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by johnlacko
Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:57 am
Forum: R90S World
Topic: Seeking Advice on Matching Rattle Can Paint for '74 Era Frame Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 4620

Re: Seeking Advice on Matching Rattle Can Paint for '74 Era Frame Parts

I have used this a few times with excellent results. Despite what it says in the description, you Will need to apply a clear gloss coat over the top.
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by johnlacko
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: What model is this speedo for ?
Replies: 9
Views: 210

Re: What model is this speedo for ?

From Snowbums website. The housing & gauges indicate a 1974-only gauge cluster. The ratio indicates an R90/6. So 1974 R90/6. The lenses have been replaced on this piece however - the glass should have white rings around the rim.
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by johnlacko
Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: EARLES VS US FORK
Replies: 15
Views: 2056

Re: EARLES VS US FORK

I’ve owned several of each type over the last 30+ years, and the only one parked in my garage for the last 12 years is my R69US. To me it’s much more nimble a ride. But to each his own. I saw some comments about the forks being too long, but I’m not sure if they mean ‘in use’, or parked on the cente...
by johnlacko
Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: OLD MAN SLINGER RANT!!
Replies: 37
Views: 3104

Re: OLD MAN SLINGER RANT!!

Thanks Chuck, for getting that out there. As another old timer who started riding BMWs in 1971, I can tell you that I don’t think I even heard the word ‘slinger’ until the 1990s. Now everyone asks you if you’ve ‘done the slingers yet’ like it was an oil change. When you take an engine completely apa...
by johnlacko
Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Harry Buck's R5
Replies: 13
Views: 2420

Re: Harry Buck's R5

Yes, That’s it! I don’t think I’ve ever seen that photo before. It’s an amazing find.
by johnlacko
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Twin Instrument Headlamp bowl.
Replies: 6
Views: 997

Re: Twin Instrument Headlamp bowl.

I still remember the first time I held a Rausch headlight bucket in my hands back in the 1990s. I got it in a trade with a fellow collector. I was truly surprised by how crude it was inside - and by its weight! That was well before all the copies started coming out in the last 10-15 years - few peop...
by johnlacko
Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Harry Buck's R5
Replies: 13
Views: 2420

Re: Harry Buck's R5

Yes it is. I could not remember the name of it to save my life. I only saw it once back in the 1990s. When I asked Harry what it was, he told me. He also explained why it was unique and 1 of 1. I had never heard of it before - or since really. It was only when I overheard the news about a bike being...
by johnlacko
Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Matra 504
Replies: 3
Views: 571

Re: Matra 504

Here is a link to the full catalog of Matra tools for the /2 era bikes:

http://beemergarage.com/documents/tools368.pdf
by johnlacko
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:54 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R51/3 Throttle Cable Conundrum
Replies: 15
Views: 2118

Re: R51/3 Throttle Cable Conundrum

Yes, as member R68 points out, you do in fact have a Magura race throttle on there. They were a faster acting unit, as the stock BMW throttle required two fist-fulls to open up wide. The benefit to the stock setup is a much more precise throttle control, which most BMW owners enjoyed - but it’s not ...
by johnlacko
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:29 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Harry Buck's R5
Replies: 13
Views: 2420

Re: Harry Buck's R5

Before Harry passed he had moved a lot of his collection over to others. They worked on some of the bikes for Harry as he no longer could. In exchange they seem to have “inherited” the bikes they were holding after Harry died. There were two Crockers twins in the collection (and a single?), and upwa...