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92" R 100 R questions
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mikea
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Hello,
I have owned a '92 R100R for 10 years now and Really like it. This is probably the best handling airhead ever made. A combination of the classic airhead engine and Showa front/Paralever rear suspension. I added a Fox Twin Clicker and it's even better.
Cons? Some don't like the single front disk, but I have no complaints.
Repairs so far ( at ~51,000 mi.) : Replaced trans. output shaft seal, pushrod tube seals, and steering head bearings (new rings just because the engine was already apart for the pushrod seals).
As always, maintenance records mean a lot - have the splines been lubed?
These are great bikes - Good Luck.
mike
I have owned a '92 R100R for 10 years now and Really like it. This is probably the best handling airhead ever made. A combination of the classic airhead engine and Showa front/Paralever rear suspension. I added a Fox Twin Clicker and it's even better.
Cons? Some don't like the single front disk, but I have no complaints.
Repairs so far ( at ~51,000 mi.) : Replaced trans. output shaft seal, pushrod tube seals, and steering head bearings (new rings just because the engine was already apart for the pushrod seals).
As always, maintenance records mean a lot - have the splines been lubed?
These are great bikes - Good Luck.
mike
ricard
New member
R100r
I have a '95 and it's great. There is an issue with a transmission circlip. Also, if the diode board is original it may fail. Keep an eye on the drive shaft.
take a look at this thread:
forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?t=4821&highlight=r100r+circlip
I have a '95 and it's great. There is an issue with a transmission circlip. Also, if the diode board is original it may fail. Keep an eye on the drive shaft.
take a look at this thread:
forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?t=4821&highlight=r100r+circlip
Good buy
I favor the 92 to 95 series Airheads. I had a 93 R and wish I never sold it. When I was looking for another Airhead I found my current ride, but still love to add a 92 to 95 R 100 R to my garage. The only thing that I would change in a 92 model, is add the second front brake, that is standard on the 93 through 95 models. Otherwise they are just as robust as the other later model Airheads. If the finances are right, you can't go wrong buying it... you will have no problems selling it if you don't like it.
I favor the 92 to 95 series Airheads. I had a 93 R and wish I never sold it. When I was looking for another Airhead I found my current ride, but still love to add a 92 to 95 R 100 R to my garage. The only thing that I would change in a 92 model, is add the second front brake, that is standard on the 93 through 95 models. Otherwise they are just as robust as the other later model Airheads. If the finances are right, you can't go wrong buying it... you will have no problems selling it if you don't like it.
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tkpinsc
Guest
Not a show stopper but the original valero starter was known to fail by having the magnets come unglued. The new valero no longer have that issue. Bosch and nippon denso also have quality replacement starters. If it has been replaced your good to go, otherwise figure $200 - $350 for a replacement.
