On my 1981 with dual Brembos, the hydraulic line coming out of the aluminum block (under the tank) to the master cylinder went downward, not up. That'...

You'll get a lot more help if you'll simply put your general locale in your profile.

What you shouldn't do is ride it at RPMs less than 3000, that's lugging the engine. This is a true statement.

One of the biggest "kick myself" moments is realizing the R100 I just wrecked was the smoothest BMW I've ever owned. And I think it's Number 7 or such...

As my friend Arni has pointed out, there is nothing sacrosanct about the OT mark. You needn't face Mecca with your torque wrench, or any such. "OT"...

The balance will change slightly as carbon builds up on the pistons. This is out-dated information. Back in the 70's when there was leaded fuel and ...

I don't feel any slack in the swing-arm bushings.... Well, this is going to end up being "Tapered Roller Bearing Week" for you ! • Unlike typica...

I see no obvious reasons why not as long as the engine is fully supported. There will be no neutral light and that might trick the starter relay. B...

How fast were you going when you went down? 50, maybe 55 tops. Not sure because I was taught to keep my eyes glued to the road and not the gauges....

That's determined by the final drive ratio. Being a police bike, the dept could have ordered them special like that. Or, it could have been swapped as...

He's seen worse and definitely seen not well balanced motors - even right from the factory. But it's not terrible and I should learn to mitigate the v...

I have finished the steering head bearings with waterproof Green Grease which I found at Napa for about $6. Seems to be a lot smoother, but am having...

Thanks on the helmet offer, but I've taken my last ride. There's so much metal in my shoulder that next time I fall off I'll be calling a welder !! :P...

Not to rub salt in the wound - but did you have on a jacket with shoulder protection? It was forecast to be in the high 80's with an equal amount ...