You can get an H4 bulb which will plug directly into the OEM outlet. It takes a wee bit of filing the glass around the edges for it to fit the chrome ring,...
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Nick Greear
ngreear@...
May 1, 2001 2:13 pm
If the engine kicks over (is not frozen) and the price is right, what this means is "buy me". Those are sounds of a lonesome BMW wanting liberated. ...
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Paul Sotrop
psotrop@...
May 2, 2001 12:12 am
Riders, Wrenchers & Wretchers: This year's Special Guest at the Festival of Fives is non other than Chris Canterbury. You may know him as the Chris at Eurotech...
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postaldave
postaldave@...
May 2, 2001 12:12 am
is this the item(h4 conversion) many of you said to get for brighter lights? http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/forms/_detail.CFM?q_part=63%2010%20106&q_ ...
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jeffery mcgarvey
voiceofharold1@...
May 2, 2001 12:20 am
I have changed my oil filter a thousand times and have never put an O-ring on. However the guy at the BMW shop said I need one. Is he full of it or spouting ...
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Paul S.
phs@...
May 2, 2001 12:21 am
This Friday, Sat & Sun. a group of us are visiting the Solvang Antique MC Museum and camping at El Capitan State Beach. We may have room for another tent or...
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Paul S.
phs@...
May 2, 2001 1:47 am
Pardon me if I sound like a nag, but if in a year ya'll can say "I've not had a virus problem", then the nagging has been worthwhile. Check out this link- ...
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Jeremy M. Teigen
jteigen@...
May 2, 2001 2:05 am
If anyone who was planning on attending the belowmentioned sessions with a camcorder in hand, let me know! I'll send you SASEs, video tape, and whatever you...
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John Borella
borella_ent@...
May 2, 2001 2:36 am
I'm not sure if your saying you use sealer on the head gaskets because your reusing them or just as a precaution. The head gaskets are coated from the factory...
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DuaneCarrDCARR@...
May 2, 2001 3:36 am
In a message dated 05/01/2001 10:13:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, voiceofharold1@... writes: << 5united@yahoogroups.com (Slash5) >> There should be an O...
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Greg Feeler
gfeeler@...
May 2, 2001 4:37 am
... Over the production life of the "classic" airhead's (i.e. from the /5 to the end in the mid-90's) BMW has used several different ways of sealing the ...
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R75SLASH5@...
May 2, 2001 4:54 am
Hello group, this is the first time I've asked for help from the list... my '73 toaster runs like a champ but when I try to start it in the morning I want to...
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John Falconer
falcon@...
May 2, 2001 5:58 am
The answer is "it depends." Most new filters have built in rubber extensions to serve the purpose previously served by the O-ring. There are still new old...
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John Falconer
falcon@...
May 2, 2001 5:59 am
Yes - I did it about six months and 8,000 miles ago and just love it! John ... From: "postaldave" <postaldave@...> To: "toaster"...
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Doug Jacobs
r75.5@...
May 2, 2001 12:13 pm
about 15 years ago he was right - oil filters used to not have the rubber rings that are now fixed on either end. In that day you had to put your own o-ring ...
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primalsun
primalsun@...
May 2, 2001 4:25 pm
the headlight post.....reminded me of a question for you guys during a bar room conversation.........it was said that the new looking blue light producess...
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Gary Wilson
gwbsrt@...
May 2, 2001 5:57 pm
The old one-piece filters required an 'O' ring. The new ones that hinge in the middle have the rubber collar attached to the filter. Gary, SLC...
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jeffery mcgarvey
voiceofharold1@...
May 2, 2001 7:09 pm
Thanks to all who helped with advice and tools. My R60/5 is now back on the road with a rebuilt tranny by Bob Grauer. Bob made my /5 shift like butter. I also ...
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Paul Sotrop
psotrop@...
May 2, 2001 9:01 pm
You'll find it here: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/ BP7ES is recommended for R50/5 and R60/5 with .028 inch gap. BP6ES is recommended for R75/5 with .028 inch...
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Stephen J.R. Cass, Ph...
stephen@...
May 2, 2001 10:14 pm
I second Jeremy's point below. I would find this incredibly helpful, unless there's a San Francisco tech day planned anytime soon... Stephen ... From: Jeremy...
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CLIFTON.LEWIS@...
May 2, 2001 10:55 pm
... list... my ... morning I ... leaning on ... turns ... method? Using ... doing it ... should I ... My 1971 R75/5 starts after about 4 or 5 revolutions,...
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CLIFTON.LEWIS@...
May 2, 2001 11:01 pm
Very good program for tech sessions! Would it be possible to add a clutch spline lube? Clifton Lewis 1971 R75/5 SWB "Chirpy" Closter, NJ...
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CLIFTON.LEWIS@...
May 2, 2001 11:07 pm
... the "large" ... box. The ... When I did my first oil change, I found this large white o-ring in the filter kit and was wondering where it went. I believe...
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Mike Gary
MPGAR_98@...
May 3, 2001 12:49 am
Maybe it is me, but suddenly I am getting no /5 postings. Is the list down or is it my mouthwash? M.Gary __________________________________________________ Do...
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rdehoogh@...
May 3, 2001 12:53 am
Slashers: Rather then to fix my bike that I crashed last Oct. I'm looking to buy a SWB R75/5. Keep my wreck for parts. Anybody got any leads within about 300...
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rdehoogh@...
May 3, 2001 1:21 am
Slashers: Looking to replace my wrecked bike. Anybody got a lead on a SWB R75/5 within 300 or so miles from L. Island, NY? Tia Rudy, LI, NY MOA # 80197,...
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Keith Porter
KPORTER@...
May 3, 2001 2:44 am
My R60/5 was hard to start until I adjusted the valves. The Bing book says "The starting jet is located in the float bowl starting chamber where it is...
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davep
davep@...
May 3, 2001 2:48 am
... Something is more or less worng, in set up or procedure. How cold is cold? ... Gas on. (if previously off) Enrichener full on. (no choke on a /5. The...
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Scott Braun
slashfives@...
May 3, 2001 2:48 am
on a nice hot 90 degree sunny day stop n go traffic has anyone ever heard of the hepco-becker bags melting ? its a totally stock setup and there is a couple of...
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Mark Weiss
markweiss@...
May 3, 2001 2:50 am
Well, only three more decals to sell before I break even and begin to raise racer funds. For those of you who have been holding back and waiting to find out if...
