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Richard W
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Starting Procedure for 1971 R60/5

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.

8 years ago
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Starting Procedure for 1971 R60/5

► 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...

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Sheared Flywheel Bolts to Crankshaft - Repair Options

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

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fuel lines

► 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...

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New Guy

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...

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Starting Procedure for 1971 R60/5

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 ...

8 years ago
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Seat Assembly - 82 R100RT

• There are 2 hinges. • On my '79 RT the bumpers for a Corbin had to be longer than stock because the Corbin seat pan rode higher. Without longer b...

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Oil Pressure Gauge on '83 RS

It's true, the light turns off at a very low pressure, something like 5-10 psi, which is definitely not enough pressure to support good engine health....

8 years ago
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Oil Pressure Gauge on '83 RS

It's true, the light turns off at a very low pressure, something like 5-10 psi, which is definitely not enough to support good engine health. You'...

8 years ago
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Oil Pressure Gauge on '83 RS

• Not to belittle your request in any way, but I'd be interested to understand why you need to know your oil pressure more often than once a year. ...

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Better bike a 1975 R75/6 or 1977 R75/7?

...thank you for the advice, please add any other tips and tricks. Rachel - We need to stop meeting like this. I think people are getting suspici...

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New Guy

Great question ! Here's the difference between your 2 bikes.... ► Oilhead: The R1200 has electronic fuel injection (EFI). If the fuel becomes of s...

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New Guy

Sounds like wonderful progress. I know you're excited to hit the road as soon as the weather clears. Just make sure to NOT let the bike sit with an...

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