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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...

6 years ago
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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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'86 R80: Dead battery. No spark.

Wobbly: Was looking over your previous posts to determine what the third request was regarding the lights test. What the lights do when I attempt to ...

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'86 R80: Dead battery. No spark.

Hooked up a tail light to the battery for 2 minutes, and it did not dim. Checked voltage afterwards: 12.77V. Dimming was NOT the object; finding th...

6 years ago
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'75 R90/6: Fouled spark plugs

Is this carbon or oil fouled? Looks oil fouled to me? What should I do? Head reconditioning? Rings? Answer: D. None of the above. Everyone ta...

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'86 R80: Dead battery. No spark.

Still no basic information to report on the lights ? The OEM ignition trigger has an Achilles's Heel in the white/ivory connector coming out of th...

6 years ago
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'86 R80: Dead battery. No spark.

Welcome aboard ! Interesting story. Maybe you could give us more detail on the ignition system. Is it running stock points, stock EI, or an afterma...

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exhaust cross over

More exhaust noise and less power. The cross-over helps the exhaust pulse be shared by 2 mufflers. With 1/2 the sound going out 2 exits the work is...

6 years ago
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