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by TrophyMoto
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: advancer Photos?
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

In my case I'm "dragging" the

In my case I'm "dragging" the idle down while in gear,with the friction of the clutch then it stays there. I looked at all my spare advancer parts, the one on the bike is the "best" . So eBay here I come, unless anyone knows of a place to get parts?
by TrophyMoto
Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: New Guy here
Replies: 7
Views: 1984

So what is the deal with that

So what is the deal with that alternator? It looks like a post '74 unit?
by TrophyMoto
Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Do I have this backwards or is there a problem with my Fuel tap ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1712

It's in the "on" position

It's in the "on" position Make sure you stand pipe is still attached, and/or the "on" and the "res" pipes are not reversed. I have seen some crossover tubes get clogged, If it happens again you can try leaning the bike WAY over to the left, to get all the gas over the h...
by TrophyMoto
Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:08 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: advancer Photos?
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Ya, I got them on right. I

Ya, I got them on right. I think my unit is just worn. Does the newer style fit on all /2? I now have the older style, and a few "parts" advancers... may be time to start mixing and matching
by TrophyMoto
Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:33 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: advancer Photos?
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

advancer Photos?

Anyone got a good one? The ones on Duane's site don't show the spring orientation, and there seems to be several different kinds? I replaced my springs and I am not sure they were ever on correctly. I should add this all started from a high idle condition, I can drag the motor down with the clutch a...
by TrophyMoto
Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: New Guy here
Replies: 7
Views: 1984

The airhead has some nice

The airhead has some nice stuff on it. Looks like ebc pro-lite rotors, ohlins shocks, flatslide carbs. Is the front end stock on that?
by TrophyMoto
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Magneto Rotor
Replies: 6
Views: 1844

Does it have a new coil?

You may have a couple of thing going on there.....Try the new coil first. Make sure the advance unit is retracting.
by TrophyMoto
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 1961 R50/2 Frozen engine
Replies: 6
Views: 1962

I made this "press" for post

I made this "press" for post '70 motors, but it could be modded
http://www.vintagebmw.org/v7/node/8082

It's the photo in the 4th post.
by TrophyMoto
Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: Bad Experience with Boxerworks
Replies: 7
Views: 2337

You all do Know that

You all do Know that Boxerworks SERVICE is is not the same as the boxerworks you are dealing with, right?
I have doing BMW stuff with Nathan for for 25 years (or more?) and he shoots straight!
by TrophyMoto
Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Front drum 3rd spring?
Replies: 14
Views: 3724

Drip...... Drip.... I know

Drip...... Drip....

I know ... I know..