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by bmwsog
Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: R90S World
Topic: R90S weight reduction
Replies: 17
Views: 18125

Re: R90S weight reduction

I have owned two of these 900s: a 1974 and 1975. Still own the 1975. Consider posting your R-90S in the member bike sale section of this site along with the ON News, Airhead Site, and other motorcycle online or published versions. This may be , with patience-the best possible answer. I am a senior d...
by bmwsog
Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Rallies, Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: Congrats to VECH
Replies: 0
Views: 22834

Congrats to VECH

Congratulations to Vech for the Dr,.K Award!
by bmwsog
Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: BMW Unveils the retro R18
Replies: 20
Views: 18817

Re: BMW Unveils the retro R18

A bit much weight ..or too little vintage. No art deco on the fenders at all...want my MTV.

My R 51 or 69 S both look nicer and are original.
by bmwsog
Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: What old BMW gearheads dream of....
Replies: 4
Views: 3433

Re: What old BMW gearheads dream of....

Now that is an excellent Cannonball entry candidate.
The paintwork is art deco noveau.

Vech:

A Model-T has room for tire pump, bike and guest.
by bmwsog
Fri Jul 15, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: AVGAS in motorcycles
Replies: 1
Views: 3292

AVGAS in motorcycles

In the recent Vol 187 Issue 29 -real recent July-AIRHEAD DIGEST- there is an interesting discussion of the use of aircraft gas-(AVGAS) in some BMWs. At least one of the participants was convinced that very few BMW cycles were left that might ever use small amounts of highly leaded AVGAS- as is curre...
by bmwsog
Tue Dec 21, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R51/3 - engine won't start after carbs cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 3242

Re: R51/3 - engine won't start after carbs cleaning

I have a 1951 R 51/3.

Don't forget timing and mag/It all works together
and the devil is in the details. Keep alternating plugs as they get wet-then dry.Then new plug.
That was an old tip from Vech.


Ridge Marriott
by bmwsog
Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: Rallies, Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival-16th Annual
Replies: 1
Views: 3847

Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival-16th Annual

The 16th Annual Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival is scheduled for October 8th-9th and 10th at Barber Motorsports, Leeds, Alabama-just East of Birmingham off I-20-E. Vendor and swap-meet area lanes featured.Tickets and more information available at the Barber Motorsports online site. Camping sites ...
by bmwsog
Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: German Singles Drag Race
Replies: 12
Views: 3693

Re: German Singles Drag Race

This must have been interesting. Kevin Reimer's R 27 would have done well.
I still have'nt gotten my little R 27 yet.
You were in serious US Border Patrol country. Stations at Alpine and Marfa.
As a former INS Special Agent, know the area....
by bmwsog
Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: Hearing protection
Replies: 12
Views: 12216

Re: Hearing protection

Mike:

Thanks for the tips. SP may work for me.
I dive still (Former military)-and have combat exposure in Vietnam. (VA rated tinnitus & hearing loss).
Have to watch h aids as pressure or contact pushes wax against /closer to ear drums.
by bmwsog
Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:28 pm
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: NEED FEEDBACK PLEASE/Greetings From the President
Replies: 1
Views: 5395

Re: NEED FEEDBACK PLEASE/Greetings From the President

MAC:

Better late than....

Keep up the good work.

Ridge Marriott
PS-I put a note in the Stew Pot