The problem here is that you have unintentionally "shot yourself in the foot". When you have a leak like this, the first thing to do is wash the area ...

Sudco is the only one I know of. They are fairly big and definitely the oldest firm supplying parts for carb swaps.

• Take your time selecting a long-term water-resistant grease for the head post bearings. Apply it liberally and wipe off the excess after installatio...

Welcome Aboard ! Although the evidence inside the engine is puzzling, I don't think it warrants any special steps... and especially not any further ...

Very sorry you continue to have issues. All I can do at this point is summarize the main trouble spots and clarify some details in order of likeliho...

Of course ! The boss comes first. 😋 • If the bike cranks and runs at all, then connector corrosion may be "an issue", but is not "the issue". What ...

You must ! The angled face of the hardware store variety screwdriver by its very shape creates a force vector that not only robs you of the ability ...

Thank you. That's nice to know. It's the same where I live in Georgia. However, I'm writing for all members in all locations. Trying to raise awaren...

You've said and answered a lot above. It's too complicated to Cut & Paste so if the responses are simply bulleted in order, I hope you can follow....

I have never done this job, but in my Airhead experience I know that BMW uses a machine-cut, straight slot that has parallel faces. This means that if...

The fuses and fuse holders you show are "after market" owner add-ons. As I previously said, this was a standard "upgrade" for cross country riders bac...

Yes, the max life on DOT4 brake fluid is 5 years, or crud starts to appear. This is why BMW recommends replacing your DOT4 every year. A lot of owners...

Allan - What say we stop yapping and start focusing on your problem? Despite all the rambling, your issue is most likely fuel/ carb related. BUT, ...

• Remote fuses for the RT and RS was considered an "upgrade" back in the 1980's. In fact my 1979 RT came with both holders remoted to the a location n...