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by zagoren
Wed May 07, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Battery Charge Question - 1992 R100GS
Replies: 4
Views: 1838

Re: Battery Charge Question - 1992 R100GS

Thanks guys!
by zagoren
Wed May 07, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Battery Charge Question - 1992 R100GS
Replies: 4
Views: 1838

Battery Charge Question - 1992 R100GS

Hiya all, The battery on my airhead died. After some research, I purchased a Dry Charge Yuasa Lead-Acid Battery. I filled the battery with the acid according to the instructions and connected my BMW Advanced Battery Charging System (Programmed for BMW Gel Batteries...of course :oops: ). MY SETUP: ht...
by zagoren
Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: How can I tell if my battery is bad vs. bad charging system?
Replies: 6
Views: 1184

Re: How can I tell if my battery is bad vs. bad charging sys

Actually, a friend came over when this happened and "checked the charge voltage" when it was running. He's an auto mechanic. He wasn't able to diagnose the problem (I know!) I've done the googling. I've read that article. I've also asked mechanics. Haven't gotten an answer. Perhaps I'm not...
by zagoren
Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions
Replies: 16
Views: 2560

Re: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions

justoneoftheguys wrote:
zagoren wrote:Thanks! It's officially my baby as of 1 hour ago.
Congratulations!

Did it come with the pillion seat so your wife can ride, too?
yep...two corbin seats.
by zagoren
Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions
Replies: 16
Views: 2560

Re: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions

Thanks! It's officially my baby as of 1 hour ago.
by zagoren
Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: How can I tell if my battery is bad vs. bad charging system?
Replies: 6
Views: 1184

How can I tell if my battery is bad vs. bad charging system?

Hello- I have a 1986 R80/RT. I have one of those BMW Exide(sp?) 12V 19A batteries. Bought it last year. I've left the lights on a few times since then. I'm not sure what my next step should be. Here's the blow-by-blow. 1. Drove 20 miles last week on the highway to destination. Left lights on. Roll s...
by zagoren
Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:59 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions
Replies: 16
Views: 2560

Re: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions

Very few miles on it. Can he authenticate them with records? Has the final drive ever had any work done to it? I'd wanna see service docs. At that price, it'd sell pretty quick here in Oz. If the mileage is true, it might get $7K + here. Thank you Steve, He says he purchased the bike in 1992 so I w...
by zagoren
Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:52 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions
Replies: 16
Views: 2560

Re: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions

It looks like a nice bike that he is not in a hurry to get rid of (if the price tag is any indicator). you think so? i thought the price seemed quite reasonable. i looked on the 'net and found most selling for 4-7K USD. but if you mean $5000 is a lot of scratch to spend on a used bike in a down eco...
by zagoren
Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Buying my first GS. Couple of questions
Replies: 16
Views: 2560

Buying my first GS. Couple of questions

I live in the city and use my old beat-up 1986 R80 for getting around. Im tall (6'4") and i thought it was time for me (and my wife) to have a little more safety and comfort. I checked out a 1992 R100GS today. Rode it up the back roads. The riding position! The fairing! The solidity! Man am I e...