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Oil for 1981 R100RS

You could call Capitol Cycle and ask 'em. My local independent shop will order a box of Spectro H/D for me when I need some. Here's another tip, Mobi...

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Oil for 1981 R100RS

You are looking for motor oil with an API service rating of SG. Lately, I have been using Spectro Heavy Duty 20W50 non-synthetic.

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What airhead to buy

I have been given to understand that the bars from a K75S will improve the riding position if you knock a 1/2 inch off the end of each side. I am also...

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R90S pistons in 90/6

O.K., in my 1980 parts manual, on the piston pages for R90/6 and R90S, the rings, wrist pin, and circlip have the same numbers. The piston numbers ARE...

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R90S pistons in 90/6

Well then, there are 4 things to consider. 1) contour of the domes of the pistons. 2) diameter of the valves at the seat end. 3) cam lift. 4) cam ...

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Volt meter reads zero.

The 1988 R100RS that I used to own had the electrical components under the fuel tank mounted on the frame back bone. I mention this because I would be...

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Volt meter reads zero.

I am confident that the rubber diode board mounts are in no way related to your electrical fault. The advantage of solid mounts is to facilitate heat ...

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R90S pistons in 90/6

In the broadest, most general sense, you can do anything you want to do. If it were my project, I would first measure the pistons and cylinder bores ...

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LOOSEN LOWER FORK YOKE TO CLEAN AND GREASE STEERING BEARINGS?

" You want zero play up-down or front-rear, but still loose enough for the forks to move without any binding." I guess I am showing my age here, Butt...

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LOOSEN LOWER FORK YOKE TO CLEAN AND GREASE STEERING BEARINGS?

If I were simply cleaning and greasing the steering head bearings, I would proceed as you describe. I would block up the fork to limit the downward t...

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Oily air intake tubes

Actually, oily intake tubes is an indication that the breather system is working properly. You can't get anything out of a system like this that is no...

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Oily air intake tubes

This "lower than normal" oil level is a continuing mystery that has reached the level of BMW folk lore. Whatever the reason, my '79 RT displays the sa...

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Oily air intake tubes

All of Wobbly's points are well taken and true, but if you are trying to keep your oil level at the full line on the dipstick, it is possible that you...

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R75/5 Battery runs down with highway lights on.....................

If your /5 has the original alternator configuration, you can gain around 100 watts of output by installing the stator, diode board, and related extra...

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