About Mo
I’m Mo, short for Maurice, born 1964 Cologne, Germany. Ever since I saw “the wild one” starring Marlon Brando” I said to myself : ”one day I’ll ride too”. I spent my youth on 50CC Puch ,Suzuki AC & Yamaha RD. Then in 1985 my country called upon me, I swapped the rebellious Antwerp punk scene for the army discipline and got my driving license in 1987. A girlfriend sold her Kawasaki LTD 550 to me. This was a great bike to learn riding, but it lacked the kick I was looking for. I was introduced to Harley-Davidson by a couple of friends in Germany and the next bike became a Harley shovelhead. The vibrations on this one were so bad, the fuel tank’s front fixation bolt shook loose and caused the tank to slap on my chest at a 120 Km/Hr. That was the end of the HD adventure. A Guzzi California III was next, my kneecaps rubbed the cylinders, this was too small a bike for me. Away with the Guzzi and finally I found the thrill I was searching, the BMW K100RS. Alas circumstances forced me to sell it, but when things got better I bought the 16 valve BMW K100RS. Then a training accident battered my back so badly that I had to quit motorcycling for a while , again the bike was sold. And one day I had my hands on the handlebars of a friend’s BMW R1150GS, this was IT. For starters I had a R1100GS and so I met Robby, who became a good friend . Robby is a BMW motorcycle mechanic, he taught me the R1100GS inside and out. Robby made it possible for me to buy a R1150GS, the ultimate bike. But again circumstances had me selling the GS. Meanwhile in the army I got to know Koen, he was riding an old BMW /5. Common interest led to conversation and during manoeuvers we spent considerable time together. I ‘d bought a 500€ basket case R65 and didn’t have a clue how to assemble it . Koen came with a solution and the result can be seen on this website. The R65 became our project, Robby on the engine, Koen on the bodywork and me prepping & assembling all parts. Koen doesn’t know he’s the one who lit an old fire, “the wild one “ and vintage motorcycles are very much alive again.
Mo at work
He doesn't live in the neighbourhood , so once in while Mo stops by to spend a hard day's work on his BBB. He prepares everything for the
paintjob and he does it meticulously. The plans for the paintjob changed a few times, ..and they still are. The bike wil be in a typical beemer black with an aging effect. The logo, be it the classic Blue&White roundel or the self designed decal, is still being thought of........... all options still open on this. |