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...
I'm new to Airheads and just bought 2 1973 R75/5s for my wife and I. I am going through them and am going to adjust the brakes. I am reading Duane Ausherman...
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Duane Ausherman
w6rec@...
Feb 1, 2012 4:42 pm
In reading your question, I had to go back to my article. Your comment "I am reading Duane Ausherman excellent article and am having trouble." is very kind,...
... The brake actuating arm has a split at the bottom with a round hole through it. There is a round ferrule with a hole in it that the cable goes through. The...
Alan, Welcome to the fold - Have you looked at http://www.bmwscotter.org/procedures/procedures.htm there are extensive details for both front and rear brake...
... I am so embarassed. I got up early read the note, misread rear arm as rear brake arm and proceeded to pontificate about adjusting the rear brake. Mea...
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Duane Ausherman
w6rec@...
Feb 2, 2012 4:19 pm
Thanks for the link to the front brake adjustment. This article is very well done with some great photos and art work to show various aspects of the job. Be...
I'll probably be embarrassed after I ask this but here I go anyway. I just received my very nice new /5 pin and I'm looking forward to showing it off. But...
My new pins arrived yesterday. Thanks much! They look great! I usually keep mine in a wood and glass cabinet that holds all my mini-BMW models and pins....
I would like to thank everyone who helped me understand how to replace the front brakes on my wifes R75/5. You taught me "how to fish" as the old saying goes. ...
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Mehosky, Brian L.
brian.mehosky@...
Feb 3, 2012 8:25 pm
But here's my question. Being sorta new to this whole "motorcycle club" thing, where do you guys like to put your pins? The leather vest thing just seems so...
I have a large Polaris tank w/blue pinstripes. Thought it came off a distressed 72 /5 I bought in 1982. It's color/brilliance is quite dull compared to...
I've used aftermarket inline fuel filters on my airheads pretty much since the beginning. I think they are a worthwhile investment. I used to get them from...
Sorry to post so much but everyone has been so helpful with my needs. Does anyone have a lead on a large /5 tank with map/ticket compartment for sale? ...
Hiya Ed, I just used the brass metal filters for cars and trucks that had hose nipples on both ends. They were cheap and lasted a long time considering they...
... I've always understood that old vehicles with original paint, faded though it may be, have the most value. IOW, painting it may decrease it's value. That...
OK, I guess the word is out. Pins were mailed in 2 batches and should be there, or will be soon. Only exception is international orders, they ran in to a...
Well, that is one way to think about it. I have seen some very nice restorations and some very nice worn old machines. They both have their pros and cons to...
I acquired a Twin-Max carb balance tester a while back. Now that we sorta have winter, in spots, I'm looking at learning how to use the critter. I've got two...
... Me too, however I would paint it an original color with original Glasurit paint. All those colors have a code and are still available so you could make...
Right on Kim. Do what you want. Its your bike. I have two /5's and both are original paint. The 70 Hack (white) has had some work by PO so I think it...
Hi, I have a 1970 R75/5. My question is: Will a Back Rest from a 1974 R90 fit my bike? It's a Russel with the 4 support arms. Thanks,..........R Spence...
Nope. You have a SWB bike (short wheel base) and they were only made until 73. The hard points on the LWB rack won’t hit your holes.....so to speak. I have a...
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Duane Ausherman
w6rec@...
Feb 5, 2012 10:10 pm
The SWB seats were in two varieties; the full grab rail (72-73) and the two piece grab rail (70-71). Those two have different hole spacing and I only had...
