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Oilhead timing, the easy way
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Sat, 07/28/2007 - 6:15am.A super SUPER writeup to time an oilhead w/o the need for electrical tools. Good photos and clear explanations. Written for an R1150 but should apply to 1100 series too, I would think.
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All about batteries
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Sat, 11/11/2006 - 9:18am.Introduction
Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) technology encompasses both
gelled electrolyte and absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries. Both types
are valve-regulated and have significant advantages over flooded leadacid
Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) technology encompasses both
gelled electrolyte and absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries. Both types
are valve-regulated and have significant advantages over flooded leadacid
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My Radio Store - all things XM
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Sat, 10/07/2006 - 12:17pm.Everything imaginable for XM radios. At http://www.myradiostore.us/power-accessories/ are power goodies that might be useful for various things.
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BMW maintenance tools -- make 'em yourself
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Sun, 08/06/2006 - 8:03am.The table of contents to these goodies includes
Want to start a fight? Just debate the "best" oil.
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Sun, 05/21/2006 - 5:53pm.Just say you know what oil is the best ... then duck and run for cover on any BMW email list or forum. Opinions differ widely about synthetic oils, pure dinosaur oil, oils rated for diesel engines and more.
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Oilhead Maintenance Manual -- PDF
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Tue, 10/26/2004 - 8:20pm.Take a look here from the IBMWR site:
http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/oilheads/R11Manual/Oilhead_Maintenance_2-25-...
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Southwest Moto Tires
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Tue, 10/12/2004 - 7:39pm.Tire source. Have not used.
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77177 - Prep for Falling Leaf
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Wed, 10/06/2004 - 7:09pm.Adjust clutch. Was wrong from out of shop w/ tranny case replacement. Adjusted to the new 12/7 mm specs.
Tires 38/41.
Front is slightly scalloped.
Center 2/32
Right 4/32
Left 3/32
Rear very slightly center squared.
77100 - After summer trip
Submitted by CaptainJustice on Wed, 10/06/2004 - 7:05pm.Oil change. Mobil 1 w/ filter (BMW)
Valves
TBS
All the regular 6k service.
Replaced plugs w/ autolite 3823.
