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31262
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
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Dec 1, 2007
12:03 pm
31263
... Thanks! ... Info on the starter relay can be found on Snowbum's site; look for "fixing the cricket noise." Steve...
Steve Little
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Dec 1, 2007
8:13 pm
31264
Do you have a /5 solo seat for sale? I've found some in Germany, new for about $200(us) but would like to see if a used one might be around. If you have one...
Leonardo Jose
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Dec 1, 2007
10:28 pm
31265
Heads, I have a 1972 R75/5 with 25K miles on her. The electrical system, ignition system and carburetion are all in the stock configuration. Today I rode...
Eric Ducdude
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Dec 2, 2007
2:47 am
31266
Diaphragms act up at speed and under acceleration. They are good for about 40,000 miles. Were those new points you put in. If so, I would check them again....
Ray Brutti
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Dec 2, 2007
5:11 am
31267
Is there a "trick" or an easy way to replace the ignition gasket (behind the timing cover, around the points)? I just can't seem to get the new gasket seated...
allen_r69s
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Dec 2, 2007
10:50 am
31268
I really hate to do this but my /5 is for sale. It is a backyard rescue but aside from the need of a stock seat and exhaust cross over it's very complete....
barryobates
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Dec 2, 2007
10:56 pm
31269
You will want to get that tach looked at real soon. The tach on my '71 R75/5 with 20K miles has been smooth since I bought it a month age. Friday, mine started...
John Mohler
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Dec 3, 2007
6:34 pm
31270
Do not respond to me, but the e-mail address below. regards,Paul Reply to: sale-498401638@... Date: 2007-12-04, 11:33AM EST I am looking for a BMW...
Paul Sotrop
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Dec 4, 2007
10:59 pm
31271
It works. Last time, you remember, I reported that I had bought a 1-ton engine hoist from Harbor Freight for US$99, with the intent of using it to lift my bike...
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horacepro
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Dec 6, 2007
1:17 am
31272
Scott Lydiard, an ABC member, volunteered to post the photos I took of lifting my R80RT with an engine hoist. You can see them at http://tinyurl.com/2ufe6z. ...
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horacepro
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Dec 7, 2007
11:37 am
31273
Why? I may have missed the original discussion as to why you would want to lift a bike by straps. Is it stable enough to work on? Is it more cost effective...
RANDALL MASTERS
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Dec 7, 2007
4:27 pm
31274
I have never understood why one would want to lift a bike with an engine lift. This coupon will get you the proper tool for lifting and working on a bike in a...
James H. Nazarian, Ph...
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Dec 7, 2007
9:04 pm
31275
I am going to be in Fort Lauderdale this Monday and Tuesday for work. Anyone in the area want to get together for barley therapy and tire kicking contact me...
Trig Haroldson
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Dec 7, 2007
11:40 pm
31276
Greetings. Have been stripping an restoring a 1971 R75/5 I rescued from a friend's shed two years ago. I'm at the point where I'm beginning reassembly of...
Cam
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Dec 8, 2007
12:17 am
31277
A friend of mine commented that the rear sub-frame on my /5 appeared to be bent; from the small diameter, diagonal support tube, aft. I placed a piece of...
Lew Morris
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Dec 8, 2007
12:18 am
31278
In a message dated 12/7/2007 19:18:07 Eastern Standard Time, mailcam3512@... writes: Look forward to asking alot of questions from you guys, and ...
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Dec 8, 2007
1:06 am
31279
If we wanted everything to be practical, professional and safe, we'd be riding Hondas, not thirty-year museum pieces. So good for you Ed, you keep looking for...
Tim Stammers
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Dec 8, 2007
2:04 am
31280
nice work, whoever mod'ed that. thanks. To: microdoc@...; 5united@yahoogroups.com; horacepro@...: carryonpompei@...: Fri, 7...
Tim Stammers
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Dec 8, 2007
2:17 am
31281
I've read where some of you have out these on your bikes. How are they holding up as compared to the factory originals? I know they are much cheaper than the...
Bill Dalbom
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Dec 8, 2007
2:35 am
31282
Hey Lew, http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html?icid=htmlsig [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Brent Schapansky
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Dec 8, 2007
10:34 am
31283
If anyone wants the Harbor Freight coupon that permits you to buy the motorcycle work table for $200, send an email to me and I'll send the coupon to you...
James H. Nazarian, Ph...
microdoctor
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Dec 8, 2007
10:34 am
31284
Your website link to the coupon worked fine, and the coupon was printable from there. Thank you! bmc "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a...
Ben McCafferty
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Dec 8, 2007
8:44 pm
31285
No doubt there's plenty of utility to the standard cycle lifts. My problem is they limit access to the underside of the bike. Every time I've considered...
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horacepro
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Dec 8, 2007
9:54 pm
31286
lightening to all the people who responded to my earlier post. I'm customizing the foam on my seat and need someone to recover it. I'm not looking to creat...
Joseph Yudin
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Dec 9, 2007
10:42 am
31287
http://hometown.aol.com/horacepro/myhomepage/index.html Take a look at this link....
karpowicz
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Dec 9, 2007
12:47 pm
31288
I probably should have changed the subject heading to "Ed's Great Coverup." ken...
karpowicz
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Dec 9, 2007
1:10 pm
31289
That picture is in the site files in the photo section and is the last picture so its easy to find It shows a T bar assy part that attaches to the front forks...
Lyman K Robertson
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Dec 9, 2007
4:08 pm
31290
Hi all. I have a stuck piston. Some time ago I asked for and received ideas on how to break loose a stuck piston. One suggestion I like and would like to try...
Dave
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Dec 9, 2007
8:27 pm
31291
... Capital Cycle sells an OE-looking reproduction that would take your bike back to stock appearance. If that's what you're looking for and it would fit your...
Phil Marx
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Dec 9, 2007
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