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Richard W
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Steering stem removal on 1984 R100RS

It's possible that a look at the parts fiche will help you insure all the retaining bits have been removed. Try the ones on Max BMW. All the work...

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'72 R75/5: Upgrade to a 5 speed tranny

A quick check of several wiring diagrams will show you that the second wire is simply a "Return" (what most people all "Ground"). You can run a new 18...

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1984 R100 forks questions (re-assembly)

My tool box is full of different size hose clamps. That's probably the way I would have gone, but I've never needed to take my forks apart.

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1984 R100 forks questions (re-assembly)

However, my concerns were the major discoloration on the right-side damper rod and some longitudinal wear marks on the right-side fork stanchion. Ther...

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R75 Buggered Exhaust Threads

Except when I went to pull the exhaust nuts neither of them wanted to budge. After using heat and following plenty of advice on not forcing anything t...

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R75 Buggered Exhaust Threads

• IMHO, you are focused on the symptom and not the cause. Unless you look for the root cause you'll be doing this again next year. The most likely pro...

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'83 R100RT: Updated Alternator Noise

Pete - • Good thinking. Ball bearings can indeed collect condensate during long storage if the temp isn't controlled. Then they develop small rust pi...

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'83 R100RT: Updated Alternator Noise

You didn't mention the mileage, but it's probably about time to replace your cam chain. Open the front cover again, remove the alternator again, then ...

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'86 R80: Dead battery. No spark.

I've found a replacement hall sensor, but I was wondering if you had any recommendations ? Yes, replace the plug wires with Metal Core wires. And re...

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Rings for a 1976 R90

No problem. • Knowing your odometer reading would be a big help. • I'm not aware that BMW offers a "top end gasket set" like other manufacturer'...

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Rings for a 1976 R90

No problem. • Knowing your odometer reading would be a big help. • I'm not aware that BMW offers a "top end gasket set" like other manufacturer'...

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Rings for a 1976 R90

Hi - Some things you ought to know.... 1) The crankcase breather vents into the LH carb, and that could be the source of oil that the engine is br...

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'75 R90/6: Fast idle when adjusting carbs

A year and model would help a LOT. Unexpected fast idle can be caused by... • No slack in the throttle cables • Auto advance unit needs lubricati...

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'75 R90/6: Fouled spark plugs

The plug you pictured looks to me like it is moist and turned black. That would indicate to me that the carbs are running rich, but mostly that the mo...

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