... I respectfully disagree with John. I've tried a bunch and the Alberts are by far the best. They'd always win on appearance alone but they've been on my CS...
On a recent ride, my 1972 R75/5 stumbled as if running out of gas, so I flipped the petcock to reserve. I had filled up just fifteen miles earlier--I checked...
as I am going to spend the $$$ for new muffs, I want to at least get ... Moto-Bins stock the Keihan stainless steel versions. Absolutely as the originals, but...
Martyn.Hillier
martyn.hillier@...
Sep 1, 2006 2:00 pm
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I had simlar once from a small bit of crud (technical term) in bottom of float bowl: sucked up by fuel flow and... Symptoms also fit plugged breather vent in...
Thanks to all who replied. Have decided to go with the chrome cans from Uli's in Germany. US $250 with shipping plus I can tack on a few other small items for...
Ray, here's the contact info for Klause Kreye. He sells Duraflow stainless steel exhaust and is located here in Victoria, BC. I met him on the ferry going to...
While trying to fit my Napoleon mirrors (see Albert thread) onto my Fehling Euro bar, I've found the controls don't fit the bar very well. This is actually my...
Uli's is a supplier in Germany. http://www.ulismotorradladen.de/ The site is in English and German. If you have a question, you can e-mail them in English....
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, Before you post to the list, there are things you need to know. We currently are operating on an unmoderated basis so that...
5united@yahoogroups.com
Sep 1, 2006 7:48 pm
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I had a broken bolt on my oil pump cover which I fixed. I was really careful putting everyhting back together. I just got it buttoned up and the clutch isn't...
I am in need of a STRAIGHT /5 SWB swingarm, preferably w/ good driveshaft included. Appearance is secondary. Needed ASAP, for my /5 racer, the existing one is...
I've never had that problem with Magura bars, the OEM for BMW handlebars. The Maguras I've gotten from Eurotech have fit well, been reasonably priced, and the...
I went w/ the low sidecar bars from Flanders, and am quite happy: http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/BMWb ars/MaguraBMW.html ...
Unfortunately Magura no longer makes the original /5 bar which has a different bend then the S bars. I checked with Chris @ Eurotech when I was sourcing bars...
Yes, I do remember seeing that mentioned and I'll have to dig out my Magura "blueprint" specification chart and check the numbers on my various bars just to...
On the subject of handle bars, I was wondering if there is a way to re use my new grips while replacing the perches? I thought I could replace the L perch...
... re use my new grips while replacing the perches? You should be able to shoot some air under the clutch side grip and sort of inflate it--so to speak--and...
Hi, I owned a 1972 R75/5 25 years ago, it was my first road bike. I'm currently looking at a 1973 R75/5 LWB it has just over 30K miles, has not been ridden or...
No one has replied to tell me that I have the spacers in the worng place. I can't see how the alignment of the tranny could affect it this way. I am starting...
Badmoose, If bike has been sitting that long offer $500-$800 and see what he says. I wouldn't go over $1200 unless the entire bike was rust free and all there....
It really depends a lot on the local market but I'd certainly not pay over $1,000 and would (personally) only consider it for far, far less. You'll be spending...
My footpeg rubbers had been taking a beating (kickstarting eg) and were starting to split. Here's a nice bodge. Take a blown 26 X 1.95 mountain bike tube, cut...
Speaking as a survivor of two restorations, whatever airhead model you select, be sure to get one that is all there and in already good running order. Somebody...
I would not start at $500.00 I just bought a 1975 R60/6 that had sat for 16 years with all the factory parts on it for $100.00 with bags and vetter 3...
Hi, Rather than risk offending the the seller, suggest that the seller come up with a figure, and if it seems too high, you would make a counter offer. I...
I know it's probably hopeless, but I thought I'd ask anyway. You have to be slightly nuts to even care about this sort of thing. One tank chrome panel is 100%...
There is a time honored art, sort of a sub-trade in the bodywork industry, practiced by so called "Dingmen". As it slowly becomes more known, this process is...
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