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by San Arthur
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Aftermarket Windshield
Replies: 12
Views: 2368

Re: Aftermarket Windshield

flyingtpot wrote:
Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:41 pm
Piranha II
It looks beautiful very well balanced!
by San Arthur
Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Price when launched
Replies: 4
Views: 659

Re: Price when launched

schrader7032 wrote:
Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:16 am
A couple of price lists for that time period are here:

http://www.beemergarage.com/sales_brochures.html
Thanks Kurt!

The R26 was $715 in 1956, and $644 in 1959. Price drop to make room for the R27?
by San Arthur
Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Price when launched
Replies: 4
Views: 659

Price when launched

Dear members: Do you know what was the price of the R26 when sold in 1957 and/or 1958? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720452291_774a3e43f6_b.jpg The invoice for my 1958 R26 says $9,600 Pesos (includes $288.00 Tax), the exchange rate that year was $12.50 Pesos for 1 USD. It was sold for USD$74...
by San Arthur
Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R26 neutral switch alignment tool
Replies: 7
Views: 1315

Re: R26 neutral switch alignment tool

Well there is your answer, call Chris!!
by San Arthur
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R26 neutral switch alignment tool
Replies: 7
Views: 1315

Re: R26 neutral switch alignment tool

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51569453094_af5004154c_c.jpg I don't remember a tool or anything in the Barrington about it, unless Vech knows about a tool. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52660343540_e9c2fe5373_c.jpg Is just a copper connector that goes to ground, when the gear falls in ne...
by San Arthur
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Handlebars Slipping in Clamps on my R26
Replies: 13
Views: 2850

Re: Handlebars Slipping in Clamps on my R26

I remember having the exact same problem. Handlebar was moving down and the high beam switch almost scratched the tank. My friend Chris King solved the problem by ordering all the right hardware from Vech and problem solved. Is amazing what the right washers in the right sequence will do. https://li...
by San Arthur
Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R27 sold in BaT
Replies: 1
Views: 593

R27 sold in BaT

by San Arthur
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R26 seat spring help
Replies: 4
Views: 1045

Re: R26 seat spring help

Hello. What brand is solo seat, Denfeld, Pagusa? Please send pictures.
by San Arthur
Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:29 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R26 Won't Start after Carb Rebuild
Replies: 17
Views: 3741

Re: R26 Won't Start after Carb Rebuild

Ray, are you using fresh gasoline? A rebuild carburetor does no exempt it from a blocked jet or passage, bad needle position or faulty piston. Can you see the piston moving with the throttle? Can you borrow a carburetor and try again? How are the coil, condenser, plug, wire and points? Weak or stron...
by San Arthur
Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride
Replies: 6
Views: 1784

Re: 1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride

Bob how was the Cross Country Chase?

Let us know.

Arturo