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Richard W
Richard W
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Fairing/windshield for R60/5 toaster

Welcome Aboard ! There are numerous selections you could make or that folks here could offer. Why don't you describe the type riding you do and the...

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'71 R75/5: Removing and Installing Carbs

Congrats ! I know it feels super rewarding.

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R51/3 starting issues when warm

• ANYTIME you have the fuel (and its associated weight) above the carb, you have to worry about petcock seepage. Thankfully, BMW still offers the petc...

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R51/3 starting issues when warm

You've got to check the "Big 3": fuel, fire, compression. A lot of these issues come down to modern fuel. The liquid is being delivered quite nicel...

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'81 R100RT: exhaust burble on deceleration

There is plenty of un-burned fuel inside the exhaust. On decel, air gets sucked in through cracks and the fuel burns inside the pipes. That's not ...

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'83 R100RS Carb Reassembly

In instances like these, preparation is your friend. Your smart phone camera can easily record hundreds of details before disassembly at zero cost. Ne...

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'81 R100RT: exhaust burble on deceleration

I also replaced the spark plugs with a one step up in heat range, Bosch W6DC. Thoughts..... • What was the purpose in changing heat ranges ? You...

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1977 R100/7 Headlight Switch issues

If I understand your dilemma correctly... Your solution may be as simple as making several "extension cords" for the original handlebar switches. ...

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'77 R75 /7: I think my timing is way off

Two questions... • What was the outcome of this ? The only way I was able to get the S in the window at idle was to crank the advance dial on the ...

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'78 R100: Steering Damper question

Despite the way they may have shipped you the new parts, the fiche is telling you it's supposed to be a one piece unit. You have 2 choices.... • Inst...

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'71 R75/5: Removing and Installing Carbs

Your questions are appreciated. Copy and paste your questions into THIS thread and they'll be answered.

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'93 GSPD: Heated grip details

To my knowledge, not with the stock BMW grip heaters. The wire from the external heater snakes from the end of the bar down through to the center. ...

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‘76 R90S. Electrical issues.

Congrats on the start up !! I don't even rate as a Dellorto amateur, but I can type fairly well. 😛 Your carbs are probably not actually "leaki...

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'78 R100: Steering Damper question

As the parts fiche shows, the rod and the gear are one piece, a single unit. So why not re-install the older one-piece unit ??

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Airhead Tire Preferences

With apologies to Mr Bent... This thread is being locked because it has wandered too far off subject.

5 years ago
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