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John Young
John Young
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Joined: 06/09/2021 14:49
Last seen: 07/31/2023 14:32
Topics: 9 / Replies: 36
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RE: 1985 R80RT spark plug?

@wobbly Thank you for your response. Your saying the starting jet. Is that also called the main jet? Can't find Bing reference to a starting jet. ...

3 years ago
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RE: 1985 R80RT spark plug?

On the Euromotoelectric site they state that an NGK plug in the 6 heat range is the correct plug for a 1985 r80rt. I ordered 2 of them and after rebui...

3 years ago
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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

Updating post: I have been away for awhile, but wanted to get back and re ignite this posting with where I am regarding my MPG issue. I have rem...

3 years ago
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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

@4949 Hey David, Sorry for the late response. I'm checking the valves this coming weekend. I hope this could be the issue as I just turned on the r...

3 years ago
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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

@tpeever Can you share with me the location of the fuel enricher disk? Bike seems to run very well, but my gas mileage has not improved. I just turne...

3 years ago
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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

I have ridden my bike about 100 miles since filling the tank with non ethanol fuel. Previously I ran out of fuel and the reserve emptied. About 40 mi...

3 years ago
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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

Thanks to all who have responded. Since my last post I have taken apart the cable connections at the throttle and cleaned out all the old grease and r...

3 years ago
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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

Today rode the bike for about 25 miles. I varied the speed a lot and when coming to a stop and idling the rpms sat at around 2000 and after a few blip...

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

@wobbly Thanks Richard! I did install a solid state voltage regulator per your earlier suggestion and that, along with the LEDs moved the needle.

3 years ago
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RE: oil cooler to add or not.

It is a Bowman/Mac or very similar. It came off an 81 r100rs. It comes with the pickup extension @ $170. I will pass on the oil cooler install. I'm in...

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

Wanted to post my progress following advice from Richard W. and Scot M. I have been able to experience my led headlight at night. The low-beam is m...

3 years ago
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RE: 1985 bmw r80rt seat hinge question

@wobbly Thanks Richard, I will update this post once I buy some hardware.

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

I have put the 1 amp fuze on my clock. Thanks as always Richard. I received and installed an LED headlamp bulb, but after reassembly I re-read some ea...

3 years ago
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RE: 1985 bmw r80rt seat hinge question

@wobbly Thanks Richard, I'm going to do some kind of modification to hold the hinge side of the seat securely while riding and still maintain the ...

3 years ago
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RE: Turn signals and voltage meter question

I saw the the Katdash setup and it's real nice. I am trying to figure out when ordering bulbs for the various lights and instrument pods what sizes ar...

3 years ago
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