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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

Awesome. Thanks. That’s great info. I appreciate it. No offense or difficulty on my end ... I completely see your point (and laugh about it now). ...

4 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

Hi. I really don’t mean to be asking extremely (and possibly offensively) simple questions, but I’ve tried to make it clear before that I am really ne...

4 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

- Concerning the tank underside, I think I had an auto-correct-induced typo in my last post. The white paint on the tank is flaking (not flaming) off ...

4 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

Hi again, I grabbed an Odyssey battery like you suggested, and a light probe. After studying the schematics and various websites on airhead electri...

4 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

I finished the m/c (see photo) and then reassembled the front brakes on Friday. They seem to be working ... so thank you very much for your help! T...

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

Okay. Got a few new tools. Got some expert help (see photo) and removed the m/c and calipers, pulled them all apart, and cleaned them. The m/c loo...

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

I had only a little time today to work on the bike, and found that I didn’t have an 11mm wrench in my tool kit (some of its in storage) ... so I didn’...

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

I've never rebuilt anything in my life. I'm an absolute newbie at this. I plan to take the front brake assembly apart today. I'll clean it up and se...

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

You're totally right. Getting my bike back today. Will get to work on the brakes immediately.

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

Hi again. Ron at Bavarian Motorcycle Workshop took a look at my bike. Apparently time has not been kind. There is a large pit in the left cylinder and...

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

So, a month has passed, I’ve purchased new Spiegler brake cables, and I’m discovering that the realities of being a single dad don’t allow for much ex...

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

My bike arrived safe and sound, and I ordered some new brake cables. Will keep updating as things progress. Thanks again.

5 years ago
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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

Hi Wobbly and Scot, Thank you very much for your kind words and your advice. I appreciate both very much. My brother and I were able to get the...

6 years ago
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