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Richard W
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'80 BMW R100T: Runin' Lean

I bought my first motorcycle a 1971 Triumph in 1972. Hmmm. Small world. I was working at a Triumph dealership in 1971/72. I had installed brand...

6 years ago
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Returning my '71 R75/5 to stockish

It's really very simple. The electricity always makes a circular "round trip". It starts at the battery. The battery feeds the light switch (headlamp ...

6 years ago
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'76 R90/6: directional signal wiring problems

Being retired gives me the time to do my own maintenance and repairs and I really enjoy the process. The airhead group is awesome. And you're going ...

6 years ago
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‘76 R90S. Electrical issues.

I’ve just repaired the brake master cylinder as it lost all its fluid, I don’t know how long this had been an issue, but it was long enough to attack ...

6 years ago
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'80 BMW R100T: Runin' Lean

First things first. Welcome to Airheads and I'm sorry to hear you're having this issue. The second important thing is NOT to jump to conclusions. ...

6 years ago
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'76 R90/6: directional signal wiring problems

I salute your efforts to return the bike to stock condition, and admire your energy and resources to replace those 2 flasher pod mounts. That's a lot ...

6 years ago
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/7 spring return side stand

In my area of the country most everyone fitted an accessory side stand made by (or which went by the name) "Brown". These units bolt onto the bike usi...

6 years ago
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'75 R75/6: Loud Ticking

Within the last 60 days there has been a similar complaint, and the problem turned put to be the bearing.

6 years ago
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Hylomar substitute for cylinder base

There are 2 ways to go.... 1 • There is a silver (basically) a silicone gasket make sold through motorcycle shops (and probably on Amazon) that goe...

6 years ago
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'75 R75/6: Loud Ticking

Jim gave you some good ideas. I'd suggest removing the front engine cover (after you disconnect the battery) for a closer look and listen. The best...

6 years ago
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what gas should I use for my 1970 R75/5 ?

• All high performance air-cooled engines should have the highest octane you can find. Octane helps prevent spark knock that can easily damage your en...

6 years ago
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R 90 S Updated Breather Valve/Engine now farts

What is making the noise I can't say, but obviously the new flapper valve is sealing VERY well. The old one was probably allowing some air back into t...

6 years ago
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‘76 R90S. Electrical issues.

What’s not working: Starter does not engage when button pushed. Horn. I’ve just repaired the brake master cylinder as it lost all its fluid, I don’...

6 years ago
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'73 R75/5 Battery connected, dash lights on

Welcome ! I'm not overly familiar with the /5 key switch to help you to spot common issues common to that physical piece. So I simply have to skip...

6 years ago
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