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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

" 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Among other things, that crossover line allows you to run the bike with only one petcock open. Assuming good fuel flow from the tank and correct petco...

Yeah,... release the clips, lift off the top cover and filter and have a look.