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James Strickland
James Strickland
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Joined: 07/27/2020 17:03
Last seen: 11/24/2024 08:15
Topics: 17 / Replies: 406
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RE: May 2023 Airmail cover photo- bike fairing?

You can't see much of it in that picture, but it looks like an Emgo fairing I had on a /5 several years ago. Note how it does not interfere with the p...

1 year ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

I will assume that there is a choke lever on the left side of the handlebar. Confirm that the action of the enrichment levers on the inboard sides of ...

1 year ago
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RE: R100GS Won't Turn Off

I have been pondering this topic for a few days. Lately I've had intermittent trouble turning the bike off when I'm done riding. The switch seem...

1 year ago
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RE: Points

I have been thinking about this thread. David is right about sub-standard parts (China) in the supply chain, but that was a few years back. These part...

2 years ago
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RE: New Member (Phoenix) Introduction

Nice looking ride you've got there, Al. Tasty. Not a great deal of traffic here, but I am glad you have chosen to join us. Simpla Fi

2 years ago
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RE: Why Buy The Cow When The Milk is Free? (Or How Three Guys Wrecked the Airheads Beemer Club)

I would like to think that anyone who publicly announces their intent to be separated from the Airheads Beemer Club would do so completely. Simply tur...

2 years ago
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RE: Drive shaft forward play

The bolts supplied by your favorite source are shorter than the originals and do not use lock washers.

2 years ago
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RE: Drive shaft forward play

Good thing that you checked on that. I can't tell from the picture but what happens sometimes is that the lock washers can break and get flung out, wh...

2 years ago
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RE: Drive shaft forward play

If your drive shaft and u-joint are still bolted to the transmission, then the answer would be NO. If the 4 bolts that hold the u-joint to the transmi...

2 years ago
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RE: Changes to how memberships are purchased on this website

What about the members who renew the old fashioned way?

2 years ago
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RE: Why Buy The Cow When The Milk is Free? (Or How Three Guys Wrecked the Airheads Beemer Club)

Well, Bret, I will NOT be seeing you on VBMW. Please do not use any of the resources that are attributed to the Airheads Beemer Club. Never call an ai...

2 years ago
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RE: Voting

This is how it works, "in a nutshell". The airmarshals vote for directors and amendments to the by-laws. The membership votes for airmarshals. There i...

2 years ago
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RE: 1977 R100/7 spare parts for long trips

I usually carry inner tubes, and I always have a spare alternator rotor and the tools to change one out.

2 years ago
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RE: removing centre guide ring when replace rear engine seal on 1988 r100gs

I have never owned or done much work on a GS, so I can not speak with authority. Also, I am not familiar with the terminology. I am assuming you are ...

2 years ago
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RE: R90/6 Induction Tube Elbow and Carb Mounting

I am going to go out on a limb here, and may perhaps invite dissent or even ridicule. It is my opinion that the rubber sleeve goes on the carbureto...

2 years ago
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