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Richard W
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1.5 amp current leak

I don't doubt that you have uncooperative harness that is loosing battery power with the ignition in the OFF position, but highly doubt that your "sho...

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Tires

Scot - That has not been my experience with silicone. I mount multiple tires on a weekly basis using whatever is handy in the shop... which includes ...

8 years ago
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Tires

See this thread right here... Any motorcycle shop will install tires, but you should learn to do this for yourself in case you have a flat on t...

8 years ago
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Master Cylinder question

An update. So the front hole was plugged and not open to the piston below. I opened it up. This allowed the brakes to "release" but still spongy. ...

8 years ago
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Tire mounting hints

Anthony - Congrats ! Most tires will have a mold line or some very small feature that shows up right at the edge of the rim. When the tire is prop...

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Tire mounting hints

I have several tricks. Some already stated here.... • Use professional tire mounting lube from the LAPS. It's cheap and slicker than anything else....

8 years ago
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1995 GSPD classic ignition switch trim ring.

Photos might help us help you.

8 years ago
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Master Cylinder question

The most likely reason is that one or more of your flexible brake hoses are collapsing internally. This is a very common problem on OEM brake hoses ac...

8 years ago
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Coils?? R80/7

â–ş If you want to spend money, then buy some new metal core plug wires and spark plugs. Plugs usually last a long time, but can also be easily damaged ...

8 years ago
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Tire recommendations

The best buy on a good tire is generally considered the Bridgestone S11 "Spitfire". You can buy a set online with free delivery for ~$180. 100/90-19 f...

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Coils?? R80/7

Without a lot more information and specific tests, your question is going to be very hard to diagnose on the web. Right now you had a single occurrenc...

8 years ago
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Coils?? R80/7

Is this a bike you've just gotten out of winter storage and running for the season ? A bike that has been running for serval months ? Or one that's ju...

8 years ago
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Coils?? R80/7

I am not an expert on BMW coils, but this does not sound like a coil going bad to me. In my experience, it sounds like trash in the fuel or an intermi...

8 years ago
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Worthwhile Upgrades

Definitely block the crank, replace the oil pump o-ring and use BMW oil seals. BMW had huge issues in the 70's with crankshaft oil seals and finally d...

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poor cold starting on '88 r100gs

No prob. After rebuilding hundreds of English, Italian and Japanese carbs, I almost missed that strangely located jet in the bottom of the bowl. T...

8 years ago
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