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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 16:59
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

I ran a Boyer for several years on a 1979 R100 without incident. They are not big in the BMW world, but they are huge in the Brit bike world. They mak...

2 years ago
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RE: R75/5 brake cable guide

This site only accepts JPG format photos. Can you please convert that and re-submit ?

2 years ago
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RE: Throttle Cable Routing R90/6

• First check that you have the correct cables for your handlebars. There are numerous lengths for RT, S and RS width bars. If these cables are new, c...

2 years ago
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RE: R75/5 Electrical Issues

Bill - I know nothing about Rocky Point ignitions and very little about /5 wiring, but it sounds to me like that's not your problem anyway. ► The ...

2 years ago
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RE: Dashboard Turn signal light

And when you go to plug them back in, dip the relay and signal contacts into No-Ox-Id anti-oxidation compound to insure the best possible electrical c...

2 years ago
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RE: 1982 R100RS Return to Service

It's not "everything", but it's enough to where you won't be walking home ! Of course, use common sense and let your first ride be 25 miles, followed ...

2 years ago
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RE: 1982 R100RS Return to Service

Steve - Here's an article I wrote after putting 5 or 6 Airheads back on the road. It sort of covers the "top 100" items that tend to need looking at...

2 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

Jim - You and I are using the same concept, just a different bolt location.

2 years ago
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RE: Need electrical help with 82 R100 RT

Here's a modern solid-state one for a standard battery on Ebay for $17... HERE.

2 years ago
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RE: Need electrical help with 82 R100 RT

Rudy - Welcome Aboard ! The advice James gave you was spot on. I can only add some "icing on the cake".... • Battery condition changes in ways t...

2 years ago
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RE: ‘75 R90/6: New Wedgetail Ignition, no spark

No, actually the OP's statement was extremely vague. Go back and read it for yourself. The original post read "...the Wedgetail instructions don’t mak...

2 years ago
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RE: Midrange stumble

I don't know how I thought of that. Sometimes I surprise even myself ! With any 3 month wait, fuel quality becomes your most likely culprit. Remo...

2 years ago
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RE: Stiff R80 Final Drive

On the single-sided road bikes, I have had to replace the large 8" radial bearing in the final drive housing. This was apparently caused by infrequent...

2 years ago
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RE: Midrange stumble

I don't know anything about the Wedgetail, but maybe I can help you work through the issue to find your own solution. In order these suggestions are.....

2 years ago
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RE: Need Help With R100 GS PD Ignition Switch

• Item 8 is a nut. Insert a tool into the 2 slots and turn it CCW, as you would with any nut. • Replacement ignition switches are not sold by BMW a...

2 years ago
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