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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: 78 R100/7 Dash Warning Lights

I need to leave some issues for other members to answer. ?

3 years ago
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RE: temperature gauge inoperative

It's either the power to the gauge, the gauge itself, the wiring from gauge-to-sender, or the sender. Start at one end and work your way in a logical ...

3 years ago
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RE: I've been TANKED

You may never get all the bits out. Once it starts, it won't stop coming. Obviously, a shake of the tank with a pint of gas and no petcocks, and then ...

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

You need to separate the reflector from the glass lens to take that part off. I rode like that for several years before I read the suggesting from Sco...

3 years ago
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RE: 78 R100/7 Dash Warning Lights

Check your clutch lever safety switch first. Those go out with frequency and your issue sounds like it needs some looking at. Hope this helps.

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

â–ş The Katdash IS very nice, but runs in excess of $400. It's main use is to repair the lamp connections. You see, the OEM flex circuit board has very ...

3 years ago
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RE: 1985 bmw r80rt seat hinge question

The RT seat I was telling you about had zero J-hinge pieces. In their place was a 1/2" dia post (about 2-1/2" long) added to the bottom of the seat. T...

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

Some thoughts... Installing wide angle GREEN LEDs for gauge back-lighting makes the cluster brighter, without making them glare or distract. Insta...

3 years ago
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RE: 89/90 US import with kilometer speedometer

I believe BMW would supply whatever you wanted. My parents took delivery of a new RT in Germany about 1985 and that bike's speedo was in MPH. A...

3 years ago
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RE: 1985 bmw r80rt seat hinge question

STOCK On all my bikes, the hinge "pin" is welded to the frame. I believe both pins point to the rear. On the bottom of the seat are bolted 2 piec...

3 years ago
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RE: Brand new to Beemerism - old everywhere else!

You still need to wash off any residual brake fluid left behind. Hot soapy water is the trick. A LOW-pressure washer can be handy. You also still need...

3 years ago
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RE: 86 R80 gauges

It's like a #4 Plastite screw. You'll need a #1 Phillips to take it out. Because the screw can't "bottom out" on the soft rubber of the connector, it...

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

@john-young Please read the latest Welcome letter in the Discussions area placed there today. The third part of my response deals with brake m/c under...

3 years ago
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RE: Brand new to Beemerism - old everywhere else!

Welcome Aboard ! You will quickly see that the quality of the parts and assemblies is VERY high. Older Jap and English bikes I had experience with n...

3 years ago
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