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May 1, 2009 10:23 am
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You said "new" and since you are obviously not worried about being concourse (due to cafe mod) you might find repros at the following: Google the following two...
I am going to put 600 jugs,cylinders and heads on my R50/5.I'm aware the jets need to change in addition.I want it to be right,so my question is what other...
Moshe, I have a pair, but they are not for sale. I believe you will pay dearly for some if you can find them. When you do, please post to this list the...
I am under the impression that the panels are not available from BMW, even though a part number is listed. And verifying availability through Chicago BMW is...
I'm not clear if you're willing to pay for new repo's or wanting something used/decent or old panels that can be reconditioned. You should have many choices no...
Just a note here on re-chrome. My Wifes uncle owns a custom chrome shope in Kansas. They say that after 50 yrs in business they are not sure how much longer...
So I have been quietly lurking in here for some months and have been fixing up a '73 R75/5. I redid the topend, bored out 1st oversize, new pistons, rings...
Hidy Ho. I recently mentioned rebuilding my top end. One of the things that brought this on is a leak between the head/cylinder. (I could be messing up the...
Ouch! I'll hold off on the flogging that you already know you deserve. 1. Put down the crack pipe (okay, maybe a little flogging was due) 2. Remove the foil...
the later frame has longer head gussets, a double-walled spine tube & larger diameter cross tubes. There is 1 more cross tube under the head on the later, and...
My brother found this beauty with a collector in India, and was able to pick it up. The bike has 54K, and is all original, including paint and chrome. What it...
The R60/5 (1971) i picked up has Mikuni carbs. Can anyone tell me what model Bing carbs were on this bike (I believe they were 26 mm)? Also: What else will I...
... to pick it up. The bike has 54K, and is all original, including paint and chrome. ... should buy and keep that are known to be problems, and may need ...
I have a frankenbike /5 project going on and am using a 1974 R90/6 wiring harness. The previous owner pulled the starter relay wires without marking them. For...
Hi all, a while back I jumped started my bike and I had the cables backward. Afterwards the bike runs fine but the charging indicator light stays on. I...
The R60/5 (1971) i picked up has Mikuni carbs. Can anyone tell me what model Bing carbs were on this bike (I believe they were 26 mm)? Also: What else will I...
Probably too late to help but ... * Dry, no sealant * Properly oriented - they're not symetrical, the offsets of the holes through which the pushrods pass need...
I would like to hear about any successful repairs to a stripped hole in the gearbox for the drain plug. I have a temporary fix with a 1/2 inch "piggyback"...
Moshe, Can you let us in on what happened exactly? I am considering getting my panels rechromed at some point and would obviously like to avoid any pitfalls....
Mr. Dumbass (that would be me) did this to one of his Guzzi trannys; same basic deal as an airhead. I was lazy and did not use my torque wrench 'cause I'm so...
If there is an oil leak between the head and cylinder it's coming from one of the upper cylinder studs. One possibility is that the stud has stripped out of...
I'm going to venture two guesses; 1) overly aggressive "polishing" prior to the plating process wiped out the edge detail of the "flashes" on either side of...
Bing Type 53 slide carbs. I believe the 26mm spigots are stock and should fit the stock carbs. 32mm carb will not fit without changing the spigot on the head,...
I am changing my 1972 R75/5 from High to Low bars. Is there even a small possibility of keep the existing grips or should I just get new ones? Also, any...
A friend that inherited a late model HD Sportster purchased a sealed battery for the bike. The bike has been sitting under a tarp in sort of a half lean~to...
Grips can be swapped (at least i did). You'll need the shorter cables, though. (At least i did.) ken ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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