Thanks for those suggestions. When the fuel falls to a easily manageable level, I'll pull the tank and check the coil connection. The last time I had...

For the record, slamming Shinko tires as poor quality Chinese is an error. Shinko tires are made in Korea. A blanket condemnation of them on the basi...

If I remember correctly, my R100GS had smaller valves than my R100RS (which has the larger carburettors). If you fit the 40mm units to the engine wit...

Thanks for that! Lots of info to wade through there.

Okay, I get that the bearings, if not abused, will outlast the rider. The issue I'm wrestling with is the preload adjustment. Bike is a 1983 model...

Just to give closure here, I did install the friction disk. I'm completely satisfied with the result. The original clutch pack had not been serviced...

I see I've misspoke when I described the brake calipers on my 1983 R100RS. If they are two-piston calipers, then the K-bikes had four-piston calipers...

Toss the Shinkos? Not me! I'm now on my 4th set on three different motorcycles. I find that for touring in a dry climate the Shinkos are tough to be...

I recently went through the Bings on my 1983 R100RS. I gave them a good cleaning and replaced the needles and main jets, among other things. I've f...

Clever modification. Easy and, as you explain, the blade fuses are commonly available. The next time I'm in the headlight bucket, I'll have a close ...

I bought my tube at the local NAPA store.