... The inability to find neutral is a symptom of a clutch that is hanging up or mis-adjusted such that it isn't totally disengaging. If you can't adjust it...
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. When we...
5united@yahoogroups.com
May 1, 2008 1:03 pm
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Greeting to all,,,, Awhile back I read somewhere here in a post, that the new Clymer manual isnt very good if you are looking mainly for / 5 info, someone...
In a message dated 5/1/2008 12:19:24 Eastern Daylight Time, my1snshine@... writes: can anyone tell me what manual is the best? in times past, I have ...
Hammersley just changed their site. http://www.webparts.com/fiche.php ... From: 5united@yahoogroups.com [mailto:5united@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ...
Any tricks out there on getting the notched nail and flat washer off of the gas cap so that I can change the gasket. Feels like I'm going to need to break the...
I used pliers and worked it around and out. I had a new nail-thingy and all so I wasn't worried about breaking it. The whole time I thought I WAS breaking it,...
There should be 2 or 3 versions of a write up by me in the archives. The thrust of the descriptions are to use a Dremel with a fiber cutoff wheel to cut a slot...
Mehosky, Brian L.
brian.mehosky@...
May 1, 2008 7:57 pm
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... cap so that I can change the gasket. Feels like I'm going to need to break the notched nail to get the old gasket off. ********** Believe it or not, the...
I'm working on an R100 to ensure that its never wobbles and high sides me like my R5 did. So I'm replacing steering bearings, front springs and rear shocks,...
OK, I've been following this little thread, thinking "it just isn't all that hard, I did this without grinding and cutting and all that other crap", and was ...
This may be a bit off topice but it does concern my 1972 R75/5, so.......... I currently have it registered in Michigan under a "historic vehicle" with 1972...
Hi, Just like to introduce myself as a new member. I picked up a well-used but well-maintained '73 LWB r75/5 last week and have started to sort out a few...
Thanks to all. Brian's technique was the most sophisticated, but I resorted to the vice grip and pull technique with a gentle screw driver massage. After some...
... purpose? I don't mind ciphering things out on my own, and I'm a pretty fair hack in the garage, but I drew a blank on this one. ... for pictures and...
I put the rubber tube photos up on the following link. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5united Good luck ... Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with...
More direct link http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/5united/photos/browse/56f0?b=1&m=t Michael Danic <drmichaeldanic@...> wrote: I put the rubber tube...
There's only six weeks to the 12th running of the Festival of Fives at Seneca Rocks. Nothing says "Happy Mother's Day" like telling your wife she doesn't have...
It's time to address the condition of the fuel tank(s) for my 1972 R75/5. The original 18 liter unit suffered from the previous owner leaving gas in it for...
... removes everything down to bare metal (so they say - and why wouldn't I believe them?)and the application of a plating of tin. If it works for these...
Perfect conditions - temp. in the 40's, bike sat overnight, it was dark outside and I was in a hurry. Both mornings the bike started in 2-3 seconds with full...
Greetings to all, just out of curiosity can anyone tell me the average lifespan of the starter brushes in a 73/5, and as well since I am on the subject how...
My first BMW starter lasted 125,000 miles of service I had to replace it as the bushings allowed the field coils damaged Reds starter when I got it I serviced...
I decided to rid my self of excess parts and think a good/fair idea for some of the listers to get first choice Stock /5 oil pan. Stock used wire set Loom. Set...
Ditch the carbs and pop for a pair of Mikuni's from Stan at Rocky Point Cycle. He'll set em up for your engine (won't ya Stan? :)Brent C. Schapansky '73 BMW...
Hey Art, If that Bosch headlight is a one-piece reflector and lens then somebody stuck it in there. The stock setup has separate lens and reflector with a non...
I should have added that I do not have a Rocky Point ignition switch conversion kit but designed my own, using a similar "jobber" universal switch with an...
I agree with Lyman on the starter, they're very solid units, but there are more efficient aftermarket units out there to tempt the checkbook. Alternators too...
I have also used Red Ram oil, which is BLUE! I currently run Quaker State full synthetic gear oil in my driveline and Q-State 15W40 dino in the engine. Oil...
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