FORUM

Richard W
Richard W
@wobbly
Member
Joined: 03/05/2016 17:59
Last seen: 05/18/2024 06:00
Topics: 89 / Replies: 2456
Reply
RE: Question on filling final drive for 88 R100RS

► On the later model bikes (like yours) there are 3 plugs on the final drive housing.... • Fill (which also doubles as a breather). On the very top ...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: 1988 R100RS first oil change questions

I'm pretty sure it's common to all Airhead engines since the /5's. Then it's a good check, don't you think ? • As every stock broker...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: 1988 R100RS first oil change questions

I would suggest coating the drain plug and oil line crush washers with LocTite 510 gasket maker before reusing. (There's a whole series of these sea...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: 1988 R100RS first oil change questions

• That work is done from the point of view from which the photo was taken... That is to say from the outside of the engine, on the RH side. • My photo...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: 1988 R100RS first oil change questions

• First thing is to not touch the oil filter unless you have the correct replacement element. The element for the "oil cooler model" is slightly diffe...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: trip meter woes

I'm saying there's a complete, working R65 speedo unit (80 MPH dial), which has been sitting on my work bench since January 2020. I took it out of a (...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: trip meter woes

The speedo/ odometer/ trip meter is one single "unit". The tachometer is one single "unit". These 2 metal framed "units" sit together, under the l...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedometer Kaput 1975 R90/6

• To my knowledge replacement gauge sets and parts are no longer available through BMW. • To my knowledge shops that "rebuild" broken gauge sets onl...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

What you are saying is true. The alternator is broadcasting frequencies and shielded cable and/or a shielded control box may be needed to protect agai...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

And see, this is the downfall of web-based help. Because 1) there may be a quantum leap between our understandings and 2) our implementations. By "our...

2 months ago
Reply
RE: trip meter woes

I have a core speedo mechanism from an R65 that you can use to mix/match parts if you'd like.

2 months ago
Reply
RE: New Member - Idaho

Welcome from Georgia !

2 months ago
Reply
RE: Onboard Spares

Float bowl gaskets !

2 months ago
Reply
RE: trip meter woes

Let me check....

2 months ago
Reply
RE: 1983 R100RS Tool Kit

Complete, OEM tool kits are on eBay all the time.

3 months ago
Page 3 / 164

Advertisement

Scroll to top