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by blacknight
Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
Topic: Trailering ...securing motorcycle
Replies: 3
Views: 10930

Re: Trailering ...securing motorcycle

. NEVER Ever .................... Use a side or center stand as support to position and ENGAGE while in any moving vehicle when towing any bike. you won't like the outcome after you hit a pothole, bump, sudden edge, curb, jerk, etc because the side stand can bend the frame. the centerstand can colap...
by blacknight
Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
Topic: Heinrich tank
Replies: 16
Views: 15789

Re: Heinrich tank

Nobody of any with is making a heinrich gas tank.
by the time you buy a re-pop India made tank,
you'll spend double to cut out the bottom and weld in a new modded replacement
by blacknight
Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
Topic: 1985 R80RT Valve covers
Replies: 4
Views: 2970

Re: 1985 R80RT Valve covers

Allen Cap head screw used
by blacknight
Mon May 08, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Key Switch Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1690

Re: Key Switch Advice

So happy for you :D

..... SO what do U care what I do

to improve my own bikes electronics. Are you going to nit-pick all my threads about wiring, speedo, tires, brakes, the seat I want to use and such ?
by blacknight
Tue Oct 11, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
Topic: Need Suggestion
Replies: 6
Views: 4280

Re: Need Suggestion

any
bike
that
you
fancy
. . . . . . . but this IS the /2 Conversions page you posted your Q to. do you know what a conversion is?
...
we don't know your tastes, funds, age, style of riding. So this is an open and really un-answerable q posed to the group.

best o luck to you
by blacknight
Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
Topic: /2c ~ Ergonomics / Braking & Shifting.
Replies: 1
Views: 2867

/2c ~ Ergonomics / Braking & Shifting.

Attention to Details :: On all BMW's the left cylinder is forward of the right cylinder. We have all gotten used to having the Foot Pegs situated as such, a shorter left than right. WHAT . ~ . ~ . ~ you say ! I didn't know that ! . I did hear this statement not to long ago. Well we just get used to ...
by blacknight
Tue Oct 11, 2022 1:56 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Key Switch Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1690

Re: Key Switch Advice

grind down that little TIT that's sticking up.

if you don't , your key tumbler will NEVER seat squarely.
by blacknight
Tue Oct 11, 2022 1:53 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Key Switch Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1690

Re: Key Switch Advice

New Key Switch. position the 'donut ' as it's intended to be. rat tail file the allen head threaded area down. mark the donut where 1 tab will bend over when installed. carefully hand file 2 plains so the tabs LOCKS the donut in situ. thread allen head to threads on lock. counter sing or use a ball ...