“All too blurry” seems suspicious. Should have a clear image. I’d sure try another light, if you think yours might be bad. Or try your light on anothe...

I’ve never owned a “points in can” model, but I would think that if the advance is sticking/malfunctioning, you could SEE it using a timing light. Pee...

When I had Alpha ignition module issues, I could SEE it happening with a timing light. Watching the flywheel, the bike would start and idle fine with ...

Saw a FB post recently with same question, but R75/5. The response was; Take the nut off the motor mount bolt slide it back far enough to remove the...

Your first sentence, “starts almost instantly with no choke when cold” … that shouldn’t happen. I know we are all suggesting things you have probably ...

You probably have this figured out already. I installed one on my 78 forever ago, so I don’t remember much. However here is my take on the instruction...

To clarify for readers who may want to know, did the replacement switch come from Euro Motoelectrics (EME) or, Motorrad Elektrik (Rick Jones) ?

Nice airhead! Welcome!

I can’t visualize what you are describing. Are these a new set of points? I do know there has been quality issues with some Asian made points sold as...

Wow, that’s quite a prize to win! Congratulations and welcome to the ABC!

Just kinda a funny story on this topic. In 1997 I rode my ‘78 to Alaska and the Arctic Circle. In preparation for this epic adventure, I packed the mo...

Looks like a fine project! Welcome aboard! I like the CB antenna. “Breaker, breaker, .. this is the rubber cow”.

You may already know, but - near you, in Lithopolis OH, is “Re-Psycle BMW”. Airhead guys. New and used parts. I understand they are struggling a bit...

This is a very good point. I noticed the nyloc nuts as well. I think either Oak, or more likely Snowbum had a “nut and bolt” solution to this, but it ...

I’m having trouble, in my head, envisioning where this arc is occurring. I will share that I experienced an intermittent ignition failure where the sp...