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Richard W
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Want it to go to a good home

• Most bike sales are in May and June. • Most bike sales are now used bikes, but most bikes being sold are in the price slump. If you'll check a so...

6 years ago
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Need 3d printer to make up dash part

Welcome Aboard !! Quite a few of us are dealing with that dilemma. "RS" used to stand for Road Sport. Now it stands for Rider in his Seventies !! ...

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Mystic Main Bearing

I'm not an expert on the BMW engine, but typically pins in the crank area usually cannot "fall out" without the crankshaft first being removed. Me...

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1984 R100RS Front brake light switch - location

As with the engine oil pressure switch... BMW did not use a special switch. Measure the threads very carefully, then go to one of the older auto parts...

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Saddle bag options for R75/5

The mounting racks are rather universal for all Airheads with dual rear shocks. You might want to find a rack online and mount that at home. Then ...

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1984 R100RS Front brake light switch - location

• The front brake lamp switch is in the hydraulic line, under the fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank and you'll find it. • Your issue could have 2 roo...

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Fuel/Air Mixture Screw

So to answer some of your other questions: * I'm using fresh 91 octane gas. * I have the original blue Rider's Manual from BMW. It states about f...

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Front Break Rotor Bolts Sitting Proud and Hitting Caliper?

There are literally hundreds of brake line makers using the PTFE ("Teflon") internal hose surrounded by stainless steel braid, with or without an exte...

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1984 R65 jetting

Building a bike from the "ground up" doesn't mean replacing every part. So while it sounds great, you haven't really told us very much. You're in a hu...

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1984 R65 jetting

Hi and welcome. Common question. Let me reply by copying another response.... • Adjustment of the carbs is unlike other aspects of tuning in tha...

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Elevated Engine Idle RPM

I greatly prefer a really good roller chain lubricant, such as Motul or Bel-Ray. These go on light, soak in and then thicken to stay in place despite ...

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Front Break Rotor Bolts Sitting Proud and Hitting Caliper?

Warped rotors are/were a common issue. As a total aside, my own feeling is that the issue is not due to poor design or materials, but due to failu...

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Fuel/Air Mixture Screw

1. There are "idle mixture screws" and there are "pilot" screws. The previous definitely changes the mixture, typically regulating only the fuel porti...

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