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by bmwmyplace
Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Slingers - To Do or Not To Do, that is the question
Replies: 26
Views: 6608

Andy give me a call in

Andy give me a call in Brisbane 07 3289 2008 I may have some information for you cheers Peter
by bmwmyplace
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: permisable backlash on timing gears
Replies: 10
Views: 2617

Mal when you come down I will

Mal when you come down I will give you my collection of gear sets about 6 sets in all you should find one set to suit. call me Peter
by bmwmyplace
Tue Dec 30, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Starting R50 "Barn Find Condition" Restoration Project
Replies: 39
Views: 9661

Andy if you want to talk BMW

Andy if you want to talk BMW call me ,like Mal Im in QLD (Brisbane) also a friend of mine needs a tank like that for his R25 if you want to sell it cheers Peter 07 3289 2008
by bmwmyplace
Mon Dec 08, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Exhaust R11
Replies: 14
Views: 4124

TRY THIS SITE I think it is a

TRY THIS SITE I think it is a Chang Jiang http://www.scooterbob.com/changs.html
by bmwmyplace
Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: R51 engine
Replies: 15
Views: 4398

I have two new old stock rods

I have two new old stock rods and a pair of new pistons (Italian)I bought years ago $400 the lot contact me gibbsp(AT)bigpond.net.au
by bmwmyplace
Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: SUM V Amal
Replies: 1
Views: 883

Ian I for one thank you for

Ian I for one thank you for the post I found it interesting. I was contemplating doing the same thing on my R12, as I have some vertical flange Amal Bodies NOS that just require jet blocks etc. I know in the case of the R12 it is supposed to give 2 more HP But My Sums work well. So I guess I will le...
by bmwmyplace
Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: R12 rear axle reinstallation
Replies: 2
Views: 1223

Matteo, the cover will need

Matteo, the cover will need heat, about 80 deg C should do it , Mapp gas or similar works well. Also there is a steel insert in the cover which the axel screws into. It is replaceable cheers Peter
by bmwmyplace
Sat Sep 27, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: R11/R62 Valve job
Replies: 10
Views: 3503

I dont believe the original

I dont believe the original engine had either separate guides or seats, they were part of the barrel , separate seats and guides were only used after many years of work when the original cast in one failed. as a young man I can remember lapping and grinding many valve seats that were just part of th...
by bmwmyplace
Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: R12/Sum problem
Replies: 11
Views: 3520

Geoff I had a set of standard

Geoff I had a set of standard jets and had similar trouble......If I recall I had to fiddle with the last jet and drill it out a little you can buy jet or number drills or metric drills If I recall the 70 equates to 0.7mm this can be checked with a 0.7 drill . take it out to say an extra 0.05mm and ...
by bmwmyplace
Sat Sep 20, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Frame for sale?
Replies: 5
Views: 1603

Ross I see you are in

Ross I see you are in Australia ? call me 07 3289 2008 cheers Peter