I have not had my fork apart on this R80RT. I did Dis-assemble a similar fork on a 1988 R100RS that I used to own. I do not recall anything on the low...

When I do that, I loosen every clamp and pull the carburetor straight out sideways from the motor. If you visualize the the curve of the entire assemb...

My un-scientific instinct tell me that you might not even notice the difference. You might compare the difference of the 1st gear ratios and calculat...

Yes. However, you must use the clutch release mechanism from the 5 speed and you will need to fashion a jumper wire to ground for the neutral switch. ...

Please send me an e-mail directly so we can take this off the public forum and work out the details. Please include a phone number and when would be a...

I just had another thought. If your fork leg has a drain plug/bolt near the bottom that is drilled thru, you might get a longer bolt of the same threa...

Thanks for your reply, James. I've debated with myself about the spare rotor/diode issue & wonder if it might be better to just upgrade with a hi...

What you describe is one of the most dreadful things you might be challenged with. I have never had to face that particular challenge myself, yet. I...

Well Jerry, When I leave my home territory for a multiple day trip, I carry a spare alternator rotor and diode board along with the tools to swap them...

I should get a stethoscope,..I'm still using a long screwdriver.

I think Wobbly has it nailed, particularly when referencing the link to the other thread. If it were my bike, I would not ride it. Then again, I have ...

I just re-read Snowbums exhaustive article linked above by Wobbly. Follow the link and scroll down to paragraph 34, where highlighted in red are the w...

DO NOT START THAT MOTOR AGAIN until you inspect and confirm that the oil filter cover, O-ring and shim(s) are correctly assembled. C'mon,...0 psi for ...

A few observations; 1) The sooty plugs indicate to me that there is a running rich condition in play. 2) My own experience is that the exhaust head...

A few observations; 1) The sooty plugs indicate to me that there is a running rich condition in play. 2) My own experience is that the exhaust head...