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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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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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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Jun 1, 2003 2:34 pm
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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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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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Group, eBay vendor "eubmw" is offering item 2416852527 - packages of cables (2 throttle, 1 clutch and 1 brake) for any BMW twin 1955-80 for 50 bucks. Too good...
Has anyone ever mounted an aftermarket hydraulic steering damper to their Slash 5? I have been thinking about doing this and was curious if someone had...
Bill, That is a very non-destructive cleaner. If I had a carb with a known problem that I could not get rid of I would stick it in there for a couple hours...
Have searched archives and internet but was unable to find any info on Luftmeister mounting hardware.'72 R60/5 I'm restoring, it had everything but fairing...
I think your answer is right on Ebay. 153 feedback entries and not a single negative. He appears to be a legit operation. I can't testify to the 'original...
The manual indicates "...to use the BMW special tool or an equivalent." Has anyone successfully got these off without the special tool and if so, what did you...
Greetings to all! My attempt to install the plastic cover and spring on the ignition lock cover of my 72 R75/5 has turned into more of a project than ...
I could use some recommendations for a decent wet proof touring boot from those that are just happier than a pig in the poke about their choice! What I'm...
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Jun 2, 2003 12:20 am
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Hi everyone, Back from Missouri, and picked up my *new* 72 R75/5 toaster. Just love it--rides well, looks great. Once I got the fairing off it, it really ...
... throttle, 1 clutch and 1 brake) for any BMW twin 1955-80 for 50 bucks. Too good to be true? Claims these are OEM parts. ... I picked up an electronic VR...
Don't waste your time and endanger your head for a VERY expensive repair. Spend the $20 and buy one from Eurotech or Ed Korn or a couple other places. Stephen...
... BMW's Goretex boots have worked great for me for years. Usually you can find last year's model on sale or find someone at IBMWR/marketplace who's either...
... I believe the FAQ should be changed to reflect that 3M makes not only a weatherstrip adhesive but a Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, which works much...
somebody told me today that San Jose had built an R75 special, a cafe racer version. i'd never heard of it- does anyone know more about it? thanks paul clark...
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Jun 2, 2003 1:35 pm
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To provide an answer to the question of weather or not eubmw on ebay is a legit vendor let me put in my .02, I recently purchased the cable set for my /5 and...
Hi Jim, In my experience, itıs worth your time/$ to borrow or buy the right tool. Also, someone once gave me some good advice about this that saved my bacon. ...
Ultrasonic cleaners are the cat's pajamas for cleaning carbs. I can't comment on the little units sold for home jewelry cleaning - I have access to an...
After my most recent engine rebuild, there are two things bothering me. When I get high in the revs and let go of the throttle, I get a backfire. The exhaust...
Hi Slashers From time to time it is asked if a /6 disc can be added to a /5 also why doesent a /6 disc work better If one takes the bottom legs, wheel and...
HI Gary, most bearing houses sell boxes of loose ball, generally 100 count in a box. A box of balls in that size will cost you about 10 bucks. The good news...
Hello fivers, Thanks to pointers found on this list, my 1970 R75/5 is still happily running. I have owned this bike for 28 years and see no reason that it...
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