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Richard W
Richard W
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Last seen: 09/10/2025 05:07
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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...

3 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...

3 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 ...

3 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 ...

4 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...

4 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.

4 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.

4 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...

4 months ago
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RE: R80/7-Electrical going dead suddenly.

Previous post updated May 6.

4 months ago
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RE: R80/7-Electrical going dead suddenly.

1. What James has written you about is doubly true if you have a /7 with the brake master cylinder under the fuel tank. Not only was the stock wiring ...

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

> The automobiles have methods (such as hydraulic lifters) to quieten the valve noise. Cars need that because the engine noise gets into the driver...

5 months ago
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RE: R65 LS neutral switch

And that small switch is the item is the part of the "starter system" most likely to fail ! And the reason for that is that the switch gets physically...

5 months ago
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RE: Tuning carb needles

Not to beat a dead horse... but the reason you can't simply pull the plug "any old time" is that the 1+ minute of idling the bike did as you pulled up...

5 months ago
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