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Richard W
Richard W
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white smoke

► Think of it this way.... R60/R75 was the starting point. As the engines got bigger (R90, then R100), the finned oil pan on the bottom of the engine ...

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Valve cover stud stripped

That's actually an excellent fix. And the last time it will ever need attention. Congrats.

9 years ago
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Bmw R65 1983 Center Stand length

Lowering R65's to fit lady riders was a very common conversion. Usually the first step was shorter rear shocks. If you need replacement rear shock...

9 years ago
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Brake Bleeding question

You don't need anything nearly that fancy. I fill these systems from the caliper end using a dedicated hand-held oil can that's only used for brake fl...

9 years ago
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Fuel Tank

On 70's and early 80's models (I'm not rich enough to own a later model like some of you guys 😛 ) the front tank mount is a rubber "glove" over a pro...

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Bmw R65 1983 Center Stand length

The R75 and R100 use a 340mm shock. That's about 13-3/8 inches. I know the R65 is somewhat lower, but that might be an area to start your search. Plen...

9 years ago
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white smoke

Black smoke is a carb "rich" mixture condition. White smoke is typically oil consumption. There are many reasons you might be burning excess oil ...

9 years ago
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Hurray AirStore !!

Oh, yeah! Received my tie-dyed Airhead shirt today. All I need now is some Grateful Dead music to really get truckin' !!

9 years ago
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Gearbox Noise... Loud

Bought an RT that sat indoors, unused for 15 or so years. That gearbox was hard to shift and noisy (at one time I was actually thinking it was a broke...

9 years ago
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Classifieds Tire Kickers - Harrumph!

I got the opposite issue. A local guy is advertising BMW parts on CL. I've emailed him 3 times now over the course of 2 months. He finally called. Sai...

9 years ago
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Oil for 1981 R100RS

I'm not sure that, generally, people are aware of what's happening to oils and additives and such. I just looked at my gallon jug of Mobile Delvac. It...

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Hurray AirStore !!

So happy with my T-shirt I order 2 more today ! These are very comfortable "pocket T's". Really nice.

9 years ago
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tubeless wire wheels for R80ST

If you need to get some practice changing tires, then buy a nice set of tire tools and go stand around in any bike shop. You'll get all the practice y...

9 years ago
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1991 GS : Rear Shock replacement

I'm not riding a GS, but I've been very pleased with the service and products from Hagon. They have a very long track record, and they actually take i...

9 years ago
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Exhaust replacement for 87 R80?

This is a duplicate post. Moderators... please delete.

9 years ago
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