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Are you saying that each end of the ATF balance tube was connected to one of the carbs, and it still sucked all the ATF out of the tube ?? In my min...
And you don't R&R the timing chain without installing the updated tensioner spring at the same time.
• BMW harnesses are very well made. If you have not spliced into the harness to add the kinds of accessories and "upgrades" that were popular in the 1...
1. In computer speak, the term is GIGO. Garbage in; garbage out. Expecting good things from bottom tier fuels is pure folly. You can get it in a water...
Hi Stephen - My 1979 R100 also had the "can" and it had a mechanical advance mechanism inside which was controlled by springs. When the mechanism pi...
Some ideas.... • Replace the centrifugal ignition advance mechanism return springs and service (thoroughly lubricate) the advance unit. • Have you...
Ahh, shock absorber bushings. I wasn't exactly sure what you were talking about. Glad you found some.
Most Airheads I've ridden were optimistic above 55/60 MPH. Even new they were this way.
From the link you put up for the replacement headlight looking at more online the 9003 is the model I need? The stock 1983 R100 used an H4 bulb. S...
Sorry to hear of your starter issues. Hope you don't count the whole trip as "ruined", but rather "extra time with friends". Keep us filled in o...
I believe it's the Member Directory which is available on-line via the Community menu at the top of this page. In the past, this was published once a ...
• "My first thought is always fuses." Again, there are only 2 fuses on an Airhead. Thus, each fuse controls MULTIPLE devices. If multiple things didn'...
â–ş The place to start is with an LED headlamp bulb. This is because the headlamp bulb uses more power than any other device on the bike. By going LED y...
Since the lamps work, then we can deduce that the wiring is most likely correct. In this order... • Remove and test all 4 flasher bulbs. • When yo...
â–ş What's wrong with the bike ? Storage is always easier (and cheaper) to deal with beforehand in the Preventative mode. After the Fact mode is g...
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