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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 17:59
Last seen: 03/31/2025 05:11
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RE: Pushrod tubes replace?

I worked at a BMW dealership back in the 1970's. Most (99%) of the time the tool was used was because the PRT Seals started to leak while a new bike w...

3 months ago
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RE: Catastrophic oil pump failure R60/6

Since it happened once already... I would take a VERY conservative approach. >> It may turn out that you have an issue with your oil cooler or...

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RE: Pushrod tubes replace?

Welcome to the Airhead community ! These push rod tubes (PRT) come out through the bottom of the cylinder, while the cylinder is off the bike. So th...

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RE: Battleax BT46 Tire Question, NOT a product discussion please

I have run those tires on RS "snowflakes" both with and without tubes. Here's what I found... > My first concern is the original concern... The s...

3 months ago
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RE: Catastrophic oil pump failure R60/6

I am going to make some WAGs (aka "wild guesses") about what has happened here. I was not there. I have not seen the engine and no photos were provide...

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RE: Exhaust Muffler/Silencer Replacement Advice

As I remember, official BMW parts were now several hundred dollars each. There are several aftermarket makers of mufflers. Try one of the numerous aft...

3 months ago
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RE: Turn signal buzzer '84 100RS.

A "wiring diagram" (aka Schematic) only tells you where the part is in the circuit... not where it is physically located on the bike.

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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

Different model Airheads (with the cylindrical air filter behind the engine) have different shaped hoses. But "Yes", that's the hose. It's a molded/ s...

3 months ago
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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

> Your crankcase breather valve is a phenolic disc (think circuit board material) that is held down by a small spring. The plastic is known to wear...

3 months ago
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RE: Needing Special Tools

You could always start by telling us exactly which tools you're looking for.

3 months ago
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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

Thoughts... > Time to inspect the other side. > Pop these rings off, place them in the cyl (about 10-12mm from the top of the bore) and mea...

3 months ago
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RE: Needing Special Tools

Contact your OK Airmarshal. That way you're dealing locally. Pull down the "Contact Us" menu to the Airmarshal link.

3 months ago
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RE: Rob "Snowbum". has passed away

Very sad. My condolences to the family. If there's any info you want off his extensive webpage, then you had better get it now. I highly doubt that ...

3 months ago
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RE: Merry Christmas

Indeed !! A very merry Christmas to all !!

3 months ago
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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

> Your compression numbers without carbs are the ones to believe. > However, compression has nothing to do with oil control. On the pistons are ...

3 months ago
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