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by picturethis
Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult
Replies: 27
Views: 10040

Re: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult

well i sold my '83 R100RT so the center stand issue is on to the next owner - my new to me 1995 R100RT center stand works so easily - pressure from your foot and a simple slight lift gets it on the center stand with ease. improvements to the final 1995 model year make cruising a pleasure - hardly an...
by picturethis
Sat Sep 24, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult
Replies: 27
Views: 10040

Re: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult

Just got my new to me 1995 R100RT delivered from California. Center stand operation is really easy.
by picturethis
Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: '95 R100RT Hard Starting?? Needs choke for several minutes?
Replies: 11
Views: 4281

Re: '95 R100RT Hard Starting?? Needs choke for several minut

again, thx for all the input - have a BMW mechanic coming to my house to go thru the carbs. he also mentioned that he has changed out the jets in the later models and removed the emissions stuff on these later bikes.
by picturethis
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: '95 R100RT Hard Starting?? Needs choke for several minutes?
Replies: 11
Views: 4281

Re: '95 R100RT Hard Starting?? Needs choke for several minut

really appreciate everyone's input! so heres the latest: i finally got time to take the bike out for a drive today (i turned idle adjustment screws up yesterday so the bike is idling at 1100rpms) and here is the procedure i used - 65 degrees today and sunny: to start: cranks right over with full cho...
by picturethis
Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: '95 R100RT Hard Starting?? Needs choke for several minutes?
Replies: 11
Views: 4281

'95 R100RT Hard Starting?? Needs choke for several minutes?

all, thought some of you could chime in and share your thoughts. i've owned several airheads and just sold my 1983 R100RT after purchasing my new to me 1995 R100RT w/19K miles - just fully serviced at dealer in california where i purchased it. the bike arrived to my home in seattle today and was unl...
by picturethis
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: New BMW
Replies: 3
Views: 1589

Re: New BMW

Nice bike! Welcome
by picturethis
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult
Replies: 27
Views: 10040

Re: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult

that was a nice clean weld job you did in the photos.
by picturethis
Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult
Replies: 27
Views: 10040

Re: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult

Having owned several airheads, I agree that getting the bike up on the center stand should be easy. It is obvious when looking now(and comparing to the photos posted) that the center stand on my 83 R100RT is worn out. I have a side stand which I use but I like having the bike on it's center stand. M...
by picturethis
Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult
Replies: 27
Views: 10040

Getting My '83 R100RT Up On Center Stand Difficult

All,

It takes a lot of effort getting my 83 R100RT up on it's center stand. All of my strength to get it to raise up to the point it sits back on the center stand.

Anyone else have this issue? Assume it has something to do with mechanism being worn? Any pointers to remedy??

Thx in advance!
by picturethis
Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Getting a copy of folding ignition key?
Replies: 5
Views: 1931

Re: Getting a copy of folding ignition key?

I went on Ebay and found the same(as Hucky) Neiman better quality folding key for $18 + $2 shipping - They have a few more if anyone is interested:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161608098481?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT