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by pmtremblay
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Trip Meter won't reset
Replies: 3
Views: 79

Re: Trip Meter won't reset

I'm pretty sure that's not the original speedometer, it should only go to 90 on an R27. My '64-built R27 has a trip meter. They can be rebuilt, I'm not sure how much they are used. Mine was in pretty sad shape and inop when I got the bike, for about $300 including shipping it looks and works like ne...
by pmtremblay
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Speedo/Horn Rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 162

Re: Speedo/Horn Rebuild

schrader7032 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:30 am
Not a Klaxon, but rebuilding of a Bosch horn was written in the Fall 2010 issue of the Vintage BMW Bulletin.
Thanks for that reference! I have 'fix old Bosch horn' on my list, this is great.
by pmtremblay
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 2024 on an R27
Replies: 6
Views: 448

Re: 2024 on an R27

I commuted to work twice this week, and had a nice 145 mile ride in today’s perfect weather. The route brought me by a state forest with a rough but ride-able dirt loop. PXL_20240316_195356096.jpg The bike continues to run great, I even jumped on I-95 for a few miles and topped out around 72 mph on ...
by pmtremblay
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 2024 on an R27
Replies: 6
Views: 448

Re: 2024 on an R27

I rode to work yesterday. It’s only about 20 miles round trip, and not a scenic ride, but a good way to inject some fun into the mundane. It’s about half in-town, half slowish four lane. 1-Parking.jpg The R27 has essentially no storage, minus the small parcel rack, so last year I splurged on an Aero...
by pmtremblay
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 2024 on an R27
Replies: 6
Views: 448

2024 on an R27

This October my R27 will turn 60. To celebrate, I’ve resolved to ride more, and decided to document it here in case there's any archive or entertainment value. A quick recap, I found my bike in 2020. It had sat for about 40 years and looked rough, but by late 2021 it was sorted and running well. I r...
by pmtremblay
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Only modern tires from now on....
Replies: 19
Views: 3074

Re: Only modern tires from now on....

The Heidenau K34s are listed as Closeout at the big retailers like Revzilla. I hope they aren't going away as well.
by pmtremblay
Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Only modern tires from now on....
Replies: 19
Views: 3074

Re: Only modern tires from now on....

What's the right size of Avon Roadrider for an R27 (3.25x18)? I've read 90/90, is that correct? Also, what kind of mileage do you get? I've only run Heidenau K34, which are cheaper, and handle great in my opinion, but I only get 3,000 miles on the rear, and would be open to better options for cost-p...
by pmtremblay
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Who is your go-to parts supplier?
Replies: 11
Views: 636

Re: Who is your go-to parts supplier?

Vintagebeemerparts (called Spike Buck on eBay) has never failed me. Fairly good website, quality parts, good prices, and he ships pretty much same-day. https://vintagebeemerparts.com/
by pmtremblay
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Rallies, Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: Swap Meet in North Carolina
Replies: 5
Views: 1554

Re: Swap Meet in North Carolina

Cool, this is the first I've heard of it. I'll try to make it, if the weather's decent I'll ride down.
by pmtremblay
Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Another year on an R27
Replies: 7
Views: 4338

Re: Another year on an R27

Off to another motorcycle fest today, the Virginia Moto Classic in Richmond. Very much a hipster vibe, but some cool bikes. For BMW, there were a few /5s, some later airheads, and maybe four or five pre-70s. I met a guy I follow on Instagram, @welltraveledbmw. He has an R50/2 that’s been in his fami...