The SR rally has shrunk for a couple of reasons, partly becuase of Jerry's passing and also that there are now several other /5 rallys and folks who used to...
I'm not exactly immersed in the /5 scene but I've been to SR once and I'll definitely be at the RA rally (I'm on the RA board and do a few volunteer duties...
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...
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... to ... Pics of a harley 883 solo seat on my R50/5 is the third pic down and a teutonic solo seat on my R60/5 is the bottom pic. ...
a guy recently sold me a pumpkin he claimed was in good shape for $170. including shipping and when i opened it water dripped out. the parts wouldn't even turn...
I think at least the /5 era Weinmans are known for cracking. If I was building a rider where I was expecting to accumulate a lot of miles, I would consider...
It's more than just the RA. For many, we also have to consider the impact of another East Coast MOA rally in closer proximity by time and not too far by...
My wife bought me new Avons for my R75, as the Metzlers aree at least 18 yrs old and the metric size, and she doesn't want to try out the life insurance. :) ...
Tim, I have removed car tires before by cutting the side walls all the way around to remove the tread of the tire. That leaves you with two donuts which are ...
... This brings up an interesting point. I, too, thought that the little clip inside of the left headlight ear was for the brake cable, but have since been...
Have you tried a bead-breaker? If you don't have one, try a large C-clamp. Use lots of tire lube also. If your R75 has a disc brake, be careful not to apply...
What a nice gift! A few things - probably you know them already but, just in case ... 1) Having the tires nice and warm makes a BIG difference 2) Using...
My 71 has the OEM front brake cable held by that clip with a rubber grommet. My 73 had the wiring harness from the horn/lights smushed in there. Bill ... ...
Anybody have any great ideas how to get frozen rings off a piston ! bought a 75/5 with piston frozen in cylinder . I have managed to get the piston out of the...
... Yeah. They were cold, out in the garage. ... Yup. Got that one, having changed bike tires way in the past. ... Was using diluted dish soap... still didnt...
You say 'without damage' but IME it's unlikely that a frozen top end (with the rings that badly frozen into the piston) will be in spec when all is said and...
Hello All, I just got word from the shop that my Bings have a good deal of rust and corrosion in them and the shop suggests a carb rebuild. I have seen some...
Rebuild them- it's a fun project! Hello All, I just got word from the shop that my Bings have a good deal of rust and corrosion in them and the shop suggests a...
I have Wm. Shatners old '73 R75/5 and it's green metallic , I forget what the name of it was but Capitol Cycle used to sell the Glassurit kits in the correct...
Depending on how bad the bodies were if is any damage are around the control disc I'd get the Mickuni as there is nothing on like spending the money to find...
Gentlemen, Firstly, I am touched and proud of the /5 group, many thanks to the folks who answered my call for parts with generous offers after hearing I was...
First these bikes are old second if we buy used parts thaey are old too! and used!!! we can all make mistakes and one usuable part to one maybe the bad ...
I say, to heck with protocol. Liars are liars, and the internet is our best tool yet against them. Name names, but take responsibility to be fair either...
I just went through this. I soaked the cylinders for over a year on a 74 r90 engine with 14k original mi from a wrecked bike that I am putting into a 73/5....
I would suggest you sit tight until the seller has the opportunity to make things right with you, and it looks like that is just what you are doing....
Leave out the cuss words, name calling, your opinions, and just state the facts as they happened, with names and all. The facts are indisputable. Then if by...
Chris Earle wrote: "Can anyone point me to photos of stock bikes in these colors?" Chris-I put together a file in our photos section of all the colors for the...
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