It is my understanding that the grease in the Bosch starters does tend to solidify over time. This shows up first by making the bendix hard to operate...

Wobbly makes some good points about modern fuels and ethanol. I try to use ethanol-free supreme fuel in all my bikes and small engines. I also keep St...

Thanks for the photos. That helps. • When you say "diode board" you mean the multi-colored connection board in the back of the headlamp bucket. Ri...

I'm trying to get this bike in shape enough to take on long cross country trips - and the more problems I can head off before I go, the fewer I'll hav...

I will post the conclusion when I have it. So far I have bought the Startron. I have received a new set of floats. I did my carbs only two seasons ...

^^ That ^^, or you could take another approach. Here are 2 suggestions... ► One item that needs inspection (for possible replacement) at around 60K...

Thank you for your input. I have not heard of that tuneup procedure.... ► To which procedure are you referring ? ► One minor clarification.... ...

Hey, that's great news. You fixed your bike, and what's more you learned an important lesson. Valve adjustment will have changed the carb balance s...

I have a 1979 RT that is dead smooth. Like you, I purchased a 1988 RS that had an annoying vibration. I am no BMW specialist, but can tell you tha...

• First thing to do is test the bulb and make sure it's not the Hi/Lo handlebar switch giving you the issue. • That exact headlamp setup may not ha...

Working for me. Might be a browser issue. I'm using Firefox on Windows 10.

Absolute Genius!!! That is simply Brilliant! You could charge for this type of advice! I already DO ! That will be $100, please. 🙂 Th...

Wow, how’d you know I was wearing boots with laces? You know everything! I have to admit, I have a lot of help ! 😛 a2e82aa31aa9e3f41f113d022...

You're getting a lot of good feedback here. ► Suspension work is generally considered to be "black magic", but only becasue the average rider does ...

Well, that's it ! You're not actually on your way to the IOM. You're using the IOM as a stepping stone to get her over to York, England to see Yo...