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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: Master Cylinder Reservoir Won’t Seal

1. There is a, sometimes hidden, o-ring between the reservoir body and the master cylinder body. You'll need to locate that part and replace it. 2. ...

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RE: What can you tell me about 1983 R80GS ?

Well, realize that everyone loves their Airheads. For some older riders there's a lingering hope that the health affliction dejour will miraculously e...

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RE: Gas or not? - winter storage

And that's the bit about winter storage that owners need to realize. All we're talking about here is "best practice". Each owner has to take that info...

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RE: What can you tell me about 1983 R80GS ?

The best news is that it's running, and with exercise and fluid changes can only run better. Congrats !

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RE: Need inspiration for 85 R80RT restoration

In my experience, most Airhead re-paints try to mimic the OEM paint jobs, or they go for brighter, safer colors. I'm not aware of any of the type colo...

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RE: 1995 R100RT: Need advice on Fork Seals, Progressive Springs, Gaiters & Steering Head Bearings

Hold on there, mister ! Making mistakes is MY job. I'll be the one to make all the mistakes on this forum. ?

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RE: First Post

It's that anti-instant return feature that most people like about the Brown. The stock side stand is excellent in all ways, but the auto-retract "feat...

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RE: Steering Head bearing Driver / Extractor

I have never removed the BMW head post bearings, but I must have done the job on 7 other brands. Usually the bearing race ID is slightly smaller than ...

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RE: 1991R100 GSPD Drive Train Problem

I take it this is a single-sided rear end. Almost all the load is carried by a huge 6.5" ball bearing. The health of that bearing also determines the ...

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RE: R50/5 Steering Disassembly & Progressive Spring Question

No problems, you're OK. The machining of the triple-tree (the lower yoke) and the straightness of the fork tubes is what counts. If these are good (if...

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RE: First Post

Welcome Aboard ! 99% of the work it takes to get an Airhead back on the road can be done by the owner. This is really to your advantage because it i...

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RE: ABS Brakes & Traction Control?

My bother and his buddies all ride later model K bikes with ABS. I get asked to look at their brakes all the time, and let me tell you that working on...

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RE: Installing crankshaft

@14517 Excellent !! Congrats, my friend.

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RE: Gas or not? - winter storage

No the oils are OK in that they don't separate. However, oils like the drive shaft, don't really get that hot either. That means they are not as lik...

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