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A few more questions now that I know for sure I'm getting the bike:
1) How hard is it to add a tachometer to an America?
2) I didn't see it in the manual - Is there a separate lubrication system for the gearbox?
3) I have a Twin Max that I use to balance the carbs on my Beemer. Will this work on the TBA?
I'm sure I'll think of more soon.
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1. Not hard, except for '02
2. No
3. I dunno
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1- Very easy. The optional tach drops in. Plug is already there.
2 - Gear oil and engine oil same.
3 - Yes it will work the same.
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2 - Gear oil and engine oil same.
Meaning that when you fill the crank case, you're also filling the gearbox?
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2 - Gear oil and engine oil same.
Meaning that when you fill the crank case, you're also filling the gearbox?
yes, its a shared oil system through the sump
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2 - Gear oil and engine oil same.
Meaning that when you fill the crank case, you're also filling the gearbox?
yes, its a shared oil system through the sump
Cool. Good to know.
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Are the stock carbs slide type or CV type?
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vacuum actuated slides instead of cable
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Thanks, Dave. You're being very helpful!
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yeah, I'm in some kind of mood tonight! I guess it's taking my mind off my crappy fantasy football league 
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Meaning that when you fill the crank case, you're also filling the gearbox?
For that reason, you can't just use any old automotive oil. It must be compatible with the clutch. If you start an oil thread, you will find there are many different opinions.
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Meaning that when you fill the crank case, you're also filling the gearbox?
For that reason, you can't just use any old automotive oil. It must be compatible with the clutch. If you start an oil thread, you will find there are many different opinions.
And in that respect, this board is no different from any BMW board. 
But that's good to know because I'd been using regular old 20W50 in the Beemer's crankcase. (I always use BMW Hypoid Gear Oil for the gearbox and shaft drive.)
Speaking of oil, does the TBA respond well to using different weights of fork oil to stiffen/soften the front end?
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