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by wa1nca
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:23 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: vape and spark plugs
Replies: 7
Views: 911

Re: vape and spark plugs

https://www.vape.eu/en/bmw-r502-r50s-r50us-r602-r60us-r69s-r69us-complete-system-20mm-crankshaft Or with older 17mm crankshaft https://www.vape.eu/en/bmw-r50-r513-r51s-r60-r67-r672-r673-r69-complete-system-17mm-crankshaft Install https://www.vape.eu/en/bmw-r50-r513-r51s-r60-r67-r672-r673-r69-complet...
by wa1nca
Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: vape and spark plugs
Replies: 7
Views: 911

Re: vape and spark plugs

Quote: 2nd)...Another owner is thinking about the 12v vape conversion and wants me to install it. How has the VAPE system worked out for people? Testimonials please. Ok for R60, R60/2, r50,R50/2 But didn't like on R69s because of the higher compression ratio and slower kick over rpm trigger is unrel...
by wa1nca
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Steering Damper Handwheel / Knob Configurations
Replies: 11
Views: 2220

Re: Steering Damper Handwheel / Knob Configurations

My 1975 R75/6 looks like Craigs arrow and some cracks
by wa1nca
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Rear Wheel Removal
Replies: 13
Views: 4380

Re: Rear Wheel Removal

Thanks for the update
As always Vech's advise is right on !!
by wa1nca
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: "Z" type voltage regulator
Replies: 3
Views: 744

Re: "Z" type voltage regulator

Yea please read Dougs book It will also show how to test and measure the 4 field coils in series with each other they should read between 2.5-4.0 Ohms and also not be shorted to ground. The Yellow field wire going to F on the regulator should be disconnected and the other Yellow field wire connected...
by wa1nca
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: "Z" type voltage regulator
Replies: 3
Views: 744

Re: "Z" type voltage regulator

Their are two sets of contacts in the regulator Regulator contacts Circuit breaker contacts Quote My understanding is that the contacts are supposed to be closed on these regulator in resting/low voltage state, and then will open and divert the current when the coils are sufficiently energized by ge...
by wa1nca
Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Rear Wheel Removal
Replies: 13
Views: 4380

Re: Rear Wheel Removal

Waiting for a plow truck !! Good point George The axle is not threaded, don't think you can remove the pinch bolt all the way with the stuck axle Just unscrew the pinch bolt nut and remove the nut and washer From the rear of the axle housing you can then use a drift or large screwdriver to spread th...
by wa1nca
Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Battery
Replies: 10
Views: 1244

Re: Battery

by wa1nca
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Zitzen H4 "Super" headlight wiring diagram?
Replies: 8
Views: 1242

Re: Zitzen H4 "Super" headlight wiring diagram?

Connect small wire #58 (black/white) to one side of the small parking bulb Add a wire to the other side of the small parking bulb to ground #31 (brown) on headlamp socket IMG_5520__61034 2.jpg Attach 3 large wires to headlight socket #31 large brown ground #56a large white high beam #56b large yello...
by wa1nca
Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 1965 BMW R50/2 Motorcycle - Beautifully Restored
Replies: 11
Views: 1898

Re: 1965 BMW R50/2 Motorcycle - Beautifully Restored

Nice bike Jeff
Great patina

If I don't get this one
Would like to make a offer you cant refuse to buy yours

https://mail.aol.com/d/list/referrer=ol ... AiuqMIwKy4