First thing I’ll offer; my 78 RS had a piezo beeper audible turn signal indicator that lived under one of the battery covers. I eliminated it umpteen ...

78 R100/Hannigan - when I lived in KY, and when BMW of the Tri-State was my favorite dealer (Cincinnati), they sold me on Dunlop D404’s. Basic old tec...

Dean, I don’t really have an answer for you, however, I do notice that many folks who share airhead info on Facebook groups recommend (or have used)...

One would think that a vibration would be a vibration. How could it “favor” one side. Someone smarter than I will probably shoot holes in this, but I ...

@j-t-sutton No, I was thinking a 4-40 tap might be small enough to install a set screw in an M6 nut. Uses a #43 (.089) drill. I’m not home to check it...

@lars-waldner Another thought - a really great airhead electrical resource is Motorrad Elektrik (motoelekt.com), namely Rick Jones. Rick knows airhead...

What an intriguing story, and what a restoration challenge! I don’t have answers regarding your alternator, but I recommend googling Snowbum BMW for ...

I often find myself thinking the same. The original parts and pieces were so well made, but what about this current replacement part? … where did it c...

My clutch found it’s way home from Southland Clutch. Looks like they did a great job. Everything is back together (with a new HD clutch spring), and w...

@j-t-sutton if you were close by I’d lone you my 4-40 tap.

Been thinking about your situation. Had a thought. If the nut will snug somewhat, this might work. First, I might start with a new nut to get the mo...

Very good, you “caught it in the act”. I’ve never had a bike newer than ‘78, so I know nothing of the BMW hall sensor/bean can system. Keep us posted...

Sometimes left, sometimes right … wow. If Rod Serling were still here, he’d say “welcome to the Twilight Zone”. I agree, make sure your spark plug c...

@dale-aberegg be sure to let us know what you find. Can’t imagine what would be making it stick SO WELL. You couldn’t glue it together that good!