... You might have to start over to make sure everything is equal. Start with the throttle screws on both carbs just touching the stops and the idle mixture...
I had a similer experance my fuel control screw when turned in leaned out the mixture as designed ONLY when I went to the 1/2 to 1 turn out the idle was muddy...
Not sure who posted the shock question. I have a pair of rear shocks that I replaced and they are in reasonable condition. If you email me I will send them...
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, Before you post to the list, there are things you need to know. We currently are operating on a moderated basis so that your...
5united@yahoogroups.com
Jan 2, 2007 10:03 am
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Just one other thing that you might notice. If, when adjusting the idle mixture screw, you end up turning it in all the way with no change, or perhaps even...
... had grown in size ************ Three possiblilities: 1) The part was defective "in material or workmanship" -- it was bad out of the box -- either...
I been getting the E-mail since the question came up JC Whitney can be found on line these are under the Motorcycle section the have 2 shocks listed for 1980...
Actually this is how it went 4 months before the last tune up I went through the carbs checking the pilot holes and diaphram all looked good 2 weeks before...
Hey all. I switched to LWB and am still trying to put in the bigger battery. I have the larger tray but I need the rubber feet the tray sits on. I guess I need...
Hey Folks, A couple of years back I got our 5United Club chartered by the BMWMOA and maintain our charter so that we can get our annual Festival of Fives...
DucDude was the first into the barn for the shocks if I have other stuff I will post it. Happy riding. Tom __________________________________________________ ...
<< I need the rubber feet the tray sits on. McMaster-Carr sells them. The old ones off your SWB battery box are the same, just measure one and order from the...
TPCUTTER@...
Jan 4, 2007 2:52 am
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Motobins has them for 1.58 GBP, or $3.11US ea. However postage to US can be high - unless you were also searching for other parts to combine the package. ...
Oh the shame! I'm in deep, I think, and could use some help. I've owned my 1972 /5 for about 8 years now and it has always been tough to start. This winter I...
Andy, Are you sure you hooked coils up properly? Did you get a nice fat spark on both sides? If so, you are chasing either timing or fuel. Timing should ...
Re-torque heads and set valves clearance – especially on the non-running cylinder. Most probable the valves are leaking. Then play with ignition timing to...
... No engine should be tough to start if it's in proper condition. ... Hopefully this lesson has not been lost. ... Bad idle jet and yet it was hard to start?...
I put an "EZ Clutch" on my slash 5 in 1994 and it still works perfect. I got it form a place called 441 Cycle Shop in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Memory tells...
A trip to the Dark Side (grin...), but ending in a life long conversion to Beemerhood: http://wind-drifter.com/mc/chopper.htm After posting this yesterday...
... sides (only later reading that I shouldn't do this as it might damage the elec ignition. Ooops.). Spark was very good. ********** If that's so, stop...
Hi All, Anyone want to venture a guess on when FOF-KY and Seneca Rocks Festival of Fives will be happening this year? Inquiring minds (w/ limited free time)...
Anyone know where I can find a simple chart explaining what speedo ratio goes with what final drive? Something like Speedo X = Final Drive Y. I can't find the...
I have purchased a new radio box. The box didn't come with any mounting brackets. The parts book (52-9) shows many different brackets. Could anyone who has a...
In my 73' 75/5, I developed a noise under load that I interpret to be a bad bearing. Upon inspection of the oil filter I found copper or bronze colored flakes....
1) Very possibly 2) Not likely 3) No But ... the bottom ends of these bikes are exceptionally robust. Can you tell us more? Was the bike run without oil? ......
There is currently a 1971 R60/5 Police Motor REPLICA for sale on eBay. It is not equipped with a radio box. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-R60-5-Police- ...
I just wanted everyone to know how Toaster Tan came through for me. Due to an address mix-up my top brace got lost in the mail. Stephen came through for me...
I haven't seen that one - the 37/11 usually goes with a speedo marked 1.244. As per previous message ... 37/11=>3.36 3.36/2.7=>1.246 (which is very close - the...
size 47 euro, size 12.5 usa, worn 3 times and are in perfect shape, they are just too big for me, 200.00, includes shipping in usa only, can send pictures if...
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