Mark - Welcome aboard ! I don't approve of a "leak down test", but it sounds as if the engine is already apart, so I'll save my breath. ► Any BMW ...

What I said, tossing the Shinkos. Bill - I agree with you. A riding buddy put a pair of "Stinkos" on his touring bike. The bike immediately start...

The Michelin Pilot Activ is available in 3.25/19 4.20/18 and looks like a more modern tread design without the center groove. I was wondering if anyo...

The bike in question is fitted with aftermarket EBC self-centering rotors. They stop about 3 times better than the OEM rotors. What allows the rotor t...

According to the Haynes manual... after you remove the timing chain and sprockets, the OPRV is the steel tube, positioned horizontally, just over the ...

You're certainly welcome. ► My one note of caution is the electrical connections. Since the switch is used in 2 places, in some cases the wire colo...

You may simply need pn 61 31 1 243 403 "CLUTCH SWITCH (to 09/78)". This switch is mounted on the LH clutch lever assy, and an identical switch may als...

Hey there Wobbly, I hate to bust your chops, but the accelerator pump is actually in the main jet stack. I stand corrected. Thank you.

► You might also check out the accelerator pumps to make sure they work properly. Then give it a couple of good squirts before starting. Bemme...

Jason - Sorry, I really can't answer your question from direct experience. From experience building (non-BMW) twin cyl motorcycle engines, the crank ...

► Congratulations on your new purchase, and Welcome Aboard ! ► Scot told you the "How to fix it" with his excellent article. But you also want to u...

Thanks, appreciate the insight. Haven't done much with carbs since before my military career started in the 70's... ethanol not much of an issue then...

Long time since I owned an R60, but I don't remember any specific issues. • Starting any carbureted engine is harder now that the EPA cut back on ...