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by schrader7032
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Tight front wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 30

Re: Tight front wheel

I've used those in-place greasers before...they shouldn't really change the preload on the bearings.
by schrader7032
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Tight front wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 30

Re: Tight front wheel

Welcome to the forum! So, you've owned this bike since 2000 and this is the first issue like this? The bearing preload typically doesn't just change on its own. So you did some lubrication and now it doesn't turn? That's where I'd probably look first.
by schrader7032
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: What model is this speedo for ?
Replies: 9
Views: 208

Re: What model is this speedo for ?

Please continue your discussions re: a sale off line please! Thanks!
by schrader7032
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:30 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Speedo/Horn Rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 151

Re: Speedo/Horn Rebuild

Not a Klaxon, but rebuilding of a Bosch horn was written in the Fall 2010 issue of the Vintage BMW Bulletin.
by schrader7032
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Idle jet
Replies: 6
Views: 169

Re: Idle jet

Before trying to remove it, be sure and soak for a long time with shots of a penetrant such as AeroKroil.
by schrader7032
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Idle jet
Replies: 6
Views: 169

Re: Idle jet

I think a drill is going to be too aggressive to the brass jets. Get some guitar strings and find the one that fits the best and just push through.
by schrader7032
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: '68 R69s base gasket ??
Replies: 14
Views: 580

Re: '68 R69s base gasket ??

Chuck -

Seems to me that with the flex combined with the offset conrod power pulses, the flex becomes a torsional type of motion back at the front. At least it seems to me.
by schrader7032
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: '68 R69s base gasket ??
Replies: 14
Views: 580

Re: '68 R69s base gasket ??

I seem to recall the issue with the crank vibration was that the main bearings were far enough apart that the unsupported portion of the crank could flex. But it seems that really only happened and created a problem when run at or near max RPM.
by schrader7032
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 1969 R69S Advice to a new comer
Replies: 15
Views: 871

Re: 1969 R69S Advice to a new comer

So last time it ran was 1988? Looks like the last registration was 1978/1979. Hmmm....

I agree it's easily worth the $4K, so you might not lose in the end if you decide to resell it. Some custom things such as seats. Nice add-on with the guard around the rear tail light.
by schrader7032
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Forum Issues
Topic: FORUM SLOWNESS
Replies: 4
Views: 337

Re: FORUM SLOWNESS

I'm having no issues.