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Richard W
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'77 R75/7 Enrichening Jet Plugged

We call it a "jet", but of all the bowls I've seen (which includes some new ones) there is no brass or brass "jet" in that hole. You could drill it ou...

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1978 R80/7 goes dead when turn signal is used

And how is the electrical function now ?

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'81 R100RT: Fork Seal Removal

I have a question, the intermediate spacer was used from 09/80 - 05/ 81. Mine did not have one at the bottom of the slider, and I would like to know w...

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'81 R100RT: Fork Seal Removal

I repacked my head post bearings today. The grease was the consistency of bee wax or 100% lanolin. It was really strange. Anyway, removed the old grea...

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1978 R80/7 goes dead when turn signal is used

Mine was a solid ball of corrosion under the cover !

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'81 R100RT: Fork Seal Removal

Best Practices • Use real motorcycle fork oil, such as Bel-Ray 7W fork oil. Install 250cc in each leg, meaning 1 bottle is enough for 2 fork oil chan...

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'81 R100RT: Fork Seal Removal

It's funny you should ask. I replaced the fork seals on a 1981 RT just last week !! • Simply stick a 10-12" common flat blade screw driver ALL ...

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'91 R100GS: Clutch Cables

Does anyone make an after market clutch cable for 1991 R100GS? The new ones BMW sells are crap. I had two break in under 10,000 miles. I don't have ...

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1978 R80/7 goes dead when turn signal is used

• This sounds like a PIA, and it really sort of is... but when your lights are brighter and your horn is louder you'll understand that those actions h...

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'71 R75/5: Worn rear brake pedal pivot

Yes, you can wrap the spindle in an appropriate thickness "shim stock" and reassemble it. If the idea of future wear concerns you, then you can dri...

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1978 R80/7 goes dead when turn signal is used

Btw, the turn signal makes an audible click, that I can feel when the key is turned on, also original. Should replace it I think. Do you have an Am...

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'77 R75/7 Carbs

I agree, $600 is robbery with a pen. Like I said, check the AirBazaar and post an Item Wanted if needed. I've had excellent luck there, and just sc...

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'77 R75/7 Carbs

Welcome Aboard ! Bing carbs have a Left and Right version (1 each) on the same bike. Those will have different numbers stamped on the outside. I do...

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1978 R80/7 goes dead when turn signal is used

The first place to check is the Starter Relay, which is under the fuel tank. (I know, I know... it's a pain.) The reason for this may become very clea...

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Egg on Your Face Situations

Went to let the clutch out, it grabbed and the bike shot out from under me, laid over and spun in a circle...in front of all my laughing roommates. ...

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