Forum: GS Boxers
05-07-2013, 09:33 AM
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Yep, 20 Nm followed by a 180º angle gets you...
Yep, 20 Nm followed by a 180º angle gets you around 65-70 Nm.
Rather a lot for a 10 mm stud in an aluminium casing.
Pulling one of those studs out of the engine casing is not unheard of. :cry...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-07-2013, 01:17 AM
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Forum: Airheads
04-04-2013, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 599
Correct.
If you use a Heli-coil, you twist...
Correct.
If you use a Heli-coil, you twist that past the oil hole, iirc, BMW uses double length inserts, 20 mm.
If you use a Time-sert, fit it flush with the surface, as intended and then drill...
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Forum: Airheads
04-03-2013, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 54
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Forum: Airheads
04-03-2013, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 10
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My experience is that when using a c-clamp or...
My experience is that when using a c-clamp or even the OEM tool to fit the rockers they have a tendency to work loose again over time/milage.
I always fit the head nuts finger tight, measure and...
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Forum: Airheads
04-03-2013, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 599
Twist two nuts on the stud and tighten them...
Twist two nuts on the stud and tighten them together, then put a wrench on the inner nut to undo the stud.
Repair the thread with a double-lenght Heli-coil, or even better with a Time-sert insert...
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Forum: Airheads
03-31-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 18
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Had the same problem a few years ago, the revs...
Had the same problem a few years ago, the revs would drop enough for the engine to die.
After a lot of research I found the flywheel warped at the machined part witch runs against the aft thrust...
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Forum: Airheads
03-29-2013, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Ride reports
02-15-2013, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 4,639
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Forum: Ride reports
02-15-2013, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,496,468
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Forum: Ride reports
02-03-2013, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,496,468
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Forum: Airheads
01-30-2013, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,858
Seat recession, valve tuliping, or valve stem...
Seat recession, valve tuliping, or valve stem stretching (even breaking) is a known problem on older airheads.
But another problem is that the posts the rockers sit on creep inwards.
They are a...
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Forum: Airheads
01-30-2013, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,793
Have one on my Twin-spark R90.
Point...
Have one on my Twin-spark R90.
Point ignition, booster and 2 dual Dyna coils.
No more sparking over the points, fatter spark over the plugs, starts on the first push on the button, every time.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-20-2013, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 569
You might want to re-read that manual again.
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You might want to re-read that manual again.
It says "initial torque 40 Nm and then an additional 32 degree angle"
Which ends up in the 100something Nm region.
And 5 new bolts, as an extra...
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Forum: Airheads
08-07-2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 425
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-19-2012, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 543
Herr BMW had made some changes regarding the...
Herr BMW had made some changes regarding the engine breathing config.
On later engines there's no breather line running over the alternator belt, and the external oil/air separator is built in...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-06-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 60,668
Shims are ok, but their position is not.
By...
Shims are ok, but their position is not.
By putting the shims between the spring arms and flywheel, there will be still pressure on the friction plate when the clutch is pulled.
Putting the shims...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-05-2012, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 863
As the Moronic calculates ignition timing,...
As the Moronic calculates ignition timing, there's no use in using a timing light because the ignition is timed according load, TPS and engine revs.
Just set the HES so that it switches in TDC...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-05-2012, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 310
Views: 60,668
How much thicker?
The OEM friction plate is...
How much thicker?
The OEM friction plate is 6-6,5 mm thick new, so you'll have to put some shims between the 2 pressure plates to accommodate for the difference.
Otherwise the spring will be...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-09-2012, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 4
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Do a valvejob and throttle synch, it will need...
Do a valvejob and throttle synch, it will need it.
Then set the idle at 1100ish revs.
For cold start, use the 'choke' on 'full', hit starter and set choke 'half'.
Ride a few km and return choke...
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Forum: Airheads
06-09-2012, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 926
My 2 cents. :D
As with all things hacks, if...
My 2 cents. :D
As with all things hacks, if you are handy with tools, nothing is a problem. :deal
I see a nice project here.
A few upgrades; 900cc cylinders, heads and carb's, LL forks and a...
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Forum: Airheads
06-01-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,223
If your'e not comfortable using the dial gauge,...
If your'e not comfortable using the dial gauge, go 'old-school' and use feeler gauges.
Install both thrust washers, front and back of the rear main bearing, insert cranck and fit flywheel, you can...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-30-2012, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Airheads
04-24-2012, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,500
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Forum: Airheads
04-24-2012, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 32
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Forum: Airheads
04-23-2012, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 36
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-23-2012, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 7,818
I x-checked the TPS output from both 1100 and...
I x-checked the TPS output from both 1100 and 1150 with the GS911 gadget and a hooked-up multimeter.
Both show green on the GS911 read-out between .31 and .39 V.
Go below .30 and the engine runs...
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Forum: Equipment
04-17-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,101
Argonaut, the best piece of garment I bought,...
Argonaut, the best piece of garment I bought, ever.
I use it all year round, from -10 to +25 degrees C, in the normal Dutch climate.
As for the LockOut, it takes some 'getting used to', insert...
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Forum: Airheads
04-17-2012, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
^^ What the man said. :D
Try to find an 5 or...
^^ What the man said. :D
Try to find an 5 or 7 series cage, full specs and rip out all the wiring.
BMW used to use the same color coding on both cage and bike, pre can-bus, that is.
Paul.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-15-2012, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 7,818
And whilst proceeding according def's...
And whilst proceeding according def's instructions, keep the TPS in the 350-380 mV range.
Peel back the rubber booth on that connector, shove a needle between the red/white wire and the seal and...
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Forum: Airheads
04-11-2012, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 3,551
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Forum: Airheads
04-11-2012, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 3,551
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Forum: Airheads
04-11-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 3,551
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Forum: Airheads
04-11-2012, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 3,551
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-08-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 7,818
That stop is a push-in button with a serrated...
That stop is a push-in button with a serrated shaft, hence the markings in the hole.
Any suitable bolt/nut, or rivet will do as a replacement.
Whatever you put in there, make sure the surface on...
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Forum: Airheads
04-08-2012, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,135
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-08-2012, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 7,818
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-08-2012, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 553
You cannot use the newer crank in an older...
You cannot use the newer crank in an older casing.
The newer casing has the breather channel running from the crank, between the 2 rear main seals, through the casing and then out.
The older...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-07-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 553
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Forum: Airheads
03-28-2012, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 950
Old, very old.
Probably one of the first BB...
Old, very old.
Probably one of the first BB sets.
I used them once, didn't like it.
P.S. Seller states; Die Teile sind teilweise 35 Jahre alt und gebraucht!
35 year old, used parts.
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