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by Darek1967
Wed Feb 22, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Looking for pinstriper in New York City
Replies: 5
Views: 1010

Looking for pinstriper in New York City

Does anyone know decent pinstriper in NYC ? I just restored my 83 R100, painted all tins and need to find someone reliable to do pinstriping.
by Darek1967
Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: De-rusting R25/2 Tank
Replies: 35
Views: 4471

Re: De-rusting R25/2 Tank

As an outlet plug use wine bottle cork, sand it down to proper size on bench grinder. Fits like a glow without any leaks. For inlet you can try to get a "Fernco" reducing coupling at Home Depot or plumbing supply, where is a 3x2 flex coupling that you could trim to fit your tank.
by Darek1967
Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: De-rusting R25/2 Tank
Replies: 35
Views: 4471

Re: De-rusting R25/2 Tank

I just de-rusted, stripped old liner and recoated my R100 tank. Used Evapo-rust to remove the rust - this stuff is fantastic. Left tank half filled for a day, occasionally flipped the tank to different position. Once rust was gone used very hot water with cleaner/ degreaser to remove old red coating...
by Darek1967
Fri May 27, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: /2 slinger service shop near NYC ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: /2 slinger service shop near NYC ?

Thanks much, I'll definitely check him out.
by Darek1967
Sat May 21, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: /2 slinger service shop near NYC ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: /2 slinger service shop near NYC ?

Thanks, i'll give them a call (Heard that they are crazy expensive). I'll keep asking around, there is gotta be more people doing that
by Darek1967
Fri May 20, 2022 8:37 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: /2 slinger service shop near NYC ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

/2 slinger service shop near NYC ?

Recently completed 1967 R69US restoration but never took motor apart to clean slingers,,,,i know, dumb. Looking for a good shop near NYC that could do this work without a breaking a bank - any recommendations are welcome.
by Darek1967
Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: piston orientation
Replies: 25
Views: 7348

Re: piston orientation

My R69US is almost done, some ignition and tuning to do. I'm proud and sad at same time. I may start looking for another one ....
by Darek1967
Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: piston orientation
Replies: 25
Views: 7348

Re: piston orientation

Thank you Kurt and James for your help, I had read BMW handbook, Clymers, Barrington's + online stuff and couldn't find definite answer to my question. Your feedback is priceless. Additionally, during my install ( original Nural) I noticed that although intake and exhaust recess in piston look "...
by Darek1967
Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:30 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: piston orientation
Replies: 25
Views: 7348

Re: piston orientation

Thanks for immediate reply. I'm at the end of R69US rebuild, top end and gas tank left to install. Will post pictures soon.
Thank you again
by Darek1967
Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: piston orientation
Replies: 25
Views: 7348

Re: piston orientation

Hello All,
This is my first time on the forum so apologies if my question is misplaced. I'm trying to make sure I'm installing my Nural pistons correctly since there is no VORN markings on both pistons - see picture. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
R69US Nural Piston
R69US Nural Piston