Cleaning??

This dude can film.. glad he's back on the Beemer.

What editing software do you use? Thanks (Aspiring vlogger)

Sterling has become my AZ tour guide. Nice job.

Sterling, when is Butler Maps going to come out with Best Dirt Roads in Southern California?

build a shed for it

Ve video nevidím žádné mytí ,takhle se motorka opravou neumyva 😢

Love these videos, but I’m thinking 250cc might actually be the minimum size engine necessary for loaded touring in 2025. Still, the little 125 is compelling in a way I can’t quite put into words. Also love all these AZ videos, as I’m planning a post retirement winter address there.

Mine sits outside because i don't have a garage and it still in mint condition and is a 2006 bike

Glad I discovered your channel. Where have I been. I'll probably spend Winter mornings drinking coffee and getting lost in your wanderings. Looks like maybe you had some misfortune. Hope this is the beginning of more adventures for you. Me? I'm 71 and bought a BMW last Spring. First bike since the shit hit 20 years ago. I feel free again.

Compressed air and a blow gun makes drying much faster and easier. I got the idea watching the detailing guy at the local KTM dealership

Ahhhh...the aeropress

nope waste of viewing time....completely lame

I have a 2017 version like yours with the old style display (pre-TFT). I like it better. My bike gets washed a few times a year if I have to do work on it, otherwise it is dirty all the time. The nice thing is that it cleans up really well! Only have 43K miles on mine though. I recently replaced the OEM suspension with the ESA TT stuff from Beemershop. It has the Hi/Lo speed damping adjustments front and rear. What a difference!! I thought about selling it and getting a newer 1250 instead of spending the money on the suspension, but now I am glad I did not sell it. It is my fourth GS and easily my favorite (had 02 1150, 05 and 07 1200s). It spends the bulk of its life off the pavement and has been remarkably problem free. I think the only thing that has gone bad on it were the tire pressure sensors because the batteries eventually died and the rear ABS sensor was damaged from small rock bits getting in there and tearing up the end of the sensor. I'll probably keep this one a long time...

I've really enjoyed your videos, the trail 125 is amazing for what it is. This is my first time seeing you on the 701 another great bike it seems. I have truly been inspired by you I just pulled out two of my sitting in the garage carb dirt bikes and I'm taking my son out on our first real dirt bike Day. Of course, after I rebuild some carbs and all that fun Stuff but I'm all in, Thank You.

I enjoy listening to your thoughts on the road, Sterling. That scrapbook you kept is/was brilliant.

It’ll be hard to ride that BMW after so many miles on that fine Honda Trail 125.

Great adventure 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🍻

nice video and ride, what is your drone’s brand ? thanks

AWESOME! So happy to see the GS come back to life! Some great tips for the cleanup as well thank you for that, and again thank you for the wonderful day. We had late this summer! Such a wonderful experience in Bisbee and riding the area! Next time we will try to make the music festival! Our Canadian bikes are sadly parked for awhile so we really enjoy watching all your adventures and fabulous cinematography:)

I am a big boy at the moment at around 300, so thanks for identifying the rider weight limit. I am considering one of these for urban riding with the occasional weekend camping getaway. Looks like I will need to wait a few more months

So dumb. You neglect your bike for a year, then use the finest detailing products to treat it to a spa day. It’s like taking a sh!t on the couch and then being proud of yourself for cleaning it up. I guess you are promoting cleaning products, so you’re making money when guys like me watch it.

Only Sterling could make a video about washing a motorcycle interesting. 😂Great cinematography!

New adventures await for the resurrected BMW

05:15 the gates to hell?

Was the last time you rode it on the NORCAL BDR filming expedition (when the trip went sideways...)? I also broke my wrist (early 2023), then decided my T7 was too big and heavy, so I sold it in April 2024 and decided to stick to smaller dual sport bikes. I was on my KTM when I broke my wrist.

Thanks Sterling (sarcasm). Now I have to get some S100 and clean the bikes. Joking aside. Glad your giving the GS some love. I was wondering if you were done with it. Love the videos. Really enjoyed the Sidecar series.

The GS lives!!! Happy to see that you are healed up from your crash and ready to get back in the saddle. Excited to see your next adventure.

Yawn!!

Just in time for Christmas! Nice to see the old gal all cleaned up and excited to see what's on the agenda!

UNIQUE MASCHINE !!!!!

Ah man, I think it feels good to wash my bikes and shine them up. I do that after each big ride. I just bought a Triumph Tiger 800XC and it was dirty. I got it home and detailed it. It seems to run even better now.

What an amazing video Sterling! A true tribute to the blue beauty, my dream bike! 👍👍

Truly enjoyed this video, and looking forward to your next adventure. Thanks for sharing.

I wondered when we'd see this bike again. Glad you haven't forgotten it!

The S100 looks interesting. I'll check it out. I do a similar spray, soak and rinse with Dawn Platinum Plus Powerwash. That stuff is amazing. It removes baked on brake dust! It contains all sorts of surfactants and solvents such as alcohols I've never heard of before. I'd never use it on cookware but it's great as a truck and motorcycle cleaner. After rinsing off most of the crud I spray water while using a mop glove to wipe over surfaces to dislodge any clinging grime, starting with easily scratched surfaces such as the windshield, plastics and paint, and working my way down to the parts that still might have some hidden grit such as the wheels. I wash my bike once a year, then spray Turtle Wax & Dry on it while it's wet and wipe it off with a microfiber towel or soft blue Scott paper towels. I spend approximately 10 minutes a year washing and waxing my bike. I spent more time watching this video and leaving a comment. 😀

I often wondered if I'd watch a video of Sterling washing his bike. Apparently so. My BMW manual advises washing and waxing the bike *before* storage. It also recommends removing the battery and connecting it to a battery maintainer, but I assume your broken wrist resulted in a hasty parking of the R1200GS.

Looks a lot better. That's how to learn just how much plastic is on one. I'm doing my early 2001 K1200RS right now. Full fluids and now brake lines. Full frame out clean job. Fuel line quik dusconnects from Beemer Boneyard. Had to do them on alk bikes. Some with less than ten miles. Bad cheap shit from factory. Miss the old airheads in someways. I have new R9T Urban GS which seems to be great bike. I rode to Central America on original GS almost forty years ago. The dream then was to have a bike as goid as the new oil heads are now. Power lights heated grips seats transmission strong altenator suspension . Wish it had a telelever front. Most secure best handling front end made. Just some things. All good from east KY. USA. Good job Sterling. HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Time to change the brake fluids front rear. Good vid.

I too have watched it couple of enjoyable times - better each time and it's 4 years on. Thanks Sterling and I am now enjoying your series on the 125 Honda on the trails of Arizona.

Sterling, if you haven’t already done so, please have your drive shaft checked. Back in July ‘24 I had a catastrophic failure to the driveshaft which resulted in the failure of the final drive and swing arm. The rear of the bike collapsed on top of the rear tire locking it up. I was going about 75 mph when I heard a bad noise and lost almost all throttle control. I pulled over to inspect, then proceeded along at 15 mph and made it about 100 feet when everything failed. My story will be upcoming in BMW MOA magazine. Thankfully I wasn’t seriously injured or killed.

I love the sound only videos. Really nice Sterling!!!!

Poor neglected baby!

Why leave it outside for a year and not ride it? What is the backstory on that?

Enough cleaning----ride that Teutonic wonder !

Thanks Sterling, one day I will explore the world with my Africa Twin,

Very nice. Glad the old girl is back. Hope your hand is better and have made peace with the accident.

Wow. Only you could make a video about washing a motorcycle into a captivating piece of art. Well done!

IT'S BACK BABY!! The BMW is ready for another grand adventure and I'm along for the ride. Beautiful and inspiring video Sterling, loved the creativity.

Love it