A main fuse was a rather standard "upgrade" for US owners back in the 1970's. I've owned several US-version R100's over the years that had this mod ad...

Great news on the carbs! I hope it holds. • One more thing you might check... One time I saw 3rd party float bowl gaskets that were too wide. The ex...

Even with the Triumph/BSA front wheel, that's a very nice looking bike ! Congrats on the find. (If you don't know about the dual leading brake shoe ad...

One might think that the fairing bracket would be perfect when the fairing sits perfectly, right? After owning 3 or 4 RS bikes, that has not been my e...

• You can use 8mm (5/16 inch) fuel line with clamps, or you can use 6mm (1/4 inch) without clamps. (see more below) 5/16" is what is commonly used o...

You may not believe this, but common silicone sealer is a great way to seal exhaust leaks, and it lasts 12 to 18 months. Use the silver colored sealer...

You've got some great suggestions from some great guys. ST is right. Start with the simple stuff.

• Correct, unless the noise maker is part of the flasher relay. • Finding the culprit should be easy. Just follow your ears.

That's my question too. Did you disassemble both carbs at once ? There are several parts that look very similar, but are "mirrored" and only fit one s...

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Good point.

I can't answer that, but I will say that there's a lot of mounting tabs for the master cylinder and brake lines that would not be on a drum brake seri...

The BIG questions is: What date is on that front wheel ??? What I've given you is the gist, but not the details. YOU have to be prepared and know al...

• No-Ox-Id is not the only anti-corrosion compound, it's simply the one I started with when working on military-grade electronics, then it showed up o...

You have a "ground" issue. The starter power is most proabably returning through one of the other electrical systems. Back in the day, these bikes ...