating it with Plexus before fitting.

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Does Karcher Baking Soda Blasting Remove Anodising? I Tested It on an Anodised Aluminium Part

2026/10/13

Before blasting my fork outer tubes, I tested baking soda blasting with a Karcher on a gold anodised aluminium part I didn't mind ruining. The result: the finish came off.

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Fitting Fork Boots to BMW F650GS Front Forks (41 mm Inner Tubes) for My G650GS

2026/10/13

Fitting Dakar fork boots to F650GS (single) front forks I plan to put on my G650GS: inner tube 41 mm, outer tube 60 mm, which way the vent hole faces, and XR BAJA bands.

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BMW G650GS Rear Shock Mud Guard: A Home-Made Mudguard from Rubber Sheet

2026/10/13

The BMW G650GS has nothing between the rear tyre and the rear shock, so I made a cheap mudguard from 2-3 mm rubber sheet clamped with clear PET sheet to the wheel cover. How I made it and how it worked.

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Removing the Swingarm on a BMW G650GS: Steps, Cleaning the Chain Guide and Checking the Needle Bushes

2026/10/13

How I removed the swingarm from my BMW G650GS to replace the rear shock: supporting the swingarm, the brake hose guide, cleaning the chain guide rail, and the worn seals and rust on the needle bushes.

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antlion Ride Height Adjustment Kit Maintenance Part 3: Greasing the Tiny PB107 Nipple with a Modified Mini Grease Gun Nozzle (Honda XR)

2026/10/13

How I greased the rod ends of the antlion ride height adjustment kit on my Honda XR: the standard nozzle versus a cut-down AZ nozzle tapped M5 x P0.5 for a dedicated PB107 nozzle, with costs.

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Changing Motorcycle Sprocket Sizes: Final Drive Ratio Maths and My BMW G650GS on a 44T Rear (47T to 44T)

2026/10/15

How to calculate the final reduction ratio when changing sprockets, a quick-reference table for the BMW G650GS, and how my G650GS rides after going from a 47T to an ESJOT 44T rear sprocket.

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Maintaining a Home-Made Rear Mudguard on My BMW G650GS: Washing, Inspection and Fixes

2026/10/13

How I wash and inspect the home-made rubber rear mudguard on my BMW G650GS: trimming where it nears the swingarm, tyre rub marks, and sand trapped between clear plastic mounting plates.

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Touching Up a Used GIVI Engine Guard for My X-ADV: Scrapes and Rust Fixed with a Matt Black Touch-Up Pen

2026/10/13

A quick, practical DIY repair of a used GIVI engine guard for my Honda X-ADV bought at auction: 60-grit sanding, degreasing with silicone remover and Kimwipes, and three coats of Holts matt black touch-up paint.

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Napoleon Ridge Mirror Review on My BMW G650GS: Lighter, Less Shake and a Better Rear View

2026/10/14

My impression of TANAX Napoleon Ridge mirrors (NA-001R/L) on a BMW G650GS after a day ride: 266 g vs 394 g stock, much less shake, and a rear view I can check by moving only my eyes.

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Fitting a Dashcam to a BMW G650GS: Front and Rear Camera and Main Unit Positions (Daytona M820WD)

2026/10/12

How I fitted a Daytona (Mio MiVue) M820WD dashcam to my BMW G650GS: power from a D-UNIT, main unit under the seat, front camera behind the screen, rear camera on an L bracket, and the event switch.

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XR250 BAJA Regulator Failure Prevention: A PC Cooling Fan and a Spare Regulator

2026/10/13

How I protect the regulator on my Honda XR250 BAJA: a 60 mm 12 V PC fan under the seat powered from the tail light, a spare carried on tour, and genuine part numbers 31600-KCZ-003 / KCZ-J71.

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Kaedear KDR-M11CPJ Review: Fitting, Vibration Damping, and Apple's Warning About Motorcycles

2026/10/12

My review of the Kaedear Quick Hold II KDR-M11CPJ phone holder on a Honda X-ADV: one-push fitting, the Air Absorber, what Apple says about motorcycle vibration and iPhone cameras, and Quad Lock and Daytona compared.

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Kaedear KDR-M11CPJ Width Adjustment: Does a Small Phone Like the iPhone 13 mini Need a Case?

2026/10/12

Adjusting the Kaedear KDR-M11CPJ phone holder arms to their narrowest: only the width changes, so a bare iPhone 13 mini (131.5 mm) slides up and down. With a rugged case it is held firmly.

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BEAMS SS300 Slip-on Baffles on the XR250 BAJA: Standard vs Semi-Racing (Noise and Impressions)

2026/10/12

Comparing the standard (83 dB) and semi-racing (89 dB) baffles of a BEAMS SS300 Sonic slip-on on a Honda XR250 BAJA: size, fitting with one bolt, and why I went back to the standard baffle.

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How to Make XR250 BAJA Headlights Brighter: 5 Ideas and My Multi-Reflector H4 Conversion

2026/10/12

Five ways to brighten the dim twin PH8 headlights on a Honda XR250 BAJA, and how I fitted 160 mm multi-reflector units with H4-base 35/35 W bulbs and a home-made PH8-to-H4 adapter harness.

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Can Motorcycle Helmet Locks Be Cut? Lock Through the Chin Bar, Not the Strap (Full-Face and Open-Face)

2026/10/11

Thieves cut the chin strap, not the lock. How I lock my helmet through the chin bar with a 60 cm RAINCORE cable, plus carrying it or hiding it in a top box or seat bag.

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Engine Guard Downsides on a BMW G650GS: The Maintenance Hassle I Didn't Expect

2026/10/11

After fitting an engine guard to my BMW G650GS, the bike felt more stable and compact, but every oil and coolant change now means removing the heavy guard.

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