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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: "Stickies" or a "Must Read / Top 10 Issues" Sub-forum

FYI... The oil pressure switch for the /7 is also used on many European cars that use Bosch wiring and electrical systems.

8 months ago
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RE: New member looking for help choosing a bike

Ah, "spongey" is not needing a rebuild... Leaking is a rebuild. Spongey means that air is in the system. Theoretically, fluids are incompressible, but...

8 months ago
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RE: New member looking for help choosing a bike

Welcome ! I would echo James' input. My thoughts.... 1) The Airhead is probably the best thing to ever come out of BMW design shops, and that in...

8 months ago
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RE: Occasional mis, high speed cut out

The "Devil is in the details" applies here. Early models can have mice nests inside the starter or air filter cover. The cross-over fuel line can get ...

8 months ago
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RE: Occasional mis, high speed cut out

Thoughts.... • Ignition coils need to fall into the Impedance range determined by your EI maker. Have you checked the resistance of the coil's prima...

8 months ago
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RE: Charging System Issues - EME EDL4 450W diagnosing

1. Tell me about the new Voltage Regulator. 2. What condenser ?

8 months ago
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RE: S Fairing Repair

I don't remember the PN, but I do remember having grip length issues using the Inch-size. But the Metric size seems to offer more options, so I think ...

8 months ago
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RE: S Fairing Repair

Bill - Do not get the Wellnut mixed up with the Rivnut !! â–ş The Wellnut "body" is an neoprene style elastomer; it's NOT a metallic rivet. Therefor...

8 months ago
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RE: Low speed vibration R80RT

Anything they can repair you should be able to see right now. Tape a 6" length of mechanic's wire to the front fender or fender stay. Bend this wire s...

8 months ago
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RE: Exhaust Muffler/Silencer Replacement Advice

Take the same Never-Seize compound that you use on your finned exhaust nuts and spread that liberally onto the inside of the new muffler input spigots...

9 months ago
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RE: '75 R90/6, Bing Carbs, inconsistent spark plug appearance

BMW was one of the first to start complying with early Federal DOT standards. This means the jetting tended to be on the lean side on all "US models"....

9 months ago
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RE: Finned Exhaust Nut Removal

• Nice project. Thanks for the JPEG photo !! • There are only 3 RED wires on the whole standard bike: Battery Pos to Starter Relay 87 Starter R...

9 months ago
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RE: '75 R90/6, Bing Carbs, inconsistent spark plug appearance

Poop happens. One can set the needles distance perfectly, then the needles can get knocked down 1 or 2 notches if extreme care isn't used replacing th...

9 months ago
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RE: Low speed vibration R80RT

• 1) Unlike "wobbling", "weaving" or some other side-to-side movement, "up/down" vibration almost has to be generated by something mechanically loose ...

9 months ago
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