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Richard W
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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

This is important! When you get to the place where you want to remove the flywheel, you must block the crank from moving forward. If the bolts al...

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'88 r100rt Electrical Problems (New owner)

Any tips on jetting/tuning if I switch to pod filters? Please explain why in heavens you's want to consider this. It can't be for performance, bec...

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'88 r100rt Electrical Problems (New owner)

Ok, I feel kind of stupid now. No sir, you were ignorant. Now, education has replaced your ignorance. Unlike ignorance, stupidity cannot be fixed. ...

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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

That's the pivoting socket from the stationary end of the hydraulic steering dampener. The other end should be under the triple tree, almost in-line w...

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'78 R80/7: Get running again questions

First, allow me to echo Scot's sentiments on the loss of your spouse. That is indeed sad. My sincerest condolences both to you and your family. ...

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/7 LED Tail light bulb

In my limited understanding, the ballast resistor is used when the flasher unit is the older bi-metal type that is dependent upon the internal resista...

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Timing 1983 R65LS

Sorry, I don't think you do understand. As explained, you want NEITHER the S or the OT mark. You want to time the engine at Full Advance using the F m...

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Timing 1983 R65LS

Sorry you're having issues, Tim. Put the bike on the center stand in high gear. This will allow you to bump the rear wheel and move the flywheel ve...

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'88 r100rt Electrical Problems (New owner)

Visually the printed circuits look fine, but something is definitely not right. Looks like I'll be placing an order with Katdash ! And that's rea...

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Relay Question '78 R100/7

Should I even worry about this ? Only if you like walking home. It's always best to work on "indications" of a fault in your shop at home, rather th...

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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

Ordering parts before the bike is disassembled is a good way to end up short on funds. As a matter of routine, whenever there are clutch area repai...

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Introduction/New Member

Welcome Aboard ! Yikes ! You're right. That's not your typical "Welcome to Airheads" mechanical issue !

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Introduction / New Member

Having owned and serviced several in the last 5 years, here's some observations which are absolutely worth what you paid for them... • Generally spea...

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'88 r100rt Electrical Problems (New owner)

Welcome Aboard ! Three things come to mind.... • First, disconnect the connector on the rear of the instrument cluster. While inserting an electri...

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/7 LED Tail light bulb

Neat job, Harry !!

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