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I'm onto the electrical (starter, alt., etc.) .... Take the time to disassemble the starter motor and re-pack the bearings and bendix with modern...
Snowbum's formula works out perfectly for a 650cc Triumph twin which uses a 0.010" ring end gap. And those are solid iron cylinders (with no air passi...
Fafnir, SKF, Timken made anywhere are names you can trust. But you know, they estimate that something like 40% of the items on the market today are wo...
Well, BMW does use cast iron rings which will have some initial wear. I'd expect the end gap to grow 0.001 to 0.002" in the first 500 miles, then slow...
Only single filaments are going to fit the stock lamp socket. On a dual filament bulb, the teets on the side of the bulb are offset to prevent install...
Having never built a BMW gearbox, I wanted to allow the "experts" to comment, but will volunteer this much.... • I build or repair a classic or vin...
Bob - Good questions and good math. My only BMW ring job was on my 1979 R100, but have done the same to literally thousands of engines of numerou...
I have come to the conclusion that the only realistic solution for the RS and RT is to... 1) Buy an after-market metal socket for the dual filament...
Options you might also consider... • Some after-market handlebar fairings offer built-in turn signals, similar to the RS and RT fairings. • Ebay...
Mark - Some thoughts... • While the aftermarket LED sealed beam bulb/reflector you mentioned ($495) might be a viable choice for your R65, it should...
Just a few comments... • An original or very good pattern R90S fairing needs the stock front turn signal posts (at the standard position just below ...
I'd say that's about the going price for one in the condition you're describing. Go for it !! • IMHO, IF there is going to be damage or noticeable ...
First check our AirBazaar menu. Second check the IBMWR listings. Lastly get the national CraigsList search at.... Good luck. They are in short s...
You're certainly welcome. These are all steps I've taken when bringing a 1979 /7 out of long term storage by the PO. Not sure what kind of worksho...
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