Airheads Discussions - Airheads Beemer Club Forum

New member, Springfield, VA - 1983 R80ST owner & keeper

Martin D. — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:27:34 +0000

New member here - the email I received said to 'introduce myself' on the forum and figured here was as good as anywhere since I'll probably follow and post. Bought my ST in 2008 to love riding and learn wrenching. Started with oil changes, and now somewhere past rebuilding the transmission. Hard to say what's more rewarding, riding such a great machine or spending winter weekends taking care of her. Look forward to learning and, where I can, contributing.

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New member from Holiday, FL

Jonathan Cardin — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:59:43 +0000

Greetings, all!

I'm the new owner of a battered R100T I'm purchasing from a co-worker.

I've never owned am airhead before, but I do own a 1978 and a 1986 Goldwing, so I'm not completely boxer illiterate. Before anyone gets excited, I know they're very different engines, that's why I'm here.

I do work at Tampa Bay Motos, so I have familiarity with the brand, but I've been in the industry for a while before I got to BMW.

Honestly, I've preferred the older bikes in any brand, and generally found the Airheads who stopped by my dealer to be good guys.

So. . . hi!

New Member Redondo Beach California

Reza Askar — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:49:42 +0000

Hi glad to be a member.
Would like to meet and hoping to learn more about maintenance and repair work for my own /2 and /5. Thanks

New member from Lynn, MA

John Kafalas — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:50:07 +0000

I'm in the Boston area and have a '72 R75/5, which I've owned since 1992. I rode it coast-to-coast in '94, but it was off the road, in a cold garage, for a number of years I won't disclose but is back on the road, thanks to Duncan and Rob at Duncan's Beemers. The bike has never let me down, and in the chilly hour-long ride back from the shop the other day, it ran the same as it always has -- so I'm optimistic that we're back in business. Duncan suggested going ABC, so here I am!

Loose float pin in Bing carb

John Brock — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:11:42 +0000

Greetings fellow Airheads. I was stalled out on my 1971 R75/5 project for several years, but back at it again.
I've picked up a pair of /6 Bing carbs (64/32/9 & 64/32/10) to replace the original carbs. I'm ordering parts to rebuild them. Unfortunately, the pin that keeps the floats in place, are loose. The knurled end of the pin slides all the way through the tabs. I did some searching in Snowbum's articles but could not find a recommended fix.
Does anyone have any suggestions for tightening up the cast tabs so the float pin will stay in place?

Thanks,

John Brock
Woodway, WA

Curious little compartment in RT seat.

David Clark — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:23:01 +0000

Just bought a used stock seat on eBay for my 83 R80RT to replace the Corbin that came on my bike. The eBay seat has a little compartment in front of the seat, apparently for a 1st aid kit? It came from an R100RT. My brother also has an 83 RT and his does not have this feature. Does anyone know which years had this feature?

Thanks.

Dave

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !!

Richard W — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:12:43 +0000

Hope you all have the best Thanksgiving Day ever, shared with friends and family.

I wrecked my '74 r90s.

Lance Mark — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:54:38 +0000

I was in Ohio. On the side of the road was a nice looking lady making a gesture toward me. She was either asking me to do a wheelie, or she was suggesting that if I did a wheelie, she'd lift up her shirt for me.

Either way, I was doing a wheelie.

It ended poorly.

The engine protection bar hit the ground hard and it torqued the frame. It was totaled.

That was nearly 32 years ago. I had no idea what I had at the time. The fellas at the dealership gave me shame when they heard.

I found another just like it, and it's on the way. I plan on keeping the shiny side up this time.

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1967 R69s oil recommendation

Eric Wagner — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:56:58 +0000

Hello fellow airheads! Doing an engine oil change on a 1967 R69S with 8k miles. Not sure what oil has been used. Is a non detergent oil preferred over detergent? Reputable bmw mechanics seem to be on both sides. I understand the difference in oils. Thoughts appreciated! Eric

Hey Asheville folks!

Blake Wester — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:09:30 +0000

Hey guys, I’m new here and looking for anyone in the Asheville area that knew my cousin. His name was Kevin Hauser. He was active in this community and went to tons of rallies. He restored airheads and was very passionate about them. Kevin got me into them and gave me the one I have before he passed away more than a decade ago. I guess I just really miss my cousin and I’m hoping someone here remembers him. I’m trying to restore this bike and it’s bringing up memories. He was the closest thing I had to a sibling. I go home to Black Mountain a few times a year. Maybe we could meet up. Thanks.