Not so Plain: Jane Motorcycles’ gleaming BMW R nineT

Any mechanic will tell you: if you're customizing an old bike, first make it work, then make it pretty. But if you're working with a modern classic like the BMW R nineT, you can skip the first step. The R nineT is still a youngster and you'll likely be working with a low mileage example—so there's no need to worry about the motor. And with good suspension and brakes out the box, upgrades are optional. But if you dig really deep, you'll run into the necessary evil that plagues all contemporary machines: electronics. It takes a lot of wires to...