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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 17:59
Last seen: 07/06/2025 10:04
Topics: 91 / Replies: 2567
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RE: bean can problem

If you are talking about the ivory-colored connector, then this is true. . Rick supplies the new connector already made onto a ~10" lead. You dis...

4 years ago
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RE: Swing Arms, Wheel Bearing Shims

You need a Needle Nozzle, but don't buy a whole new grease gun, all you need is an adapter. Needle Nozzle Adapter on Amazon There are about 10 di...

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RE: 1984 R100CS Battery Replacement

Thoughts.... @ It's not only the spec and AH rating, but also the battery post positions ! There is a very common lawn mower and Harley battery that...

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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

Several things... @ If you have not removed the front engine cover and inspected your ignition system, this is a good time. 1980 R80 originally show...

4 years ago
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RE: bad battery

This is true. We call the 2A ones "car chargers" because a motorcycle battery shouldn't be continuously charged at more than 1/10th their AH rating. I...

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RE: Additions to my 86 R80

Fuse Blocks I agree with your choice to go with flat pack fuses, but I think you will find that 10 fuses is far too many and that the proposed fuse ...

4 years ago
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RE: oil cooler to add or not.

Again.... it greatly depends on Where you ride and How you ride. There are places in the deserts of western US and northern Mexico... and I suppose No...

4 years ago
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RE: Rear Running Light issue

Possibly for the exact reason you were already given.... corroded contacts inside the ignition switch. The German ignition switch is not the simple ...

4 years ago
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RE: bad battery

- Not sure what you mean by this. "Charged" meaning the bike will crank ? Or, that the measured voltage is up to a certain level ? Please explain. -...

4 years ago
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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

Another satisfied customer ! ? You're on your way now.

4 years ago
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RE: Forum Newb, Looking at 75 R90S and one VIN is weird.

Email sent. Check your Junk Mail folders. I've also erased your posted email to limit spamming.

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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

There was a discussion about this maybe 2 years ago. I think the general consensus was that official BMW cables do not need lubrication. And it was le...

4 years ago
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RE: Forum Newb, Looking at 75 R90S and one VIN is weird.

If you are stuck on the R90S and feel like riding home from GA, I have a buddy in the next town over who has an all-original, 2-owner, never wrecked, ...

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RE: MPG on an 1985 r80rt

Step-by-step notes on carb tuning... At rest (throttle closed, choke OFF) you should have 1 to 2mm of free play in each of the outer cable sheaths...

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