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Hello Rana. I’m in Texas, but like 3 states away in the Rio Grande Valley. It is frustrating that you can not search the ABC Member Directory by State...
Oy, … I am confused by this discussion. My bike is a ‘78, but here the ‘88 looks very similar. There are 2 nuts at the top of the steering tube. One i...
I am curious about “base of the cylinder sleeve is quite marred”. I do agree - as long as the mating cylinder to block mating surfaces are in good s...
That damage is a real head scratcher. It must have occurred with the cylinder removed, to expose that surface. Is there a corresponding mark on the c...
Another picture of the EME module mounted atop the voltage regulator. I should add, the EME system is also very reasonably priced! IMG_0355...
Hello again. I chimed in earlier in this saga. 1978 R100(RS). I’m still running with the EME / Sachse ignition system. Mine is the variation that fit...
@wobbly Richard, that’s a good idea. Perhaps I’ll sacrifice one of my large flat blade screwdrivers, and grind it to fit exactly as you suggest. Like ...
@14724 Steve, I will update this thread when I get the repair done (power of positive thinking). I may take some photos along the way and submit a sho...
@14724 Thanks, Steve. Yes, I think I found the thread you were referring to. Also, a thread on advrider, or something like that. Also found Snowbum’s...
Probably too late to be of any help here, but - I contended with leak prone valve covers for several seasons. Finally resorted to silicone gaskets, wh...
@danforth-desena well, your chrome ones sure look great!
Yes, Snowbum … it sometimes takes hours. He has compiled a vast amount of information. Just takes some patience looking for the information you need ...
My bike is a 78 R100(RS). I checked my total driveline lash, like you did in your initial post. I measure 1.5” in 1st gear, and 3.25” in 5th. My last...
I found one value published for the center nut at 10.5 ftlb. That seems like A LOT, to me. I used to over- tighten mine until I finally pulled the th...
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