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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: 85' 80RT exhaust flange damage

Never ever assemble the exhaust flange onto the cyl head without a fresh coating of high temperature "never-seize". The alloy in the head and the allo...

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RE: 1977 R100 RS front shock question

I can't answer the detailed question, but the thing to do is disassemble the other fork. Which ever way you go on rebuild, you definitely want the sam...

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RE: Square Air Box Insulation

The only thing I can think of is to go to NAPA and buy a roll of blank gasket material. They offer it in various thicknesses. Get the thickest they of...

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RE: Installing crankshaft

@14517 Allow me to follow-up with the obvious... The ignition will be ON to activate the starter motor, so the spark plugs must be in the caps and...

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RE: 1982 R100RS Oil Change problem

@12511 Yes, the central metal tube can be removed. It requires a special tool in order not to damage the tube. It uses a standard RH thread. If the ...

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RE: Installing crankshaft

The traditional way to do this is to install the crank journals covered in motor oil, STP, or some type of engine assy lube. Then, when the engine is ...

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RE: 1995 R100RT: Need advice on Fork Seals, Progressive Springs, Gaiters & Steering Head Bearings

My experience has been that the bearings are in good shape, but the grease itself has oxidized and solidified over time. And by the term "the grease" ...

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RE: sourcing correct striped color coded wire

Should have said, I don't know that Bob's has the wire, but they are the place that would be my first and best bet since they offer other necessary vi...

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RE: Engine boggs mid throttle

• Check the fuel flow from the petcocks without any fuel line attached. You should get a solid stream out of each. • Check the flow through the cro...

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RE: Oil Resistant Clutch?

Assuming that oil seals on the engine and gearbox are oil-tight and you are not actually fighting an oil-on-the-friction-plate issue, then that would ...

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RE: Oil Resistant Clutch?

When you say you replaced the clutch, do you mean the friction disc and the diaphragm spring ?

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RE: New Old Airhead Checking In

Joe - Welcome back ! We've been looking everywhere for you. ?

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