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Richard W
Richard W
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Two Wheels of Suches

I was surprised how interesting the Gold Mine Museum (on the square in downtown Dahlonega) really was. Skip the hokey mine tours and save it for the m...

7 years ago
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R75/5 Running rough after stupid mistake

You certainly could have. ► First, let's check the valve adjustment. Plugs out, gearbox in high gear, valve covers removed. Turn the rear wheel sl...

7 years ago
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Electrical Leak

Well, now that I look it appears email addresses are no longer shown in the Profile for anyone. Not having PM on this forum is a bummer. Email sen...

7 years ago
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Electrical Leak

Courtney - Congrats on finding that leak. Some other thoughts.... • IMHO, using the battery disconnect is a far better choice than charging the ba...

7 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

The tank is ~8" wide at its widest point, ~7" where it meets the seat. There's 10" of free space behind the filler cap and another 8" from the back o...

7 years ago
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Two Wheels of Suches

My favorite ride from Suches is actually north on Hwy 60 and cross over Hwy 76. Continue on and go west (left) onto Hwy 64/74 alongside the Occoee Riv...

7 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

So how wide is that flat area atop the /5 tank ? I have one of those Bilt micros laying on the shelf. One other thought... you want one of the newe...

7 years ago
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Two Wheels of Suches

• You don't have your location in your profile, so it's hard to tell if you are from out of town and really need showing around, or an old hand at the...

7 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

Went and made some measurements for you.... • New CorTech "Super 2" 10L requires 8 to 9" of flat surface width. • Bilt Micro requires 5" of flat...

7 years ago
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Recommend a toaster tank bag?

The big problem for /5 and /6 owners is the height of the fuel cap. That will keep any bag from laying flat against the top of the tank. If you can fi...

7 years ago
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H4 Headlight replacement BIGGERish AND BRIGHTER

MotorRad Elektrik seems to offer a custom rear-end panel of LEDs that plugs in and puts white light on the plate, but I haven't explored that. It's a...

7 years ago
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78 R100S

Stacking washers seems to be a common solution. I don't know but maybe the rear mounts shrink over time. A friend's R75/6 is also wearing 2 flat washe...

7 years ago
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R75/5 Surging at steady RPM

1.Valve clearance is paramount, And since Airhead valves tend to tighten over time, zero valve lash is a perennial suspect. The clearance doesn't have...

7 years ago
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Lifting an R80RT

I've used many types of lifts professionally, but I keep coming back to the platform type, where you roll the entire bike up onto the lift. Watch the ...

7 years ago
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My 82 r100rs has no spark

If you have the BMW electronic ignition, then the tan 3-pin connector between the "bean can" and the harness sometimes disintegrates. Rick Jones at Mo...

7 years ago
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