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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: trip meter woes

Let me check....

9 months ago
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RE: 1983 R100RS Tool Kit

Complete, OEM tool kits are on eBay all the time.

9 months ago
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RE: Please reboot the server

Feb 29: Much better !! Thanks !

9 months ago
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RE: 1983 R100RS side stand removal

I found that taking all 3 exhaust pipes off as a single unit (disconnecting at the cyl heads and mufflers) is best. Be sure to re-seat the exhaust p...

9 months ago
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RE: Foam Grips

The correct nomenclature is "7/8 grip set". A throttle side will be included that is ever so slightly larger. The dia of the bar (not the twistgrip) i...

9 months ago
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RE: Foam Grips

I'm with James. I prefer a more substantial grip that's barrel shaped. The barrel shape fits the curvature of the inside of my palm much better, the s...

9 months ago
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RE: Looking for an isocycle dipstick

I got a garage full of 'period' goodies. 90° exhaust snouts, RT glove box extensions, foot boards, you name it !! Let me send you a PILE !! ᾒ...

9 months ago
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RE: Cylinders possibly distort at 500Deg F?

Then I think the major issues will revolve around leaking oil. Some cylinder makers cast the iron liner into the finned aluminum housing. Other make...

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RE: Stiff Rear Wheel R75/5

• Rear tires are the first thing to check. When these bikes were new they all ran 4.00-18 sizes, a squared-off rear tire. Then tires converted to metr...

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RE: Cylinders possibly distort at 500Deg F?

I'm a Mechanical Engineer and long-time motorcycle mechanic. I don't think you'll have an issue metallurgically speaking, but 500°F is much hotter tha...

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RE: New Member in the Granite State

Welcome from Georgia !! (We also speak Norton.)

9 months ago
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RE: Wrist pin bushing replacement r75/6

I'm with you, that seems loose. I ream the these bushings to barely allow the piston pin to push through using just index finger pressure (at room tem...

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RE: Wrist pin bushing replacement r75/6

I have never had to replace the small end bush on BMW connecting rods, but I have done it on other high mileage engines where it is quite common for t...

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