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Richard W
Richard W
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EZ Pull Carb Return Springs

Those were available at one time. I have seen the link. Maybe it was in Snowbum's stuff. I solved it on my bike by using the stock springs and a sh...

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1984 R100RT Right Carb Running Rich

Followed your advice and presto! The jets were all crudded up like yours. What a difference a few specks of dirt can make. R100GSPD Dick EXACTL...

7 years ago
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Starter making noise

It is my understanding that the grease in the Bosch starters does tend to solidify over time. This shows up first by making the bendix hard to operate...

7 years ago
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My R75/5 sputters at 75 MPH

Wobbly makes some good points about modern fuels and ethanol. I try to use ethanol-free supreme fuel in all my bikes and small engines. I also keep St...

7 years ago
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R90S non-stock fuse connector in headlamp corroded. Need help finding a source.

Thanks for the photos. That helps. • When you say "diode board" you mean the multi-colored connection board in the back of the headlamp bucket. Ri...

7 years ago
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Questions from Diode Board inspection

I'm trying to get this bike in shape enough to take on long cross country trips - and the more problems I can head off before I go, the fewer I'll hav...

7 years ago
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My R75/5 sputters at 75 MPH

I will post the conclusion when I have it. So far I have bought the Startron. I have received a new set of floats. I did my carbs only two seasons ...

7 years ago
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Questions from Diode Board inspection

^^ That ^^, or you could take another approach. Here are 2 suggestions... â–ş One item that needs inspection (for possible replacement) at around 60K...

7 years ago
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Unacceptable engine vibration

Thank you for your input. I have not heard of that tuneup procedure.... â–ş To which procedure are you referring ? â–ş One minor clarification.... ...

7 years ago
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R75/5 Surging at steady RPM

Hey, that's great news. You fixed your bike, and what's more you learned an important lesson. Valve adjustment will have changed the carb balance s...

7 years ago
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Unacceptable engine vibration

I have a 1979 RT that is dead smooth. Like you, I purchased a 1988 RS that had an annoying vibration. I am no BMW specialist, but can tell you tha...

7 years ago
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Headlight Bodge

• First thing to do is test the bulb and make sure it's not the Hi/Lo handlebar switch giving you the issue. • That exact headlamp setup may not ha...

7 years ago
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? not able to access "Airhead Friendly Shops" keep getting a 404 error?

Working for me. Might be a browser issue. I'm using Firefox on Windows 10.

7 years ago
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2019 Northwest 200

Absolute Genius!!! That is simply Brilliant! You could charge for this type of advice! I already DO ! That will be $100, please. 🙂 Th...

7 years ago
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