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by richard t
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
Topic: Rear Trunk/Top Case Alternatives - R1100RT
Replies: 2
Views: 3633

Re: Rear Trunk/Top Case Alternatives - R1100RT

Givi makes a topcase that is pretty large I also use a tank bag. Randy Mellon long time poster here could show you how to pack enough to last a year
by richard t
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Master Cylinder Rebuild
Replies: 7
Views: 494

Re: Master Cylinder Rebuild

I rebuilt my 1991 K75 without removing the handle bars
by richard t
Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: AFTERMARKET PARTS
Replies: 8
Views: 558

Re: AFTERMARKET PARTS

I usually go with OE BMW parts for my 1990 r100gspd whenever there is a possible quality concern. After a few bad experiences, I am a bit wary about many 'jobber' parts. A few days ago I noticed my front brake was dragging. Could be a sticking caliper piston, or blocked master return hole. These pa...
by richard t
Fri Jul 29, 2022 2:31 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Yet another new owner and questions
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Re: Yet another new owner and questions

Congrats I have a 1974 R75/6 wife bought new and a early 1976 74 has points the 76has a dyn 3 my suggestion is to set valves cold, check timing then get someone to go through carb setting with you, they are real simple machines stock starter turn kinda slow then ride it like you stole it'. where you...
by richard t
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:05 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Parts sourcing - Top-End Rebuild?
Replies: 109
Views: 5137

Re: Parts sourcing - Top-End Rebuild?

‘80 r100t Hey all. Based on my Last Thread , I'm preparing for the potentially worst-case scenario in that I have to do at least a connecting rod bearing sleeve replacement job (and all seals/consumables along the way), and at worst a full crankshaft replacement and all that entails. So my question...
by richard t
Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R100 Dual Plug bottom Sparkplug removal..
Replies: 14
Views: 1062

Re: R100 Dual Plug bottom Sparkplug removal..

the spark plug wrench that came with my K75 is thin walled used it once on a bottom plug in friends bike
by richard t
Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: K bikes
Topic: Gear Position Indicator
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Re: Gear Position Indicator

my K75 would get moisture in it. years ago I drill a small hole to let it vent Seens to solved the problem hair dryers are useful in some cases
by richard t
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: K bikes
Topic: Progressive rear shock
Replies: 1
Views: 715

Re: Progressive rear shock

got one on my K75 works good for me
by richard t
Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Oz Boxerworkers 2021 "up yours covid" ride.
Replies: 15
Views: 9422

Re: Oz Boxerworkers 2021 "up yours covid" ride.

my riding is coming to a halt for a while. I go in for a total Knee replacement in a few weeks, wore it down to bone on bone. My trike is up for sale because I plan on being back on two wheels and long haul rides when this is done
by richard t
Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: New member (and new airhead owner)
Replies: 6
Views: 3027

Re: New member (and new airhead owner)

very nice bike I like the fairing
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