I'm with James. I prefer a more substantial grip that's barrel shaped. The barrel shape fits the curvature of the inside of my palm much better, the s...

I got a garage full of 'period' goodies. 90° exhaust snouts, RT glove box extensions, foot boards, you name it !! Let me send you a PILE !! ᾒ...

Then I think the major issues will revolve around leaking oil. Some cylinder makers cast the iron liner into the finned aluminum housing. Other make...

• Rear tires are the first thing to check. When these bikes were new they all ran 4.00-18 sizes, a squared-off rear tire. Then tires converted to metr...

I'm a Mechanical Engineer and long-time motorcycle mechanic. I don't think you'll have an issue metallurgically speaking, but 500°F is much hotter tha...

Welcome from Georgia !! (We also speak Norton.)

I'm with you, that seems loose. I ream the these bushings to barely allow the piston pin to push through using just index finger pressure (at room tem...

Hey ! Great News !

I have never had to replace the small end bush on BMW connecting rods, but I have done it on other high mileage engines where it is quite common for t...

You don't want "leverage", you want "sharp impact". That's why Chris is using a rubber hammer to 'shock' the wrench. I suggest you get a rubber hammer...

Welcome, Logan ! • First of all, you need the correct exhaust nut spanner. The shop version is a cast steel wrench about 12" long. Modern home versi...

Welcome from Georgia ! I drove a 1979 R65 for years and loved it. You'll never get a ticket for zooming off from a stop too fast on an R65, but they...

Since the /5 and later bikes were very, VERY advanced for their day, there is nothing "old" or special about their technology today, and therefore not...

And to my knowledge... this information may be in error. The earlier Boyer versions with the BLACK controller box were voltage sensitive. However the ...