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Richard W
Richard W
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Questions from Diode Board inspection

^^ That ^^, or you could take another approach. Here are 2 suggestions... ► 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.... ► To which procedure are you referring ? ► 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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Has anyone else accidentally kicked off their float bowl?

Wow, how’d you know I was wearing boots with laces? You know everything! I have to admit, I have a lot of help ! 😛 a2e82aa31aa9e3f41f113d022...

7 years ago
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Suspension issue.

You're getting a lot of good feedback here. ► Suspension work is generally considered to be "black magic", but only becasue the average rider does ...

7 years ago
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2019 Northwest 200

Well, that's it ! You're not actually on your way to the IOM. You're using the IOM as a stepping stone to get her over to York, England to see Yo...

7 years ago
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Suspension issue.

Thoughts.... • There are formulas on the web to tell you how much your suspension should settle with your weight added to the bike. Basically you mea...

7 years ago
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Has anyone else accidentally kicked off their float bowl?

Yes, twice with me. Right side both times. Preventative steps you can take.... • Stop wearing "hiking boots" and other types of lace-up boots whe...

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2019 Northwest 200

So what is she into ? What does she like ? What winds her clock ?

7 years ago
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'88 r100rt hasn't run in 10 years- where do I start?

Thoughts... ► I agree, the first thing to do is (with spark plugs removed) put the engine in high gear and see if manually bumping the rear wheel wil...

7 years ago
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Aeroshell W 15w50 Guinea Pig

I don't think the Castrol GTX 20-50 meets the spec for your Airhead. It's probably rated API SM or SN, but you really need API SF or SG.

7 years ago
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