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[rtbuzz]

I got a 1983 R80RT 3 months ago. I replaced the clutch cable(it snapped on my innaugaral ride) and rode it out to see my folks in Mariposa, California. I live in Longmont, Colorado. It was a nice ride. This bike, at 75 mph,. sounds like a sewing machine on steroids. It's incredibly balanced and runs the twisties like a demon. It's also very pretty to look at. I also ride a 1980 GS850G Suzuki which is also a wonderful motorcycle- faster, agile, and also pretty to look at. I have been comparing the two and decided that the Suzuki is more comfortable(whoever designed the saddle for the Rt must have a narrow butt). The bikes are totally different, yet there is something very similar about them. They sound very different. At 6 grand, one is peaking, one is just starting to rip. The RT feels like a wide reciever, the GS like a linebacker. I'd ride either of them anywhere. The RT is better set up for a long ride(except the damn saddle). The hard bags and fairing storage are great. Both the bikes have headlights that could certainly be brighter. The RT is lighter and not as top heavy as the GS. Both handle twisties very well. Both have similar milage(between 38-43 mpg). I have no idea why I wrote this , other than to say "hi" and expound on the joy of having two great bikes and loving every minute i spend on each. I've been looking at the Airheads part of this site for awhile and really enjoy the stuff I've read. I have only a few questions--------------------------------what , and where, is the diode board? Ride on!

[James.A]

Your diode board is under the front cover of the motor, near the top. Do not remove your front cover until you dis-connect your battery negative cable. The diode board is a rectifier. It converts your alternator output (AC) to direct current (DC) to charge the battery. Also under the front cover is the alternator and your ignition points or electronic ignition module.

[rtbuzz]

Woodnsteel-thank you

[jgr451]

Hi Buzz I have a 84 R100RT and love it.It is magenta-some call it maroon,some call it burgundy,it's neither,it is magenta,with gold pin striping(factory).

I am going to hate to part with it.

[lkchris]

Originally posted by jgr451
Hi Buzz I have a 84 R100RT and love it.It is magenta-some call it maroon,some call it burgundy,it's neither,it is magenta,with gold pin striping(factory).

I am going to hate to part with it.

It's magentarot!

[rtbuzz]

why are you parting with your bikes?

[kbasa]

Originally posted by RTBuzz
why are you parting with your bikes?

Yeah. 'Fess up, man. IMWTK.

[PhilR807]

Buzz:

I bought a 78 /7 2 years ago that came with a Corbin seat. It was my first BMW, but probably my 7th motorcycle seat, and, for me, it's the king's cushion! I like it because it tapers quickly toward the gas tank.

[mcollect]

Buzz You said a corbin seat but which one? Ineed a new seat on my 78S.

[rtbuzz]

I wnet to googled Corbin motorcycle saddles and found their "Gunslinger". It's made for one-up touring, looks real nice, and costs 219 bucks. It's number 1 on my bike want list. Number 2 is a set of heated hand grips

[rocketman]

Got a corbin gunfighter and lady on my R100/7 this spring, 500+ days are a breeze now, and with the corbins you don't need to send in your seat pan. Your rear will thank you every time you ride! I wouldn't wait though, the price has been dropping because they have been selling fewer and fewer for the /5-/7 line, and that may indicate they are going to drop the earlier years from thier line sometime in the not to distant furture, while that's just a guess on my part the sooner you can spring for it the better.

On heated grips I've seen several places that sell something to can install under the regular grips, just a heating pad eliment with a two position high/low switch that draw around 20-30 watts each. Other option is to get sleaves that silde over the handlebars and have a lining, search for "handlebar mitts" on the net. I use a set during the winter and can wear just light gloves down to the low 30's. Combine those with heating pads inside the mitts and you have happy hands as well in any weather.

RM