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

I pulled one of the carbs off to take a look. It needed some serious cleaning on the back and looking at the slide it's obvious they need a rebuild. J...

3 years ago
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RE: Oilheads in the ABC?

I like the ABC to be all about airheads. I think it makes sense to keep it as owning airheads but as a lot of members age out we will be losing more m...

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

Anyone have any preferences for tires for an R100?

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

Next up bleeding brakes. Been awhile since I've done this on anything so it should be fun.

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

I did the JB Weld fix and I think it is totally bomber! I'm not worried about a little paint.

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

The JB Weld fix looks like it worked very well. I added a 2nd coat for a little extra reinforcement. I remember reading in plenty of places to chec...

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

Ok great, that is good info. I haven't dug very far into the windscreen yet. I was using SP1 to shine up the bike and it brought the windscreen back t...

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

Thank you for the insight Richard. The piece that is cracked out is one of the bolt inserts-no surprise. Upon inspection it had been fixed before but ...

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

Anyone have any good ideas for a fix to this little crack in the fairing? I hear it's ABS so would need a proper glue.

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

It's in the shed, going to get it registered today.

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

It arrives tomorrow.  69904934360__E28D3B8A-18FB-48BE-8E7C-XL.jpg

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

On eBay they were going for $100, there were a couple available when I checked. I was just reminded there's a used bike part place here, I'll go check...

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

Anyone know where I might find a replacement gas cap? I talked to BOb's and they say BMW doesn't make the original anymore so used may be the only opt...

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

I went to see it yesterday and a few little taps on the float bowls solved the fuel leak. It pretty much fired right up and sounded good. I got to rid...

4 years ago
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