Handlebar Risers made a world of difference today.

The scenery is beautiful as usual, and the shade near the river is very refreshing for breaks. On the agenda: the castles of Gesvres-le-Duc and La Trousse, the banks of the Marne in Ussy-sur-Marne, a...

Then returning via Joigny and Nemours. On the way out, the D606, which runs along the Yonne, almost parallel to the A5, is extremely boring. So don't hesitate to go left or right along the small road...

Repairing a loose connection on the fan pull cord and changing the rear tire. Regarding the rear tire, I've made significant progress: the previous one lasted 16,700 km, this one only 12,700! I'm imp...

We need to break in the rear tire!...

First to the Diemel Dam. Then via Willingen, Nuttlar, Kallenhardt, and Hirschberg to Lake Möhne. The highlight was at the Geronimo restaurant... Enjoyed apple pie and coffee outside with excellent and...

Once to the Weser River. Crossed by ferry near Hemeln. And then back overland on a winding route. It was soooo much fun again. ...

After a somewhat extended layover, this fantastic motorcycle had to get back on the road. Its exhaust was already waving with joy when it came out of the garage... ...

To the Val d'Oise and Oise departments, to see the châteaux of Courcelles, Presles, and Chantilly. Enjoy your bikes, friends....

And a chain cleaning and lubrication. I used 10W50. The old oil from 5,000 km ago was still clear, just a little dark. I'm so happy to be able to do this basic maintenance myself. Here we go again f...