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Richard W
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1979 R100 Final Drive Oil Loss

Many thanks, Jim. I have not had time to clean the bike, but the oil has been replenished and the loss was about 40cc. Not great, but on the other ...

7 years ago
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1989 R100GS Rocker Cover Replacement

That was a very hard thing for me to accept, but Jim is correct. Amazingly, rocker covers require no sealant. I can only add the rather obvious add...

7 years ago
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Cyclops LED headlight R80/7

Chris - There is the LAW and there is ETIQUETTE. In a free society the Law allows each of us many rights and privileges. Etiquette demands that ea...

7 years ago
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Cyclops LED headlight R80/7

Wobbly. Thank you for the info. I’ll check the forum for other posts. But my concern is about the heat generated and how to get rid of it. Eric...

7 years ago
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R100R Mystic Speedometer

The speedometer and odometer are 2 distinctly different instrument parts. The speedometer needle "wandering" can be cured with a fresh application of ...

7 years ago
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Transmission drain plug stripped.

Thanks Wobbly! Very good suggestion to epoxy the plug in. I may go that route for now. Hank - You might get used to this oil sucking idea and n...

7 years ago
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Cyclops LED headlight R80/7

This subject has been covered on multiple times on this forum, but here's a quick synopsis.... • All H4 replacement LED headlamp bulbs (that I have...

7 years ago
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Transmission drain plug stripped.

On any repair that involves tapping new threads into the case (oversize thread, Helicoil, weld and re-tap), the answer to your question will be determ...

7 years ago
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New member. Engine and carbs sitting on workbench, pics attached, now what??

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is mounted on an aluminum heat sink, and the heat conductive paste between the two can dry out and allow the ECU to over...

7 years ago
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New member. Engine and carbs sitting on workbench, pics attached, now what??

Mike - That was one of the biggest shocks to my system after coming to BMW. Some dealers will prepare small kits, but BMW seems to sell everything by...

7 years ago
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New member. Engine and carbs sitting on workbench, pics attached, now what??

Welcome to the ABC ! Sorry to disappoint, but nothing needs to be done to your Airhead engine or clutch except put it back in the frame and ride it...

7 years ago
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Introduction / New Member

Welcome aboard ! • Leaky master cylinders are a common issue since they are out of sight. Yours look to be way more than pitted cylinder. It appear...

7 years ago
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The Good News - I bought an airhead today - The bad news - It has no keys

Having gone through this last year, the experience is fresh in my mind and I cannot say DIY will lead to an all together pleasant time. • New igni...

7 years ago
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Dual to single horn swap

Your horn swap made me think back to the 1970's for some reason. I had a riding pal back then that described his main goals in life as "Root, Toot, Po...

7 years ago
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