I dug out a spare light bulb assembly. I am attaching a picture with the two pins you need to have continuity through for the bulb to light. I have...

LOL, sorry I assume too much, I assume the welding will be done by a professional or someone who would take into consideration liquids and fumes. Pe...

Mike, save your money on the Gen light bypass, LOL, once you get things in order you won't need it and it is, unless you have a handlebar mounted volt...

So one of the big pains with BMW bikes like yours is the bulb plug and the system it plugs into within the instrument housing. I see you checked the b...

I asked what issue you are having that makes you ask about replace or rebuild? Frankly, I would try cleaning the switch with contact cleaner first. ...

Early side stands had a welded lug on the frame that was integral to the operation of the side stand. Breaking that lug meant the stand would lean mo...

The Brown side stand should have no issue with a deep oil pan. I found on one ride off stand one of the cross bars on the stand didn't clear the deep...

I should add, I am certain about the spring and ball bearing in the left hand unit with the headlight off, park and on lever. US bikes after a certai...

I have to ask as James has, what is the issue you are having? As for repairing these switches, they come apart very easy but don't go back togethe...

Yes, there could be an issue with the deep sump oil pan. I ran into it myself. Sadly it was a long time ago and I can't remember the part number of...

Cheers Mike, enjoy the riding and happy holidays! St.

As to replacing components, personally I say it depends on the life of the bike. If in 40 years you have ridden it only in the summer and wiring look...

LOL, I have done the kill switch panic dance as well, usually not at a time I want to play. I would have given advice to start simple, LOL, check th...

I am a big fan of the Reynolds ride off stands, all of my airheads have had them installed. Not so much for the ease of ride off but I have found in...

Thanks for the follow up Dave, St.