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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

Do a forum search on "tires". It's been discussed at length.

2 years ago
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

I am not familiar with or ever installed a Wedgetail EI, so I'm not qualified to answer your question. Australia and New Zealand seem to be a hotbed o...

2 years ago
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RE: N00b intro

Welcome Aboard ! ► First thing you'll want to do is contact your local Airhead Club director, what we call an "Air Marshal". Get on his contact list...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

BMW = Bivouac Mice over Winter At least you have the correct air intake snouts !!

2 years ago
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RE: Vetting of Technical Information

It's a very tough situation. Finding a good 'wordsmith' and knowledgeable mechanic in the same person is a rarity. It's not a common skill mix. And th...

2 years ago
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

Gerald - Sorry to hear of your problems. My thoughts for what they are worth.... • Both charging and ignition systems have been altered. So when t...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

No ideas at all. It's always a struggle to reach your hand in there just to hold the nuts. I always hated that job. (I do like the fasteners that Clea...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

That area is a very common place for issues. I've had several of the brass inserts loosen or pull out. What I do is remove the "lower" so that it can ...

2 years ago
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RE: '76 R90/6: points arcing to advance unit

During a rushed installation, the front engine cover could have caught the ignition wire between the cover and engine. When the cover was tightened, t...

2 years ago
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RE: New to ASC and my new to me R80RT

Any modern synthetic grease will do. Something very thin so that it's easy to turn the starter motor over.

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

Used Airhead fuel caps are running about $75 due to the rarity. What I have done in the past is search Ebay for NOS plastic caps to fit Audi, VW, and ...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

Great looking bike. I would have bought that one too !!

2 years ago
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RE: R60/6 Brake shoes

• Also try lubing the front brake cable with some ATF. You want to make sure the shoes aren't dragging the drum and getting over-heated between applic...

2 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

As always, good luck on your efforts. Please let us know how we can help you get it back on the road.

2 years ago
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