• 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...

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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

Krylon is generally considered the best national brand. Sold at WalMart.

Hey now !! Congratulations on a GREAT find and welcome to the Club. Comments... • Don't miss this thread which covers most of the important points...

I'm not here to argue, but IMHO your thinking is out of date. As I explained previously, there was a time in the 1970's that 1-2% of chips failed....

With all due respect, you are dodging the issue. The AAU has been ignored and as soon as it's running as good as it can, it will be ignored again. ...

* I have a 1980 BMW R100T bike. 1. My question: which way should I turn the screw( in or out ) to uncrease the fuel mixture? 2. I want to add...

Auto Advance Unit was my first thought at the very beginning, but I was assuming your model had electronic ignition, so I discarded the thought. But '...