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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 16:59
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RE: 74 R90/6 turn signal light

Mr.Horsfield is correct. A common American $5 automotive bi-metal flasher unit can be substituted for the German flasher unit. The American unit needs...

1 year ago
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RE: New member intro and questions

IMHO, another waste of money. Airheads simply don't show engine wear like Japanese or English bikes do. You won't find anything wrong, other than the ...

1 year ago
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RE: New member intro and questions

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 ...

1 year ago
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RE: Mikuni Conversion Kit Supplier?

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

1 year ago
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RE: Question on initial steering head bearing install

• 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...

1 year ago
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RE: New member intro and questions

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

1 year ago
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

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...

1 year ago
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RE: Running rough at 3000 to 4000 rpm

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 ...

1 year ago
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RE: Oil Gallery Blind Plugs - removal

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 ...

1 year ago
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RE: New member in Williamsburg, VA

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...

1 year ago
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RE: Running rough at 3000 to 4000 rpm

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....

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RE: Oil Gallery Blind Plugs - removal

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...

1 year ago
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RE: How to test 1982 R100RT headlight relay and left combination headlight switch

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...

1 year ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

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...

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