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Re: Whiny tach on 1976 R90/6
Thanks all for the feedback regarding the Whiny tach. The other day I removed the assembly and took it apart as far as I could without actually removing the hypoid gear on the shaft. I was able to
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DAVID LEMAIRE
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Cross Brace Required/Pannier frame fitting
My bike did not have a cross brace, an essential part to prevent the bags from "waving" like the wings of a bird, which will lead to failure of the racks. I made one, it is U shaped with two holes
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Mac Kirkpatrick
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#51092
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
The panniers move a lot if the crossbrace is not fitted.?Problem with the brace is they are hard to find unless you can make one.RegardsSent from my Galaxy
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adriannurney
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#51091
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
Do all of the racks supposed to have the brace piece in the rear? I am getting ready to install some racks that came on my ¡®74 before I restored it. They are black and have the rack that bolts to
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Jerry Hale
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
*got the panniers fitted!
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WindyK
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#51089
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
I¡¯ll send some pictures later this week when I¡¯ve hit the panniers fitted and before I cut the bar! Thanks Neil
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WindyK
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#51088
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
Hi, I wouldn't cut the indicator bar until I found out what is wrong. The bar is not meant to be cut!I believe that I have the same frame, and I believe that it was made by Krauser, not BMW. These
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Solon Molcho
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#51087
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
Should have posted a picture with the bar on!!Sent from my Galaxy
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adriannurney
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#51086
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
I agree. I was sorry that I fitted it but did need the extra carrying capacity at the time. I did weld up a support bracket that fitted underneath it but despite this developed two cracks in the
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Peter B
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
This is mineSent from my Galaxy
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adriannurney
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
To answer Peter, I¡¯m going to cut the indicator bar as Warren suggested so I¡¯ve already started stripping the lights down. I haven¡¯t got the rear catches fitted yet but when I do I¡¯ll share a
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WindyK
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#51083
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
Never seen one yet that hasn't cracked to the edge on both holesSent from my Galaxy
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adriannurney
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
I have that rack as well! Thanks for tip, I¡¯ll make sure not to load it up too much Neil Wetherall neil.wetherall@... +44 7710 142 540
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WindyK
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#51081
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
A pet peeve of mine are the rear racks that also sit on the rear edge of the cosling, or worse yet, have a provision to drill into the cowling for two bolts to fit through. The cowling is not at all
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Mac Kirkpatrick
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#51080
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
A side view of the frames. I confess I made these up myself and didn¡¯t include the curved bar over the rear shock that attaches to the rear footpeg bracket.
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Peter B
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
This is how mine sit. Perhaps show us a picture of your frames
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Peter B
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
Thanks Warren, much appreciated
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WindyK
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Re: Pannier frame fitting
There are different length bars. You can shorten yours. Plumping tube cutter. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 8:03:03 AM To:
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Warren Seaton
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#51076
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Pannier frame fitting
I'm hoping someone can help me, I have purchased some used pannier frames for my r90s. They are black painted not chrome. The problem is that if I fit them flush with the rear fitting that sits on the
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WindyK
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Re: Switched power connection
Thanks Marty. I was thinking there or the starter relay. Jerry Hale
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Jerry Hale
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