I was thinking, he was somehow catching one cylinder at the compression cycle when both valves on one head have to be closed at the same time. Then i...

Your issue seems to be that you have not fully digested the discussion over the FULL thread. In it, 2 completely separate methods of how to achieve th...

Thank you for your comprehensive replies guys. But wait ! That's not the only way. 😛 Since a 4-stroke engine cycle takes a full 720°, and ea...

I have a 1980 R100. I understand I need to get my cylinders to Top Dead Center to adjust my valves. That one statement is the basis for all your c...

That is indeed EXCELLENT news !! I know you're excited. While you wait and have the tank off, the ignition module probably needs some attention. ...

I assume this type business is run out of his home. Call and see. It certainly can't hurt.

• 1988 had another issue, you need to at least check for.... Disconnect one of the battery leads. Remove the front cover of the engine. Look for the l...

What do the specs on the side of the can say ??? API class SF, SG or SF/SG ??? Typically, when people put synthetic in motors, gearboxes, and othe...

Welcome Aboard ! Hello, I have just purchased the bike. The drip on the floor turned out to be fork oil. Bought the seals and brake pads. What weig...

Nope. Look me up in the Help book. I'm the only member in Cornelia, GA.

Sorry for the long wait. Of the 2 needles I have, 1 is busted. The other has a tapered needle that passes thought the round center and come out the...

Primary winding resistance from a BMW gray coil using a reliable digital Ohm meter was 1.8Ω

Oh man, I hated those autumn and winter labs. Prof would blather on and on about something not related to Materials, Metrology or whatever the lab was...

The way to answer that is to go look at the part numbers on the on-line parts fiche for various starter covers. Compare the PN on the years before and...

I found the issue (someone pointed me in the correct direction). In the No 1/1984 Bing tech-bulletin there is an explanation of how with the newer flo...