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Richard W
Richard W
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'88 r100rt hasn't run in 10 years- where do I start?

Thoughts... ► I agree, the first thing to do is (with spark plugs removed) put the engine in high gear and see if manually bumping the rear wheel wil...

8 years ago
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Aeroshell W 15w50 Guinea Pig

I don't think the Castrol GTX 20-50 meets the spec for your Airhead. It's probably rated API SM or SN, but you really need API SF or SG.

8 years ago
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2019 Northwest 200

Never been to Ireland, but I do know this.... If you are planning to visit that part of the world in late May 2019, then you would be absolutely i...

8 years ago
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78 R100S

Now there's a couple different rattles from under the tank and that bugs me too, but one thing at a time. The usual suspect is the front tank moun...

8 years ago
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R75/5 Running rough after stupid mistake

When you set the ignition timing, you need to be right smack dab on the mark. Looking square in the hole and searching for the divot or line next to t...

8 years ago
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Two Wheels of Suches

I was surprised how interesting the Gold Mine Museum (on the square in downtown Dahlonega) really was. Skip the hokey mine tours and save it for the m...

8 years ago
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R75/5 Running rough after stupid mistake

You certainly could have. ► First, let's check the valve adjustment. Plugs out, gearbox in high gear, valve covers removed. Turn the rear wheel sl...

8 years ago
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Electrical Leak

Well, now that I look it appears email addresses are no longer shown in the Profile for anyone. Not having PM on this forum is a bummer. Email sen...

8 years ago
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Electrical Leak

Courtney - Congrats on finding that leak. Some other thoughts.... • IMHO, using the battery disconnect is a far better choice than charging the ba...

8 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

The tank is ~8" wide at its widest point, ~7" where it meets the seat. There's 10" of free space behind the filler cap and another 8" from the back o...

8 years ago
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Two Wheels of Suches

My favorite ride from Suches is actually north on Hwy 60 and cross over Hwy 76. Continue on and go west (left) onto Hwy 64/74 alongside the Occoee Riv...

8 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

So how wide is that flat area atop the /5 tank ? I have one of those Bilt micros laying on the shelf. One other thought... you want one of the newe...

8 years ago
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Two Wheels of Suches

• You don't have your location in your profile, so it's hard to tell if you are from out of town and really need showing around, or an old hand at the...

8 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

Went and made some measurements for you.... • New CorTech "Super 2" 10L requires 8 to 9" of flat surface width. • Bilt Micro requires 5" of flat...

8 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

The big problem for /5 and /6 owners is the height of the fuel cap. That will keep any bag from laying flat against the top of the tank. If you can fi...

8 years ago
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