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The wheel bearings should be unaffected by the spline meshing issue. Can’t imagine forcing it together. That’s scary. So if the wheel resists turning...
Did you get your wheel on ? we are curious what the problem was.
So, … it came off fine, and now will not go back on. In between was having the tire changed (at a motorcycle shop?). Was the wheel in a tire changing ...
Several times I’ve attended the “Hill Country Hangout” BMW Rally in Kerrville TX. There is usually a handful of airheads. Two guys with airheads come ...
For Castrol, I use 20w50 GTX “Classic” - which is clearly labeled with zinc content for “classic” folks like us. Gear oil should carry a GL-5 ratin...
Hello Mike. Glad you are ordering Rick’s book. If someone is going to own and ride airheads, it’s a good thing to have. im going from memory becaus...
This thread inspired me to buy a Go Cruise 2. Anxious to give it a try.
My last clutch for my ‘78 R100, instead of buying new, I had it refurbished at Southland Clutch in National City (San Diego) CA. They do excellent wo...
Well, yes, you said that up front. I should have known. Thinking out loud then - if you assemble with the crank at OT, all valve adjusters loose. ...
Provided you positioned the crank at OT when you took it apart, and you know which side was at the top of the compression stroke (both valves closed),...
Hello Mike. Clutch slippage typically shows itself when rolling on the power in top gear - like pulling out to pass and nailing it, in top gear. Typi...
Yep, lots of cranky people out there anymore … hiding behind their phones, etc.
Hello Adam. Welcome! I live way down in south Texas, so not really available for getting together. Unfortunately, in my estimation, the number of mem...
Because the EME ignition uses an optical trigger, (with an handy telltale LED) instead of a Hall Effect (magnetic) sensor, the static or preliminary s...
Wish i were closer, i would join you. I have the EME system on my ‘78 R100(was RS). It’s a really good ignition. If you still have your bosch alternat...
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