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Locked Re: Fairing installation, turn signal stalk bits

 

Are you sure about that? I just replaced a bent stalk on my '74 and needed the longer one for the "S" bike to accommodate the fairing.
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Locked Re: Fairing installation, turn signal stalk bits

 

One more thing I remember, there are two lengths of turn signal stalks. The shorter ones are for the R90S and make it easier to get the fairing on without cracking it. At the time I restored my bike in 2009, I could only find the longer ones, maybe short ones are available now, I don¡¯t know. The longer ones work ok with a little extra care when installing the fairing. I don¡¯t know if this is an issue for you.

Jerry Hale
Locked Re: Fairing installation, turn signal stalk bits

Donald Walter
 

Thanks Jerry that¡¯s very helpful. My bike seems to be missing the 3-4mm thick 14mm ID chrome washers/spacers (part#6) but I¡¯ll get something suitable now that I know where they go.
I became a VBMWMO member earlier this year and am glad to see this helpful post.

On Aug 11, 2021, at 3:27 PM, Jerry Hale <halejl@...> wrote:

?Take a look at this post on VBMWMO:



Jerry Hale
Locked Re: Fairing installation, turn signal stalk bits

 

Take a look at this post on VBMWMO:



Jerry Hale
Locked Re: Fairing installation, turn signal stalk bits

 

I just looked at mine and 9 is on the inside and presses on the larger part of the stalk. I assume 7 and 8 are on that side too. With the outside parts and the turn signal body (I have the metal ones) pressed tightly inwards it seems to stay on ok. I may or may not have put mine together correctly but it hasn¡¯t come loose or fallen off. Yet.

Jerry Hale
Locked Re: Idle

 

My 75 once started unless the temperature is very cold can return the enrichment circuit to off. You might enrich your idle screws a bit and see if that helps.
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On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 11:16 PM James Marciano <marciano@...> wrote:
How long does it take to ride an R90s before it will warm up enough to idle and not stall without some throttle??--
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Locked Fairing installation, turn signal stalk bits

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I¡¯m confused by the parts that go on the turn signal stalks. Specifically the ¡°cap¡± part#9 on the fiche that has a U-shaped opening. The rubber ring (washer) part#7 that mates with the eccentric rubber bushing part# 8 should go up against this cap inboard of the fairing shell. However I see no mechanism to retain the cap and prevent it¡¯s falling off the turn signal stalk. The fairing mounting instructions do not address this issue.
Friction between the outer edge of the rubber ring/washer and the inner lip of the cap won't work since the ID of the cap lip is slightly greater than the OD of the rubber ring. Perhaps the rubber ring has shrunk with age? I¡¯ve ordered new ones just in case.
I suppose I could glue the rubber ring/washer to the cap¡­even though the mounting instructions do not say to do this.
Locked Re: How much variation is there in factory original paint jobs?

 

I like to think of the transition as 'trout back.'

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On Monday, August 9, 2021, 06:46:52 PM CDT, James Marciano <marciano@...> wrote:


LOL

On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 5:20 PM <hanskauf@...> wrote:
Mine is much darker :-) Original factory finish from early 1974. Maybe keeping it in the garage for 47 years prevented the orangy/yellowy fade?

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Locked Re: How much variation is there in factory original paint jobs?

 

LOL

On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 5:20 PM <hanskauf@...> wrote:
Mine is much darker :-) Original factory finish from early 1974. Maybe keeping it in the garage for 47 years prevented the orangy/yellowy fade?

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Locked Re: How much variation is there in factory original paint jobs?

 

Mine is much darker :-) Original factory finish from early 1974. Maybe keeping it in the garage for 47 years prevented the orangy/yellowy fade?
Locked Re: How much variation is there in factory original paint jobs?

 
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I hadn't planned to sell it, but if you know somebody in need of a D/O fairing have them PM me. I think it's interesting that yours matches Vendor A's more closely than the other ones. That tends to support my hypothesis.

I think the colors actually match pretty well. Both the replacement fairings were allegedly painted with Glasurit.? The difference seemed to be how much (or little) of the Orange coat was fogged over the base Silver. One thing that was apparent to me when I lined them all up, was that clear coat on the original fairing had "yellowed" over time.
Locked Re: How much variation is there in factory original paint jobs?

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Mine has a bit more of the yellow hue like Vender A. The others appear more orange. Are you selling A?

On Aug 7, 2021, at 5:08 PM, James Wiseman via groups.io <PROSERVUS001@...> wrote:

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You're correct when you say they weren't 'robo-painted.'? Hence there are variations due to human factors.? Maybe the painter was ill and someone else painted 30 fairings that day.? Maybe he was hung over.? Who's to say"? But they're all unique.

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On Saturday, August 7, 2021, 04:38:06 PM CDT, obie311 via groups.io <obie311@...> wrote:


Since the frosting or fogging of the second color on the R90S is not an exact robot delivered paint job, I was wondering how much variation have we seen on original bikes? I have three fairings in my possession and it's clear the S. Meyer one is a closer match to my original. Do any of you have fairings that look more like Vendor A's?

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Locked Re: How much variation is there in factory original paint jobs?

 

You're correct when you say they weren't 'robo-painted.'? Hence there are variations due to human factors.? Maybe the painter was ill and someone else painted 30 fairings that day.? Maybe he was hung over.? Who's to say"? But they're all unique.

James Wiseman
ProServUS Investigation
PO Box 802
Burlington, IA 52601
319-750-4199

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On Saturday, August 7, 2021, 04:38:06 PM CDT, obie311 via groups.io <obie311@...> wrote:


Since the frosting or fogging of the second color on the R90S is not an exact robot delivered paint job, I was wondering how much variation have we seen on original bikes? I have three fairings in my possession and it's clear the S. Meyer one is a closer match to my original. Do any of you have fairings that look more like Vendor A's?
Locked How much variation is there in factory original paint jobs?

 

Since the frosting or fogging of the second color on the R90S is not an exact robot delivered paint job, I was wondering how much variation have we seen on original bikes? I have three fairings in my possession and it's clear the S. Meyer one is a closer match to my original. Do any of you have fairings that look more like Vendor A's?
Locked Re: Idle

 

Thank you!

On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 10:12 AM Robert Fleischer dba Fleischer's Service via <snowbum=[email protected]> wrote:

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of James Marciano
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2021 8:16 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [R90SWORLDNET] Idle

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How long does it take to ride an R90s before it will warm up enough to idle and not stall without some throttle??--
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Assuming things like the ignition and its timing, and the valve settings, etc., are all proper:
Then it depends on temperature of the engine when starting, atmospheric conditions (temperature, and to some degree the density altitude, and much less to humidity), but especially the carburetors adjustments¡­.particularly fully warmed idle mixture, and RPM. ?If the fully warmed idle mixture is too lean and/or the fully warmed RPM is set too low, the warmup is definitely extended¡­.it can be rather much too.

Generally, an R90S will be warmed-up enough in average conditions, assuming proper adjustments, in about 5 riding minutes.

Snowbum (AKA Robert Fleischer)






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Locked Re: Idle

 

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of James Marciano
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2021 8:16 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [R90SWORLDNET] Idle

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How long does it take to ride an R90s before it will warm up enough to idle and not stall without some throttle??--
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Assuming things like the ignition and its timing, and the valve settings, etc., are all proper:
Then it depends on temperature of the engine when starting, atmospheric conditions (temperature, and to some degree the density altitude, and much less to humidity), but especially the carburetors adjustments¡­.particularly fully warmed idle mixture, and RPM. ?If the fully warmed idle mixture is too lean and/or the fully warmed RPM is set too low, the warmup is definitely extended¡­.it can be rather much too.

Generally, an R90S will be warmed-up enough in average conditions, assuming proper adjustments, in about 5 riding minutes.

Snowbum (AKA Robert Fleischer)






Learn from the mistakes of others, because you cannot
live long enough to make them all yourself!
A large number of good tests, inspections, measurements and both good
and bad experiences, are more valuable than most opinions, particularly
if found in a Facebook Group.
ABC 1843; MOA Life 17058; AMA Charter Life 73254; etc.
Carson City, Nevada
?(???)?
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Robert (Snowbum) Fleischer, Carson City, NV, USA






ABC 1843; MOA Life 17058; AMA Charter Life 73254; USCA 6504¡­..
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Locked Idle

 

How long does it take to ride an R90s before it will warm up enough to idle and not stall without some throttle??--
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Locked Re: EME electronic ignition

 

I've had the Dyna 3 on my 75 DO for 30+ years. It's never failed me. The dyna I ordered fires each cylinder individually, no waste spark. I'd be interested in your removed unit if you're interested in letting it go. Good luck with your new purchase.

On Fri, Jun 25, 2021 at 8:10 AM jstewart <imissmitten@...> wrote:
I am new here as well as a new R90s owner as of next week. I am going to change out the existing Dyna 3 ignition on this bike for a crank driven EME system bought directly from EME. Anyone here using this ignition on a R BMW? I have heard nothing but good feedback on it.?



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Locked Re: riding

 

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James,

This is something you will just have to get used to. Grin and bear it for now, it may wear off eventually, 20 or 30 years from now¡­but I doubt it. It¡¯s a Small price to pay to own such a classic.

Todd

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In 34 years not a single person has ever commented on my K100. The first day I owned the R90S three people stopped to talk?to me about it. I need to get a Do Not Touch sign to leave it on!

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Mac

On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 12:16 James Marciano <marciano@...> wrote:

I grew up on a horse farm. Riding this "new" R90S is a lot like riding a new horse - both of us feeling each other out. I get the distinctive feeling when I start it up, that something really great, or really bad, is going to happen :-)

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Locked Re: riding

 

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The Ronald McDonald Special.

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But¡­sometimes my K1 can get as much attention as my ¡°S¡±

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Bob Alexander

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of James Marciano
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 5:13 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [R90SWORLDNET] riding

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In 34 years not a single person has ever commented on my K100. The first day I owned the R90S three people stopped to talk?to me about it. I need to get a Do Not Touch sign to leave it on!

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On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 11:42 PM Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@...> wrote:

James, just wait for all the adulations you bike gets.?

Nice bike

Is that an origami color

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Mac

On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 12:16 James Marciano <marciano@...> wrote:

I grew up on a horse farm. Riding this "new" R90S is a lot like riding a new horse - both of us feeling each other out. I get the distinctive feeling when I start it up, that something really great, or really bad, is going to happen :-)

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Glenmoore, PA

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