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Richard W
Richard W
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RPM vs. Speed

Clutch slippage? Ordinarily clutch slip is easy to identify at low speeds or hard accel. If the clutch is able to handle the load up to 50 mph it will...

8 years ago
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1976 R75/6 weeping "oily" fluid at exhaust seam

Scott is right. You need to get out and just ride that thing. Get some maps out and find a small town or scenic attraction 100 miles away. Plot a cour...

8 years ago
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1976 R75/6 weeping "oily" fluid at exhaust seam

So you're seeing oily water ? Water is a natural by-product of burning fuel, but typically the exhaust is hot enough keep it in vapor form. So it shou...

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master cylinder piston

Another trick is to convert your entire hydraulic brake over to DOT 5 Silicone brake fluid so that you never have to worry about hydraulic brakes agai...

8 years ago
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r80 not running correctly

While wires can contribute to poor running, in my experience this is not your issue. You can test this by touching the wires while the engine is runni...

8 years ago
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1982 R100RS runs better in cold weather

With that many miles, a new cam chain is a must. Until then, make sure your ignition is set at high RPM with the "F" mark using a strobe timing light....

8 years ago
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Questions about the 1988 RS

The reference to Oak was to say that he was not a fan of the single sided swing arm and the horizontal load transferred to the final drive as a resul...

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Questions about the 1988 RS

I would think that .020 as lash in the final drive would be negligible, if that is what you are talking about. Oak once toÄşd me that removing the whe...

8 years ago
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On a mission

• I highly recommend a full-face helmet plus ear plugs, or ear buds if you want to listen to music. • Adding any type of edge strip along the top ...

8 years ago
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Instrument lights stay on

â–ş I highly suggest that you disconnect the Negative lead from the battery post for a complete overnight shutdown. The kill switch may leave some circu...

8 years ago
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Choke Return

8053's description matches what I have found. Screw the cable end adjuster back onto the cable sheath, then re-install the adjuster back onto the carb...

8 years ago
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Questions about the 1988 RS

Two new discoveries: • The rear wheel has about 0.020 inch movement at the rim. Not enough to damage the ring and pinion final drive gears, but e...

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Questions about the 1988 RS

So does EPCO make a stainless steel exhaust pipe set for the RS ? They list one for "R100R and Mystics" which seems to be correct. This set also seems...

8 years ago
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Sumer Solstice, Single State, Saddle Sore 1000 aka SSSSSS1000 🙂

Interesting report. But there's no need to need to wait until the equinox, we have a Solar Eclipse on Monday, Aug 21 cutting across Tennessee and Sout...

8 years ago
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Instrument lights stay on

â–ş If I have the "story" correct, originally the diode board was mounted by rubber, vibration-type mounts which turned loose after years of service. Th...

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