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James Witherspoon
James Witherspoon
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Oil for 1981 R100RS

You are looking for motor oil with an API service rating of SG. Lately, I have been using Spectro Heavy Duty 20W50 non-synthetic. Thanks. Is that...

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Replacing Gas Line on '81 R100RS

I got back to looking at my carburetors. Apparently, the former owner ran rubber tubing between the two vacuum ports. I'm guessing he lost the screws....

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Replacing Gas Line on '81 R100RS

Thanks again Wobbly. I've got a really silly question. Where is the vacuum port on my carburetor? 7619c559a15af5b0cf80b933b14c477f.

8 years ago
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Replacing Gas Line on '81 R100RS

As always. Thanks Wobbly. I saw a video that said that there needs to be play in both the throttle and choke cables. I have play in all but one. What ...

8 years ago
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Replacing Gas Line on '81 R100RS

Thanks Wobbly: I'm sure those rubber diaphragms in the carbs are original. They're not giving me problems now, but your point is well taken. I'm going...

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Replacing Gas Line on '81 R100RS

If the fuel line is splitting due to age or ethanol, then the carb diaphragms and the intake hoses also deserve a thorough inspection. Actually now...

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Replacing Gas Line on '81 R100RS

If my memory serves me well, I had to take the top off and lift the filter out, then loosen the nuts that hold the thing in place to get enough cleara...

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R100RS won't start

Yesterday, I got back to fixing my carbs after taking a little break for cataract surgery. I finally got the float needles unstuck or a least, I think...

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R100RS won't start

I'll post how this goes once I get all my equipment together. Thanks again for the help.

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R100RS won't start

Thanks for the reply, Wobbly. The floats, in the up position, hit a small pin. I'm assuming this is the float needle. These move freely up and down on...

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