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by c.d.iesel
Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:42 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: New bike, or I must be nuts
Replies: 13
Views: 3621

good trade or

i hope the trade wasn't with Snap-On Tools ?!

You ARE an optimist.
by c.d.iesel
Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Newbie with a broad question.
Replies: 10
Views: 2997

$500 bike as it sits ( seized )

when it looses lub - the crank and bearings get wiped out quick Oil oump is in rear of block and runs in the aluminum block - not a seperate pump! so you need a 'Long Block' That's a block fitted with crank,rods, camshaft, oil pump About 12 years a go I purchased one for my 87 R65 available out of G...
by c.d.iesel
Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Head resufacing
Replies: 3
Views: 1283

valve cover resurfacing

just hand sand your valve cover using course emory cloth
on a sheet of glass - you'll see right away by the contact pattern how
warped the cover sealing surface is - and usually it will need just
a little elbow work.
by c.d.iesel
Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R27, whining diagnosis?
Replies: 3
Views: 1256

high-pitched screeching sound when hot

Got oil in the motor ?

Got oil in the gearbox ?

Got oil in the rear drive?

easy to check

when were these lubricants changed last ?

history of the rear brake and rear wheel bearings ?

by c.d.iesel
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Where the heck is my oil filter ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3245

go with 85/90 gear oil

go with 85/90 gear oil
by c.d.iesel
Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:30 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Source for rear shocks for 1983 R100RT
Replies: 12
Views: 3114

Nivomat shocks ( twin and single shock models )

back to the NIVOMAT, self-leveling single shock I just installed a new one ordered from MAX BMW Danbury CT on my 1986 R65 and love the improved handling and ride quality. The Boge NIVOMAT single shock is listed as an Option for all mono-lever, single shock air heads. There's a different Nivomat shoc...
by c.d.iesel
Fri Jun 14, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Center stand woes
Replies: 26
Views: 6392

how to center stand

support the bike so you can remove the center stand for inspection. look at the condition of the bolts, the holes on the frame and stand. it might improve after replacing the pivot hardware and grease it so it works easier. proper lifting technique also helps in some cases. New stands are availble f...
by c.d.iesel
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:24 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Source for rear shocks for 1983 R100RT
Replies: 12
Views: 3114

Jim, Nikormat = a camera

Jim, Nikormat = a camera
by c.d.iesel
Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:04 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Drive shaft oil level
Replies: 2
Views: 1055

drive shaft tube oil fill

go with the measured 100cc amount - most accurate method.
by c.d.iesel
Fri Jun 07, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R27 Rear Motor Mount
Replies: 7
Views: 1854

DO NOT WELD R27 MOTOR MOUNTS please

yes - the rubber mount has treaded studs on both ends - nut and washer is all that's
needed - and that first picture is a botched-up weld mod that someone added for
more power ???

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