2020-2026 BMW S 1000 RR Recalled For Ignition Lock Failure
BMW is recalling S 1000 RR models from 2020 to 2026
Category: Tech
BMW Touring Culture, Club Riding & Adventure Preparedness
The Gateway Riders is a BMW-focused motorcycle club built around touring, long-distance riding, and a strong sense of community among adventure riders. Bringing together BMW enthusiasts from across the Midwest, the club is known for …
Engine Coolant Types and Recommendations For BMW Motorcycles
The main purposes for engine coolant are heat transfer from the engine to the radiator, corrosion prevention and lubrication of seals. There are two major formulations of engine coolants. They are propylene glycol and ethylene …
Gateway Riders’ 2025 Spring Tech Session
The Gateway Riders take a break, for brake maintenance! It was perfect weather for the Gateway Riders’ 2025 Spring Tech Session held on Saturday, April 12, 2025. A sunny day and mild temps brought out …
Motorcycle Oil Standards
Gateway Riders BMW Club Technical Director Presentationby Ted Schmitz Motorcycle Oil Standards Introduction: I am going to talk briefly about motorcycle oil standards. Since the API (American Petroleum Institute) does not currently have standards for …
AMA’s Official Position on Automated Vehicles Submitted by Jim Shaw
“Failure to specifically address motorcycles in statutory and regulatory language amounts to the abandonment of motorcycle safety by legislators and regulators,” the position statement reads. “Essentially, the issue of distracted and inattentive driving will mushroom …
April 21st Tech Session by Rich Leslie
The Tech session at Art’s garage was great! Fifteen members attended and helped change tires, drink coffee and eat pastry. We easily replaced old tires with Art’s tire machine and plenty of helpers. Art had …
24K Mile Service on an R1200RT By Jim Shaw
Tasks: Check valve clearance Replace spark plugs Replace coolant This procedure is similar to my last article in the club online Tech section (Jan.2017) plus coolant change. The coolant change is recommended bi-annually. I used …
Ever Wonder What the Rider Modes Do on a GS?
If you are like me, you have probably stuck with the tried and true Road mode for your riding. I almost forgot I had options for which I paid dearly when I purchased the bike. One-day …
F800GSA Review by Steve Quindry
I’ve ridden the F800GSA for 17,662 miles: to three MOA rallies (St. Paul, Billings & Hamburg), the old river road to New Orleans, two trips through the Arkansas Ozarks, a nine-state tour of the northeast, …