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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

This is the issue with technical help via written forum. The devil is most often in the details, which are rarely photographed or discussed. I'm a "de...

21 hours ago
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

I've read at one time Bing offered an "Ethanol kit", but I've never actually seen one. To me the main parts are float, float needle, and diaphragm ...

22 hours ago
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

* But what about the Plug Caps ? Plug Caps can/will crack (often invisible) and allow arcing to the cyl head... which shorts out the HT. Remember that...

2 days ago
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RE: Bing 64/32/13&14 carb syncing process

>> The preference is to get the job done quickly and efficiently. >> Like Snowbum, I prefer to start at the bottom (lowest speed) and wo...

3 days ago
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

a) "The devil is in the details." Sorry, not enough information... > "Swapped out coil" Did the new coil include new wires and plug caps ? Are th...

3 days ago
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RE: R65 LS not charging

It means your battery has a problem. 1) It is not being charged (by the alternator) while the bike is going down the road, or 2) the battery is unable...

3 days ago
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RE: R100r to r100gs handlebars switch

I think your solution is to simply go to one of the dealers with online parts fiche (like Bob's BMW), go to the GS section, and order the cables for t...

2 weeks ago
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

You can test the spring before disassembly with anything ~8 inches long and skinny (like a bicycle spoke). Push on the ball through the hole. If it sp...

2 weeks ago
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

On both bikes... remove the oil filter and look deep down into the oil filter "well" at the bottom. There you will see a screw head at the 3 o'clock p...

2 weeks ago
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

Sincere apologies, my friend. There was something I couldn't remember until I started looking at my old photos. Remove the engine front cover, as i...

2 weeks ago
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RE: '89 R100RT problem

Cutting out above 4000 sounds like a carb/ intake issue to me because that's right where the main jet kicks in. It's also where the ignition breaks do...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Electrical Upgrade Questions 1984 R100RT

Number of LEDs is not important. Do you count the filament coils on your halogen bulbs ?   Well, I guess you'll need to expand your searc...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Electrical Upgrade Questions 1984 R100RT

My bad. I should have said "multi-sided" post. A square post with 4-sides may be just as good or better as 3-sides. The whole idea is to get full refl...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Electrical Upgrade Questions 1984 R100RT

@ 1. LED headlamp bulbs are too numerous and forever changing to give an exact part number. What you are looking for is an "H4 LED" of about 2500 lume...

3 weeks ago
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