Forum: Vendors
03-03-2012, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,124
1992 R100GS Rear Shock request
Hi Ted, I have a 1992 R100GS with Happy Trails boxes and rack (est 35 lb) and the stock shock! I weigh 225 plus riding stuff = 250 lbs. I do not use this bike for two up- only me! I tend to ride a...
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Forum: Airheads
04-16-2011, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,211
Start with the Simple 1st
I agree with most that it is rich! That could be the idle mixture screws on the outside bottom of the carbs (Chilton or Haynes will show). My screws after I rebuilt my carbs needed to be reset...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-16-2011, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,301
Please tell us you used 5wt - 20wt!!!???
Did you use 5wt - 20wt! If so your engine is toast!!! Read any manual you want or internet site!!! These engines can NOT be run on such a THIN oil. They were designed for 50wt oil. The difference is...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-02-2011, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,288
Mine was a bad wire on back of diode board!
I had a similar gen light problem on my 92 R100GS. I touk everything apart a couple of times trying to trouble shoot, until when swaping out the diode board the (blue?) wire that connects on the back...
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-21-2010, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 891
I agree with Solo - Ride and learn
I agree with Solo, I would ride it, learn about airheads and with time and knowledge actually figure out what is wrong and fix as much as you can! Mechanics and shops are expensive especially if you...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
09-27-2010, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 447
Views: 20,239
Great Weekend - Beautiful Location and Rides
Thanks to all you Bald Eagle Bastards for making this NEWBIE feel welcomed! Jay and I had a great ride up and back from Lancaster and really enjoyed the camping location and rides! I think I am still...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-22-2010, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,844
Google Spark Plug - some great sites
When I got my air head I too was curious about different available plugs for my R100GS. I got new coils, spark plug wires and spark plugs from Rick at Motorrad Elektrik <CITE>www.motoelekt.com...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-25-2010, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,813
Yup Bloomsburg PA next year!
It's in a nice hilly and wooded section of Central PA next year. I may be there on my 1992 GS and visit the airhead tent! PA has a great AirMarshal Airhead club and some great tech days/events!...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-25-2010, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,813
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-25-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,697
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-20-2010, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,833
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-14-2010, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,137
Fun Funky Bikes
I've owned a number of modern high horsepower bikes, but love my 1992 R100GS. I always felt like I HAD to ride the high power sport bikes like Rossi! Now I slow down and enjoy the ride although my GS...
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Forum: Airheads
02-07-2010, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,705
No Pics Yet
Thanks OpposedCylJunkie that is almost exactly how I mounted my trail tecks but lower and further out. I may move them higher up to keep them away from road debris and experiment with maximum...
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Forum: Airheads
12-20-2009, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,705
Trail Tech MR11's -13watts HID
I've been running two black Trail Tech MR11's ($80 apiece) on my 92 R100GS with great results. Very bright and great at night. I have one spot and one flood mounted on my crah bars. They draw approx....
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-26-2009, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,455
New Happy Trails - easy
I just installed new Happy Trails (on sale now) on my 1992 GS and had no problem using hand pressure to get everything to line up. Supplied stainless nuts and bolts worked fine! Orderd the Teton's...
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Forum: Airheads
11-06-2009, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 807
Views: 149,248
In for more!!
Looking forward to your continued mechanical advetures! Always very detailed and entertaining. Especially like this new start. Your basement door project and Man Cave are great! Let the Winter...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-07-2009, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 10,106
Great Project & Pictures
I too love your projects! Gives me hope that I'll try someting this big someday! You do have a wonderful aTude as well!
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-29-2009, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,001
Rev it OUT!!!!!
These engines once properly tuned and lubricated don't mind being reved up to red line. It might seem loud and course compared to 4 cylinder bikes but the boxer engine is really quite stout and...
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-20-2009, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,299
Valve Clearance from Stock Rider's Manual
I pulled the stock 1992 R100GS Rider's Manual that came with the bike and on page 43 it gives the instructions for adjusting the valves; Intakes at 0.10mm and Exhaust at 0.20mm (after 1000km and...
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-16-2009, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,299
What was the End Result??
I too would like to know what the FINAL diagnosis and fix was. My 1992 R100GS made and makes that same noise after I did it's first (to me) valve adjustment. I used the tolerances per the manual and...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-08-2009, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 218
Views: 34,029
Great Start
Congrats Brad! Safe trip to you! Amazing on the Jetta ICU and actually finding a cheap one in Mexico! CooL!
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-28-2009, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,359
Beautiful GSPD
That's a sweet looking GS and you'll love the way it handles compared to the heavier 1100 and 1200's!
Your 1100/1200 were fuel injected with the fuel pumped under pressure for the injectors! The...
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Forum: Airheads
04-20-2009, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 807
Views: 149,248
Great Pictorial Help
Tom, great work! I have a 1992 GS I am slowly replacing and rebuilding as needed and your very detailed step by step pictures and procedure are so much more help than a manual! So helpful in...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-12-2009, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,329
Electric Diagram
You can get a great electric diagram BOOK with detailed wiring diagrams and lots of good advice on fixing, trouble shooting, and repair of air heads from Rick at http://www.motoelekt.com/
He...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-07-2009, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,327
AeroStich-13 Watt HID's
I installed two of these 13 Watt HID's on my 1992 GS with a wiring harness and switch that I picked up at Pep Boys Auto Parts store. They are very bright, small, easy to mount and draw only 26 watts...
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Forum: Equipment
03-22-2009, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 13,420
Grip Puppies
I like Grip Puppies for my ham fisted hands and have a Throtle Rocker on all bikes. LED flash lights and rock straps. LED tail light bulb is way bright! The magnet on a stick has saved me too many...
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Forum: Equipment
03-22-2009, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 7,477
Put One on Last Weekend - Nice!
I ordered one from the orginal thread with the hot link and followed the instructions getting the large bag for $47. It came last weekend in great shape. I screwed the metal quick release mounting...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-21-2009, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,640
Thanks - The Pictorial Help is so Fantastic
As a Noob these threads with lots of experienced feed back and pictures is soooooo helpful in my quest of slowly rebuilding my new to me 1992 R100GS. The information here is amazing! Thanks AndyT
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-08-2009, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 168
Views: 12,452
Stunningly Good Job!
I am absolutely amazed at what you have accomplished! I also appreciate all "You" restorers who have posted your projects each step of the way! I learn so much as I watch the logical (in the thread...
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Forum: Airheads
03-01-2009, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 810
Views: 153,339
NooB restoring 1992 R100GS
Hi everyone, Love this site and have been helped a lot in bringing my red 1992 standard GS with 24,000 miles (speedo sometimes works so mileage is suspect) back to life! I have several other bikes...
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Forum: Airheads
02-08-2009, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 807
Views: 149,248
In deep TOO
:clap Great find and start of a fun story! I just bought a 1992 this last Fall and have been slowly fixing and tweaking with the help of this site! Good luck on all your recoveries and enjoy the ride!
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