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Not convinced it’s running right…
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Re: Not convinced it’s running right…
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Re: Not convinced it’s running right…
There is a way to replace the neutral light without pulling the transmission, sorry I have not done it in years so I don't remember exactly what has to be taken apart to do the job. I do know doing it this way requires far less disassembly. Do a net search and the procedure may turn up. St.
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https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/neutralswitch.htm
The key is to bevel the ends of the support tube and put it in the freezer to shrink it. Then it should slip up and in place when ready.
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Re: Not convinced it’s running right…
Thanks,
Chris
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Re: Not convinced it’s running right…
Hope that helps.
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Re: Not convinced it’s running right…
Let me ask this question while I’m here…
I’ve read that the 74 transmissions are a weak link on these bikes and a lot of people replace them with a later box. Are there really later transmissions laying around just waiting to be bought? Is there something you can do to beef up the 74 transmission to make it better/stronger? Or, truthfully, are the 74 transmissions really that bad? I seem to find an occasional false neutral between 4th and 5th gears, but it’s not too bad. Maybe once every 50 miles or so I’ll find it. Other than that it seems fine. The bike has roughly 28K on it. If that means anything.
Thanks again, guys!
Chris
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'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.