Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Bike was leaking oil. Removed final drive and found crown gear bearing had failed (likely original/56k on odometer) Following Barrington book, replaced all the seals, checked backlash and contact wear pattern and measured for crown gear bearing shim. Re-assembled, heating cover housing, including hi...

Can anyone tell me the volume for reserve? 1 gallon?

I put this in another section, sorry to duplicate. Planning a camping trip to the Gaspe Peninsula, beginning south of Boston in about 2 weeks. Wondering if there are any members near any stops where I was going to overnight that would be open to yard camping/and or camping recommendations. Non drink...

Planning a camping trip to the Gaspe Peninsula, beginning south of Boston in 2 weeks. Wondering if there are any members near any stops where I was going to overnight that would be open to yard camping and/or have campground recommendations. Augusta, ME Holten, ME Caribou, ME Cambellton, NB Miramich...

Ultimately not sure what was causing the rough running, but some or all of the below must've contributed. I noticed a slight shock out of both spark wires when syncing carbs. Cut both wires back, re-connected to the plastic caps and made sure boots were snug. Also the points were a little tight, so ...

You are correct in your understanding. A previous poster put a fixative in the bore of the gray gear pictured, which got his odometer working again. But in order to even consider that delicate repair option I need to get the needle and face off first.

Maybe this is a better explanation

The worm gear that drives the brass gear was out of adjustment. However, when adjusted, it began to walk out the shaft. I've read in other posts that JB weld or similar has been used to fix the shaft to far grey gear. Or at least that is my understanding. Can anyone verify this as a fix? Also, it's ...

Have successfully removed bezel. Trying to diagnose odometer not working. Don't know how to remove speedo needle. And, does the spring unwind?

Yes, I have read some of the posts. I guess I can make a go of careful removal and re-evaluate.