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by 808Airhead
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Early pre /2 “sports” gearing?
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Early pre /2 “sports” gearing?

I was reading my vintage, original print 1958-59 factory repair manual, which came with my 1958 R69, and interestingly I saw this about the “S” stamp which I always read stood for “Solo” vs. “sidecar” gearing. But here it is listed as a ”sports” option with completely different 1-3 gear ratios. It l...
by 808Airhead
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Engine slows
Replies: 7
Views: 1198

Re: Engine slows

Did he replace the clutch diaphragm with a higher tension one?
by 808Airhead
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Only modern tires from now on....
Replies: 19
Views: 3074

Re: Only modern tires from now on....

I hope the tires work out for you. I was able to order some more Avons, they are $400.00 + for a set, so I ordered 1 set.
by 808Airhead
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: restoration advice for newbie
Replies: 25
Views: 2512

Re: restoration advice for newbie

I have a powder coated frame on my R69S for 12+ years now, looks like new still
by 808Airhead
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: forced to adapt non-original filter
Replies: 2
Views: 270

Re: forced to adapt non-original filter

Jeff Moore aka Vintage sales and restorations has a correct air filter he will sell you. he posted it recently on FB.
by 808Airhead
Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Keihan Stainless Exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 994

Re: Keihan Stainless Exhaust

I have had the same experience with Stainless and chrome. You gotta just leave everything loose and get it all in there/ force it, then tighten it all up. They rarely are “perfect”.
by 808Airhead
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R60/2 Ugly Battery
Replies: 17
Views: 1421

Re: R60/2 Ugly Battery

These 6V AGM batteries (available on ebay,just type in # on the battery, MBT6N6 ) are excellent,cheap and fit perfectly into these readily available vintage battery shells. No acid to spill,and vintage era look.
by 808Airhead
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Hens teeth
Replies: 3
Views: 294

Re: Hens teeth

Mahalo Michael, being in Hawaii, it is pure serendipity that this bikes find their way to me..😂🤙🏽 I got this last summer and looking forward to riding it this summer after it’s broken in. I threw in a couple more pics, just as I bought it, a “20 footer”, but the inside of the engine was a mess! Appr...
by 808Airhead
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: OLD MAN SLINGER RANT!!
Replies: 37
Views: 3104

Re: OLD MAN SLINGER RANT!!

Totally different engines, one is high pressure fed and other is centrifugally oiled… with only a low pressure pump to feed it.
by 808Airhead
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Type of carburators for BMW R51/2
Replies: 8
Views: 414

Re: Type of carburators for BMW R51/2

Yes, you have the later carbs for R51/3. I have a early R51/3 which came with the same carbs you have,the incorrect, later ones. This early 1951 came originally with the same 39/40 carbs found on R51/2, so the search was on, and found a nice set of 39/40 out of Europe. They are rare, so if you want ...