* First of all, if the bike was just in for a tune-up, then I'd take it back and ask them to look at it again. Once you mess with their settings, then...

Welcome from Georgia !

You might contact Max BMW and ask them. A couple of years ago they built an R90S from ordered parts. That frame probably didn't come with a tag.

I'm no expert on the G/S, but I can help fill in some of the gaps on the fuel system. * The tube from top of the filler neck area to bottom is to he...

Agreed. Furthermore, on the hydraulic side.... BMW's plumbing layout was expensive and tended to not be self-bleeding. (That is, by design it needle...

• On the "drive cable" check it's not enough to simply spin one end and see what happens at the other. The 2 broken ends can mesh and SEEM TO perform,...

• In my experience, earlier float needles were all metal. Since the introduction of Bing's "ethanol kit", the float seat end has been wearing a synthe...

Addendum... The hole in the bottom of the float bowl is not a "jet" per se so you can use any wire, straw, drill bit, etc to open it up without fear...

1. You didn't say, but I suspect this is at start up, while the engine is still cold. Bings and Airheads need their fuel/air mixtures enriched to s...

As I remember.... that switch is attached to the lever mount. The switch comes with generously proportioned wires, and attaching these to the rear of ...

Great looking bike !

There is no place to mount a physical restraint for the wire. But if you clean several spots on the inner case, a glob of silicone sealer can be used ...

It is possible to pinch the points wire between the cover and the engine when tightening the 2 front cover screws. Tightening the screws breaks throug...

My brother fitted shocks from Ted Porter to his Oilhead 1100R (no idea what brand) and they were indeed superior.

Justin - The information I gave you was in error and I apologize. The article I referred to can be found HERE.