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Richard W
Richard W
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Last seen: 11/04/2025 02:58
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RE: Foam Grips

I'm with James. I prefer a more substantial grip that's barrel shaped. The barrel shape fits the curvature of the inside of my palm much better, the s...

2 years ago
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RE: Looking for an isocycle dipstick

I got a garage full of 'period' goodies. 90° exhaust snouts, RT glove box extensions, foot boards, you name it !! Let me send you a PILE !! ᾒ...

2 years ago
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RE: Cylinders possibly distort at 500Deg F?

Then I think the major issues will revolve around leaking oil. Some cylinder makers cast the iron liner into the finned aluminum housing. Other make...

2 years ago
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RE: Stiff Rear Wheel R75/5

• Rear tires are the first thing to check. When these bikes were new they all ran 4.00-18 sizes, a squared-off rear tire. Then tires converted to metr...

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RE: Cylinders possibly distort at 500Deg F?

I'm a Mechanical Engineer and long-time motorcycle mechanic. I don't think you'll have an issue metallurgically speaking, but 500°F is much hotter tha...

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RE: New Member in the Granite State

Welcome from Georgia !! (We also speak Norton.)

2 years ago
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RE: Wrist pin bushing replacement r75/6

I'm with you, that seems loose. I ream the these bushings to barely allow the piston pin to push through using just index finger pressure (at room tem...

2 years ago
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RE: Wrist pin bushing replacement r75/6

I have never had to replace the small end bush on BMW connecting rods, but I have done it on other high mileage engines where it is quite common for t...

2 years ago
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RE: Finned Exhaust Nut Removal

You don't want "leverage", you want "sharp impact". That's why Chris is using a rubber hammer to 'shock' the wrench. I suggest you get a rubber hammer...

2 years ago
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RE: Finned Exhaust Nut Removal

Welcome, Logan ! • First of all, you need the correct exhaust nut spanner. The shop version is a cast steel wrench about 12" long. Modern home versi...

2 years ago
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RE: Another new member

Welcome from Georgia ! I drove a 1979 R65 for years and loved it. You'll never get a ticket for zooming off from a stop too fast on an R65, but they...

2 years ago
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RE: Ride your airhead!

Since the /5 and later bikes were very, VERY advanced for their day, there is nothing "old" or special about their technology today, and therefore not...

2 years ago
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

And to my knowledge... this information may be in error. The earlier Boyer versions with the BLACK controller box were voltage sensitive. However the ...

2 years ago
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