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Richard W
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RE: VIN plate / sticker

You might contact Max BMW and ask them. A couple of years ago they built an R90S from ordered parts. That frame probably didn't come with a tag.

4 months ago
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RE: 1986 R80G/S Stock Fuel Tank Installation questions

I'm no expert on the G/S, but I can help fill in some of the gaps on the fuel system. * The tube from top of the filler neck area to bottom is to he...

4 months ago
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RE: Help identifying forks

Agreed. Furthermore, on the hydraulic side.... BMW's plumbing layout was expensive and tended to not be self-bleeding. (That is, by design it needle...

4 months ago
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RE: 1986 R80RT no odo or trip meter

• On the "drive cable" check it's not enough to simply spin one end and see what happens at the other. The 2 broken ends can mesh and SEEM TO perform,...

4 months ago
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RE: Float Needle Difference? R75/5

• In my experience, earlier float needles were all metal. Since the introduction of Bing's "ethanol kit", the float seat end has been wearing a synthe...

4 months ago
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RE: R100S Bing Problem

Addendum... The hole in the bottom of the float bowl is not a "jet" per se so you can use any wire, straw, drill bit, etc to open it up without fear...

5 months ago
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RE: R100S Bing Problem

1. You didn't say, but I suspect this is at start up, while the engine is still cold. Bings and Airheads need their fuel/air mixtures enriched to s...

5 months ago
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RE: /5 Left thumb switch horn no working

As I remember.... that switch is attached to the lever mount. The switch comes with generously proportioned wires, and attaching these to the rear of ...

5 months ago
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RE: 1982 R 80 GS - Front Cover Engine Cover Issue

There is no place to mount a physical restraint for the wire. But if you clean several spots on the inner case, a glob of silicone sealer can be used ...

5 months ago
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RE: 1982 R 80 GS - Front Cover Engine Cover Issue

It is possible to pinch the points wire between the cover and the engine when tightening the 2 front cover screws. Tightening the screws breaks throug...

5 months ago
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RE: 1995 R100RT Monoshock Recommendation

My brother fitted shocks from Ted Porter to his Oilhead 1100R (no idea what brand) and they were indeed superior.

6 months ago
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RE: Is this ticking normal valve noise for an R75/5?

Justin - The information I gave you was in error and I apologize. The article I referred to can be found HERE.

6 months ago
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RE: Tires for snowflake rims

Lots of tire brands make those older "inch" size tires.... the problem is that very few of the tire sellers actually have customers asking for them. I...

6 months ago
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