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Richard W
Richard W
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Stripped hole for valve cover stud in engine head.

Quite honestly brother, there are as many ways to fix that issue as there are days in a year. The answer that's right for you lies in the list of your...

7 years ago
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1973 R75/5 right carb running far too rich

Just to clarify my original post, which I know was pretty long, the last mechanic I went to was on "the list". It's just that he's retired, and so is ...

7 years ago
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1973 R75/5 right carb running far too rich

Actions for YOU to take.... • Compression test both sides with carbs removed. • Replacement of plugs, plug caps and plug wires if over 10 years ol...

7 years ago
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1973 R75/5 right carb running far too rich

I can appreciate that you tried to research a qualified mechanic, but you should have never removed the bike from the shop without it running correctl...

7 years ago
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1976 60/6 Bing Carb idle and air adjustments have no affect

Please re-read. I've added more ideas to my last post. Thanks.

7 years ago
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1976 60/6 Bing Carb idle and air adjustments have no affect

Switching to Mikuni carbs has rarely helped anyone that I've known. Don't get me wrong, they are excellent carbs, but no one in the BMW world is going...

7 years ago
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seat for R75/6

I actually prefer Corbin and Sargent seats for longer distance riding too, but I thought you wanted to stay close to OEM. If you live in the East a...

7 years ago
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seat for R75/6

Having restored several bikes, allow me to make this observation.... If you think your seat is stock, then the first thing you want to do is remove th...

7 years ago
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led headlight upgrade

If you'll pull up the photos of both bulbs, you'll notice the Motoled 2X2000 has its illuminating chips mounted on a FLAT circuit board. That means on...

7 years ago
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Headlight Bodge

I really don't think the large 190mm BMW bucket and/or rim will accept the more common North American 7" reflectors. The new prices are HIGH, but they...

7 years ago
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R75/5 Replaced failing battery, now won’t start...

Simple oversights happen to the best mechanics. This is why you want to do your own work. Now you know it can happen and from now on you'll be extra c...

7 years ago
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My R100 shuts off at idle or low speed. Will re start but, it’s weird.

It still sounds like a low voltage condition to me. Have you measured the battery voltage (on the battery posts, not the cable ends) at different RPM ...

7 years ago
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quietest mufflers?

The ones by Mac are one step louder than stock, without being "throaty" or obnoxious. I have not heard the Emgo mufflers yet. Actually, any stock ...

7 years ago
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My R100 shuts off at idle or low speed. Will re start but, it’s weird.

What type electronic ignition have you got ? Some are very sensitive to low voltage conditions or intermittent connections. The issue varies by brand....

7 years ago
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