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by Jeff in W.C.
Sat May 17, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Center Stand Question
Replies: 2
Views: 391

Center Stand Question

The bike a 1988 R100 RT. The center stand is not retracting when the bike is taken off the center stand. Rather, it's hanging up at the 45-degree point. I replaced the bushings, since the old ones looked a little worn, but that didn't help. The holes in the center stand for the bushings didn't seem ...
by Jeff in W.C.
Sat May 17, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Monoshock Rear Brake Light Switch R&R
Replies: 1
Views: 362

Monoshock Rear Brake Light Switch R&R

First of all, my bike is a 1988 R100 RT. The rear brake light switch is bad. Can the switch be replaced without removing the swing arm? It looks very tight with the swing arm in place. I'm wondering if I can remove the wheel and shock and if letting the swing arm pivot down will give me sufficient r...
by Jeff in W.C.
Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:15 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Differences in Airhead speedometer housings
Replies: 9
Views: 9465

Re: Differences in Airhead speedometer housings

Siebenrock make reproduction of the instrument housings, and they make one with the same light configuration as yours https://www.siebenrock.com/en/electric/instruments/?p=3 Euro Motoelectrics resells them, but they are currently out of stock with your model https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/product...
by Jeff in W.C.
Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Sorry folks a perennial question
Replies: 3
Views: 5418

Re: Sorry folks a perennial question

I heard/read that the thickness of the diaphragms can vary depression on the manufacturer, which can impact performance. I have no first knowledge of this. It’s just what I’ve read.
by Jeff in W.C.
Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:30 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Valve seat
Replies: 10
Views: 2805

Re: Valve seat

Kurt in S.A. wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:00 pm Sadly I don't think Ted does Airhead heads anymore. He might have sources for parts though.

Kurt
The Beemershop no longer does that type of work anymore. They concentrate on suspension aka shocks and other parts. It’s a bummer as they were a great independent shop.
by Jeff in W.C.
Sat Aug 10, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: newby
Replies: 9
Views: 1802

Re: newby

sorry perhaps not posted the question correctly. No i have no keys. the last 2 days i have stripped the bike down to the frame and lump. so i have the seat lock and the ignition lock off, so i could send to a locksmith. where do you get thigs like cables like throttle, choke clutch ? thanks Billy I...
by Jeff in W.C.
Wed Aug 07, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 1844

Re: Oil Leak

Agh! Old bikes. Rubbish, eh? My petrol tap has worn out the indents that make that lovely click in all three positions. No spares available but a new tap is at £40. I'm pondering how much I really like the clicks... It's odd/frustrating that you can buy replacement parts for almost all of the indiv...
by Jeff in W.C.
Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Charging issue
Replies: 25
Views: 3335

Re: Charging issue

I would check all of your wiring. My 88 R100 RT sat for about 5-6 years. Prior to sitting, the voltage was indicated a bit above 14 volts. When I got it back on the road, the voltage was around 13.75. A year and a half ago, as part of replacing the timing chain, I replaced the alternator brushes, al...
by Jeff in W.C.
Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1989 R100rt Mono fuse location
Replies: 5
Views: 1640

Re: 1989 R100rt Mono fuse location

The manual for my 88 R100 RT indicates only two fuses on the bike, so you've located them both. As ME 109 and SteveD indicated, there are some relays under the tank on the right side.
by Jeff in W.C.
Sun Jun 02, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Going to the 2024 BMW MOA National Rally?
Replies: 8
Views: 92914

Re: Going to the 2024 BMW MOA National Rally?

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I'll be coming through Ashland. I'm riding up with a group that will be taking 395 and camping at Goose Lake on the way up. I won't have a lot of time on the way home to take a detour, and I'll probably take 97 to I-5. Bummer.