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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 17:59
Last seen: 08/12/2025 07:02
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New Guy

Great question ! Here's the difference between your 2 bikes.... ► Oilhead: The R1200 has electronic fuel injection (EFI). If the fuel becomes of s...

8 years ago
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New Guy

Sounds like wonderful progress. I know you're excited to hit the road as soon as the weather clears. Just make sure to NOT let the bike sit with an...

8 years ago
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Sheared Flywheel Bolts to Crankshaft - Repair Options

Jason - Ahh, a Tech man ! That's good ! I got some Tech stories, but that's for another day. BTW... the shop is actually in Watkinsville and there is...

8 years ago
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Sheared Flywheel Bolts to Crankshaft - Repair Options

It appears that I have the late model crankshaft for the R90. It seems to be the same as the R100 models as you said. Well, you're in luck then ! ...

8 years ago
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Better bike a 1975 R75/6 or 1977 R75/7?

Congratulations! That color was /is called Havana Gold. Think of a Cuban cigar with a gold band on it. If you are at all concerned about value as...

8 years ago
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Sheared Flywheel Bolts to Crankshaft - Repair Options

I'm no expert, so consult the Snowbum files on this detail, but I believe the power of the R90 uncovered the "weak flywheel bolts" issue. These bolts ...

8 years ago
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Home Mechanic: More reliable fuses

What you say about weather may be a factor I hadn't considered. I've always lived in the Atlanta area where it's generally hot and humid. But I do kno...

8 years ago
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Better bike a 1975 R75/6 or 1977 R75/7?

• I concur with 8053's answer. Especially the part where he concurred with me. 😉 • Your location must be Canada since you are talking dollars an...

8 years ago
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Better bike a 1975 R75/6 or 1977 R75/7?

Just some random thoughts.... • There were incremental, but noteworthy updates between /6 and /7. Later is gooder. • The /7 has the equivalent of 63...

8 years ago
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Antique, Classic or Modern Plates in PA

► In the state of GA you can get the "Historical Plate" (that's the equivalent of the Antique plate in PA and elsewhere) for free when you register a ...

8 years ago
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Rear wheel and rotor

Whereas the BMW discs are riveted solidly to their hub, the EBC discs (like so many newer discs) are attached to the hub with metallic spools which al...

8 years ago
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Rod bearing destroyed after visit to repair shop

Anyone know the specific procedure to use, to determine what caused the bearing to fail? "Airhead CSI"? For example, if we know how the oil flows,...

8 years ago
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1984 R100RT Right Carb Running Rich

Bret - ► I agree with the new needle and new needle jet idea on a bike with those kinds of miles. However, some of the 40mm carbs don't allow you to ...

8 years ago
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Rear wheel and rotor

I do believe the front left rotor and the rear are the same. (The only difference in the 2 fronts is the drilling.) The part number fiche can tell you...

8 years ago
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Newer guy

Welcome Aboard ! Gorgeous bike, and one of the best years too !

8 years ago
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