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I posted this on the /2 forum...I think everyone over there was out riding! I got a start on cleaning the piston crowns today from my R69S. I found the following on the top of the pistons - 7192, 1/68, the letter H, and a triangle with unreadable info in the middle of it. If I understand things, the...

I'm hoping to resolve some oil weepage on the rear of our '53 R51/3. The manual refers to the application of "jointing compound" to prevent oil passage between the pinion spline and the input coupler. What sealants work well here? Sounds like a good application for Hylomar.

I have an R60US that needs restoration work accomplished. What experience have others had with restoration by advertisers that are in the Bulletin?

HOw about other restorers?

Same bike as my other thread but totally different questions. I'm overhauling the final drive on our /3. On disassembly I found that there was no pinion depth shim (item 45 in the parts book, shim for setting base distance). What are the chances that the shimming was ever considered correct without ...

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An issue occured here regarding repro license plates.
While the WH military style is commonly reproduced
and covered by layout and stamps, civilian LP repros
seem to be the exception. Still missing are good details
on the seals in use. Somebody with some input?