Many thanks to all of the very helpful replies & suggestions. I feel much better about heading out now. I just now found out that the national ...

Odyssey answered my questions per my email of last might with a reply email this afternoon-hard to believe such fantastic response. Anyway, their r...

When I can't find that ethanol free gas, I almost always use premium (usually Shell)

When I can't find that ethanol free gas, I almost always use premium (usually Shell)

Thanks James, A good used rotor sounds like a good idea-maybe diode board also. What about you shipping one or one each via US Postal Service? Any ...

I checked the voltage at 3500 rpm this afternoon. At the battery I read 13.7-13.8 volts. Odyssey's website recommends optimum charging voltage of 14...

Thanks for your reply, Wobbly, I installed a new Odyssey PC925 a couple of years ago. It's larger than the PC680 (the holddown j-bolts are just barel...

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...

go to Real OEM.com. Click motorcycles, then classic. Put last 7 of the VIN. That will get you the paint code, month/year of production & model. C...

A Valero near to me has ethanol-free 90 octane. Do you think it's ok for my '84 R65 & '94 R100RT?

Thanks-that's interesting. As I remember, earlier this year one of the parts guys at my local dealer said that BMW was switching to Valvoline as thei...

Picked it up from Nathan. It was a busted shifter spring. Had delayed the rebuild too long-bearings were very worn. Replaced output shaft and 5th gear...

I didn't know that. He obviously knows what he's talking about-enjoyed talking with him and seeing some of the bikes he has there. I'll report in w...

Never reached Dan. Yesterday I dropped it off with Nathan at Boxerworks in Watkinsville, Ga. He has a good reputation. Carried the bike so he can te...