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Mike Buhler
Mike Buhler
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Joined: 07/27/2020 18:03
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Topics: 25 / Replies: 239
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

I live in Newfoundland, we don't have access to those companies for any kind of reasonable cost. I'm casting out for options. The first transport comp...

3 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

Now looking at just shipping it home where I can go through it all with a fine toothed comb and be good to go.

3 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

Ok I hear you, we're in Canada and late to the ethanol game so this bike may not have ever seen any so that's a good thing. Hopefully next month I'm g...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Correct, I'll be working to get out on a few rides as soon as I can. It's a bit tough with my current work schedule but I'll give it a go. I know my s...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Yeah...simple. Oh yeah, that's me! 😛

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Yay! I think I got it! I finally got out for a test run today and when I got back the battery was charged just fine, not like before when it would run...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Hopefully I have the 3 wires back in the same order if it makes any difference. I was going to go for a test ride but realized I didn't have a helmet ...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Of course taking the grinder to the stator wires clipped them. Now I need to solder on new extensions for 2 of them. At least the brushes are in and d...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Good to know.

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Of course whatever solder they used is crazy hard, none of my soldering irons will melt it. I'm going to bring in my grinder to take them down.

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

When I opened it up one of the brushes was pretty much gone so I'm confidant that was the problem. Now I need to get the soldering iron out to remove ...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

The brushed arrived, I'll get them installed and see where I'm at.

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

Thanks for the offer but I ended up ordering some from Bob's. I needed a couple of the rubber plugs the go in the engine case where you look for TDC. ...

3 years ago
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