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  1. R

    1988 R100RT - Bent upper shock mount

    Greetings, very new here so please allow some space for my forum/jargon learning curve. Thankful for this community and all that help. Here it goes... After cyber stalking almost every corner of the metric bike internet for about 5 years (move, new city, new job, new kids, etc), the pandemic...
    • reils50
    • Thread
    • frame repair monolever monoshock r100rt
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Airheads
  2. T

    Frame - Issue

    Hi All- I have begun work on my recently purchased ‘81 R65. While working in the bike this past weekend, I noticed for the first time that the fork stop on the front of the steering head has been damaged, allowing the fork to continue movement. Mu first concern is possible frame damage. The...
    • tlangman4
    • Thread
    • frame repair frame straightening
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Airheads
  3. 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...
    • jrussakis
    • Thread
    • frame repair r75/5 rebuild seat latch
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Airheads
  4. NCmotomark

    1971 /5 Krauser Bag Frame Weld Repair

    The tubular frame on my /5 that holds R/H Krauser bag has a tab that holds the tail rack on it that needs to be welded where a stress crack has formed.My inquiry is what is the best kind of weld for this type of repair?Not too sure what kind of metal was used.I have the black painted type of...
    • NCmotomark
    • Thread
    • frame repair krauser bags welding
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Airheads
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