Thanks Dave, you hit the nail on the head! Thanks for simplifying this. It is the same set up for both bikes, and your procedure apply to both model...

Richard and Mark, Please note: Mark has a 1988 R100RS which is a newer mono-lever model. His bike will have very different parts and specs than tho...

Mark I can not figure out how to contact you! So come and meet other WI airheads for a beer on Saturday, December 2 around noon, at the Great Dane Br...

Jim testing this as per our conversation.

We had this at a tech-day once! After much sleuthing we found one adjuster screw thread was buggered from previous adjustments. Even though we had v...

Crankshaft guide ring removal. Thank Brook Reams for all you need to know about it, part way down the page here: /p>

Many ways to skin a cat and all the above suggestions are great for all airheads. But Yippy Ki-A…you’ve got a 1978 R80/7! On your model you should f...

I’ve got the same year/model, not an uncommon problem for us! All great advice from Wobbly. Quote: “Power for the ignition typically starts at t...

Thanks! I can now see whats in your photo's and why! I think for the acid wash step I will stick with just the plug, washers and bolt/nut, then te...

Good Info! 1559 could you elaborate on the plugs you used? Anyone else, how have you gone about sealing the large tank filler hole when its a l...