Thanks Wobbly. I am now just waiting for the springs to arrive. When they do, I'll test the old against the new by hanging a small weight from each ...

Hi Wobbly, the packaging on the Lithium does say it's suitable for high temp applications. But, if you think the wheel bearing grease or molybdenum i...

Thanks Wobbly. I have some Lithium Grease (not the spray), I think I'll try.

Thanks Wobbly, I was thinking the same thing. Several times during my adjusting of the carbs, I would point a heat gun at the top of the exhaust nut ...

Thanks for your comment Cubdriver. In my previous experience with Honda carbs/motorcycles rich mixtures could cause popping on deceleration, although...

Glad it's fixed. Out of curiosity, does your bike have the "EGR" tubing removed (I think bmw calls it pulse air injection)? I'm getting ready to rem...

Hi Tim, I'm a new owner of an 80 R65 and just now (November '19) saw your post which got me thinking. Since you disconnected the ground wire prior t...

Hi Tim, I'm a new owner of an 80 R65 and just now (November '19) saw your post which got me thinking. Since you disconnected the ground wire prior t...

Geez Wobbly, easy does it! Yes, I meant idle screws not throttle screws. Regarding running rich, I can actually smell a change after enrichening t...

Thanks for the response Wobbly. I did attach a Carbtune (Manometer) again today and discovered I needed to do quite a bit more tweaking of the thrott...