Internet mailing LISTS, Groups, Airheads Club & website, etc.:
New to Internet Mailing Lists? New to BMW motorcycle riding, riders & E-mail? ... click & read the short article:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/bmwpeople.htm
After which you may want to read this, one of my two articles on resources:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/url.htm
The other article on resources? http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/references.htm
"Airhead" is slang for a BMW boxer (two-cylinders, opposed) air-cooled motorcycle manufactured between December 1969 (the beginning of the /5 series) and the end of production of this style of engine in 1995-1996. "Airhead" does not include other opposed cylinder twins.
Please post technical inquiries about Airheads to the Airheads LIST; and not directly to me. In this way, your questions (& answers which may come from several sources on that LIST, and not just me), will help more than just you. This helps me, as the amount of time I used to spend on individual replies was huge. I need time to eat, sleep, and have a life! If you insist on contacting me directly for help, I have a page for that: Direct Inquiries
The clickable link, http://www.airheads.org, the Club's website, shows how to join the Airheads Club. The website contains many things, including numerous technical articles, many of which I wrote. Try not to confuse the Club and its website with the Airheads internet mailing LIST. Probably a majority of Airhead owners in the USA are members of the Club (Airheads Beemer Club, or ABC), and also members of the E-mailing LIST. When you are a paid member of the CLUB, you receive the monthly printed-in-color-on-paper publication, AIRMAIL. You can join the Club on that site; or, obtain a snail-mail form, copied from the last page of the monthly Airmail, from a Club Member. The old website has been completely overhauled and totally updated, and now includes Forums. Snowbum does not like Forums, and only occasionally participates, but Snowbum does write articles for the Technical Tips section, a subsection of AIRLORE.
E-mailing LISTs are primarily for immediate, personalized technical information, although there are some that are specifically for social discourse. You can get information on the Airheads internet mailing LIST by going to the following URL. Snowbum is a Moderator/Administrator on this LIST. The LIST and its ISP host Micapeak.com do not spam you; do not sell or otherwise pass out your E-mail address; do not put advertising into your or other folks E-mail messages.
Join here:
http://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/airheads
I, Snowbum, hang out the mostly on that Airheads LIST, which is completely free for you to use.
Hint: I suggest you do NOT, when joining, select the Airheads List Digest mode, it is much less helpful than you might think. Digest mode WILL REQUIRE YOU TO DO more editing (of a message you are responding to) if you are replying to a LIST message. In addition, you may not easily see a single sender's E-address to reply singly. Failure to edit is VERY annoying for you AND RECIPIENTS, particularly those using hand-held devices, and excessive message length costs money for those that pay by the byte. Without proper BASIC editing technique you will ...or could ... post entire digests with your replies ...a big NO! NO!
Basic editing instruction is available here:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/E-mail-and-special-characters.htm
Hints:
E-mail programs vary considerably. How they handle DIGEST mode varies even more. Folks using AOL, in particular, have had problems, but so have others. If you insist on using Digest mode, and find sentences and paragraphs tending to run together and be difficult to read, Carl, the Webmaster for Micapeak.com, suggests you go to your Subscription Options page for your LIST membership, and scan down to "Get MIME or Plain Text Digest", and then change setting to MIME, then save the change.
Put airheads@lists.micapeak.com into your computer E-mail address book, perhaps using a nickname such as "Airheads"; so you don't have to type the full address when YOU want to post a message. Most E-mail programs can do this. If need-be, set your program to accept LIST messages. You will post and receive mail to/from: airheads@lists.micapeak.com. I also suggest you put a signature line, with your E-address at least, and perhaps your general location, and perhaps a year and model of your Airhead, at the bottom of each message, and such a signature line can be done automatically in E-programs, or, easily, manually.
I suggest you set your outgoing messages, for the particular LIST or FORUM, for PLAIN TEXT. You cannot post HTML (images, colors, etc.) to the Airheads LIST. Your message size is limited to 100Kb. To post images, use any of the common FREE (no sign-up needed) image posting sites for your image(s), and put a LINK to that image in your message to
airheads@lists.micapeak.com.
Airheads LIST Archives: http://lists.micapeak.com/archives/airheads/login.php
ALL Micapeak.com lists archives: http://lists.micapeak.com/archives/select.php
The archives are searchable by date, poster, subject, etc. You will need your name and password that you used to subscribe to the LIST.
Airheads LIST options: http://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/options/airheads
Facebook Groups:
(membership is from many countries in all of these). All have many thousands of members:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/airheadsbeemer/ A popular Group, with over 3000 Members.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/airheadsaustralia/ Many members from OZ & other areas of the world, USA too, and over 11,000 Members.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmwairheads/ A popular Group, with over 7700 Members.
Snowbum is an active Member of all three above groups.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/anzairheads/ Australia and New Zealand mostly, but not exclusively. ~3400 Members.
A wee bit of a rant:
I, Snowbum, "have problems" with Facebook, besides big security and privacy concerns. I feel I have to participate on Facebook, in the above group of 3, considering the numbers of people in those groups, and the questions asked, and the too-low usage by those Members, of my own website you are reading this on. I believe it is difficult to find past topic threads on Facebook. Replies help only a few people at a time. Just those two things make Facebook highly inefficient as a place for information. Facebook was designed for Social Interactions. The reason behind developing Facebook in the first place was the Facebook ownership's desire to capture your private details so as to sell them to other companies, the end result is Facebook AND OTHERS, sending advertisements to you and everyone else, including doing their best to involve anyone you know or communicate with, no matter how; and, to sell anything about you that they can gather, which is A LOT. This is what our mass media world, the information society, is doing to us. For Airhead owners purposes, Facebook enables STATEMENTS, MISSTATEMENTS, & GUESSES (to be polite) to be transmitted to many thousands of people in a few seconds.
I am aware that Facebook groups have a way to search for past discussions on some topic, or even a poster's name. Near the top of your group's page, look for the small box with a magnifying glass symbol. Type the word or words, briefly, into the box, and press ENTER, or whatever your method will be. Still, Facebook is, in some respects, an ongoing catastrophe, and is, and will continue to, get worse, no matter what Facebook says. I, Snowbum, MAY, in the future, drop ALL of my Facebook (and other social media) involvements.
THE major sidecarist's LIST is
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SCT/info. Snowbum is active on that LIST, and is a Moderator. It is sometimes very quiet. The SCT in that address stands for SideCarTalk, just how the LIST was originally named. The LIST is technically oriented.
You may be interested in this page: https://www.facebook.com/freedom.sidecars A number of sidecarists hang out here, and this is the page for Claude Stanley's Freedom Sidecars, a custom sidecar shop, which, for years, has been doing high quality work.
Technical LIST for EML sidecars: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/EML_SCL/info. Snowbum is active on the LIST, & is a Moderator. This low noise and typically quiet list is primarily technically oriented. The SCL in that address stands for SideCarLounge, being just how the LIST was named.
Western USA branch of the United Sidecar Association:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/USCAWest/info
It is primarily for Western USA chit-chat, places, people, events, etc. It tends to be VERY quiet, almost defunct now, and has 150 to 200 Members. If you are a sidecarist, or potential sidecarist, and live west of the Rocky Mountains, you might want to post here, besides other places.
http://www.sidecar.com
Most sidecar technical information on that website is FREE. Be sure to download, or at least read, the three articles/books on that site furnished to the USCA by the late Dr. Hal Kendall: how to set up and drive a sidecar rig. Click at the top at Links and Books, then click on Books & Manuals.
If you own a Classic K-bike (3 and 4 cylinders, brick type engine) (K1, K75, K100, K1100...), join the K-bmw mailing LIST. Snowbum is somewhat active there, which is primarily technically oriented: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kbmw/info
Internet-based FORUM for the K1200 & K1300 series:
http://www.k-bikes.com Snowbum does not participate.
There is a K11 owners group list. The site is usually active in its FORUMS section.
www.K11OG.org
Snowbum very seldom participates.
http://www.k100-forum.com/forum
VERY VALUABLE site, MANY MANY technical articles, ETC.
http://IBMWR.org
Sometimes known as "The Big LIST", the Internet BMW Riders website covers all BMW motorcycles, with lots of technical articles and a FREE marketplace: http://IBMWR.org. Snowbum monitors & sometimes, if rarely, participates on the IBMWR tech list, which you can sign up for, on the website.
http://bmwsporttouring.com Oilheads, Hexheads, Camheads, K bikes; and, generally, any BMW rider into sport touring. Snowbum does NOT monitor nor participate here.
Some other important LISTS and FORUMS are shown in this, below, Technical Articles List page, in the specific K bike or Oilhead areas.
http://bmwmoa.org BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (BMWMOA) has forums on BMW products since BMW began, right up to the present moment. You must be a member to access and participate fully. Snowbum participates on the BMWMOA Airheads FORUM now and then ....but, take that to mean RARELY.
Legal stuff:
The information on this website is provided at no cost and without any warranty whatsoever. It is my personal information & opinion, which you may use at your own discretion, for personal use only. Your usage does NOT make me liable for any problems. Improperly maintained motorcycles can lead to serious injury or death or unavoidable accidents. I am not responsible for any errors contained herein, and I make no legal claims whatsoever as to the safety, validity, or veracity of the information contained in these documents. Any use of the information contained in/on this website, that leads to any work you choose to do or not to do on your or anyone else's motorcycle is done at your own risk. If you do not know what you're doing, take your motorcycle to a reputable shop with skilled professional mechanics. The instructions & information contained in this website merely documents how the author may ....or may not ....do his own maintenance.
Copyright. Use by you of my website pages or part of pages. Plagiarism:
Most of the articles on this website are copyrighted. All articles written by me on any page of this website are copyrighted, unless otherwise specifically noted. My copyright exists whether or not you see the © copyright symbol or statement. My website pages may show a copyright date at the top, and/or near the bottom. These dates are not necessarily the date that the original article was copyrighted by me.
You are granted use of my website pages for yourself, as printed or electronic copies. You are also granted approval for incorporation by reference (or hyperlink to my articles) for many other uses. You must not abridge, modify, shorten, or otherwise edit my articles, unless it is made clear that you are doing so, & you must prominently note any changes in intent or information. You are NOT granted permission to DUPLICATE my articles, in part, or entirety, without prior permission from me, except as above noted. Commercial duplication; or, editing, publishing, or sales in any manner the content or part-content of my articles; and/or failure to quote me as the source/author, use of plagiarism, etc.; including other commercial activity, beyond what is specifically herein allowed without specific permission, will result in public announcement of same; and, if you do not cease & desist, will LIKELY result in prosecution under the laws of the United States; and other nations. These are NOT idle threats, I HAVE legally gone after those who plagiarize & otherwise misuse my written articles; including for monetary damages & lawyers fees. I'm very protective of my articles ...but I will usually grant you usage even beyond just for yourself ...so, ask!
One of the things that REALLY ticks me off is misquoting or partially quoting me in a way that changes meaning. I usually publicly correct such.
If I find that someone has modified my articles, or parts of them, & then claims them as their work, I am usually nasty about such. Plagiarism is what that is called. THAT PERSON IS STEALING FROM ME. I WILL pursue LEGALLY for MONETARY & other damages, and I will do it to the absolute maximum the Court allows, unless that person both corrects and apologizes, publicly. This is NOT an idle threat!
On purpose I do not make money off my articles (except if someone clicks on Google Ad-Sense advertisements or sends me a donation), and I don't want you to make money off my articles either. I do not want you copying my material to disc or other media, and then selling them, even at cost for just the media materials. Keep in mind that I update my website constantly. Only the latest on-line version is going to be accurate and up-to-date. Providing outdated information by you, or anyone else, is BAD, so I "go after" those folks.
You do NOT need my permission, if you follow the preceding, to use my technical material in many ways, but if you have any questions, you may e-mail me: e-mail
I try to allow you a quite wide & reasonable use of my articles & content. The rest of this Copyright section explains things in a simpler fashion.
CREATIVE COMMONS are two words that describe a way for a Copyright Holder (that's ME!) to grant YOU permission for MY WORK to be copied, distributed, or adapted ... IF ... certain conditions are met. Conditions can include 'Some Rights Reserved'. So, to keep this simple: You may use my work if you keep my name prominently with my work; and, you, at a minimum, LINK to my original work (and prominently note/show ANY modifications or additions or comments by you or anyone using your copies, etc., as being from other than me, and such are prominently displayed). Such must not be misleading to those who might read or see my material. You may use my material ONLY for non-commercial purposes, unless you have MY permission for each instance. Creative Commons does NOT grant you unlimited rights.
If YOU have a website, & YOUR page where you have placed something from MY website, and so acknowledged (or a hyperlink to my website, which is always appreciated!) has advertisements that provide you income if folks reading your website click on those ads, I DO NOT, in most situations, then consider your webpage to be commercial use of my material, so I do NOT restrict your use of my material on such a page, so long as your usage is within what I have stated in my above Copyright and Creative Commons information sections.
I VERY frequently update articles on this website. This is important if you use a search engine that saves pages for faster loading, & doesn't update pages until they are next scanned; and who knows when that is (no matter the coding I use to have to try to get their robots to do it more often and to restrict caching). BEWARE of your computer 'caching' copies. Using a refreshed mode may be your best solution (just press F5 on Windows when any page you are interested in is displayed). It is best to go directly to this website's
HomePage and from there go to the Technical Articles List page. You can also press F5 on each page being looked at. This method is common to the Internet, but few seem to know about it. But ....:
The HomePage contains access to MANY things NOT on, nor even accessible, from this Technical Articles List page you are now looking at. Going from the HomePage to this Technical Articles List page (via the link near the bottom of the HomePage) will, 100% of the time, give you the LATEST version of any article by then finding and clicking on it, and then pressing F5. Please pay attention to what I am saying in this paragraph. I suggest you Bookmark ('Favorites') the
HomePageand NOT the page you are looking at right now. Click HERE:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/index.html
Can't find what you want in this website??
Click in the box below. I have similar boxes scattered in the articles list you are reading. The Search page has information on how to search, plus the actual search function. The search engine for this website is powerfully good, but if it does not work for you, you probably have settings in your computer software that are restricting the search engine.
Airhead, K, and household things FOR FREE OR SALE OR TRADE (AND ...things I want):
Click!
YES....There is even some FREEEEE stuff!
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"There is always a greater idiot."
Make something idiot proof and you will eventually see a demonstration of this saying.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
"The measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out." - Baron Thomas Babington Macauley
"An expert is someone who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a very narrow field." --Niels Bohr
"...You cannot prove a vague theory wrong. Also, if the process of computing the consequences is indefinite, then with a little skill any experimental results can be made to look like the expected consequences." Richard Feynman, 1964
There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence. - Will Rogers
"We have all heard that a million monkeys banging on a million typewriters will eventually reproduce the entire works of William Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true." -Robert Silensky
"There is no practical reason to create machine intelligences indistinguishable from human ones. People are in plentiful supply. Should a shortage arise, there are proven and popular methods for making more."
"Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule---
---and both commonly succeed, and are right..." -H.L. Mencken
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Don't trust a mechanic without an attitude. Folks who know how to do things have opinions, & opinions aren't changed easily.
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Risks and Rewards ...some life lessons:
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
To weep is to risk being called sentimental.
To reach out to another is to risk involvement,
To expose feelings is to risk showing your true self.
To place your ideas and your dreams before the crowd is to risk being called naive.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To hope is to risk despair.
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken, because the greatest risk in life is to risk nothing.
The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing.
He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow or love.
Chained by his certitude, he is a slave; he has forfeited his freedom.
Only the person who risks is truly free.
Often attributed to the poet and thinker, Leo Buscaglia, but ...
the real author of this inspirational verse is Janet Rand.
Reading beyond this point and/or using content in my articles constitutes acceptance of my terms & conditions.
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Throttle screws; friction & anti-friction devices; Snowbum gets OFF & RUNNING!
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BMW numbers parts & service by GROUPS & sub-groups.
Showing all of them:
BMW-NUMBERING-OF-GROUPS.pdf |
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There are many methods of supporting your motorcycle when working on it. I used a lift at my BMW business, but I don't in my own personal garage, as there is very limited room. I use the side-stand or center-stand for most work. I also have an anchoring method that enables me to work on almost any part of the motorcycle aft of the front wheel. This is a link to my method:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/anchoring-front-wheel.jpg
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R45 & R65 Owner's Manual
R60/6, R75/6, R90/6, R90S, Owner's Manual
Owner's manuals for R1200GS; K1200; K1300 series; F650GS;F800 series; S1000 series, etc.:
MANUALS
Allow to load. Click on left side for Riders Manuals. Also has accessories, parts, etc.
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Deer Whistles |
For newer BMW POLICE bikes: Parts information. Technical information. Service Bulletins. https://www.bmwmc.net/ |
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Proficient at editing E-mails? Special symbols? Using Foreign computers?
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/E-mail-and-special-characters.htm |
An Essay on Loud Pipes, etc. |
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A FEW German words to know |
Model Differences over the years
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Join the Airheads Beemer Club! |
Long Distance Touring
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Nerdy Stuff! |
Buying or Selling a motorcycle |
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My 1995 R100RT will eventually be sold. It is my final touring ride, I will stop riding motorcycles on the street after it is sold. When ready for sale, the following link will be operational:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/1995-R100RT-sale.htm |
Photo Galleries
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Temporary stuff...you'll never know what is
HERE! |
Motorcycling to Alaska |
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Sidestand complaints & problems. Picking up a downed motorcycle. |
Photographs, story, our trip around the USA |
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Buying....and....selling....Motorcycles! |
Who the HELL is Snowbum? |
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Prostate Cancer; REAL FACTS!
Kept up-to-date, as best I can! |
Proverbs and Sayings |
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(1) Our Sidecar rig; K1100LT-EML-GT2
(2)
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/sidecar-rig-4sale.htm |
http://fleischerelectronicsservice.com/business-4-sale.htm |
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Hyperlink, humorous 'A Winter Tale': CLICK! |
Fleischer's Service?? |
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Whitebeard, a short story about one of my bikes, a 1957 R60, originally published by me in 1987 in BMW MOA Owners News. |
Snowbum lives at Lake Tahoe, California |
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Recognition and SAFETY; combined article with Risk Taking. |
Military Folks |
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For SALE & WANTED: CLICK! Even some FREE items! |
The Paradox of our Age. By the Dalai Lama |
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Maintenance schedules for all BMW motorcycles (even the C1 scooters) available on the Internet:
http://www.ascycles.com/service_schedules.aspx
My Airhead maintenance schedule. CLICK! |
Purchasing an old Airhead? Getting started on doing your own motorcycle maintenance?
A COMBINED ARTICLE |
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Learn and/or improve your off-road riding?
http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-169-how-to-ride-off-road.aspx
Even if you never ride off road, some great hints here. Ever get onto a gravel road, soft stuff, etc? I deleted my off-road riding article after reading this one. It is long, detailed, & good. |
Internet Communities.
BMW Motorcycle People.
Posting/Editing to Mailing Lists, etc.
A COMBINED ARTICLE!
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/bmwpeople.htm
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http://FleischerElectronicsService.com/business-4-sale.htm |
Fitting handguards/brushguards to your bike |
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My 1995 R100RT and my sidecar rig are up for sale due to failing health. These are/were my final touring rides. I will stop riding motorcycles.
The 1995 R100RT:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/1995-R100RT-sale.htm
My sidecar rig:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/sidecar-rig-4sale.htm |
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Please post technical inquiries to the Airheads LIST regarding Airheads; and NOT directly to me. In this way, your questions (& answers which may come from several sources on that LIST, and not just me), will help more than just you. This helps me, as I spend way too many hours on the Internet. I need time to eat, sleep, and have a life! If you insist on contacting me directly for help, I have a page for that: Direct Inquiries
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Here is a source for bulletins, sales brochures, parts and service literature, etc. It dates back to the 1930's. It is not just the antiques. There is information on the Krauser's here too. This is John Lacko's website.
http://beemergarage.com/literature.html |
All the technical information on this site is:
If you want to help maintain this website:
DONATING
You may be interested in reading that page, as it has all sorts of information on how I run this site.
For a quick link to donate: DONATE
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FUEL System in your Airhead motorcycle
(An article on fuel mileage, in depth, is #81)
1A. Fuel filters, petcocks, fuel flow, re-fueling, choke lever on clamshell
models. rev. 02/25/2018
1B. Fuel caps: Removing a bad cap; R/R locks; venting problems, ETC. Airheads AND Classic K bikes. rev. 02/25/2018.
See article 75A on later style locks used on the Airheads, not ignition or fuel cap; from ~1989
2. Luftmeister Auxiliary Fuel Tanks rev. 02/16/2018
3A. Bing CV Carburetors, PART 1; GENERAL NOTES, HINTS, leaking tops & dome inserts, tricky enrichener discs/shafts assemblies, aligning butterflies. rev. 01/27/2018
Be sure to read article 6, below ...... yes, even if you do not have a /5.
3B. Bing Carburetor PART 2; MORE GENERAL NOTES, high altitude JETTING changes, tuning, hard-starting, ETC. Intake plastic tubes and correcting the confusion over what tubes, hoses, how things fit, etc. rev. 06/13/2018
3C. There are NO overhaul nor adjustments articles on this website for the Bing model 53 'slide' carburetors, as used on the R50/5, R60/5, R60/6, and R60/7. They are straightforward. They use the SAME floats as the CV carburetors. For acceleration pump parts check with both BMW & with Bing Agency. One of the Airlist Members made some 'washers' that fit the acceleration pump, making them of nylon material. 3.556 mm x 0.33 mm. I have not confirmed the fit, etc.
4. Bing carburetor Floats....AND FLOAT NEEDLES. FUELS discussion! rev. 12/05/2017
5. Bing dual-independent float kit rev. 09/08/2018
6. Early Bing CV Carburetors used on R75/5, idle problems, ETC! rev. 02/25/2018
This article has some information that applies to ALL Bing CV carburetors, so I suggest you READ IT, even if not your model.
7A. Synchronizing Carburetors; the whole story, in depth. rev. 05/01/2018
7B. Cables: Throttle; clutch; speedometer; tachometer. Speedometer cable rubber boot at transmission. Control assembly perch's/wedges. Driveshaft accordion. Throttle cams, etc., in the bars assembly (changes, etc.) rev.
07/26/2018
For more on control assembly perches/wedges, see article 76.
8. Throttle screws; friction & anti-friction screws, levers, and other devices; Snowbum GETS OFF & RUNNING! rev. 05/03/2018
9A. R80 fuel mileage problems; R80 airbox modifications. rev. 04/03/2018
9B. Lousy Fuel mileage; horsepower to attain high speeds; discussion of HP, Torque, RAM-AIR, Cd, & LOTS MORE! Why
do motorcycles get poor mileage compared to many cars, which are vastly bigger? How much horsepower and/or torque increase does it take to improve performance? What about RAM AIR? Problems that can reduce fuel mileage. What is the best cruising RPM? Premium fuels versus mileage and combustion temperatures. rev. 01/05/2018
9C. Gasoline's: This is a link to an article (not by Snowbum). Truly curious? Technically minded? This long article describes octane, gasoline, leaded fuel, unleaded fuel, additives. There are interesting things here and there in this article, from which you could also get to other parts/versions by re-arranging the URL:
http://www.cs.uu.nl/wais/html/na-dir/autos/gasoline-faq/part1.html
9D. Fuel System: Tank cleaning; premium vs regular; additives; TEL; alcohol; fitting other tanks & seats. Throttle and choke cables. FUEL HOSE. Tank lining cleaning & sealing. rev. 03/27/2018
An article that describes Lead Substitutes, in depth, is here:
VALVES
10. Tuning Intake and Exhaust systems. rev. 09/02/2016
11. Removing/plugging the Pulse Air & Evaporative emissions & fuel shutoff systems. Fuel tank flapper valve. SHED fuel caps. Carburetor vacuum takeoff ports. Proper petcocks, etc. rev. 03/31/2018
12. Bing carburetors that urinate....piss/weep/leak....onto your boot, the ground, floor, garage, grass. The Bing Leaks Dance. Replacing a float needle seat. Fuel foaming and funny throttle response, not just on GS models. Intake rubber hoses. rev. 12/12/2017
12A. Confused about the intake plastic tubes? Various clamps, hoses, changes to parts and what parts fit where, depending on year, model, and if clamshell or rectangular air cleaner: http://largiader.com/articles/intake/
12B: EMPTY on purpose
12C. The K & N air filter, the UNI air filter, stock air filters, ....etc. rev. 02/06/2018
13. The Dell'Orto Carburetor rev. 10/16/2017
Huge amount of information on how ALL types of carburetors operate, especially needle/slide types, and in particular the Dell'Orto carburetors. SPECIFIC information on Dell'Orto settings for R90S Airheads. Where to obtain parts. A link to an article on converting an Airhead to use the Dell'Orto (only the R90S came with them). Links to other carburetor articles of considerable value. Links to the factory Dell'Orto manuals on this website are also here. There are many sketches in this article. Allow time to load up if you are on a slow connection.
All the technical information on this site is DONATING
Electrical System:
Fun Schematic Diagram: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/Check Out This Schematic.pdf
14. How to buy & use test lamps and multimeters, basics+ many hints & troubleshooting methods. rev. 02/26/2018
14A. Basic (and advanced) electricity 101+. De-mystifying & Troubleshooting BMW Airhead Boxer Motorcycle Electric systems; includes battery, alternator, charging information; test lamp use, etc. rev. 12/07/2017
Lots of good electricals' information here; plus troubleshooting. Also see article 15.
14B. Critique of the ChiTech Electrics School Manual; additional technical information. rev. 08/19/2017
14C. Just about everything you need to know about how relays and most everything else actually works. Includes Bosch/DIN numbered pins information, and so much stuff I could not list it all here. This is a REALLY GOOD website!
http://www.autoshop101.com/ Click on left side for Technical Articles.
15. Electrical hints, problems; fixes, descriptions of functions, ETC. rev. 01/18/2018
15-A. WHY 3 phases? The STOCK Bosch (including TESTED OUTPUT), substitutions, ETC. More engineering information. rev. 12/04/2017
Article 15-B just below, has additional discussion about how the alternators and other parts operate together.
15-B. The Alternator/Charging System. Operation. Troubleshooting. rev. 05/29/2018
15-C. Aftermarket Alternators: installation, capability, performance. Bosch, Omega, Emerald Island. rev. 11-24-2017
Refer to 15 -A-B-D-E
15-D. Really BIG alternators on Airheads rev. 04/03/2018
15-E. Why do alternator rotors fail? How to replace a bad rotor. rev. 04/10/2018
WARNING!!! ...rotor removal tools problems!
What about the reliability of the EnDuralast? Omega?
16-A. How the starter motor system operates. Starter & Starting Problems. Valeo to Bosch; Bosch to Valeo or to Denso. Fitment problems--broken nose cones, etc. Starter relays. Solenoids. Overhaul. rev. 04/27/2018
16-B. STARTING:
How it works. Problems. Starter doesn't engage or function?
Starts, or barely, won't stay running properly? Information on the various starter models & different circuits over the years. Battery load testing and wiring check using the starter motor.
Load testing of battery. Problems if using the wrong relays; including slow battery discharge and no starting. rev. 04/29/2018
Also see #35
17. Alternator rotors, stators, brushes, cautions. DIY! rev. 12/02/2017
18. Diode Boards & Grounding Wires in depth. Plus information on testing power diodes rev. 07/03/2018
19. Alternator 'GEN' lamp circuit & resistor (AND, possibly LED) modifications. rev. 04/08/2017
20. Testing Alternator Voltage Regulators. High output and/or adjustable regulators. rev. 05-03-2018
21. Servicing a Bosch Mechanical Voltage Regulators, INCLUDING the /2. Includes schematic. rev. 12/06/2017
22. Making it adjustable; Bosch & Wehrle ELECTRONIC METAL CAN voltage regulators. HOW-TO-ARTICLE. rev. 05/22/2016
23A. Increasing the voltage output of the Wehrle PLASTIC voltage regulator
(for tinkerers and nerds) rev. 06/01/2018
23B. Schematic diagram of one version of the electronic voltage regulator rev. 05/31/2018
24A. Lamps; all types. Adding relays, lamp substitutions, larger headlights,
MODULATORS, sockets, updating /5 headlight, heavier wire, LED's, HID, ETC.
rev. 08/29/2018
See also 24-C and 34.
24B. How the headlight switches & relays work.....finer details of information in article 24A. Airheads, Oilheads, K, etc. rev. 01/16/2018
24C. Headlight modulators. Federal Law. California Law.
Canadian Law. Tech details. Links to sites with the laws & regulations. ALL types of motorcycle lighting.
Headlight brightness. LIGHT EFFECTS ON HUMANS. rev. 01/12/2018
24D. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY. How to make ourselves more recognizable, conspicuous, & visible. Downsides to increased visibility? Help for oncoming driver's speed of recognition.
Understanding the problems. Pros and cons. rev. 04/08/2018
25. Replacing the 5 speed transmission's neutral switch & selecting the correct switch rev. 02/28/2018
26. Metric & American Wires & Colors; Bosch Codes; BMW wire codes; wire sources; reading schematics; interpreting connections ...etc. rev. 08/29/2018
27. INSTALLING AN ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL OUTLET; CAUTIONS! ALSO: Hella-DIN adaptors with USB output for GPS, cameras, and other devices. rev. 11/20/2017
28. Ignition Theory; simple + in-depth, nerdy stuff too, ......>>Spark Ignition Systems. rev. 01/31/2018
29. Ignition timing; automatic advance units for single and dual-plug engines; single spark plug Airheads; points; condensers; amplifiers; dwell, coils, etc! rev.
04/18/2018
30. IGNITION: Points; Timing lights; Ignition Modules; Ignition Canister (rebuilding yourself or sending them out); Coils and coil problems and testing of coils; Spark Plug Suppressor Caps; Dyna & Boyer, etc. Rubber sealing strip; sources for modules & Hall sensors & springs; testing & troubleshooting (including HIGH IDLE RPM); Points Boosters/Amplifiers. rev. 05/29/2018
For timing by means of piston movement ...see 72.
Some of the Hall sensor information applies to the K and Oilhead bikes. I recommend you read both 29 & 30, above; as an understanding of both articles may well be needed if you are contemplating changes or repairs.
Here is a link to an article on the diagnosis and repair of the Oilhead Hall Effect ignition sending unit. This article has some explanations & details that may help you understand the Airhead electronic ignition.
http://users.rcn.com/dehager/service/oilhead_hall_sensors.pdf
31. Dual Plugging: Ignition, milling heads, shaving cylinders, etc. rev. 07/17/2018
32. SPARK PLUGS for Airheads, Pre-Airheads, Classic K bikes. Head threads; torques; ANTISEIZE (OR NOT); spark plug caps & wire assemblies; resistor & non-resistor spark plugs; Interchangeability charts & part numbers. rev. 04/28/2018
33. Ampmeters (ammeters) vs. Voltmeters. GEN lamps? (discussion, problems, etc). rev. 12/05/2017
34. Adding Running Lamp Function to Turn Signals rev. 11/20/2017
35. New batteries, ALL TYPES, including lithium. Filling a flooded battery & initializing properly. Sources. Usage. Chargers (SMART & not). Peculiarities. De-sulfating. Charging voltages. How to Load Test a Battery; ETC. rev. 07/06/2018.
See 16B for how to load test a battery using the starter motor ....although most IS covered in #35.
36. Accessing the headlight bucket & wiring on RS/RT. All models, cleaning headlamp & glass (inside and outside); aiming headlight. rev. 06/10/2018
37. Slash 5 (/5) starter relay 'cricket' noise & starting problems. Chattering starter relay; chattering starter motor. Slash 5 (/5) bikes with stock starter relays SHOULD RECEIVE THIS MODIFICATION rev. 07/16/2018
37A. Tachometers. Connections, wire colors, retrofitting to earlier models. Schematic diagram. Checking calibration (mechanical OR electronic type). REPAIRS. rev. 05/30/2018
37B. Airheads & K bikes: Broken front and/or rear brake light switches. Stiff K bike throttles for 1985. rev. 12/08/2017
38A. CAN-BUS and OBDII. What are they? Other types? How it works. What's the future? "Speed snoop" built into your bike? What about WiFi in vehicles for diagnostics? Telematics? CAUTIONS on desulfation mode on Smart Chargers. rev. 12/11/2017
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AIRHEADS electrical schematic diagrams:
R80G/S, R45, R65 & R80ST, are all similar.
R65, ST, GS & G/S instrument pods are similar.
RS & RT are identical to each other for any one particular year.
R50/5, R60/5 & R75/5 use same diagrams, but there are two, the later one has fuses.
R60/6, R75/6, R90/6, R90S will all be very similar.
/6 & later with style of pods NOT like the R65, ST, G/S, GS, will look nearly alike; but there ARE differences in functions display lamps vertical order, colors, and tach wiring connections. The brake warning lamp is not on 1980's and later pods.
/7 is mostly similar to the last of the /6 series.
BMW's schematics for early eighties bikes MAY have errors. Example: BMW's diagrams for 1981 & later, showing IGNITION POINTS, not ignition module, for a particular model. 1981+ models actually had electronic ignition. |
I have obtained schematic diagrams posted on this website from a variety of sources; including a large number of them direct from BMW. NONE are from the otherwise excellent Chitech BMW Electric School Manual, which is still available; and is STILL 'THE' best manual on Airhead, and general electrics; most who own one use it often as a PRIME RESOURCE. BUT...MANY bike model schematics in the rear of that Manual are difficult to read & are fuzzy. I DO recommend you purchase that manual, see my manuals article: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/manuals.htm; or, see
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/url.htm. There is a critique, with some corrections, that I wrote for that manual: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/chitechelmnl.htm
I likely have every schematic diagram for every Airhead (& most other BMW models to 1996 or so). My collection includes most of the various world versions. There are literally HUNDREDS of diagrams, including accessories ...even such as the early Airheads when they were available with Avon fairings. Diagrams include those for heated grips, special lighting, & Authorities (Police) models. There are CONSIDERABLE similarities between various models. There are LIKELY enough schematics already on this website to enable you to work on your bike. Note the table style box on left side, above, listing similarities.
If you absolutely need to contact me for a specific diagram, or perhaps something is not clear to you about a schematic on my website, you may ask me. I would like to know what the problem is, if any, whether an interpretation or specific ill; AND, if you need a schematic for the main frame diagram, or engine or some sub or accessory item that is not already covered on my
website. I will need to know your BMW model, its year, and if a USA or Euro. It would be helpful if you knew the model code that BMW uses for your motorcycle. If you do not know the model code, which is helpful and saves me time, DO, then, furnish the full serial number or VIN number. Sometimes questions must be answered by referring to my electrical hints article #15, or some other article in the Electrical's section of my website.
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Links to a German website, with many Airhead (& some R1100 oilhead & other) electrical schematic diagrams ...and MORE than just that. There is a LOT of information besides schematics on this German website. The site contains information on a WIDE variety of subjects, not just electrical items. You will probably have to snoop around a bit & click on Shaltplane or Shaltplaene. The site keeps getting re-arranged & the actual address for the diagrams to be selected by you keep varying. Might be best to just go to the homepage: http://www.powerboxer.de & start from there. But, you can try the address below, it may work:
http://www.powerboxer.de/schalt-wartungsplaene/110-schaltpl-foxer These are GERMAN schematics, not necessarily exactly for your USA motorcycle or for other countries. Use these schematics in conjunction with what you find on my website.
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Links for more electrical schematics, etc., are found in article #80, below.
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38B. Miscl. Electrical schematics: Hazard flasher system, fold-out fog/driving lights, heated grips, VDO instruments. Replacing a /6 left-side handlebars switch. Substitute voltmeters and clocks. Adding a buzzer or piezo to turn signals. rev. 02/20/2018
38C. Schematic diagrams in 3 formats: .gif; .pdf; .bmp; for R90S, R60S, R75/6, R90/6; for 1975 & into 1976. rev. 04/12/2018
Link to someone else's diagram for the above bikes: This version is in pdf format & has the wiring & items shown in various colors. It is quite differently displayed than the above 38C diagram.
http://r90sclub.dudley.nu/Articles/R90S+Wiring+Diagram.pdf
38C+. Schematic diagram for 1974 model, /6 series, EURO, type 0271
38D. Schematic diagram for the 1978 Airheads, as .pdf, includes legend.
38E. Schematic diagram for the /5 electricals, last model, late 1972 & 1973. THIS IS THE FUSED MODEL. pdf format!
see 38F
38F. Schematic Diagrams for both early and late /5. Early model had no fuses. Set your browser to expand the image as needed, it WILL be cleanly displayed.
see 38E
Schematic Diagram for the late /5, as a .gif; model WITH fuses: CLICK
see 38E
38G. Schematic diagram, 1981 R100, R100CS, as .pdf. SIMILAR to many of this era.
1983-4-showing-module-ignition.pdf.
Legend for the numbered and lettered "items" in that schematic:
legend
Early eighties schematic diagram, of the colored type of presentation:
http://www.stephenbottcher.net/BMW/wiring_diagrams/1981_1984_RT_RS_color_wiring.pdf
38H. Schematics & wires colors diagrams & descriptions: 1981-1985 R65, R65LS, R45, R80ST, ETC. (.jpg, & .pdf) rev. 04/02/2018
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/BMW 81 R65 Wiring Diagram 1-16-09 (1).pdf
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/Euro-R45-R65-R80ST.pdf
38i. Schematic diagram for 1979-1980 R100RS, series 0427 as shipped to various countries, full base diagram, pdf format
see 38J
38J. Main lighting diagram. pdf format. Covers above (38i) into the early 1980's.
see 38i
38K. PDF diagrams for R100GSPD:
FRAME
ENGINE
38L. Schematic diagram and Legend, 1989 and later R100RS, R100RT, USA. pdf format, TWO pages in one
38M. Replacing a /5 ignition switch with a round barrel type switch:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/05/bmw-5-rocky-point-key-retrofit/
Here is a link for a KIT to basically do a barrel switch installation:
http://www.rockypointcycle.com/p-bmw8_electrics-9650.html
38N. Radio codes: Key OFF. PRESS and HOLD "M"; turn key on. If code does not display, contact dealer or radio shop. You should have written the code down when you purchased the bike! ...it came with it!
38O. Heated Clothing: At this time I CAN NOT recommend Gerbings products due to problems reported from MANY, about personnel, workmanship, etc. I CAN recommend Widder heated clothing products. Aerostitch products are also good. See: references
38P. Schematic diagram, in .pdf format, for the /7 series for ~1978-1980. This is for the EURO bikes.
ELECTRICAL PARTS SOURCES FROM OTHER THAN BMW ARE LISTED IN 78A & 78B.
Electrical contact cleaners and treatments are in article 73.
Mechanical? Electrical? BOTH? .....NEITHER?
39A. F, OT, S, and Z marks on your Flywheel (clutch carrier); re-marking, alignment, degreeing camshafts. RE-INSTALLING Flywheel (or Clutch Carrier) rev. 11/07/2017
For Automatic Timing Units, in depth, see article 29.
Mis-adjusted carburetors and/or sticky automatic timing units can cause high rpm, typically after full warm-up. See article #30, which has a section on this problem.
39B. Push-starting: See 47
39C. How to safely transport your motorcycle (in a truck or trailer, etc.) rev. 05/17/2018
39D. ALASKA ....a LOT of information on trips to Alaska, that you NEED if going there; rev. 08/13/2018
39E. Buried in-road traffic light detection loops; problems with motorcycles triggering them. rev. 05/15/2018
39F. NERDY stuff rev.
11/21/2018
39G. /5 instruments ...an article on disassembly and repairs, etc:
http://velobanjogent.blogspot.com/2011/04/bmw-motometer-instruments-twin.html
see below, 39H, for a companion article covering the 5 and later.
39H. Airhead instruments, instrument pods, mechanicals, electricals, etc. Does NOT include G/S, GS, ST, R45, R65, R80R, R100R
rev. 08/03/2018
39I. Airhead instruments, instrument pods, mechanicals, electricals, etc. For ONLY the G/S, GS, ST, R65, R80R, R100R.
There is nothing here yet.
39J. For information on timing an engine via measured piston movement, see item 72 below.
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http://bmwmotorcycletech.info
Dates for Revisions, Editing, or just Checking something are listed at the bottom of most articles.
Mechanical Systems, and 'other stuff':
There are many methods of supporting your motorcycle for ease in working on it. Some use motorcycle lifts. I certainly did that at my BMW business but I don't for my own personal garage-shop, as there is very limited room. I use the side-stand or center-stand for most work. I also have a front tire/wheel anchoring method that enables me to easily remove & work on almost any part of the motorcycle aft of the front wheel. Link to my method:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/anchoring-front-wheel.jpg
40. Setting Valves; how to do it correctly. Avoiding what happens when a valve comes apart & tries to destroy the engine. rev. 04/20/2018
After reading the article, I recommend reading these articles: 60 section 1; 60 section 6; 60 section 5.
41. Overheating, excessive idle time, etc. rev. 11/05/2017
42. The /2 (era) slinger service. rev. 04/26/2018
43. Transmission input (clutch) splines, throwout bearing, clutch arm cleaning, lubrication & inspection, adjusting swing arm. Early swing arm bearing seal rings. Rev. 02/02/2018
CLUTCH article, Section 60, item 9, below, has extensive information on the throw-out bearings, and "everything clutch".
See Article 7B about control cables.
New style seal used on R100 GS transmission output and all Airheads crankshaft and Classic K bikes at alternator drive:
SI-00-053-88-new-style-seals.pdf
44. Maintaining paintwork, aluminum, windscreen & helmet visor/shield. Drilling & cutting plastics such as a windshield. Repairing cracked luggage & fairings. Pesky hollow dash rivets. Sandblasting? Cleaning aluminum wheels. Noisy fairing/dash? BENT LEVERS? Washing the bike. Black plastic and trim. Cleaning grunged-up exhaust systems. rev. 10/17/2018
Article 73 has information on products to use to maintain plastic visors, shields, ETC. Also see article 75A
45A. Rear Wheel Splines; Rear Drive Output Splines; Rear Drive Oil Leaks/Oil levels; Replacing a Rear Drive Left Seal, Inner Seal, Nose Seal; Oil Leaks with Drum Brakes; Leaking oil drain and fill plugs; Monolever & Paralever Cardan Bearings; Rear Drive overhaul, Rivets, Wheel Cup/Splines; ETC. Rev. 10/05/2018
45B. Overhauling a rear drive (final drive). This is a video from Virginia Motorrad. ~25 minutes of information on how to disassemble a final drive, in this case a Paralever. Useful information for Monolever and all other Airheads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-A6qmKGMU
45C. Shimming a rear drive (final drive) (will be an article here when I get around to it)
45D. What a Paralever or Monolever final drive looks like inside, photos, etc. Useful for any model Airhead (&many other BMW bikes).
http://bmwra.org/otl/final-drives
45E. Resealing an early final drive (in this instance, a R90/6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rw6IQcBnXQ
46. Exhaust pipe finned nuts (spider nuts); problems removing, cleaning/lubrication, etc. Recommendations for exhaust replacements rev. 11/18/2017
See also http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/references.htm, under E for EXHAUST
47. Driveshaft Bolts, Washers, Torque, tools, PUSH-STARTING, BUMP-STARTING, etc. rev. 10/17/2017
48. Ring & pinion gears, ratios, speedometers/odometers, (instrument pod repairs-link), instrument numeral and pointer colors, rpm, road speeds. Explaining the W= on speedometers, ETC. rev. 05/02/2018 Also see article 39G
49. Oil Transfers .... Oil moving someplace other than where it belongs. Water in the oil. Transmission & rear drive lubricants. Installing speedometer boot at the transmission. rev: 03/17/2018
50. EMPTY, on purpose
50A. Oiling system; oil consumption; thermostat; cooler; pressure bypass valve in filter canister area; remote & other oil filter kits, ETC. rev. 03/14/2018
50B. Airhead Oiling System: Sketches; Descriptions; Caps; Breather (disc & reed types & installation); Thermostats. rev. 03/15/2018
50C. Oil Pans; oil pan gaskets; oil pan threads; oil capacity; dipsticks; oil pickups; windage; pan coolers. rev. 11/26/2018
50D. Oil Coolers, including installation; oil canisters in brief rev. 08/31/2017
51A. Oil & filter change. The "$2000 O-ring" ($3500+ if you ruin your crankshaft). Thermostat covers. Filters ...INCLUDING spin-on oil filter conversions. Filter Changes. Reading oil filter elements. rev. 03/03/2018
51B. Oil filters, canisters, ETC. Simplified information on changing your filter. Types of engine oils for your Airhead. Oil & gasoline additives. Fork Oils, Gear Oils, Driveshaft oil ....amounts ... ETC. rev. 07/23/2018 Suggested reading: 51A and 51C
51C. Oil lubrication TECH. Oil recommendations;
ZDDP & ZDTP; synthetics; Airheads; K-bikes; CARS; etc. rev. 03/08/2018
51D. Oil viscosities, viscosity indexes, engine oils, gear oils, suspension/fork fluids, shock absorber fluids, SAE, SUS, Cst. GL4, GL5. BMW factory recommendations. Brands & ZDDP values. Oil for long term storage. rev. 05/31/2018
52. Pinging (Pinking); LUGGING; piston detonation. Causes, effects, cures & fixes. rev. 03/27/2018
53. Brakes; everything about them. Rebuilding ATE MC. SS lines. Conversions/upgrades. rev. 12/03/2017
54-. Wheels, Tires, Axles, Hubs, Bearings, Steering Head, Forks, Seals/spacers, tires, dampers, etc.
See #44 for wheel paint recommendations, etc. & wheel coating information is here:
chemicals
Section 54-1: 19" Front Snowflake wheel recall rev. 11/20/2017
Section 54-2A: Wheel spoke lacing and alignment of hub & rim rev. 04/13/2018
Section 54-2B: The confusion over wheel spoke sizes and specifications. rev. 06/02/2018
Section 54-3. WHEELS; Wheel Spacers; Seals; HINTS, ETC. rev. 06/10/2018
Also contains information on swapping various years & models of wheels (except Lester's, see 54-7 below). Suggested reading is Section 54-4.
Section 54-4: Wheel bearing preload & servicing wheel bearings. rev. 04/16/2018
I suggest you read Section 54-3 and look at Section 54-9.
Section 54-5: Tire tests & recommendations. Hydroplaning; tire width; top hat spacers; nitrogen. REAL tire testing! Tested tires by brand/model. Fender brace. Selecting tires. Pressures. Things you never knew. rev. 09/10/2018
Suggested reading: Section 54-3 and Section 54-6.
More tire information will also be found in Section 54-12; including a section on vibration/thrumming, etc.
Section 54-6: Tubeless versus tubes. Rim shapes. rev. 04/19/2018
In depth discussion on going tubeless on Snowflake tube type rims, and every other sort of combination of tires, tubes and no tubes.
Section 54-7: Lester wheels rev. 02/14/2018
Section 54-8A: Steering dampers. Suspension. Shock absorbers & springs. Motorcycles & sidecar rigs. rev. 04/19/2018
Section 54-8B: Ikon and Koni shock absorbers spring chart; a pdf file
Section 54-9: Airhead Wheel Bearing Clinic, BMWMOA National Rally, July 2005. Critique of BMW-ON magazine articles of 2004. rev. 06/01/2018
Suggested reading: sections 54-3, 54-4, 54-7.
Section 54-10A. FRONT AND REAR shocks & sag. Front forks internals, alignment, braces, gaiters, cleaning & lubricating (or replacing) steering head bearings. Springs. Stiction. Modifications. Alignment/adjustment of rear Swing Arm. rev.
12-04-2018
Section 54-10B. Front Forks. Oil amounts. Pre-Airheads. Airheads. K1, K75, K100, K1100 rev. 05/05/2018
Section 54-10C. Instability; weaving, wobbling, tank slappers; the REAL information. rev. 02/05/2018
Section 54-11. Hyperlink to Anton's website wheel balancing article
Section 54-12. Access for Tire Repairs. Tire Repairs. Pressure. Sizes. Mounting. Tubes. Conversions. Balancing. Vibration/Thrumming. Mudflaps. Rims. Tools. Hints. Schrader tire valves. Studding. Hints. etc. rev. 09/03/2018
See Section 54-10C for much more on tire created problems.
Section 54-13. Brush guards (hand guards). BMW offers its own, and this part number is for the black ones for the Airhead GS models, adaptable to many other models: 71-60-2-315-870. BMW also offers both black and white versions of several types and numbers, and many can be made to fit.
55. Maintenance Schedule. Pre-winter preparations. ETC. rev. 04/06/2018
56. Cold weather starting. Rev. 08/22/2017
57. Noise Silencing Pads For The Cylinder Fins rev. 04/02/2018
58. Importing a motorcycle; EPA, DOT & Customs rev. 01/31/2018
59. Empty, on purpose.
59A. Transmissions Just about everything you want to know, and then some. In detail. rev. 06/29/2018
For information on the 'New Style seal' used on R100 GS transmission output & Airheads crankshaft & K bikes at the alternator drive: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/SI-00-053-88-new-style-seals.pdf
59B. Emergency Shifting Tools for 5 speed transmissions rev. 10/31/2017
Transmission won't shift?
60-. ENGINE & CLUTCH:
Section 60-1: Disassembly & assembly. Heads, pistons, rings, cylinders, break-in; Helicoils; spigots (intake stubs); Timeserts; case threads for cylinder studs; rocker arms; rocker blocks. 09/18/2018
You may be interested in reading Sections 40; 60-3, 60-4, 60-5, and 60-6. Pay particular attention to reading 60-4!!
Section 60-2: Flywheel (& also Clutch Carrier) removal/replacement WARNING!!. Main seal (in great depth, including historical early style seal, and later seal, tools, & O-ring). Oil pump & its cover & seal. Rod bolts. Re-installation of Flywheel, seal installation photos. Crankshafts in depth. Factory bulletin on new style seals. Front crank bearing carrier. Grabby clutch, vibrations. Hard shifting. Idle rpm change with clutch lever use due to excessive crankshaft end-play. Specifications & parts numbers for crankshaft thrust washers. Crankshaft rotation in degrees versus piston movement ....ETC. rev. 11/09/2017
New style seal used on R100 GS transmission output & Airheads crankshaft ...and K bikes at the alternator drive:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/SI-00-053-88-new-style-seals.pdf
Section 60-2A: Lightened flywheel information rev. 02/14/2018
Section 60-3: CYLINDERS. Plates, shims, gaskets, sealants. Measuring cylinders without special micrometers. Ridge removal. New rings. Honing, all types. rev.
04/08/2018
Section 60-4: Pistons (including swapping heads-cylinders-pistons),
rings, pins, clips, keepers, decarboning. rev. 03/28/2018
Section 60-5: Valves, valve seats; leaded fuels; guides, valve springs, aftermarket valves, noisy valves, bead-blasting, ETC. rev. 06/19/2018
You may be interested in reading Sections 60-1, 60-4, and 60-6
Section 60-6: Rocker arms, breakage, rocker arm shafts & bushes/bearings, valve gear, pushrod tubes, cylinder heads. Aligning the /5 valve gear. rev. 01/14/2018
You may be interested in reading Sections 40, 60-1, and 60-5
Section 60-7: Camshafts, broken cam tips, cam sprockets, lifters (followers), alternator & cam seals, crank nose bearing. ZDDP. Sports Cam installations, duration, timing, etc. rev. 12/10/2017
Section 60-8: Replacing pushrod tubes and/or seals. Collars; pushrods; valve cover studs; sealing cylinders. rev. 04/01/2018
Section 60-9: Clutch, clutch arm, flywheel, clutch carrier, bolts, upgrades, throw-out bearings; push-rod; crankshaft end play spacers; 1981 clutch/carrier problems; clutch cable & fixing potential cable breakage & new cable problems; stuck clutch, clutch lever bushing; preventing broken transmission ears. Minimizing vibration. Basic Adjustments. Rev. 08/26/2017
I recommend that you read Article 43
Section 60-10. MOTOR MOUNT SPACERS. There are 4 motor mount spacers on Airheads. The two plain ones are identical & fit on the rear mount bolt (well, really a threaded stud) (this is the longer one). There are 'spacers' that have welded-on spring attachment places. ONE has TWO such points, it goes on the left front & is where the side-stand & center-stand springs attach. The curved part faces DOWN, curves towards you. The other has only one attachment point, & that is for the center-stand spring ...it is fitted on the right front ...the hole facing rearward. There is a side-stand clip that fits under the left rear nut, instead of the waverly lockwasher that is on the other side. Spacers go between the engine and the frame. Torque nuts to 55 footpounds.
61. Long Distance Touring. Ergonomics. Dealing with Weather. SEATS. rev. 07/20/2018
62. Timing chain, guides, tensioner, sprockets, oil pressure relief valve, etc. rev. 05/05/2018
Use this article with the cams article, Article 60-7; and, especially with Article 60-2
63. U-joint Phasing Photos AND VIDEO. Paralever Driveshaft models and any
driveshaft with Universal Joints. rev. 05/09/2018
64. REYNOLDS: ride-off center-stands;
luggage racks; tour rests; bag mounts; trailer hitches, etc. rev: 04/08/2018
65. TOOLS (extensive information) rev. 11/24/2018
See also the references article, article 78A
66. Cheap, useful, hydraulic jacks for your Airheads & other service work. rev. 01/16/2018
67A. ID NUMBERS. Engine, frame, & other numbers. How to read them & how to identify your bike. rev. 10/26/2018
67B. Model differences, descriptions, problems. 1970-1995 (& some pre-1970). Also weights & capacities. rev. 11/21/2018
68A. Long list of
hardware and many other parts. Not only metal parts. Sources & information not in 78 and 78A. Pozi & Phillips screws discussion. Locking methods for bolts, etc. ...discussion. rev.
01/11/2018
68B. The ROUNDEL; sizes, part numbers; BMW COMPANY HISTORY (THE REAL STORY). rev. 08/13/2018
69. Parts Coding Symbols. How to read the symbols on ETK, fiche, etc. rev. 03/19/2018
70. BMW Paint Codes 1970-? Paint, sources,
colors, codes, etc. rev. 03/26/2018
71A. Torque Specifications & problems; conversion factors. Buying & using torque wrenches. Calibration checks. rev. 05/12/2018
71B. Torque values for nuts, bolts, etc. rev. 07/22/2018
71C. Changing torque wrench range; adjustment correction using
extensions. Example for Airhead universal joint flange bolts. rev. 01/31/2018
72. Formulas & conversion factors rev. 11/19/2018
73. Chemicals. Cleaners. Removing old labels and sticky residues. Penetrating oils (NOT oils for engine, gearbox, final drive). Additives for oil & gasoline. Fuel tank repairs/treatments. Brake fluid. Chassis & Spline Greases. Electrical Contact Treatments. Anti-seize compounds. Extensive information on Loctite. Sealants including RTV. Adhesives. Waxes, Plastic polishes. Coolants. Lock antifreeze/lubricants. Drilling plastics, etc. rev. 11/30/2018
74. Maintaining your leather items rev. 02/14/2018
75A. Luggage, windshields, locks & keys (except ignition & fuel caps), instruments, mirrors, fairing noises, etc. rev. 11/05/2018
See article 1B for details and photos on gas cap problems.
See article 44 and article 73 on many allied things not covered in 75A.
See REFERENCES "L" for luggage, for more information.
See K bike section.
75B. Albert mirrors rev. 05/03/2016
76. Those pesky easy to lose WEDGES that fit at the handlebar controls! How to make one. This is a link to a sketch in .pdf.
The part numbers for these wedges are: 32-72-2-072-233; 32-72-1-232-929; and 32-72-1-242-626, etc.
77A. Modifications for performance, reliability, fuel mileage, street/race: Engine, Clutch, Suspension, Braking, Transmission, etc. rev. 04/18/2018
77B. Krauser 4 valve cylinder heads and pistons rev. 02/10/2018
78. Useful URL's & sources for BMW motorcyclists: groups, forums, parts, people, websites, companies, services. rev.
05/30/2018
78A. REFERENCES: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, in depth. More URL's; e-mail addresses; contacts & descriptions; where to get things, service, etc. Rev. dates are not listed for this article.
78B. MANUALS AND LITERATURE; SOURCES, DESCRIPTION, CRITIQUE's, etc. NOT JUST FOR BMW. rev. 02/18/2018
Also >>> see article 78 and 78A.
78C. Editing text and E-mail messages. ASCII. ANSI. Printing or sending special characters from your computer. Using foreign computers: where is that @ symbol? rev. 10/30/2017
79A. Side-stands. Center-stands. Stock. Aftermarket. Engine mounting stud lengths. /5 sidestand pins. Complaints and repairs for side-stands and center-stands. rev. 03/25/2018
79B. Picking up a downed motorcycle. rev: 03/25/2018
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81. Lane Splitting & Sharing, Lane Filtering, White Lining ....in California (where it is quasi-legal), and around the world. rev. 01/19/2018
82A. INSURANCE: motorcycles, trikes, sidecar rigs, cars & trucks; lots of things you probably did not think about, or know! Negotiating with the insurance company. rev: 02/05/2018
82B. What To Do & NOT do, right away, if you have been in a motorcycle, bicycle, car, pedestrian, etc., accident. Advice from a Motorcyclist's Lawyer! Rev. 06/01/2018.
83. Snowbum's 'sleeper' R75/5, the radical supercharged R75/5 rev. 04/27/2018
84. See 7B about control & other cables & problems.
85. Foreign travel: Using foreign computer keyboards: see article 78C
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You got this far & STILL did not see what you wanted? You could scan further down (good to do to see what is available), or:
A FEW GERMAN WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
CLICK!
Oilhead motorcycle section:
O1. ABS brakes problems? Here is a link to an article on the R1100 and R1150, how to reset the ABS:
http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/ABSResetProcedurev1.0.pdf
Also see K14A & K14B in the K-bike section, well below.
O2. Salvage yards, for oilhead parts, etc: www.beemerboneyard.com
(973)-775-3495
O3. See article #30, above, about the ignition Hall effect sensors.
How to go about repairing the ignition sensors: http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/oilhead_hall_sensors.pdf
O4. R1100RT: LCD Temperature & Fuel Gauge Calibration; Fuel Sender Testing & Cleaning, troubleshooting rev. 10/14/2016.
O5. Links to website with good tech for Oilheads, such as the ABS system; TDC locating mandrel, ignition timing box, etc. First, the main link: http://users.rcn.com/dehager/
This next link is to an article on the same website; diagnosis & repair of the Oilhead Hall Effect ignition sending unit.
http://users.rcn.com/dehager/service/oilhead_hall_sensors.pdf
You may want to refer to my own extensive article: IGNITION
O6. Bleeding/servicing the integrated brakes system:
http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/service_abs3.pdf
http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/abs3_filling_adapter.pdf
O7. Link to German website, with LOTS of Airhead (and some R1100 oilhead, etc.). German electrical schematic diagrams. Using in conjunction with the diagrams on the Snowbum website. There is a LOT of information besides schematics on this German website. Click on Shaltplan, shown in red on that page, for your model:
http://www.powerboxer.de/Schaltplaene-fuer-Boxer.html
O8. Death Rattle: Does your R850, R1100, or R1150 Oilhead, 1993-2004, make a loud rattle upon startup, or on the road?
http://www.mklsportster.com/Articles/mcncct.pdf
This article describes the fix, with photos. The rear-view engine cut-away photo is a REAR-view of an Oilhead motor. The left tensioner assembly is located on top of the cylinder, "facing" downward, in a position that allows oil to drain out of the tensioner sleeve during shutdown. The right side tensioner assembly faces upward from the bottom, it remains full of oil during shutdown. This is why the tensioner that is typically replaced is the left side one. You can get a complete KIT at a good price, with the CORRECT UPDATED PARTS that were the final improvement method (not the intermediate BMW attempt that used some NLA parts) from Tom Cutter at his BMW repair center: http://rubberchickenracinggarage.com/chain.html. This converts to the final version using the tensioner sleeve & piston assembly, from the R1200S and RT (not R1200C). After installing, the noise will cease, and you can forget about the damage that could be caused by a timing chain tensioner failure. The conversion is to Hexhead parts. If the upper left guide totally fails, the engine can be destroyed. You want to fix things well before that happens. Replacement of that upper left guide, by BMW repair manual information, means splitting the cases. For those with death rattle noises, and cam chain guide rail problems (and this information should be seen for information EVEN IF you are only replacing the tensioner), here is a lengthy video, that explains a lot ....and ....how to possibly fix the engine if you have that rail damaged, without splitting the cases. I suggest you watch the entire video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkPrIEzaAMs
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O10. Hyperlink to an article on what belts were used, which to use, how to adjust them, & at what interval replace them, etc.
http://www.bmwra.org/otl/belts/
O11. Oilhead HINTS rev.
03/08/2018
O12. Replacing an oil level sight glass rev. 04/25/2018
O13. Tool to lock flywheel and TDC locator:
http://users.rcn.com/dehager/service/oilhead_tdc_mandrel.pdf
O14. There is a new-style Teflon oil seal being used on ALL BMW motorcycles. I expect it will be used at more places for replacement purposes as time goes on: SI-00-053-88-new-style-seals.pdf
O15. Adding running lamp function to turn signals, etc.
Rev. 11/20/2017
O16. Control Cables problems. (Same as article 7B, Airheads section)
O17. empty on purpose
For information on electrics in general, see article 14A. Schematics are in article O7; and links to other sources are also on this website.
For batteries see the new battery article, 35, well above.
All the technical information on this site is:
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This is the CLASSIC K-bike motorcycle section.
CLASSIC K-BIKES ARE K MODELS K1, K75, K100, K1100, K1200.
Snowbum does not work on, nor generally have knowledge about the following BMW motorcycles:
F series; S1000R; HPx; K1300; K1600 series.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/kbmw This site can be quiet. Snowbum occasionally posts/responds here.
http://www.motobrick.com Forum style. Classic K bikes. Active, lots of opinions, watch for awhile to sort out who knows, who guesses, etc. Snowbum does not participate on this forum.
http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,2252.0.htm Factory K75 and K100 service manuals.
http://ibmwr.org The so-called BIG LIST. Has big separate sections on tech. Lots of K bike stuff (as well as other BMW models). There is also an E-mailing techlist, where Snowbum participates occasionally.
http://k11og.org/ Main page is seldom changed, that is, hardly ever anything added to it. The FORUMS ARE ACTIVE.
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/downloads/K1100LT_RS_Repair.pdf A copy of the entire BMW-produced K1100LT, K1100RS repair manual, dated 5/1999.
http://largiader.com/k75/khistory.html Classic K bikes model history, K1, K75, K100, K1100. There are some things missing, & some that need embellishment, etc, such as there were changes in the rod lengths & pistons, the radiator got more fins, etc. But, Anton's history list is a good one. Use the main site, link just below, for access to his technical articles for Airheads & Oilheads, etc. THIS IS A REALLY GOOD WEBSITE!
Anton is in the business of repairing BMW bikes, and I can recommend him for such work.
http://largiader.com/
K1. Starter motor sprag clutch problems in classic K bikes rev. 02/11/2018
K2. Hints, advice, parts, LARGE variety of subjects! rev. 02/09/2018
K3A. A version of the K100 schematic: K100 Schematic Diagram, pdf format
K3B. K100LT, schematic diagram of entire bike. This is a pdf, made directly from BMW's own information. While it is for the UK ABS version, in general, it covers the 1987-1989 era, and probably more.
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/K100LT.pdf
K3C. This is the LEGEND for the above, K3B, schematic diagram. Three pages in Microsoft WORD format.
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/LEGEND.docx
K3D. Heated Grips. This diagram/schematic is for the R100GS, but has the same basics for all the BMW motorcycles that I know of. It is a simple diagram to use on the K-bikes, just not exact colors, fuses, wiring, perhaps, as on your particular bike.
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/R100GS-heated-grips-wiring.pdf
K4. Brake squealing, any model, and very especially the K75 ...see article 53 which DOES include information for K75, & all classic K bikes, for that matter. That article also has a lot of information on bleeding the brakes!
K5. Salvage yard, for parts, etc.: www.beemerboneyard.com (973)-775-3495.
Some other salvage yards are listed in my References article (article 78A).
You can also try: http://www.kbikeparts.com
K6. See article 30 WAY ABOVE, about the ignition Hall effect sensors.
K7. U-joint Phasing photos, any U-joint driveshaft system, including Paralever Driveshaft models rev. 05/09/2018
K8. K bike instrument pod. Calibrating speedometer. Clock modification for 12 hour mode. Radio codes. rev. 02/10/2010
K9. K bike fork oil requirements rev.
02/07/2018. Front forks oil changing: See article in Section 54-10B.
K10. Fitting hand-guards brush-guards to Airheads and Classic K bikes, R bikes, K1, K75, K1100, K1100LT, Oilheads, BMW Motorcycle handguards, brushguards rev. 02/08/2018
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K11A. Troubleshooting the LE-Jetronic classic K bikes (2 valve K75, 2 valve K100). HUGE amount of technical information, and even a step-by-step article, but you MIGHT (?) have to delve deeply into searching the site to find things, especially if authored by VOGEL. The website may, by the time YOU read this, allow you to at least browse without registering (?). There is probably a link at the bottom of the article so you can register. The articles are VERY MUCH WORTH ANY EFFORT AT FINDING AND LOOKING AT THEM ....and, may be easer to find by now.
I've put several links below, to the article.
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/bvogel/K100/download/bike-wont-start1.htm
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/bvogel/K100/download/efi-web page/K100 troubleshooting Starting.pdf
http://k-bike-knowledge.000webhostapp.com/electrical/EFI/bike-wont-start-EN.htm
ALL THE ABOVE, FULL ARTICLE....but from my own site you are looking at, and hosted by permission!:
K100-Troubleshooting-Starting-pdf
I suggest you join http://www.k100-forum.com/, and begin participating. Full access to all the information on that site, perhaps after 10 inquiries or other responses by you (?). That site has a very large number of technical articles, and you can spend many many happy hours reading them!
K11B. Troubleshooting the K1100, or, any early K with the Motronic system...an article by Frank Warner, detailing what he did regarding his high fuel consumption. The link worked in Dec. 2016. The article was dated in 2002. It is a cached-mirrored copy ...allow it to load, it may take part of a minute to do so:
http://www.oocities.org/fwarner_au/mc_things/K_fuel_injection.html
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K13. Changing Coolant on a Classic K bike, how-to article. Discussion about various coolants. Heat on your legs. Heat insulation under the tank, etc. rev. 02/07/2018
ALSO contains notes on why the coolant job could be effected by updating of early K bikes from a 400 watt alternator to a 700 watt alternator, ETC.
K14A. http://bmwk10075abs1fix.web.fc2.com/ Repairs to fuel injection computer brains & ABS computer brains. Lots of good testing advice here too!
http://bmwk10075abs1fix.web.fc2.com/index.html Will get you to the main page, lots of technical information there!
Look at both of the above links, then Contact Tosi at: K100ABS@gmail.com
Highly recommended by several people.
http://www.carmo.nl/index.php?language=en A place in the Netherlands that does all sorts of modules/computer brains, etc.
http://www.bba-reman.com BBA Re-manufacturing; 300 Myles Standish Blvd.; Tauntonk, MA 02780. (866) 573-2740; (508)-822-4490 I have had at least TWO different sender reports that do NOT recommend these folks, and NONE that DO recommend.
K14B. If you are having ABS codes problems, before you jump to conclusions, remove both ABS relays, clean internal contacts and clean the relay connection spades too, and add contact cleaner to them. This is also good advice for the ABS main computer plug connections. Here are a couple of articles to look at:
http://www.largiader.com/abs/absfault.html
http://ibmwr.org/ktech.shtml Scan down for the ABS articles
K15. Ignition. Considerable amount of information on the module & Hall devices; and, how to set ignition timing:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/Ignition.htm
NOTE: There is an article on this website that contains information, in depth, on how to check/adjust ignition timing when the ignition timing is specified in piston distance movement: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/formulas.htm
See Airhead section, article 30 regarding the ignition circuitry, lots of useful information on the Hall element, etc. The following article,
while for a R1100RT oilhead, is useful for K bike owners; it is illustrated & is about replacing the Hall sensors for a R1100RT repair, & is SIMILAR for a K bike: www.ebbo.org/2av54.php
If your Classic K-bike is having irregular ignition problems, & you can't find anything wrong with the ignition, remove the valve cover & check to be sure that the cover is grounded to the engine by means of a coil spring that is mounted to a cam bearing mount.
For Classic K-bike spark plugs, see article 32 which has a specific section for K-bikes.
K16. Adjusting the steering head bearings on a K75, K100, K1100:
http://www.largiader.com/bearings
K17. Brake light switch problems ....see article well above, 37B.
If you have a 1985 K bike, and a stiff throttle, also read that article 37B ...yes, a brakes switch article! Information is well down the article.
K18. Hyperlink to a forums-type website. http://bmwsporttouring.com
K19. Locks, gas caps, KEYS, etc. See articles #1B (caps) & #75A (luggage), WAY above, that covers all of these things in depth.
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K21. Doing a rear main seal job is involved. Here is a video of the procedure to R/R the main seal on a Classic K bike. Useful for anyone wanting to know what/how in taking apart the bike ....even if not doing a rear main seal job. In GERMAN for sound. The mechanical support for the bike is flimsy in my opinion. They found one of the headers broken ....in case you wonder about the exhaust pipe being 'shown'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx3mVne8Q-Y
K22. Information for Classic K bikes, NOT just the K100. Many Service Bulletins
here too: http://k100rt.aforumfree.com/
K23. A lot of K bike information. Has wiring diagrams and a lot of other information.
In German, but very useful! Covers all the Classic K bikes (K1, K75, K100, K1100, K1200). Lots more than that. Wiring diagrams are under Shaltplän. Use Google translator. http://www.flyingbrick.de/
K24. How to replace an oil level sight glass rev. 04/25/2018
K25A. Service Information Bulletin SI-2630R. Failure to use all fuel in the fuel tank, whining noise from the fuel pump. This is a link to a PDF file on this website. The sketches are not
very clear, so look at them with a critical eye!
If you can furnish a really nice clear copy of that bulletin, let me know.
K25B. Replacing a fuel pump: K1, K75, K100, K1100
rev. 02/08/2018
K26. Engine oil, & lubrication in GREAT DEPTH: see article 51-C
K27. Worn rear drive splines? Bad U-joint? Upgrade?
http://www.brunos.us/Bevel drives.htm I suggest you look at all of the videos! Two videos on K75 and K100 rear drive spline servicing, Bruno's driveshaft and rear spline rebuilding, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI5mkHe-p0I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKfD76cF8bk
Doing a K75 rear drive input spline and driveshaft and swing arm lubrication? This is a link to a how-to-video, in German, but you will understand it. Note that normally one does not pull the swing arm, in this video I suspect it was done to replace the boot, and check the swing arm bearings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs_RNtrN35A&feature=youtu.be
K28. New style seal used on R100 GS transmission output and airheads crankshaft ...and K bikes at the alternator drive:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/SI-00-053-88-new-style-seals.pdf
K29. Link to a 6 part video series on how to disassemble and reassemble a Classic K-bike, to do an input spline service. Includes a lot of service and commentary on things the servicer found on this bike along the way. Lots of good hints. Very complete, including the swearing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZJdZ1HszkA
K30. Control cables, etc. (same as Airheads 7B) rev.
07/26/2018
K31. Re-keying locks, especially fuel tank lock. Problems with the fuel cap & other details. Also see my article 1B (caps) and 75A (luggage locks, regular locks...), well above, in the Airhead section of this Snowbum site, which have EXTENSIVE information.
SEE K32
http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=494.0
K32. FUEL CAP on K bikes (and other bikes too). This is a video. It covers R/R cap internals. No information on keying locks.
NOTE: The "kit" in the video, 16-11-9-062-461R was sourced from Bob's BMW. The "R" means Bob's is selling a repair kit. Be sure to get gasket 16-11-1-453-690. Also see 1B and 75A.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwpt9IumBCc&list=FLzHD1dG8l54zGZ1y-nboxGw
K33. Adding running lamp function to turn signals, etc.
K34. This is a link to a sketch of the clutch disc alignment tool. It was posted 26 January, 2007, in Kbmw Yahoo Groups, and I have cleaned it up and posted it here for you.
Many of my Airhead articles are informative for K bike and Oilhead owners; and some, such as the brakes article, are informative for all motorcycles. Other examples are my articles 78 and 78A. Many other examples of useful articles are in the Airheads sections. Scattered in this long list of Technical Articles you are reading are stated references to Airheads articles that also apply to Classic K bikes, and/or Oilheads ....but I have probably missed a few. I suggest you look at the entire list of articles, and see what might apply to your Classic K bike or Oilhead, etc. For information on electrics in general, see article 14A. For batteries see the new battery article, number 35. Both of these are in the Airheads section, quite far above.
I have a page that has some motorcycle and personal items for sale (or TRADE! ...some items even FREE!): SALE
Sidecar specific section:
When I ride a motorcycle, it makes ME happy. When I drive a sidecar rig, it additionally makes everyone who sees me happy ........and many will want to chat with me. If you drive a sidecar rig I suggest you allow extra time for your errands, drives, tours, etc.
This section begins with our present sidecar rig. The technical articles follow.
I will be quitting riding and driving motorcycles and sidecar rigs soon. Thus, both are being put up for sale in late October, 2018. Here is a link: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/sidecar-rig-4sale.htm
That link contains vastly more information than the link just below and/or, in the article you are reading (the technical articles list).
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/K1100LT-EML%20GT2.htm This is our present sidecar rig, but mostly as it looked when I first purchased it from Al Olme.
I had it shipped to me from Minnesota by HaulBikes (also known as Daily Direct); whose service is highly recommended by me & many others, including dealerships. I removed the Police-type saddle & Authorities radio trunk prior to Penny & my 2008 trip across the USA, installing the stock seat & large standard trunk. The Police/Authorities items have been sold. I have City-cases, as well as Tour-bags & use whichever is appropriate, even in combination sometimes. Specifications below are in brief, as I have done a LOT of modifications.
Tug wheels: 4.5 x 14" EZS.
Tug tire, REAR: 175/70-R14 rear (Will return to P165/70R14 at next tire change).
Tug Tire, FRONT: 165/70-R14 front.
Sidecar wheel: #300, 15" EML with 135R15 tire (to POSSIBLY 135/80-R15 in the far future).
Front fork: EZS Leading Link, with special fender to accommodate the tire size.
Front shocks: Koni 7610-1282 shocks (modified by me).
Brembo twin spot calipers on front wheel of tug, dual front floating discs and floating calipers, with torque arms.
ABS system removed.
Single disc rear brake uses Brembo two-piston 38 mm P108 caliper.
Rear master cylinder 16 mm Magura.
Brembo F05 sidecar disc brake plumbed to the tug's rear braking system.
Front wheel offset to right by 1-3/8". Sidecar wheel lead 13-1/4". Toe-in 3/8".
The need for a steering dampener, hydraulic, my modifications, is quite minimal.
R1100S modified hand-guards.
Hotel-quality rugs in chair and chair trunk.
Multiple types of electrical outlets in chair; modified RAM mount for GPS, etc.
Way over-designed/over-built TOP, designed/made HERE ...sheesh what a job!
See #9 below.
Some specifications, including empty and loaded weights & dimensions; plus a lot of factory brochures, and a LARGE amount of SERVICE information for the EML sidecar, will be found on this website, HERE:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/EMLsidecar8.htm
The SKUNK flag stands for Sidecars Up Nort Klub. Up Nort stands for anyplace Up North of someplace or anyplace.
Dasse water-cooled trike;
Lucie-Dasse,1895;
first female driver in Belgium.
Snowbum is active (and a moderator) on these sidecar LISTS:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SCT/info (any and all sidecars)
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/EML_SCL/info
(EML sidecars)
SC1A. The good, the bad; literature and information, an overview of
sidecars and sidecaring basics rev: 04/21/2018
SC1B. List of Sidecar groups on the Internet, websites, etc. rev: 04/21/2018
SC1C. Link for the Evergreen Council group training schedule for Basic & Advanced training:
http://www.esc.org/step_national_schedule.php
SC1D. Link to a website that has a lot of photos, videos, links, etc., about sidecar traveling, much is out of the USA, some videos, etc., are in English, but the whole site is fun to look through. You could use Google translator.
http://www.sidecar-traveller.com/
SC1E. German website, lots of interesting things....if you do not read German, put the URL into Google Translations.
http://motorrad-gespanne.de/
NOTE! If you use the Google CHROME browser, it has settings that can give you automatic translating for any website you visit.
SC1F. Source for Vintage sidecar items, numerous manufacturer's items here:
http://floridasidecarproducts.com/
SC1G. Source for fuel tanks, valves, caps, gauge, etc:
http://www.tourtanks.com/
SC2A. Sidecar Tech. Where to get information. Manuals, mechanicals, photos, licensing, modifications, subframes, mounts, brakes, alignment details & photos. R100RT-Ural rig mounts. Plus ...A Ural sidecar on a BMW R100RT, in some depth. UNIT brand of leading link forks, some maintenance details! rev. 06/17/2018
SC2B. http://www.sidecar.com Has a LOT of sidecar technical information that is FREE. Download, or at least read, the three articles/books on that site furnished to the USCA by the late Dr. Hal Kendall: How to drive a sidecar rig, and alignment, setup, LOTS OF THINGS. At the top area, click on Links and Books, .....then click on Books and Manuals. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
SC3A. Sidecar resources list. rev: 04/25/2018
SC3B. http://www.haulnride.com A lot of sidecars, trikes, and trailers information. Few seem to know of this website. It was originally set up for disabled drivers, and still has a huge amount of information for them, but has greatly expanded. Even includes people who do tours for the disabled, ETC.
SC4. There is a brakes section on this website. It has additional information on the installation of brakes of various types for sidecars. This is in addition to information in various SCx articles here.
BRAKES
SC5. Sidecar and sidecarist humor ...and a wee bit of
seriousness rev: 04/22/2018
SC6. Flying the chair; steering reversion; countersteering. Practice and getting competent. rev: 04/21/2018
SC7. Miscl. Sidecar Tech, including fuel tanks, brakes, tires, rims, nitrogen, etc. rev: 02/21/2018
SC8. EML sidecars. MAJOR ARTICLE. Old sales brochure. LOTS of technical information on every part of the EML-GT2 and some other EML sidecars. Suspension & brakes overhaul. Lamps. Tires, etc. EZS information. Information on parts availability. Allow time to load if on slow connection! rev. 06/15/2018
SC9. EML sidecar tops; photos; description of various types of tops; & my own custom top rev. 11/04/2017
Also see SC8, just above
SC10. LEANER rigs. FLEXIT leaner sidecar; history, photos, etc. Other leaners; ....hyperlinks, etc. rev. 03/25/2018
SC11. EZS_steering_damper; including overhaul. Rev. 11/06/2017
SC12. My first "street" sidecar, a R100RT-Ural sidecar rig, was sold April 2006. Information & photos on that rig, including the subframes & a lot of other technical items. rev. 04/09/2018
SC13. Adding running lamps. See either article 13 or article O15.
SC14. HUGE HINTS & TECHNICAL ITEMS ARTICLE. Side-stand switch; BULB MONITORING UNIT, in depth; Clutch, Clutch lever; F.I. & hoses; alcohol-laced fuel, gas-o-hol, gasolines, driveshaft repairs, ETC. rev. 08/17/2016.
SC15. Lousy fuel mileage: see article 81
SC16. My present sidecar rig, see at the beginning of this sidecar section. Also see:
Our present Sidecar rig: K1100LT-EML GT2
SC17. K1100LT handguards. Information is probably applicable to other K bikes, and some Airheads too!
SC18. Insurance, see article 82
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