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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: Catastrophic oil pump failure R60/6

I am going to make some WAGs (aka "wild guesses") about what has happened here. I was not there. I have not seen the engine and no photos were provide...

7 months ago
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RE: Exhaust Muffler/Silencer Replacement Advice

As I remember, official BMW parts were now several hundred dollars each. There are several aftermarket makers of mufflers. Try one of the numerous aft...

8 months ago
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RE: Turn signal buzzer '84 100RS.

A "wiring diagram" (aka Schematic) only tells you where the part is in the circuit... not where it is physically located on the bike.

8 months ago
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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

Different model Airheads (with the cylindrical air filter behind the engine) have different shaped hoses. But "Yes", that's the hose. It's a molded/ s...

8 months ago
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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

> Your crankcase breather valve is a phenolic disc (think circuit board material) that is held down by a small spring. The plastic is known to wear...

8 months ago
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RE: Needing Special Tools

You could always start by telling us exactly which tools you're looking for.

8 months ago
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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

Thoughts... > Time to inspect the other side. > Pop these rings off, place them in the cyl (about 10-12mm from the top of the bore) and mea...

8 months ago
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RE: Needing Special Tools

Contact your OK Airmarshal. That way you're dealing locally. Pull down the "Contact Us" menu to the Airmarshal link.

8 months ago
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RE: Rob "Snowbum". has passed away

Very sad. My condolences to the family. If there's any info you want off his extensive webpage, then you had better get it now. I highly doubt that ...

8 months ago
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RE: Merry Christmas

Indeed !! A very merry Christmas to all !!

8 months ago
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RE: White Smoke and Low Compression

> Your compression numbers without carbs are the ones to believe. > However, compression has nothing to do with oil control. On the pistons are ...

8 months ago
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RE: Airhead Design Flaws

Rodney, Welcome !! We need to be careful when pointing out "faults" and remember that we are looking at these old bikes with 2024/25 eyes. Back in ...

8 months ago
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8 months ago
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RE: Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone !

Oh sure, celebrate early !! You can't fool us. We all know our Pilgrims got here first. 🤣

9 months ago
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