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R75/5 Toaster panel attachment without clips?

ELLIOT ABRAHAM — Sun, 25 May 2025 14:03:46 +0000

I have an original 1973 R75/5 toaster tank with the panels currently removed, and the back of the chrome panels have thin clips attached, but there are no mating prongs or brackets on the tank itself. Was there another way to mount the panels without using the clips that I am not aware of?

Appreciate any info or help?

R75/5 starter lockout relay

John Deikis — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:58:44 +0000

https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/product-p/rel-775.htm

Worked only intermittently, so I replaced it with a cheapo relay without the starter-button lockout feature.

Opened up the original relay apart to test it. Pretty perplexing.

Does anyone rebuild these units?

Thanks. --John

1972 R75/5 Colorado yellow paint codes

Randy Randall — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:59:28 +0000

I’m trying to find the paint code and manufacturers for 1972 R75/5 Colorado yellow.

1982 R100 No Spark

Tim Hutzel — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:09:26 +0000

Allowed my 1982 R100 with 30,000 miles to warm up for 15 minutes (static) then rode off and it ran OK for less than one mile at less than 10 mph then quit. Tried starting in neutral with “START” button for 1 ½ minutes with one loud backfire, then tried again for 1 minute with a successful start. I rode for ½ mile successfully and while rolling along at 30 mph I pulled in the clutch, switched ignition “OFF” at right handle bar grip then switched “RUN” and restarted successfully with “START” button (I did this 3 times) and motor started each time. I rode 4 more mile with no problem until bike quit again. Tried starting again for 1 ½ minutes with one loud backfire again. This time I checked spark by removing plug, holding it against engine fins and cranking but with no spark. Tried a different plug (new) and no spark. I replaced the ignition control unit with a new unit I bought from euromotoelectrics.com, still no spark. Suggestions from experience, please.

Shipping parts, Canada to USA

rick barba — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:37:39 +0000

A FELLOW MEMBER HAS SOME FAIRING PARTS IN CANADA, FULL FAIRING . UPPERS , LOWERS AND WINDSHIED. ANY THOUGHTS ON HOW I GET THEM TO THE WEAST COAST USA??

Happy 4th.

Eric Morales — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:21:17 +0000

Happy 4th!

77 R100S Bing Needle

Phil Yasuhara — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:46:23 +0000

Still trying to reassemble my Bings. Tried YouTube without success. So how does one remove and then replace needle to correct position? Tried holding needle while turning piston without success. What's the secret? Please?!

1977 R100S Bings

Phil Yasuhara — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:44:18 +0000

Finally overhauled my carbs but am having problems reinstalling them: inlet duct does not sit flush on the carb body. Have tried twisting etc to no avail. What's the secret? Properly installed, they are close to level but with the side closest to the cylinder head a bit lower? Be kind!

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R45/65 disc brakes

Eric Morales — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:12:43 +0000

Good Afternoon ABC members. I have a 79 R45, and the front discs has grooves around them just from usage. My questions:

Can I or should I resurface motorcycle discs like I would a vehicle disc? I know my allowable thickness limit is 8MM.
Has anyone done this?
Is it safe to do so on a motorcycle?

I just looked at EME and Discs with new brake pads came out to over $500 dollars. Not even my Volvo front disc and pads are that much. I want to get peoples thoughts and recommendations. If you have a discount code for EME let me have it! Ha! Thanks

V/R Eric

95 R100R Handlebar Weights

James Laird — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:55:00 +0000

How do you re-install the handlebar weights on a 95 R100R?