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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:09 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Brembo caliper rebuild
- Replies: 24
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Re: Brembo caliper rebuild
A clean and a couple of coats of caliper paint and they'll harden for a week or so until I fiddle further. https://photos.smugmug.com/Brembo-F08-rebuild/BMW-brakes/i-TvSnkLL/0/DNL36PL7pvW96XktN58r2j8wZThhxSwx2M2zXd6J9/XL/2024042621044193-9148985334153116451-XL.jpg What's so different about caliper ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Brembo caliper rebuild
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4764
Re: Brembo caliper rebuild
+1 what Steved said. FWIW - my pistons were OK, but there was sludge in the caliper. Use only brake fluid to clean inside (some alcohol is alright but no mineral spirits, gas, etc.). I reinstalled my trans last week then stopped to replace the rear brake hose. I noticed the piston seal had herniate...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:31 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Spark plug caps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 240
Re: Spark plug caps
OEM is a cap and lead integrated package isn't it. Maybe the failure was "subclinical", loong and slow and the previous carb tune accommodated that? Maybe re tune the carbs and see how it is.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:27 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Float adjustment
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7189
Re: Bing float weight
Screenshot 2024-03-24 at 11-01-30 Bing Carburetor floats on BMW Airhead Motorcycles.png Snowbum says new floats on all Bings are 10gm. He also says 13.5gm is likely "maximum allowable". Ongoing adjustment might extend their usefulness, they'll need replacing eventually. https://bmwmotorcy...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:26 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Float adjustment
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7189
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:06 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Float adjustment
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7189
Bing float weight
Screenshot 2024-03-24 at 11-01-30 Bing Carburetor floats on BMW Airhead Motorcycles.png Snowbum says new floats on all Bings are 10gm. He also says 13.5gm is likely "maximum allowable". Ongoing adjustment might extend their usefulness, they'll need replacing eventually. https://bmwmotorcy...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:15 pm
- Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
- Topic: R1200RT - a worthwhile purchase?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 195
Re: R1200RT - a worthwhile purchase?
What year? Though, it probably doesn't change the answer too much. Do you have a GS911 code reader?
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:39 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: 1983 BMW R100RS crossover pipes length
- Replies: 1
- Views: 169
Re: 1983 BMW R100RS crossover pipes length
Electrolux vacuum cleaner straight tube fits in the short term.
Prob best to fit the headers, line up the X-over stubs and measure for best accuracy.
Prob best to fit the headers, line up the X-over stubs and measure for best accuracy.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:33 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Triangular Turn Signal Switch Knob, 1984 R100
- Replies: 3
- Views: 227
Re: Triangular Turn Signal Switch Knob, 1984 R100
No, can't help, but is this a thing that can be 3D printed?
In the meantime, I'll check mine isn't loose!
In the meantime, I'll check mine isn't loose!
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:03 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Float adjustment
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7189