I can appreciate that you tried to research a qualified mechanic, but you should have never removed the bike from the shop without it running correctl...

Please re-read. I've added more ideas to my last post. Thanks.

Switching to Mikuni carbs has rarely helped anyone that I've known. Don't get me wrong, they are excellent carbs, but no one in the BMW world is going...

EME? More info? Euro Motoelectrics

I actually prefer Corbin and Sargent seats for longer distance riding too, but I thought you wanted to stay close to OEM. If you live in the East a...

Having restored several bikes, allow me to make this observation.... If you think your seat is stock, then the first thing you want to do is remove th...

If you'll pull up the photos of both bulbs, you'll notice the Motoled 2X2000 has its illuminating chips mounted on a FLAT circuit board. That means on...

I really don't think the large 190mm BMW bucket and/or rim will accept the more common North American 7" reflectors. The new prices are HIGH, but they...

Simple oversights happen to the best mechanics. This is why you want to do your own work. Now you know it can happen and from now on you'll be extra c...

It still sounds like a low voltage condition to me. Have you measured the battery voltage (on the battery posts, not the cable ends) at different RPM ...

The ones by Mac are one step louder than stock, without being "throaty" or obnoxious. I have not heard the Emgo mufflers yet. Actually, any stock ...

What type electronic ignition have you got ? Some are very sensitive to low voltage conditions or intermittent connections. The issue varies by brand....

I've been running the exact same bulb for 2 years now with no ill effects on anything. The headlamp shell is not air tight, so there's enough air exch...

That's just my bad memory. I wouldn't do anything rash just yet. Besides 95% of the people looking at the bike don't know either !

To me your question raises an "it depends" answer. Since they run so cool, Airheads don't typically experience excessive piston ring wear. That mea...