It sounds like you are missing a ground connection somewhere, and the electrical system grounds itself through whatever is available. If you have two negative...
I've been having a puzzling (well, at least to me) problem with a mechanical tachometer. I confess that it's not on a BMW, but it is a mechanical tach, so I'm...
Mehosky, Brian L.
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Jul 1, 2008 1:27 pm
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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
Jul 1, 2008 2:07 pm
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Some tachs convert the mechanical activity of the cable into an electronic function powering the needle itself. I have a vague recollection of that applying...
Check the boot around your front break switch. My second electrical fire (the one that prompted me to modify my wiring by adding fuses) was caused by a pin...
... Jay, When my '72 R75/5 was new (most of you don't know me but I am an original owner - 188,000 miles and going strong), I took my first cross country trip,...
I experienced the same situation several years ago during a trip to Colorado on my '73 R75/5. When I returned to the flatlands I visited with my local dealer...
My very original and low mileage 1971 R75/5 has two thin black plastic zip ties on each side of the handlebars snugging the wires from the switches to the...
No ties in those locations on my '72 R75/5 which I've owned since new. Mine is US-Spec but I picked it up from Krauser in Germany in November of 1972. John...
I'm having a problem finding Golden Spectro 4 motor oil locally (Birmingham-Jasper-Huntsville, AL), the local Honda-Yamaha-Kawasaki- Hardly shops all seem to...
I have always wondered why the fuel tank is held down by just 2 thumb-nuts. I ran out of fuel yesterday and was able to quickly detach the tank and use it to...
On later model Airheads BMW includes a screen that fits above the petcock. It does a good job of pre-filtering the gas, and you can add an in-line fule...
The front mount and two rear attachment points keep the tank stable since the crossover tubing divides the gas equally to either side. As for the tubes,...
Maybe this is why BMW recommends, as part of an annual service, that you drain the tank and inspect/clean the petcocks. I drain both sides down to the reserve...
Here is another little thoughtful design feature often overlooked: The two wing nuts that secure the rear of the tank (should) have longer wings on them, if...
I play guitar and I ride my bike. It is that I have the same subtle feeling when I succeed to play on my guitar something that really moves me and when my...
A belated follow-up on this thread... I never was able to diagnose and correct this problem. One thing led to another (developed a heart arrythmia, got a...
I play guitar as well, and I can appreciate the feeling you describe here! However, if I rode my bike like I play guitar, I'd crash every few miles!! <grin> ...
I have a 1971 r75 /5 and I just adjusted the valves and bought new valve cover gaskets because the person I bought it from put permatex all over the valve...
It looks like you've got three options: 1) Keep using the permatex 2) Take to a machine shop or 3) Do it yourself. Here's the technique. 1) completely...
... <snip> I don't think that the rocker arm stud posts are removable on a /5 head. http://largiader.com/tech/rockers/ Engine shops used to have a machinable...
Hector Thanks for the quick reply. What course sandpaper do you recommend? I wonder how long it will take to shave off 1 or 2 mm? Thx pete ... From:...
Not sure about the rocker arm posts. Has anyone done this on a /5? There's 50k on the motor. Do you think I should do other maintenance if I pull the heads?...
The battery cover has a notice on it that says to disconnect the ground wire when charging the battery in my 1970 R75-5. I would like to use my Battery Tender...
I'm planning a longish trip and want a windscreen/fairing that doesn't make my beautiful bike look like a Winnebago (Windjammer?). Any ideas? Sources?...
No you don't have to. I've done that for years without any issues. Rico ... From: airmad2260 <hdf06@...> To: 5united@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
At 50K miles, you oughtn't need rigs, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to inspect the valve seats while the heads are off the bike. I don't recall if the "valve...
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