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- '83 BMW R100RS
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- 8870
Hi All: I am doing this job on my 2007 tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 18) with the help of a friend who is more agile than me.Rich, I've done it both ways, with the oil filter off, and with it in place. Remove the single bolt that holds the rubber overflow lines and move the bracket out of the way, then remove the single bolt holding the shifter linkage to the shaft and move the entire assembly out of the way, then you have clear (but tight) access. If this is the first time your doing it, it way be easier for you to remove the oil filter just so you have a better view. Remove the lower black cowlings on both sides. A small mechanics mirror and light are helpful in seeing that everything is clean in there. Also make note of the direction of the banjo fittings. That's about it. Good luck.
I have done all the prep work outlined by Igofar above and would only add that you should mark the position of the shifter mechanism on the tranny shift (I used a little spot of typewriter correction fluid) BEFORE you remove it. I certanly plan on doing an article and have been keeping notes on everything I did all prior to hurting my back.
Cheers and and wish us luck.
Pete
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