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  1. G

    What is this frame tab?

    Hello all, is there a chance anyone may know off hand what this frame tab it for? This is an '82 R100RT. Located just behind the frame's front left engine mount, is this L shaped tab, with small a ball joint. Is it possible this is intended for a side stand of some sort? Many thanks in...
  2. 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...
    • wynk
    • Thread
    • custom engine frame rebuild
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Airheads
  3. dovfrankel

    Stock '81 R100RT seat not latching properly

    I've been having problems with my seat, but haven't been able to find any solutions yet. The closest I came to someone having my problem was this thread, which was with an aftermarket seat: http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?14067-Opening-stuck-seat-on-R100RT I'm the second owner of the...
    • dovfrankel
    • Thread
    • eighties frame r100 r100rt seat
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Airheads
  4. tishgold

    EZ Mount Light Brackets for 1200RT--usable on a Windjammer?

    I just got an Omega 450 w alternator and will be using it to light up (and save) my life (from all the testerone freaks and northern drivers with a host of differing traffic laws and skills, not to mention worn out reflexes) on the Florida roads. Does anyone know if a set of EZ Mount Light...
    • tishgold
    • Thread
    • engine guards fairing frame lighting safety
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Airheads
  5. tishgold

    Wobbly Rear Turn Indicator Frames

    The orange turn indicators on the back of my R90/6 are "wobbly". Does anyone know how to tighten them up without snapping them off?
  6. tishgold

    Linkage bracket and spring for R90/6 stock center stand

    Fellow Airheads! I am really proud of my recent efforts in removing the OEM side stand from my '76 R90/6 and replacing it with a Brown side stand. All's good so far....the rub is that in removing the stock stand, I had to, of course, push the front through bolt in enough to remove the stand...
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