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David Elkow
David Elkow
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Joined: 08/24/2020 18:19
Last seen: 09/15/2025 05:08
Topics: 13 / Replies: 345
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RE: BING 40MM CV CARBURETOR MAINTENANCE KIT 13 11 1 336 902

I used their kit for my ‘78 40mm carbs. Everything seems fine except, for me, the bowl gaskets. After being in place for a while, they seemed to compr...

4 years ago
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RE: 80 G/S hiccup and idle drop when warm

Very interesting problem. Anxious to hear what you find. I’m betting the timing light will reveal something. I had trouble with an Alpha Classic ignit...

4 years ago
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RE: Shifting question

My transmission knowledge is about zilch. I know there was/is an issue with the lack of a retaining clip that held 5th gear in position, but I think t...

4 years ago
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RE: Crankcase breather valve

Thought I would follow-up here, for information purposes. I have installed the Seibenrock 30mm oil sump extension. To facilitate this, I had to lower ...

4 years ago
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RE: Crankcase breather valve

@wobbly Richard, thanks for you advice. I am also a fan of anaerobic type sealants, especially for metal to metal. I dislike being in a hurry to put t...

4 years ago
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RE: Crankcase breather valve

@wobbly PS: oil pan gasket(s) - use no sealant or gasket dressing? Or, what do you recommend? Snowbum says no sealant. EME told me their gaskets req...

4 years ago
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RE: Crankcase breather valve

@wobbly Actually, it is quite on topic. Adding the larger sump is also part of my project. Living now in south Texas (hot!) is part of my motivation....

4 years ago
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RE: Crankcase breather valve

@murphyam53 Brilliant! I’m gonna do it when I reinstall my spring/disk breather valve. I always thought of the “old days” when the crankcase breather...

4 years ago
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RE: Scam Warning !

@wobbly Ouch! Sorry to hear that.

4 years ago
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RE: Scam Warning !

I’m curious - are you replacing the one you bought from flatracer, or some other? Why the replacement? I’m thinking to put one on my wish list for m...

4 years ago
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RE: Soft luggage for a GS

This is off topic, please forgive; How did you post the photo in your post, rather than as an attachment? Been trying to figure out how to do this.

4 years ago
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RE: Scam Warning !

Looks like ordering the fork brace from flatracer.com, at today’s exchange rate, would be about $138 plus $58 shipping = $196

4 years ago
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RE: Scam Warning !

That brand (Flatracer) does pop up at flatracer.com, with that fork brace 99.99 British pounds? Don’t know if that site looks legit ... you might che...

4 years ago
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RE: Hella turn signal flasher replacement

I just replaced my original (‘78 R100RS) with the electronic flasher sold by KatDash. It was $20 with free shipping when purchasing the KatDash. I bou...

4 years ago
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