"Folklore" was indeed a poor choice of words. "Standard Feature" might be closer. 🙂

This "lower than normal" oil level is a continuing mystery that has reached the level of BMW folk lore. Whatever the reason, my '79 RT displays the sa...

Might help some to know what model you're asking about. /2, /5, what ??

My concern was that if you stuck in a plug that was too long, or an adapter that was too long, that you'd potentially damage the piston. Is that not t...

The adapter should have a fat o-ring to make the seal at the spark plug gasket surface. So the length of thread engagement is meaningless. Therefore, ...

From my research there are 2 breather systems, a phenolic disc and the metal reed valve. A 1982 bike should have the later (better) reed valve system....

Many thanks, my friend.

14mm short reach will work fine. Be sure and hold the throttle wide open while you kick until the gauge stops climbing. Both cylinders need to be ...

I got back to looking at my carburetors. Apparently, the former owner ran rubber tubing between the two vacuum ports. I'm guessing he lost the screws....

I'd like to know myself. Sometimes my crystal ball goes on the blink.

Well, that should certainly fix it !! Good luck, my friend.

► I would not rebuild the carbs, but rather remove the float bowls and inspect for crud. If no crud is found, then put fuel in the tank, turn ON the p...