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Richard W
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

I believe there are only 3 terminals on the back of the Clock and Ammeter: Return ("Ground"), nighttime dash lamp illumination, and operation of the m...

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

View of the Airhead's multi-color circuit board with all the wiring removed • Close inspection of the instruments themselves will reveal that on...

2 years ago
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RE: Valve noise after adjustment...again

I've also seen numerous reports on the rocker arm needle bearings wearing out and becoming noisy. It's not clear if the shaft ruins the bearing, or vi...

2 years ago
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RE: Monolever R80 Camshaft... Opinions?

â–ş In hindsight, the first thing to do is put an oil pressure gauge on the bike and ride it until the oil is warmed. Then you should get a realistic pi...

2 years ago
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RE: Monolever R80 Camshaft... Opinions?

• First of all, you'll need to hold the camshaft in your hands to do the inspection. Peering through the cylinder hole is no way to inspect a part. Wh...

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RE: New Member Introduction

Welcome ! â–ş Please check that your RT's front snowflake wheel has the reinforcing webs at the hub. Earlier wheels without reinforcement webs were kn...

2 years ago
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RE: Snowflake Wheel Question

1. The date stamp will be on the RH side. 2. The first thing to do on an RT that old is make sure your bike is running the reinforced wheel, ...

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RE: 1973 r75/5 head light grommet

Here's where you can get any type/size/material you want...

2 years ago
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RE: 1977 R100/7 spare parts for long trips

• You can barely see them, but 3 links were given in my post: starter relay, LED HL bulb, and replacement VR. • /7 starter relays are now under $...

2 years ago
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RE: R90/6 Induction Tube Elbow and Carb Mounting

â–ş Agreed. You must have the correct lengths statically, before re-assembly starts. That is, with the carb in position, the elbow should look like the ...

2 years ago
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RE: removing centre guide ring when replace rear engine seal on 1988 r100gs

â–ş Did you "chock the crank" before disassembling the clutch? That's a VERY important first step. â–ş Did you mark the relative positions of the piece...

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RE: 1977 R100/7 spare parts for long trips

My theory was to do the prep work in my shop where I had all the tools and could do the work with fans and lights vs. side of the road. When I ride, I...

2 years ago
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RE: R90/6 Induction Tube Elbow and Carb Mounting

Welcome ! Unlike the Brit bikes you've been riding, pieces on the R75 are not a mirror image. Stand on the rider pegs and look down. You'll see that...

2 years ago
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RE: Reynolds rack #230 on an 85 r80rt help

You may have the rack intended for the SWB early bikes or single-sided late-model bikes. Come on by, I have a huge selection of rear racks, both round...

2 years ago
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