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22170
I'm having trouble finding any used headlight parts for my 60/5. I am reconverting from a Vetter fairing. I need a chrome ring, reflector, and lens. Can...
dbbeemer
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Oct 1, 2004
1:57 pm
22171
The mirrors on my /5 vibrate so badly they are nearly useless. I've seen this subject discussed on other forums but could not find it on this one's archives....
Fritz
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Oct 1, 2004
1:57 pm
22172
I would convert mine back but I sold my bowls. But I can live with them because I understand them. When I find a set of bowls I can sell them for what I paid...
Dale Blanchard
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Oct 1, 2004
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22173
Depends on how good you are working on teeny bits. I managed, but then I'm pretty good at custom building HO scale slot cars -- which do qualify as teeny ...
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horacepro
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Oct 1, 2004
1:57 pm
22174
Fritz, I have bar end mirrors on my /5 and they are great. They are Napolean brand and vibrate very little. I do have a set of cheaper ones that vibrate much...
Erik Hillard
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Oct 1, 2004
4:35 pm
22175
There's a liquid cleaner sold by Yamaha that you run through your carb to clean out old varnish and other deposits. VWNate can attest to the fact that we call...
Sorel, Todd
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Oct 1, 2004
5:59 pm
22176
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...
5united@yahoogroups.com
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Oct 1, 2004
6:24 pm
22177
Yup , once you use this stuff you'll _NEVER_ go back to Tyme Parts Dip I got this hot tip from a Yamaha factory trained mechanic who told me to mix it 50/50...
vwnate1
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Oct 1, 2004
7:49 pm
22178
I have done some pretty extensive research on this subject with no results so I hope my post is warranted. I own two 1971 R75/5's that both have a third gear...
Douglas Wire
wiredoug
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Oct 1, 2004
8:29 pm
22179
Well, I'm finally getting my 72 /5 back together! it's spent a long summer at the Parts Haus and powder coaters. now I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but hate...
Brian Shapiro
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Oct 2, 2004
9:59 am
22180
... 3rd gear is the weak link in the 4 speed transmission. It's not uncommon for the transmission to pop into a false neutral or magically up-shift into 4th...
Andrew T Trembley
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Oct 2, 2004
10:01 am
22181
... Over on the Airlist somebody (Matt Parkhouse, maybe?) suggested and I tried... undiluted S100 Total Cycle Cleaner Just buy the jug to refill your spray...
Andrew T Trembley
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Oct 2, 2004
10:02 am
22182
In a message dated 9/30/2004 11:10:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, 5united@yahoogroups.com writes: Moderator Note: We've hashed and rehashed the Barn Queen issue...
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ricranracing
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Oct 2, 2004
3:43 pm
22183
Selling more Slash 5 related stuff - I'll offer it here before it goes to eBay. The big items I will take Paypal, money orders or personal checks (but I'll...
Doug Jacobs
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Oct 2, 2004
3:43 pm
22184
There are two things you can do to address this without replacing parts. Depending on the box they may or may not take care of it fully. 1) Use a dental...
John Falconer
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Oct 2, 2004
3:44 pm
22185
Hi, I just had the speedo/tach repaired on my /5 from Palo Alto Speedo. Everything looks and works great except that I now notice that the backlights (behind...
Rick Griffith
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Oct 2, 2004
7:28 pm
22186
I joyfully received a set of Hyperlites for Homer today. Installed same. They work as advertised. For those who are puzzled, Hyperlites are LED brake lites,...
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horacepro
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Oct 3, 2004
10:21 am
22187
Look carefully at the base of the actual bulbs , the wattage is stamped in , usually it's 1.0 Watt or .5 , I have found 1.5 watt bulbs in a Mercedes shop that...
vwnate1
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Oct 3, 2004
10:21 am
22188
For Sale: 1970 BMW R75/5 recer. Professionally built by Tod Ross of Lightning Motorsports. $4,500 This is a very nice vintage racer which I've campaigned in...
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Oct 3, 2004
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22189
somebody posted a short time ago looking for wixom bags..there is a set for sale on ebay now. check it out. 2492580959 Bob in Wis...
Bob
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Oct 4, 2004
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22190
Hello all: I have a problem. The battery charge lamp is constantly on. It diminishes a little when in high rotation. Could any body help me? tanks. César. ......
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Oct 4, 2004
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22191
O.K. , the battery in my /5 is toast , it's a Yuasa # YB18L-A (slight mods to battery box to fit this larger battery) and I'd like to try one of these...
vwnate1
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Oct 4, 2004
7:32 pm
22192
Gentlemen: If any interested in a /5 swb R75/5, please check the ads in our website and also the IBMWR market place. I am selling my /5, with the spares...
Mike Mullins
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Oct 5, 2004
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22193
Well we stumbled across a new motorcycle campground in western NC. Kickstand Lodge is a new operation of Fred & Mo, a very nice couple with a few hundred ...
Steve Jackson
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Oct 5, 2004
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22194
Brazil....sigh...is it getting warm there? Your summer is coming... Potentially a number of causes from a bad connection on the diode board, to a couple of bad...
John Robertson
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Oct 5, 2004
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22195
Does the club have a pin or patch? Radz in Oz...
Glenn
radz752002
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Oct 5, 2004
10:07 am
22196
What is the recommended fork oil weight for a 72' R60/5 with stock springs and shocks? Thanks. JP 1972 R60/5 - 2800 original miles...
John Pavone
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Oct 5, 2004
2:22 pm
22197
Airhead Invitational Race Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL October 23-24 At the end of the day the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Assoc. will help...
arctec
boltoselder
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Oct 5, 2004
2:23 pm
22198
Hi folks, If the rotor is bad (out of spec between slip rings), AND the diode board is faulty (zapped against the cover, expensive oops), will the starter...
John Kelliher
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Oct 5, 2004
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22199
... Digikey has the Panasonic Sealed Battery for about $42. If you go to their website, print out the order form and mail it to them w/a check, you pay NO...
Kali Music
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