Thank you. That's nice to know. It's the same where I live in Georgia. However, I'm writing for all members in all locations. Trying to raise awaren...

You've said and answered a lot above. It's too complicated to Cut & Paste so if the responses are simply bulleted in order, I hope you can follow....

I have never done this job, but in my Airhead experience I know that BMW uses a machine-cut, straight slot that has parallel faces. This means that if...

The fuses and fuse holders you show are "after market" owner add-ons. As I previously said, this was a standard "upgrade" for cross country riders bac...

Yes, the max life on DOT4 brake fluid is 5 years, or crud starts to appear. This is why BMW recommends replacing your DOT4 every year. A lot of owners...

Allan - What say we stop yapping and start focusing on your problem? Despite all the rambling, your issue is most likely fuel/ carb related. BUT, ...

• Remote fuses for the RT and RS was considered an "upgrade" back in the 1980's. In fact my 1979 RT came with both holders remoted to the a location n...

Here's the difference, my friend... • Any good mechanic can set the carb balance by ear at idle. But you also need to set the balance by cable pull ...

I will. Based on Allan's comment about the shop setting the carb balance by ear, either 1) the shop does not own a carb balancing tool, or 2) they don...

I didn't say the fuse was bad. In my experience these type fuses simply make VERY poor electrical contact. That's why ALL the German cars and motorcyc...

First look at the 2 fuses. REPLACE the entire OEM fuse box with modern, flat-pack fuse holders. Like below. Then install two 10A fuses.

Welcome. Very nice bike ! Some ideas... • The number one issue is ALWAYS fuel related, especially when combined with storage. So your man installed ...

• For small engines (mowers, chain saws, blowers, etc.) I treat the "fill can" with StarTron. If the stabilizer is infused throughout the entire fuel ...

• Do you mean plug wires ? Those MUST be metal-core wires, and not the resistive core wires cars use. • Those plug wires are always replaced with th...