You needn't be afraid of straightening the "stud" that the points cam sits on. Since You're only talking about a 3/8" split, it's not much off center. Just a...
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
Mar 1, 2007 6:51 pm
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Mark, My experience has been that steering head bearings that are just a bit loose can cause that deceleration shake. Also, my own bike is sensitive to the...
When I first got my /5, it had a strange electronic ignition that the PO had blown up by setting the carbs by pulling off a plug lead. So I converted the bike...
Mehosky, Brian L.
brian.mehosky@...
Mar 2, 2007 12:26 am
29502
Front tires can seriously affect head shake upon deceleration also. The tire may look great to the naked eye, but can have a torn belt (usually manufacturing...
I have found that the ignition advance unit on many /5's and /6's has enough rotational play on the camshaft that it will cause problems in setting the points...
As explained on my website, one should always hold the advance in the direction of tightening the nut. That takes the variation out of it. Very simple. My...
Does anyone out there have a decent stock taillight (brake-light) lens they would like to sell me? Last week I backed into a parking spot a little too far and...
Hi All I got a pair of heated grip wraps from Aerostich which work great, but I failed to turn them off the other day and came back to a very dead battery. ...
Rule 1 Sit like a sack of potatos Rule 2 Hold on to rider Rule 3 do not help rider control motorcycle Rule 4 do not lift feet from pegs at stops Rule 5 Rider...
Easily done on my home made real key ignition switch conversion. Similar to Stan's kit from Rocky Point. Makes all other mods in the heaqdlight shell "simple...
Friends and family; Linda had a hysterectomy on Friday in the afternoon. All went well and the surgeon reported a good result. She was very groggy that...
My advice for first time passengers on my ride has always been "Sit close, hang on tight and lay your head against my back." This way they are cognizant of...
I think the best advice I've heard, and what I tell every passenger is to look over my right shoulder in right turns and over my left shoulder in left turns....
I tell the pillion passenger that it's just like dancing. "I'll lead. Hold on." If she's cute, "I'll lead. Hold on tight." Oops, sorry, did I just say that?...
I give first time rides about once a week, at least twice a month. People ranging in anticipation from confident up to horrified. The only advice I give,...
I set up a fused wire to the switch on my headlight so that utility plug works only when the light switch is on. I only use it for my ipod and comm. system so...
The best way (IMHO) to do this is to feed the handwarmers through a relay and have the hi/lo/on/off switch for the handwarmers control the relay with power...
I realize that posing a question about a 5 speed tranny is almost heresy, but since the odd /5 rider has one in their bike, I'll risk it. When pulling the...
When I take my 73 R75/5 LWB off of the center stand or roll it for a couple of inches I frequently hear a nasty rasping sound. The sound is only momentary and...
Sumbuddy asks: ..."I frequently hear a nasty rasping sound. The sound is only momentary and seems to come just as the rear wheel begins to roll"... My first...
I think Kim's advice is sound. Pull that back wheel and do an inspection. Brake springs sometimes break - can make a terrible mess if not fixed right away....
this is in regard to part # 32731230976. a front brake cable bracket, this is the only leaverout on my R75/5 (1973) I know it its for the cable, but I cannot...
I had the local BMW shop open up the 4-speed transmission on my 1972 R75/5. It had a disturbing metallic rattle going on in all gears, incl. neutral. Turns...
HI all, I'm looking to buy a set of cables for my R75/5 euro bar converted baby,BTW euro bars made a HUGE improvment (for me) to the feel of the bike....
Is anyone using the Omega Electronic Ignition on their /5? http://www.stephenbottcher.net/~omega/ It looks to be a good alternative to the stock ignition while...
Does anyone know a supplier of replacement VIN plates? I'm talking about the metal plate riveted to the front of the steering tube. Hammersly shows it in...
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