Welcome, from way down in south Texas. That 81 RT will be nice. Red Smoke is so classic.

The transmission has to move straight back far enough to disengage the splined input shaft from the clutch. So, the swingarm has to move back to get o...

PS: I too had several consultations with the Bing man. When I told him what I had found, and that it fixed my problem, he said he had never encounter...

I’m not too familiar with the flat top bings. I’m sure they are fine. I don’t think they have the central steel guide tube in the picture I posted, ri...

Boy, you have got a “ tiger by the tail”, as they used to say. Keep us posted, for sure. I gotta say, I still don’t like the BLURRY bit. The image...

Hello Dan, It’s a near certainty that you already have this in place, but here I go anyway; the rubber plug that is sold for the timing hole in the...

“All too blurry” seems suspicious. Should have a clear image. I’d sure try another light, if you think yours might be bad. Or try your light on anothe...

I’ve never owned a “points in can” model, but I would think that if the advance is sticking/malfunctioning, you could SEE it using a timing light. Pee...

When I had Alpha ignition module issues, I could SEE it happening with a timing light. Watching the flywheel, the bike would start and idle fine with ...

Saw a FB post recently with same question, but R75/5. The response was; Take the nut off the motor mount bolt slide it back far enough to remove the...

Your first sentence, “starts almost instantly with no choke when cold” … that shouldn’t happen. I know we are all suggesting things you have probably ...

You probably have this figured out already. I installed one on my 78 forever ago, so I don’t remember much. However here is my take on the instruction...

To clarify for readers who may want to know, did the replacement switch come from Euro Motoelectrics (EME) or, Motorrad Elektrik (Rick Jones) ?

Nice airhead! Welcome!

I can’t visualize what you are describing. Are these a new set of points? I do know there has been quality issues with some Asian made points sold as...