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by MikeL46
Sat Oct 16, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Bike for sale at Max BMW
Replies: 3
Views: 1174

Re: Bike for sale at Max BMW

I guess they wanted to keep the patina.

Mike
by MikeL46
Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: R90S World
Topic: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
Replies: 11
Views: 6019

Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?

It does have the 74 seat and aluminum TS housings. It does have the wrong spark plug caps and carb cable adapters in addition to things mentioned. The carb adapters are an upgrade, and may or may not be acceptable to you. I've never seen an R90S with two hose clamps at the air filter end of the inle...
by MikeL46
Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: I need sympathy
Replies: 37
Views: 12505

Re: I need sympathy

Hopefully a sacrificial rod bearing died to save more expensive parts. It is possible for the crank and rod to be useable and the bearing gone. Having said that, never seen bearing fail like that. Easy enough to check both parts. You can do it yourself if you have the press tools. I replaced a front...
by MikeL46
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: My new bike
Replies: 8
Views: 3950

Re: My new bike

900 bucks so far high beam indicator bulb is bad turn signal switch is wired backwards (up should be right ,down for left ) easy fix all electrics works, clutch is great ,engine no noise, ran shifts all 5 gears well, battery is strong, brakes works well hope I didn't pay too much!! Tommy hope I did...
by MikeL46
Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Headlamp “crown”
Replies: 4
Views: 1488

Re: Headlamp “crown”

While gas welding will probably cause paint problems, a bit of Mig welding should not affect the paint. A spot welder would be even better if you can get the arms in there.

Mike
by MikeL46
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
Topic: Heinrich tank
Replies: 16
Views: 29410

Re: Heinrich tank

Heinrich tank.jpg
Ok, it looks like my picture may be here. The other side of the tank has a similar shape.

Mike
by MikeL46
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
Topic: Heinrich tank
Replies: 16
Views: 29410

Re: Heinrich tank

olebmw,

Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile. I cannot figure out how to post a photo of my tank. Hopefully it is enough to say both sides of my tank are tapered at the front to clear the s/c mount. Same as the right side of the tank R68 posted.

Mike
by MikeL46
Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: R90S World
Topic: New to this site
Replies: 28
Views: 12888

Re: New to this site

In the Muscle Car world vehicles like that are called clones. Not a real XYZ, but exactly like an XYZ.

I like the term and nobody is offended by the desire to emulate a cherished design.

Mike
by MikeL46
Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Tubeless tires?
Replies: 9
Views: 3625

Re: Tubeless tires?

You can change the rear without laying the bike on its side: - Tie the center stand to the exhaust crossover - Remove the front wheel - Tilt the bike forward onto the front forks - Remove the rear wheel - Reverse the process to install I've done this on the side of the road to repair a flat. Not muc...
by MikeL46
Sat May 22, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1975 r90/6 mounting seat
Replies: 12
Views: 4534

Re: 1975 r90/6 mounting seat

Just use a bolt and either a self-locking nut or double nut - 1/4" or 6mm. Actually makes seat removal/replacement much easier. Make sure the hinge pivots on the unthreaded portion of the bolt.

Mike