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...

Hello Mike, Euro Motoelectrics sells Rick Jones book “Classic Boxer Charging”. It’s a great little book that walks through diagnosing charging issue...

I see there is a Facebook group “R50/5 R60/5 R75/5” for /5 folks only. Might be some good leads in that group. i used to live in Kentucky and did bu...

Motorrad Elektrik is Rick Jones. Great guy. Ted Porter’s BeemerShop is very good as well. His website is somewhat limited, but CALL for the parts ...

Seal swelling - you need an Aquatic Veterinarian. (Sorry, couldn’t resist)