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by SDCR
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1984 R80 seat, on a 1983 R100
Replies: 1
Views: 122

1984 R80 seat, on a 1983 R100

Does anyone here know if a stock 1984 BMW R80 seat, fit a 1983 R100 ?
by SDCR
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1983 R100 clutch cable
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: 1983 R100 clutch cable

Thanks Kurt. After I posted, I realized that just matching it, along side my old cable is probably the best way to proceed.
Thanks.
by SDCR
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1983 R100 clutch cable
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: 1983 R100 clutch cable

One additional question…. I have a new cable, #32732324958. It is a Low bar cable.
Can you confirm from these pics, if my R100 has the low bars? These have a slight, 1.5” upward bend.

Pics…
by SDCR
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1983 R100 clutch cable
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: 1983 R100 clutch cable

Kurt, Chris, Pete,

Thanks, I plan to do it this weekend.
Especially like the the pics with red arrows. Like they say, one picture is worth…

Btw, white lithium is the grease that I usually lubricate the pivot points, like the barrel,etc.

John
by SDCR
Wed Jan 31, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1983 R100 clutch cable
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: 1983 R100 clutch cable

Thanks Chris.
So are you suggesting that I don’t need to file off the “edges”, to round out the hexagon?
by SDCR
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1983 R100 clutch cable
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: 1983 R100 clutch cable

Worth a try, as I do buy stuff from them.
by SDCR
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1983 R100 clutch cable
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: 1983 R100 clutch cable

Kurt,
Unfortunately not sure where is was purchased, as it came with the bike.
by SDCR
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1983 R100 clutch cable
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

1983 R100 clutch cable

Not sure how old my current clutch cable is, so I am going to replace it. My new BMW cable, has a hexagon shaped brass part, that is on the perch end. The old cable, has a round brass piece, at the perch end. So, will this hexagon shaped end, be compatible on my cable perch? Or, do I have the incorr...
by SDCR
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 2306

Re: Insurance

Well, I spoke with a Progressive agent, who is local to me. She also is a rider. She set me up with a Progressive policy, with better medical coverage,for a couple of dollars difference than my Dairyland cost last year. It’s also about 30% less than Dairyland 2024 increase, so I am going with that. ...
by SDCR
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 2306

Re: Insurance

Thanks Darryl, I will check with them.