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by motaman38
Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear, very abrupt
Replies: 3
Views: 2319

upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear, very abrupt

Hello,, I have a 1975 R60/6. I am having an issue where when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, after releasing the clutch, the engagement makes a loud clunk and and jerks the motorcycle forward violently? I have tried both higher RPM's 4000 to 4500 and lower 2000 to 2500, prior to shifting and no affec...
by motaman38
Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Topic: R60/6 Speedo/tack edging
Replies: 2
Views: 3277

R60/6 Speedo/tack edging

The raised rubber rim or edging on my speedometer and tach are separating and breaking off.
Is there any way to repair this or is their a repair kit?

Thank you.
by motaman38
Fri May 22, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Topic: 1975 BMW R60/6, foot peg rubber covers removal
Replies: 4
Views: 5128

1975 BMW R60/6, foot peg rubber covers removal

Hi,

I am trying to pry off the driver and passenger rubber covers from the footpegs, and this
is proving to be difficult. Should they be cut off? Please advise?

Motaman
by motaman38
Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1975 R60/6 with modified cylinders to accept a second spark plug
Replies: 5
Views: 2356

dual plugs

Thanks Mike. It appears that only the bottom plugs on each cylinder requires this spacer. I will simply continue
to fit the spacer on new replacement plugs, when needed.

Steve
by motaman38
Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1975 R60/6 with modified cylinders to accept a second spark plug
Replies: 5
Views: 2356

1975 R60/6 with modified cylinders to accept a second spark plug

Hello, I purchased my motorcycle from a dealer a couple of years ago. This R60/6 had a modification done to add a second spark plug/cylinder by the previous owner, as they typically have one each. My question is, when I removed the plugs for the first time to inspect, the lower plug on each cylinder...
by motaman38
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Topic: 1975 BMW R60/6, brake wear check?
Replies: 1
Views: 1900

1975 BMW R60/6, brake wear check?

I have dual drum brakes and have experienced noise, i.e. loud squeals, with the brake shoes. Is there a
way to check for wear on the shoes, without a major disassembly?
by motaman38
Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: kick starter retrofit available for a 1975 R60/6?
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

kick starter retrofit

It would be a nice to have, i.e. a kick starter, as a backup to the electric start, for cold mornings, etc.
I had a Yamaha 650, that had both and the kick starter came in handy on the cold morning starts....
by motaman38
Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: kick starter retrofit available for a 1975 R60/6?
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

kick starter retrofit available for a 1975 R60/6?

Is their an option to retrofit a kick starter kit on these airheads?
by motaman38
Mon Nov 25, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Topic: turning over the pistons
Replies: 1
Views: 1990

turning over the pistons

Question, my starter motor failed just before I was going to store/winterize my 1975 R60/6 for the season. Can I put this bike in gear and turn over the pistons to lubricate them for winterizing?
by motaman38
Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:18 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1975 BMW R60/6, starter motor or switch is kaput
Replies: 3
Views: 1814

Starter issue

Hi Kurt, I checked the battery voltage. It maintains 12-13 volts during starting attempts, showing on a voltmeter, with the headlights switched on. I have now removed the gas tank and seat to trace the issue to the relay and then the ultimately to the starter motor itself, if needed. I am not sure w...