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David Elkow
David Elkow
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RE: Help- can't get my gearbox back on

Hmmmm, ... friction disc backwards ... interesting.

6 years ago
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RE: Help- can't get my gearbox back on

Just to throw in a thought - could an over abundance of spline grease prevent the splined shaft from inserting fully? I AM NOT very familiar with thi...

6 years ago
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RE: Needle Jet removal

For my ‘78 R100RS engine, I have settled on 2.68 needle jets w/needles in position #2. Gets great mileage, with no issues like pinging or running hot....

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RE: Advice needed: New oil pump, or stick with old one?

Well, that is interesting. Apparently, the round shaft with a woodruff key was used for “some /5 models”, according to one parts source. Wonder how th...

6 years ago
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RE: Needle Jet removal

PS: I found this handy chart, which provides the needle length for each notch. Most bikes use notch 2 or 3. I know this chart works for my 40mm Bing...

6 years ago
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RE: Needle Jet removal

FIRST - carefully measure the length of your needles from the slide body to the tip. You will need to install the new ones to the same position. The...

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RE: Emerald ignition control unit failure

I’m no expert, but I believe not. Like my ‘78, that R90 engine has a “nose” on the front of the camshaft that carries the points cam/centrifugal advan...

6 years ago
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RE: Emerald ignition control unit failure

Have you come to a decision for your ‘92 GS ?

6 years ago
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RE: Emerald ignition control unit failure

Found it again. The Enduralast/Sachse system can also be purchased from Euromotoelectrics. Guess I have to look at my options if Ei doesn’t return to...

6 years ago
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RE: Advice needed: New oil pump, or stick with old one?

Just wondering if you have made a determination on your oil pump. Let us know what happens.

6 years ago
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RE: Emerald ignition control unit failure

The Sachse System is available from Bob’s BMW under the “Enduralast” label. They claim it is compatible with stock coils, however. Don’t know. I’d say...

6 years ago
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RE: Advice needed: New oil pump, or stick with old one?

If you google “bmw airhead oil pump clearance”, you will begin to find some dimensions to check. Out of curiosity, I looked at a number of pumps (i...

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RE: Advice needed: New oil pump, or stick with old one?

I am curious to see what advice you get on this. Those parts look kinda “beat up”. I would have expected smooth and shiny wear. My (same) pump has 155...

6 years ago
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