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Richard W
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RE: 1982 R 80 GS - Front Cover Engine Cover Issue

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 ...

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RE: 1982 R 80 GS - Front Cover Engine Cover Issue

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...

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RE: 1995 R100RT Monoshock Recommendation

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

4 weeks ago
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RE: Is this ticking normal valve noise for an R75/5?

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

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RE: Tires for snowflake rims

Lots of tire brands make those older "inch" size tires.... the problem is that very few of the tire sellers actually have customers asking for them. I...

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RE: R80/7-Electrical going dead suddenly.

Previous post updated May 6.

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RE: R80/7-Electrical going dead suddenly.

1. What James has written you about is doubly true if you have a /7 with the brake master cylinder under the fuel tank. Not only was the stock wiring ...

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RE: Is this ticking normal valve noise for an R75/5?

> The automobiles have methods (such as hydraulic lifters) to quieten the valve noise. Cars need that because the engine noise gets into the driver...

1 month ago
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RE: R65 LS neutral switch

And that small switch is the item is the part of the "starter system" most likely to fail ! And the reason for that is that the switch gets physically...

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RE: Tuning carb needles

Not to beat a dead horse... but the reason you can't simply pull the plug "any old time" is that the 1+ minute of idling the bike did as you pulled up...

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RE: R65 LS neutral switch

Besides the 'Neutral lamp' on the dash not working, the switch also controls when the electric starter is allowed to work. So, getting it in good oper...

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RE: Keep it together

That's very ingenious ! I like it.

1 month ago
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RE: R65 LS neutral switch

It's a good thing to change when you're doing your annual gearbox oil change.

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