... intended use was for older riders... I resemble that remark... (I also have a Kaw C14 sport touring elephant, which is really hard to ...

Many thanks for tire tips! (The tires mentioned are also in vogue with old Guzzi's (I have a '70 V7), which also have a tight drive tube clearance l...

David, Appreciate your note! My bike has ancient Metzlers: 4.00 x 18 R and 3.25 x 19 F. Shopping for tires, believe I may end up with close to you...

Thanks Richard (The old tires on it are 3.25F and 4.00R; so correct, I believe)

Well, if you're still reading...here's my homework results: - Lots of BMW electronic ignition part changes over the years...not all of which are com...

Like Joe, I'd also like to understand the "why" of going aftermarket, particularly with an R100 "electronic" ignition system - like my '82 RT. (...

Yah, now if 'yer rub in a bit if peppermint oil... Nice work, by the way. And, crank snout looks v clean (thank goodness) (I had a 911 Carrera...

Yeah, and the Ducati sportbikes (eg, 1098) need to be in fourth gear (two cogs down) on the freeway to run cleanly, which gets old in a hurry. Phenome...

Hey Howard, Welcome (from another Airhead Newby) (Beautiful area you live in! I once enjoyed Cedarburg, WI - also close to the Lake. Fond memo...

Hey Bryan, Welcome! - Regarding wiring diagram, there's a great foldout in the back of the Owners Manual (at least on my '82 RT) - Also, google ...

"Varmit urine destroyed my alternator..." Hey Lars - Welcome! (Now, I've heard of "Dog ate my homework", but this tops things by a country mi...

Greetings Les! Welcome from another airhead newby, longtime motorcyclist, ex-SCCA play racer. Be fun to compare notes as we both embark upon the ...

"Loved my Ducati ST2, but got too "experienced" to lean over like that anymore!" I resemble that remark! (Still love the crotch rocket tuck, ...

Richard, This "Airhead Refurbishment" article is superb! I read it straight through, and will follow each step with the old RT (Interestingly, I...