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16356
That can be welded quite well. I purchased a used box, and it arrived with a busted clutch cable bracket. (Note - if you ever ship or have shipped an airhead...
Mehosky, Brian L.
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May 1, 2003
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16357
Yokum's...
psotrop
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May 1, 2003
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16358
hi all, i've just joined the list and glad to be here. i've perused the list site and technical archives but didn't see the info i was looking for, so here...
Paul Clark
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May 1, 2003
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16359
I'll second the Permatex Copper for the base - works great - much more reliable than Hylomar but you MUST BE CAREFUL about not using too much around the top ...
John Falconer
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May 1, 2003
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Once upon a time in a universe far far away I had a similar problem. Everything said it should start. I pulled the air tubes and covered the intakes with my...
Derek Hamlet
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May 1, 2003
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16361
Just recently bought a 72 R75/5 done a few rides on it with no problem. Out yesterday and big clutch slip. It seemed O.K. today so did some big take offs to...
Keith Flockhart
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May 1, 2003
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. FOF/B Kentucky Date: Friday, May 16, 2003 Time: All Day 2nd annual FOF/KY in Cambellsville Kentucky, go to ...
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May 2, 2003
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16363
Paul, The more extra stuff you put on- the more you'll have to play with the jetting on the Mikunis to get it to run right. They're probably a little too ...
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May 2, 2003
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16364
... ***************** My advice, stay mechanically stock, but replace EVERYTHING electrical. Get: - Halogen Bulbs - Rocky Point Cycle Ignition Switch - Solid...
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May 2, 2003
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... ****************** As a newbie amateur wrench, I managed to do a clutch replacement this winter with no great issues. The biggest problem I encountered...
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May 2, 2003
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Keith, You can do the clutch job yourself if you either make or buy (Ed Korn) the special tools to take the clutch apart. Be sure to check both plates for ...
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May 2, 2003
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16367
I plan to leave this weekend for another trip around the USA, but for a different reason. This one is for Helena Karasova. Some of you may know that we...
Duane Ausherman
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May 2, 2003
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Keith, It is actually a very easy job to do at home. Take a look at the postings on the /5 site, the Airhead site, and Duane Ausherman's site then ask...
John Falconer
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May 2, 2003
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16369
Heads & Slashers, My brothers 71 R60/5 has a leak at the center nut in the transmission back cover. This is the nut by the clutch actuating lever boss & the...
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May 2, 2003
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New to me R60/5 developed a REALLY hard start scenario today. Hot or cold, crankity crank almost to dead battery before firing. Once running, everything is...
Curtis and Timi Leking
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May 2, 2003
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16371
Hey everyone, Thanks for the tons and tons of good things to look into. I got home tonight at about 6. Drained the fuel (thank goodness I just filled up;...
William J. Rice
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May 2, 2003
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Gotta put in my vote for Permatex Copper before the moderator man shuts down the thread. While the directions state that you can slap it on, bolt it up and...
Brent Schapansky
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May 2, 2003
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Kieth, Clutch disk replacement is strictly a kitchen table type service job :) You can even do it in the garage if the old lady don't allow bikes in the house...
Brent Schapansky
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May 2, 2003
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16374
After 4 years and many miles, I think the motorcycle bug is hear to stay. And, aside from always coming into work wet or covered in bugs, plus at least one...
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May 2, 2003
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The monthly Battery Question gets Answered! ... Phil Marx writes: I've used the equivalent YB18LA from Batteries Plus and gotten the same match to my Yuasa,...
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May 2, 2003
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Tire Thread Retread Every two months, somebody asks: "is there any consensus on what are the best tires (cost doesn't matter, handling, wet and dry, and road...
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May 2, 2003
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16377
Oil transfer into the final drive. Duane Auscherman, a retired BMW motorcycle dealership owner writes: A common problem with the /5 is that some of the oil...
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May 2, 2003
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16378
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, Before posting to the list, there are things you need to know. The first thing is : there are 850 people on the list. If...
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May 2, 2003
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16379
3m weatherstrip adhesive is recommended for putting the rubber kneepads back on your fuel tank. 3m weatherstrip adhesive is available in most automobile parts...
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May 2, 2003
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16380
So my question for ... Michael- I've used a one piece Aerostitch for years but will be switching to the 2 piece Marsee Ballistics suit shortly. Similar to the...
John Borella
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May 2, 2003
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Hi I am looking gor Eric in Topanga Canyon I lost his Phone # thought he might see this and reply thank you...
Lyman K Robertson
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May 2, 2003
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With your help I succedeed to open the solenoid contacts. I've put two small photos in an album called 'Starter Solenoid' for those who want to see them. They...
mihai moraite
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May 2, 2003
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16383
Much good stuff snipped, and Ed wrote ... Ed is right, you can do the centering by eye but, before you cinch the tranny up to the engine, hook up the throwout...
John Falconer
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May 2, 2003
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... It will be at YOKUMS the traditional place for the SENECA Rocks Gathering. http://wvweb.com/yokums/ If you have not been nefore it is very nice there. ...
Jerry Cook
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May 2, 2003
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Hi Paul, Here's my two cents. The 32mm Mikunis may be a bit large for an R60, but the Mikunis carburet very well and you may be able to get away with it. You...
Mark Weiss
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May 3, 2003
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