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Richard W
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RE: Motometer - Tach / Speedo repair

OK then, in most analog speedos and tachs, the rotating cable drives a magnet. The magnet spins inside a co-axially located steel cup. The cup and mag...

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RE: Motometer - Tach / Speedo repair

I have worked on 3 or 4 sets of speedometers for the /6 and later side-by-side gauge sets.... but one of my other hobbies (when I'm not out in my Roll...

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RE: Needle Jet removal

• No thanks needed, I'm simply here to help. • I was able to secure larger jets by fishing around in the Max BMW parts fiche within other models. Be...

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RE: Needle Jet removal

@red-horse Higher number, larger jet.

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RE: Help- can't get my gearbox back on

My money is on 1) mis-alignment of the friction plate, or 2) friction plate installed backwards. NOTE: "Mis-alignment" is not a beauty contest winne...

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RE: '74 R90/6: left cylinder after or back firing above 3k rpm

Just a guess.... The rocker arms may have not allowed the inlet valve to close all the way, or as quickly as needed, thus allowing the valve to stay s...

5 years ago
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RE: Needle Jet removal

An 1981 RT is well into the EPA and DOT mandated carb leaning era that started in the mid-70's. Pollution and fuel efficiency were mandated over perfo...

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RE: Emerald ignition control unit failure

Obviously, David has a "nose" for ignitions. ?

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RE: Advice needed: New oil pump, or stick with old one?

Your first photo shows a double flatted hole in the oil pump inner rotor. The second photo shows a double flatted shaft coming out of the engine. Thos...

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RE: 1981 R100RT Center fairing cowling

Grab your #2 Phillips screwdriver and remove the 9 screws. Pull the cover forward and down. Nothing else holds it. They usually fall out as the screws...

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RE: Needle Jet removal

If the Needle is worn because of 40 years of banging around, then may I suggest that the Needle Jet is equally "banged up" ? After all, the Needle o...

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RE: Needle Jet removal

Not clear to me which you want..... ► David described how to remove and adjust the Needle. ► The Needle Jet is above the jet block. Remove the flo...

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RE: R75/6 throttle control

@16606 I'm not an expert, but have serviced maybe 8-10 twist grips on models from 1975 to 1988 and have never seen that much wear. I'd replace both pa...

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