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Richard W
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1991 r100rt front forks

You can get the OEM part online from Max BMW web site. Other hardware sources, like McMster-Carr, sell metric crush washers for almost any size dra...

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New Guy

Delighted we could help ! Enjoy your riding season.

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Unable to draw fluid to rear caliper

Sir, I sincerely apologize if I have offended you. I assure you that while I have indeed reached the point of exasperation in the 4 hours I have spent...

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Unable to draw fluid to rear caliper

But first you need to make sure the master cyl is performing. If it performed BEFORE you did the hose replacement, it should work properly now. This i...

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Unable to draw fluid to rear caliper

2) Remove the hose or tube from the rear of the m/c at the output. Lay your finger tip over the output and use it as a one-way valve. VERY slow motion...

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Tech Day Transport or Ride

Anything you can do to make the front of your bike stand out against the background of other traffic will pay big dividends. Almost 3/4 of all motorcy...

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Tech Day Transport or Ride

I agree wholeheartedly with staying off the Interstate. • You won't be forced to ride the prevailing speed of the traffic, which is probably faster ...

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Unable to draw fluid to rear caliper

My 1979 has the same problematic rear brake. Works great, but man, oh man is it complicated. Complicated to build and complicated to work on. So if it...

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Tech Day Transport or Ride

If I was to question myself or attend a tech day that is of a reasonable distance, is it common for people to trailer?? I really believe the "pro...

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adhesive for type plate on starter cover?

OK, I finally dug up the tape I used. Sorry it took so long. It's Scotch (3M) "Extreme Mounting Tape" and has a red backing and is 1" wide. This tape ...

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adhesive for type plate on starter cover?

I think #7 IS the adhesive backing. I feel your pain, brother. I did a repair on an R75/6 for an acquaintance. Got it running after long term stor...

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Tech Day Transport or Ride

The humorous answer is this..... You are allowed to trailer it the first time. But if the guys get it running really good, then you had better ride...

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adhesive for type plate on starter cover?

• The secret is really in the surface prep. You should remove ALL the old adhesive from the plaque and starter cover. Scour both parts really well so ...

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fast idle

Adjusting the idle speed at elevated temps will easily bring the idle speed down. It should be easy to get the idling in the 1000 RPM range after this...

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fast idle

Agreed. The viscosity of the cold engine oil slows the RPM of the engine considerably. You really don't want to set the idle mixture OR idle speed unt...

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