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Steven Rankin
Steven Rankin
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Joined: 12/24/2015 19:27
Last seen: 12/25/2024 08:25
Topics: 10 / Replies: 221
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RE: 1985 R80RT Factory Hazard Flasher Kit Install Instructions?

The flasher relay will go next to the starter relay I believe, LOL, it has been a long time since I wired not up. Here is a wiring diagram I have fo...

6 months ago
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RE: 77 R100S Bing Needle

LOL, no problem, I am not always as smart as Google. I like this needle system better than the click and twist one. St.

6 months ago
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RE: 77 R100S Bing Needle

Yes, you remove that screw, and the needle will fall out when you turn it upside down. That particular needle uses the tiny c-clip to position it. L...

6 months ago
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RE: '75 R90/6, Bing Carbs, inconsistent spark plug appearance

Hey Scott, nice to see the update and news. The left plug looks fine, how about a picture of the right? Yes, some oil mist could cause a bit mor...

7 months ago
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RE: Left Handle bar switch

As Richard says, BMW keeps the wire colors the same for the same functions during year changes. And to boot, for a number of years switches interchan...

7 months ago
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RE: 1980 R100RS: Did my ignition switch fail?

Very good news! As Richard says, there are V meters on the web used and unlike the original clocks, they are I find pretty reasonable in price. Al...

7 months ago
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RE: 1980 R100RS: Did my ignition switch fail?

LOL, a tip off is if the buzzing noise is coming from under the gas tank, it is most likely the relay coil if failing internally. Then again since...

7 months ago
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RE: Left Handle bar switch

It's been a long time since I tried to take a similar switch apart, I didn't have any luck. I found that some things are easy to take apart but unles...

7 months ago
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RE: Left Handle bar switch

Are you asking about taking the guts out of the old switch to replace with a new cover? Or are you having an issue with just removing the switch from...

8 months ago
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RE: 1975 R90/6: Occasional miss, high speed cut out

David, my friend at his airhead shop had the same thing happen to a customer who had changed his own points. The bike acted up, the customer got fed ...

8 months ago
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RE: 1980 R100RS: Did my ignition switch fail?

I put the cart before the horse, I wrote my reply before listening to the videos. I would guess, the starter relay is bad just from listening. Stil...

8 months ago
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RE: 1980 R100RS: Did my ignition switch fail?

I had a similar thing happen. You say you did electrical upgrades, recheck your work. Not only the positive connections but ground connections as we...

8 months ago
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RE: Low speed vibration R80RT

Thanks for keeping us updated, I am glad you are making progress. St.

8 months ago
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RE: New member looking for help choosing a bike

I have been thinking about what I wrote earlier and want to clarify a bit. While bleeding brakes it is essential the bleeder is only open while pres...

8 months ago
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RE: New member looking for help choosing a bike

Richard makes a good point regarding replacing the brake lines. While the bike may have low miles, it is old and the lines could be shot. Then ...

8 months ago
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