Hello, does anybody have tried on a /5 these progressive front fork springs? Are they working fine? Is there a considerable improvement? Thanks, Lorenzo...
if the light does NOT go off when unplugged from the OP switch, you can assume that the engine is OK , but now you have to find the shorted wire before the...
Hi, guys. I got a set of dual plug heads on ebay that are out getting a valve job and when they come back I will be swapping them for my current heads but...
have them on my 75/5 SWBworks great , i didn't need any spacers, i have a lot of improvement , but my old spring were very old and i didn't try any airhead...
I'm betting that one or more of your drive shaft screws has worked it's way out and is now loose in your swingarm. The reason why you hear it during stops is...
The best way is to use an exhaust nut wrench (71 96 0 180 600). If they won't budge when the bike is cold, go for a 15-20 minute ride to heat up the heads /...
This one seems to have some folks and me stumped. Personally, I'm wondering if when stopping the idler gear and shift might be slipping forward in the case...
they suck!i bought a set for my /5 and went through contortions trying to tune out the harsh ride they brought to the bike.i finally switched back to the...
... Had something similar (same?) years back, 2,000 mi from Had been a good doober & changed oil & Filter and NOT GOT the filter bolt tight. Ooooops. May not...
I have found an intriguing new book. I haven't bought it or read it, but I probably will. Why intriguing? Well, aside from the title, the cover photo featuring...
I agree 100% with John. The Heavy Duty BMW springs are best. The pair of Progressive springs I bought I pulled out after about 75 miles. I later on used them...
I had a set of Progressive fork springs on a /6 and thought they were okay. They definitely didn't "suck" and weren't "horrible". Keep in mind folks have...
Just was given a beautiful and original 1973 r60/5 and am wondering the best way to get rid of the old-gas varnish in the tank. And then should I coat the...
I use the Progressive brand springs on my /7street bike, but it has the full RT fairing, and I ride it aggressively. On some of our poorer condition state...
Hi Guys, I'm a newbie from Oz & a proud new owner of a nice R75/5! My question is: The bike was sold to me as a "73 model,but the Rego papers and the...
Oz You can also check the "born on date" of the engine block. Its on the riders left below the jug. Mine reads 10/27/72 and its a LWB R75 Cheers mate and...
When I first rescued my 1972 r75/5 from Long Beach Police impound I found a guy online who I believe was the previous owner. His name was Matthew in Long...
when you say "varnish" are you speaking of old fuel residue? the interior of these tanks were coated with a red sealant ... is this what you are referring to?...
I want to use a handlebar mounted windscreen on my LWB /5 I'd like to hear from those of you who are using them and I'd like to see pictures. I am also...
Recoating a tank interior is a freaking pain. I have done two. If the red interior coating appears to be intact, and there is little, or no rust, I would try...
On the castings, engine included, use Eagle One Acid Etching cleaner. If you get it on the shiny bits.......... no worries, polish them with a bit of "Nevr...
I've made a table in the database section, entitled "engine date vs serial number" but in a couple of years gathered only 3 records besides mine. The ...
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