Trying to share a picture of the sealing washer on the damper tube. Red arrow. Had my sliders off to install new fork seals at the time.  IMG_...

My bike is a /7, so I might be off - did you replace the washer inside the fork leg (on the bottom of the damper tube), or just the external washer un...

Hello from south Texas. If you wind up having to ship it off somewhere, you might also consider Scottie’s Workshop out in CA. Scottie’s rebuilt my fi...

Welcome aboard! My first serious exposure to BMW motorcycles was a college friend with a white R60/5. Made me very curious - a very strange (compared...

Are you moving to Nikasil barrels, or sticking with the originals? My bike was originally a ‘78 RS. I replaced the barrels and pistons at about 105k...

This is the optical trigger unit (little green card + trigger wheel) on the front of the alternator (Enduralast system from EME).  IMG_0352.jpe...

The 3 bolt front cover is standard stuff. When removing / installing that cover, one should always disconnect the battery (ground cable) to protect a...

I have a /7, and there is a little “cruise control” thumb screw on the underside of the throttle control that puts drag on the throttle when screwed i...

I decided to post again on this thread, wondering how other folks have done with their BT46 tires. I have a mixed response. First, they ride great, t...

I’ve never really understood how that light works, so I really can’t help - but, the light should be on at idle speed, then gradually go out as rpm’s ...

My opinion - except for the wet/black plug, to me the left is ok. The compression test with the carb installed and throttle closed would be scary low ...

You have an excellent airhead! Very nice. Welcome aboard from the bottom of Texas.

.006 intake and .008 exhaust has become the most universal recommendation. BMW did spec some tighter clearances for some models, but then fell back to...

PS: You might contact The BeemerShop (Ted Porter) out in CA. I believe Rick gets some of his stuff through Ted, who is the importer. Ted has been pla...

To answer my own question, Rick Jones is still in the directory as a club member, but no longer listed as an AirMarshal. He used to be!