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Re: QUESTION: R90S FOR SALE POST?
I would be interested, pics and price.? DIrect email kelgroup@... -----Original Message-----
From: Dale Thomas <dalethomas@...> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, Sep 15, 2020 9:03 am Subject: [R90SWORLDNET] QUESTION: R90S FOR SALE POST? Last year, I purchased a ’76 R90S that I was hoping would be a running project for my boys and I so I could teach them how to perform timing, valve adjustments, fluid changes, cable adjustments, simple mechanics, the love of classic motorcycles, etc. As it turns out, one has joined the Navy while the other is now busy in college. Such are plans. Anyway, I have four other new bikes and I’d like to see this one go to a good home. Is it okay to post bikes “FOR SALE” through this forum? I was thinking to use Craigslist, the IBMWR, but not eBay.
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Re: 1975 R90/S Tank Roundels
Mac, There were three different R90/S tank badges. One was the thin badge most commonly seen on the /6. The other two were enamel applied to a nickel base. The difference between them is the hight of the convex. The height of the convex, on the enameled badges still available through BMW and elsewhere, is too great to sit properly on my '75's tank. ?The badges
on the ends are available through BMW. The center badge is from my ’75 R09/S. Please notice the relative heights of each badge.?? Ted
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 01:07:31 PM EDT, Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@...> wrote:
The '75s do not have unique roundels. And has been said, some R90Ss came with enamel some not. Further, there was a rumor a while back that all R90Ss had enamel emblems, which is also not true. Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 12:17 PM OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: 1975 R90/S Tank Roundels
开云体育My 90s (June build 75) came with enamel badges but I still haven't seen another one with them. Adrian in uk Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. -------- Original message -------- From: Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@...> Date: 15/09/2020 18:07 (GMT+00:00) Subject: Re: [R90SWORLDNET] 1975 R90/S Tank Roundels The '75s do not have unique roundels. And has been said, some R90Ss came with enamel some not. Further, there was a rumor a while back that all R90Ss had enamel emblems, which is also not true. Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 12:17 PM OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: 1975 R90/S Tank Roundels
The '75s do not have unique roundels. And has been said, some R90Ss came with enamel some not. Further, there was a rumor a while back that all R90Ss had enamel emblems, which is also not true. Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 12:17 PM OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: 1975 R90/S Tank Roundels
Thank you. I'll check them out. Ted
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 12:26:27 PM EDT, Bill Potter via groups.io <billack@...> wrote:
Some, but not all, R90Ss came with enamel badges. Bob’s used to sell reproductions but when I bought a set, they were pretty poor quality so I returned them. Toaster Tan sells repros as well but I don’t know their quality (but I suspect their better than the ones Bob was selling). Scroll down to the bottom to see the cloisonné emblems. Cheers, Bill in NH
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Re: 1975 R90/S Tank Roundels
开云体育Some, but not all, R90Ss came with enamel badges.Bob’s used to sell reproductions but when I bought a set, they were pretty poor quality so I returned them. Toaster Tan sells repros as well but I don’t know their quality (but I suspect their better than the ones Bob was selling). Scroll down to the bottom to see the cloisonné emblems. Cheers, Bill in NH
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1975 R90/S Tank Roundels
Yesterday while cleaning my '75 R90/S I noticed the tank roundels were starting to show their age When I searched for replacements both the local BMW dealer and Bob's BMW tell me the '75's have unique roundels and they are no longer available. Does anyone know where I can get correct replacements? Ted? |
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QUESTION: R90S FOR SALE POST?
Dale Thomas
开云体育Last year, I purchased a ’76 R90S that I was hoping would be a running project for my boys and I so I could teach them how to perform timing, valve adjustments, fluid changes, cable adjustments, simple mechanics, the love of classic motorcycles, etc. As it turns out, one has joined the Navy while the other is now busy in college. Such are plans. Anyway, I have four other new bikes and I’d like to see this one go to a good home. Is it okay to post bikes “FOR SALE” through this forum? I was thinking to use Craigslist, the IBMWR, but not eBay. ? Dale Thomas |
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Re: R90S
开云体育Ken is an R90s legend, co-founder of the original R90s Sport Owners Club decades ago. In the market for an R90s? I would start by looking at one of his. Wonder if it’s first orner original...Kirk from the land of fondue and alps. On 30 Aug 2020, at 21:20, Kenneth Claus via groups.io <kenneth_claus@...> wrote:
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Re: Blown Fuse - Short Circuit
You can buy sets of these fuses prewired from any of the “tool truck” guys.
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Re: Blown Fuse - Short Circuit
Yes, it does work great. It is one of the methods I describe in my website for tracing
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problems. I have these set up to pass only 5 amperes or so, and maybe 1/4 ampere or so, etc. I also have both early and later type (style) of fuses, that blew out for whatever reason, fitted with wires and lamps, to use on such bikes having those style of plug-in fuses (Classic K bikes, etc.). Also the idea is very good for adding things like ammeters to measure circuit actual drain, etc.....especially useful when the current is far lower than a clamp-on meter will work well with. ETC. Snowbum -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Joe Dille Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2020 9:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [R90SWORLDNET] Blown Fuse - Short Circuit I second this technique. Works very well. To debug a short circuit that blows fuses: -- Joe Dille Telford PA What happens on earth stays on earth -- Robert (Snowbum) Fleischer, Carson City, NV, USA ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ABC 1843; MOA Life 17058; AMA Charter Life 73254; USCA 6504….. ?(???)? |
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Re: Blown Fuse - Short Circuit
I second this technique. Works very well.
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How Does the EZ Clutch Work?
Hi Jerry, your question is spot on and very appropriate, much as "how the heck does counteering work?", another head scratcher. The key to all this is the added pulley, it halves the required "pull" input at the clutch lever, but it adds twice the distance of cable necessary to be pulled at the clutch lever. The pull on the clutch arm behind the trans is the same of course. And clutch?cables just last much longer with an EZ Clutch. In the four wheel world often a winch is attached to a vehicle to retrieve a stuck vehicle. When the pulley ("snatch block" in the 4WD world) is also used, the effective pull by the winch is halved, saving the winch from overload, and doubling its effectiveness. Here is a good video about this: HTH, there will be a test later on :-) More questions? Let us know. That was a good one! Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 11:10 AM Jerry Sjostrom <bmwjerry@...> wrote:
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Re: EZ Clutch Pull From Bench Mark Works/VBMWMO Website Progress/Magazine on Time?
On that EZ clutch you mentioned it’s easier on the clutch cable. I’m wondering why this would be so since the cable travels the same distance.? Jerry Sjostrom Oak Park Illinois? On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 9:58 AM Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@...> wrote:
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EZ Clutch Pull From Bench Mark Works/VBMWMO Website Progress/Magazine on Time?
Hi Bob, the install of the EZ clutch is not bad.? I attended an informal gathering of airheads last Sunday, just had to get out.....and some folks tried my clutch and were amazed. It really is good. Yes, the "Beeming the Road" ride is cancelled. Thank you Covid!! We can't get information out in the magazine due to the lead time required to get the magazine out. Here's the deal: Due to lead times for our quarterly magazine, "Classic BMW Motorrader" written input must be submitted about 3 months prior to the magazine being mailed out, what with gathering stories, editor work, then the layout lady works on it, then we proofread it, printing takes time, and we use the post office's print mail rate because it is cheaper, but it is far slower. SO you receive 3 month old information such as the ride is still on when it?has been cancelled. We did post it on our social media sites, FB, etc. Due to some snafus, a new website, etc., this issue of the magazine was alarmingly and unacceptably late, but we will get much better and we know what things?to do do to make progress; the Board members, our website and information officer guru, etc., ?have been speaking about that a good bit recently. Todd Trumbore, Hunter, our store manager and designer of great swag (more is being designed and will come) and myself will have breakfast this Fri AM. Not really to lalk business, since we have made so much progress, but for fun. Progress? Glad you asked :-) We almost have ALL our Club magazines scanned and ON our website, only a few are just now coming in the mail to be scanned, so give it a week or two and they all will be up. Access is via a nominal yearly cost to view all of them, and there is a HUGE amount of very good information in our magazines, they cover almost?50 years of magazines! See Then Magazines. (Note the motorsport colors and the dual black pinstripes! Yes we are passionate!) After the scanning is complete, we will catalog all the articles and apply an app that will allow a search so one can find "sidecar" or "trip to Alaska", or "rebuild an R51/3 carb", etc., amongst all the hundreds of magazines. And Much more is planned for our website, so stay tuned, there will be all kinds of information about vintage BMW motorcycles, readily searchable!! It's a TON of work, but we are passionate, and we have a great team, they are stellar. I know what you mean about just having to get out! Have fun?on your trip!! Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 10:23 AM <rockersbmw@...> wrote:
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Re: Blown Fuse - Short Circuit
To debug a short circuit that blows fuses:
Using clip leads, attach a headlight bulb across the two tabs that hold the fuse. If there is a short circuit, the bulb will glow brightly, but nothing will be harmed. Then you can experiment with unplugging stuff until the short goes away (until the test bulb either goes out, or the intensity drops enough to notice. Bill Dudley |
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Re: EZ Clutch Pull From Bench Mark Works
开云体育Mac ? Just got my “Motorrader”…great issue!? In your column you started to talk about the East Coast Rally and said “details posted later in this issue”.? I looked 3 times and can’t find the details.? I took a look at the website and now see it is cancelled just the like the “RA” rally.? ? Speaking of which my wife and I can’t just stay home, so we are doing a 10 day ride down to Waynesville, NC and spend two nights there before heading back north.? I know you also mentioned you were organizing a group to ride to the rally…is anyone still going?? I understanding there is a good group of BMW riders still heading there and staying at the Oak Park Inn.? We will stay for 2 nights.? My original plans were to ride the K1 down with the trailer, but now I’ll probably take the K1600 and my wife on her Spyder. ? Thanks Bob Alexander ? PS- Is the EZ Clutch an easy install? ? PSPS- Maybe we can have an East Coast Rally next May the weekend before the RA and do the ride down afterward? ? 2021 National Rally May 20-23, 2021 ? ? ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mac Kirkpatrick
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [R90SWORLDNET] EZ Clutch Pull From Bench Mark Works ? A while back I posted how much I really like the EZ Clutch pull I got from Bench Mark Works, basically it works just like an off road snatch block, where the load is halved but the length of pull is doubled, so you get a much easier but longer clutch pull, which works just fine. ? WELL I just learned that due to the clutch pull being so much easier, the clutch cable will therefore last a great deal longer as it is not pulled nearly so hard! ? A bonus for sure :-) ? ? Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA ? "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" |
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Re: Jets and Needles or?
Yes, as Bill states, low 30s mpg is not acceptable. You should replace your
jets and needles with new as Bill suggests and you should she a noticeable improvement. Todd The jets/needles will wear with use. I replaced them on my 75 R90S and the mileage went from 30's (miles per gallon) to mid 40's. I replaced with stock size, but I live at sea-level. Bill Dudley New Jersey www.r90s.info -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. |
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Re: Blown Fuse - Short Circuit
开云体育Hans, I suspect your problem may be the starter switch, just a hunch.? Try cleaning the contacts on that switch, but be careful, there is a spring in there you don’t want to lose. Good luck, Todd ? ? ? ? Distinguished List Members, |
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