Symptoms: 1) rains all previous day, cold overnight, bike is outside 2) All three lights come on, push starter button but little movement seems like a dead...
Douglas Wire has a dial, Keith can machine and Steve Crocker has an old fork part from me to use. The hard part is to find someone to take the deposits and...
Duane & Linda Ausherman
w6rec@...
Mar 1, 2005 8:18 pm
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I have just taken a contract job in Phoenix, Ariz for about 3-4 weeks, maybe more. I leave today and start working this evening. These people are crazy, so...
Duane & Linda Ausherman
w6rec@...
Mar 1, 2005 8:18 pm
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... *********** Huh, that's interesting. I wonder if I can increase the spark gaps on Homer, seeing as he has a Boyer Microtronic ignition and high-energy Dyna...
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
Mar 2, 2005 3:24 am
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Beats me who currently has the tool. Think the best way to handle deposits is to have it returned first to Postal Dave (or whomever) and then sent it out COD...
Disconnect battery, pull front cover and check for moisture in points housing (check little rubber seal strip for damage). While in there, set timing and...
Yes and yes , in general you should run the widest gap you can that doesn't cause misfiring . most folks run the stock out of the box .027" and this is a...
This is pretty common as the joint between the metal body and plastic top gets loose after so many thermal cycles . Either your freindly BMW spares dealer...
To the best of my knowledge, the spark plug gap suggested by the manufacturer is based on the type of ignition system, (points or electronic), power of the...
sounds like a bad battery connection, make sure battery is topped off and has a full charge, clean battery teminals and connectors to it.also the battery...
Sorry to include Duane's post but I thought it relevant. As I had discussed with him, I have well, 9 Dial I indicators of varying configurations and travel....
The VW sender (from Mexico) is $2.00 from JC Whitney. I'm pretty sure it's the same component you'd get from VW, since all VW's popular-priced cars have been...
With a lot of research this is what I can tell. 1) 1969-1974 used a Bosch 0 001 157 007 .5hp 280Amp 8 Tooth Starter 2) 1975-1976 used a Bosch 0 001 157 015...
In a message dated 3/2/05 6:15:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, vwnate1@... writes: <<Either your freindly BMW spares dealer (!$!) or you can buy one for a ...
I am selling my 75/5 mechanically very sound newer mufflers and pipes new rear main and all transmission seals,rebuilt front end,new tires and tubes completly...
Several months ago I remember having read a post regarding a BMW motorcycle mechanic located in Rock Springs, AZ. Can anyone provide more info on his name,...
Hi all. I must have missed something (those short naps are so refreshing!), as I find myself woefully uninformed on reed-type breathers. A major improvement...
I eventually diagnosed my troubles with unwanted volunteer starter activity as starter relay malfunction. disconnected it and have been kickstarting while...
Alot of VW bug parts were used on the /5's. Know that the voltage regulators & 6 volt coils were the same. Wouldn't surprise me if the starter selenoids were...
I would like to volunteer for the fabrication of the replacement fork alignment tool(s). I'm a qualified machinist and certified aircraft mechanic currently ...
Eric, The new style breather is supposed to be an improvement. It's supposed to control the oil misting better, especially at sustained high RPMs, and not be...
... If absolutely sure oil level is ok, then: I would check the wiring to the switch. It lives on the back of the tranny, under a little plastic mushroom ...
As far as I recall the starter relay is a pretty standard automotive relay. Check your local import shop if you drag the old one along. find a shop that deals...
Check and clean all the connections in the headlamp shell would be where I'd start. This kind of thing can be indicative of a poor ground, with the current ...
Thanks so far for all the help/advise with the starter solenoid. That being said, the only thing I know for sure from all the posts I've gotten is one thing. ...
... Thats the neutral light wire the one for the oil pressure is on the left side of the block under the header pipe. I would still check the wire as Dave...
Go take it apart and see if the contacts are burnt. It's been 20+ years since I fiddled with one like yours, but believe all I did was to clean those up and...
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