Yes, please read the shop manual before attempting this work. You may need a heat gun or other special tools.

BMW gearboxes are not lightning-fast shifters, although the later models are much better. My adaptation to my own gearbox shift issues took about 4 mo...

The sump pressure created by 2 pistons coming together would surely push out oil if there was any type opening. I think you only have a happy coincide...

Not to confuse the issue, but if I can get on my soap box for a minute... Long time readers of my responses may recognize a distrust of most people...

Thanks Wobbly. It didn't occur to me that my cylinders ("B" Nikasil) could be out of factory spec at 30k. I have had the cylinders off of my '91 RT wi...

Welcome Aboard ! Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like you're already getting happy with your new acquisition !

Would a ring set from BMW that is matched to the piston not already have the correct gap? Rings are matched to fit the cylinder, not the piston. H...

My thoughts (which aren't worth more than you paid for them)... • Typically, the rings on a BMW are just getting going good at that low mileage. Ho...

Them's chopper bars. That’s kinda weird. 'Yes' it's weird, but sometimes it pays to be creative and "think out of the box". The oem RS bars are r...

Everyone around here uses the ones from Mac. I've not seen any rusting or heard of any complaining.

Everyone around here uses the ones from Mac. I've not seen any rusting or heard of any complaining.

My '79 doesn't have the tool tray there, so I wouldn't know.

Can you provide info on this adjustable bars you installed? The bars I now use are the 3-piece Honda bars from the early 1980's models. Stock H...

Thanks for the heads up on the correct place to buy/sell stuff. When I posted, I was looking for information on where to find a bag, so I thought the ...