1983 BMW R100

[Charlie Smith]

Mike, 

  A good cleaning and a few new parts are WAY Cheaper than a new (or even used ) set of carbs!! Let's see what the folks on the list have to say.

Charlie #13
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Slavin <mkslvn5 at gmail.com>
To: Charlie Smith <bmwcharlie at embarqmail.com>
Sent: Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:40:43 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: 1983 BMW R100

Charlie,
I didn’t think about this possibility when I sent the last email to you, but it might be cheaper and easier just to buy a set of bing 40 carburetors in good condition.
What are your thoughts?
Mike

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> On Oct 10, 2020, at 2:20 PM, Mike Slavin <mkslvn5 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Charlie 
> The new diode board solved my electrical problem. Yah! Unfortunately, the right cylinder is not running. I have spark and I think compression (I can feel air coming out of the spark plug hole). By taking the float baowls off I can tell that there is a lot of trash in the carburetors. I know I need to get my carburetors cleaned and possibly rebuilt. I don’t think I will need the full rebuild, but certainly diaphragms and some O-rings and some gaskets. Is there somebody affordable that I could send the carbs too for a clean/rebuild? Please let me know what you think. All the guys that you put me in touch with have been incredibly helpful and nice. The sense of community and fellowship is amazing. Thanks again for all of your help!
> Mike 
> 804-405-9535
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