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Richard W
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RE: Remounting carbs on '83 R100RS

Yes, stand on the pegs and look at the engine straight down. You'll see the cylinders aren't directly across from each other. So a lot of parts (choke...

2 years ago
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RE: Remounting carbs on '83 R100RS

• Since the newer fuels do attack all the 'rubber' parts making them hard and far less compliant, "yes" I'd be replacing all 4 carb mounting hoses. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

I would highly suggest that you do this instead.... 1. Read about and start using Top Tier fuels. The black is most likely caused by the PO lugging ...

2 years ago
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RE: '83 R100RS Thermostat/Oil Filter Cover bolts

You can buy the M6 SHCS fastener at any good hardware store in black or stainless. Both will be Grade 5 or higher. Just remove one stock hex bolt and ...

2 years ago
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RE: New Old Noob

Welcome aboard !

2 years ago
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

That specific issue occurred on a British-made 3-cylinder that used a permanent magnet rotor. The rotor (being a permanent magnet) never turned OFF, w...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

Do a forum search on "tires". It's been discussed at length.

2 years ago
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

I am not familiar with or ever installed a Wedgetail EI, so I'm not qualified to answer your question. Australia and New Zealand seem to be a hotbed o...

2 years ago
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RE: N00b intro

Welcome Aboard ! â–ş First thing you'll want to do is contact your local Airhead Club director, what we call an "Air Marshal". Get on his contact list...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

BMW = Bivouac Mice over Winter At least you have the correct air intake snouts !!

2 years ago
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RE: Vetting of Technical Information

It's a very tough situation. Finding a good 'wordsmith' and knowledgeable mechanic in the same person is a rarity. It's not a common skill mix. And th...

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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

Gerald - Sorry to hear of your problems. My thoughts for what they are worth.... • Both charging and ignition systems have been altered. So when t...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

No ideas at all. It's always a struggle to reach your hand in there just to hold the nuts. I always hated that job. (I do like the fasteners that Clea...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

That area is a very common place for issues. I've had several of the brass inserts loosen or pull out. What I do is remove the "lower" so that it can ...

2 years ago
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