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  1. C

    1975 r90/6 front wheel bearing

    I am rebuilding a r90/6. I bought the bike as a barn find project. As I went to rebuild the front hub, one of the outter races fell out when I pulled the bearing. As I went to install the new outter races, one side pressed in as expected. On the side which came out with the bearing, the outer...
  2. D

    Fork rebuild advice

    I'm a Forum newbie so pardon me if this topic has been thoroughly addressed. I'm seeking advice on a potential airhead fork rebuild. I have a 1979 R100RS with only 40K miles. Whenever I ride over a rough road surface (pot holes, train tracks, etc.), I feel and hear a distinct rattling "thunk,"...
  3. wynk

    1978 R80/7 full teardown and rebuild…order of operations?

    TL;DR: Best practice and order of steps for a complete teardown to the bare frame, then building it back up again? Full story: I'm new to the Airhead world (have a few UJM motorcycles so far) and recently picked up my first: a '78 R80/7 with ~100,000 miles on it here in Vancouver, BC. Runs...
  4. 3

    1994 R00R #0280849 Airhead R100R

    Hello, Regarding a BMW 1994 R00R #0280849 Airhead I own this beautiful motorcycle but the engine needs a rebuild. It seems that the bike was operated without the $2000 correct o-ring installed in the oil filter system, and has 52K miles. I would like to check the availability and pricing of...
  5. J

    1971 R75/5 Missing Subframe Tab - Fabrication advice?

    Hello BMW MOA Members! Long story short, I just acquired a very dusty, somewhat complete '71 R75/5 (my dream bike). I got it for somewhat of a steal, but it's definitely not without some issues. This is my first BMW so I'm still learning pretty much everything about them as I go. The latest...
  6. grover1949

    Gaiters on an "83 R65?

    I've got a 1983 R65 and need to rebuild the forks. Can I put a set of gaiters on them? If so, what modifications / changes / parts will I need? Thanks!
  7. B

    Another one of those rebuild stories R50/5

    Here in my cozy (heated) Vermont basement during the winter of 2011-2012. I'm what I believe to be half way through and thought I might contribute to the forum that I've so often come to for resource. Back story: Owned (but no longer): 2003 F650GS (20 state, 4 Provence trip back in 2006...
  8. K

    1978 R100/7 restoration pictures

    I have 200+ pictures and counting, for any of you who are tearing one of these things down as well. Trying to ensure I document as many parts/pieces as possible to ensure I can get the bike back together, and hopefully to help others with thier restoration projects...
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