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David Elkow
David Elkow
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Joined: 08/24/2020 18:19
Last seen: 10/10/2025 06:09
Topics: 13 / Replies: 349
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RE: Brown side stand question

Saw a FB post recently with same question, but R75/5. The response was; Take the nut off the motor mount bolt slide it back far enough to remove the...

2 years ago
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RE: 71 R75/5 dies when warmed up

Your first sentence, “starts almost instantly with no choke when cold” … that shouldn’t happen. I know we are all suggesting things you have probably ...

2 years ago
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RE: Dynatek iii ignition

You probably have this figured out already. I installed one on my 78 forever ago, so I don’t remember much. However here is my take on the instruction...

2 years ago
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RE: R100GS Won't Turn Off

To clarify for readers who may want to know, did the replacement switch come from Euro Motoelectrics (EME) or, Motorrad Elektrik (Rick Jones) ?

2 years ago
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2 years ago
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RE: Points

I can’t visualize what you are describing. Are these a new set of points? I do know there has been quality issues with some Asian made points sold as...

2 years ago
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RE: Another New Guy

Wow, that’s quite a prize to win! Congratulations and welcome to the ABC!

2 years ago
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RE: 1977 R100/7 spare parts for long trips

Just kinda a funny story on this topic. In 1997 I rode my ‘78 to Alaska and the Arctic Circle. In preparation for this epic adventure, I packed the mo...

3 years ago
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RE: New Old Noob

Looks like a fine project! Welcome aboard! I like the CB antenna. “Breaker, breaker, .. this is the rubber cow”.

3 years ago
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RE: N00b intro

You may already know, but - near you, in Lithopolis OH, is “Re-Psycle BMW”. Airhead guys. New and used parts. I understand they are struggling a bit...

3 years ago
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RE: Vetting of Technical Information

This is a very good point. I noticed the nyloc nuts as well. I think either Oak, or more likely Snowbum had a “nut and bolt” solution to this, but it ...

3 years ago
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RE: '76 R90/6: Points arcing to advance unit

I’m having trouble, in my head, envisioning where this arc is occurring. I will share that I experienced an intermittent ignition failure where the sp...

3 years ago
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RE: Stored '83 R100 RS needs some restorative TLC

I see that Ted Porter at BeemerShop.com has a reproduction locking cap that I’m sure is very nice, and $142. I’d pick it over a used cap for $100 on e...

3 years ago
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RE: February 2013 Airmail Feedback Wanted

February issue it is changed. With the words " friends over friction" removed. Embrace the friction.

3 years ago
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RE: New/old member back ... just saying hello

I was in the club early, then lapsed out for quite a few years. Returned once I retired, 3 or 4 years ago. I enjoy the magazine, and this forum. Also ...

3 years ago
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