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Richard W
Richard W
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Oak's Top End manual

And the end of this story is.... ?????

6 years ago
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'75 R75/6: Starter Switch stopped working

There are 2 interlocks that, for safety reasons, keep you from using the electric starter. The electrical switches on the interlocks historically give...

6 years ago
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'83 R100RT: Updated Alternator Noise

From all of us here.... Best wishes for a VERY fast recovery and getting back on the road.

6 years ago
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R90S, 3rd disc brake parts

First off, I thought I had posted this yesterday, but I don't see any sign of it on the Forums, so here goes! Michael - Welcome aboard ! First time...

6 years ago
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Can't get the idle jets out

I know that's a relief.

6 years ago
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Can't get the idle jets out

Sorry to tell you, but in my experience this means the threads in the body OR the threads of the jets themselves have been "stripped". Most probably t...

6 years ago
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Can't get the idle jets out

• I'm not understanding your question. Do you mean you can't physically turn the jets ? Or, do you mean that you've turned them far enough to disengag...

6 years ago
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R100GSPD Throttle Tube/Grip Cable Mechanism

Yes, remove that single big strew. The cable ends attaches to a block that is pulled to the right by a chain that wraps around a capstan. The larg...

6 years ago
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R100GSPD Throttle Tube/Grip Cable Mechanism

Not sure about the GS, but on most R bikes you simply remove the large Phillips Head Screw, as if you were going to replace a throttle cable. That re...

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Steering stem removal on 1984 R100RS

Congrats ! Your "BMW Apprentice Mechanic, Level 2" diploma is in the mail !! 😛 Heat or no heat, you'll still need to replace the top bearing du...

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1977 R100 conversion project

Congrats on the find! But one thing is not clear.... New shocks, clutch, alternator, and maybe disc brakes and electronic ignition and semi kno...

6 years ago
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Steering stem removal on 1984 R100RS

You might want to thread the lock ring back onto the stem, but leave it backed off the bearing a bit so you'll know when the stem breaks loose. The re...

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Steering stem removal on 1984 R100RS

It's possible that a look at the parts fiche will help you insure all the retaining bits have been removed. Try the ones on Max BMW. All the work...

6 years ago
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'72 R75/5: Upgrade to a 5 speed tranny

A quick check of several wiring diagrams will show you that the second wire is simply a "Return" (what most people all "Ground"). You can run a new 18...

6 years ago
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1984 R100 forks questions (re-assembly)

My tool box is full of different size hose clamps. That's probably the way I would have gone, but I've never needed to take my forks apart.

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