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5547
This morning I heard the unmistakeable sounds of a R coming up my driveway. The previous owner of my R26 came over to say hello on his R69S. The R26 battery...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 1, 2008
11:37 am
5548
Now that the BMW Club (Vic) has Klassik Fahrts on a regular basis you will be able to come along. The first ride we had a few singles bu tthe only single on...
Trevor Michie
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Nov 1, 2008
12:14 pm
5549
Hope that hook or crook works! - it will Trevor Frank _____ From: OzBeemers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OzBeemers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Trevor Michie Sent:...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 1, 2008
12:26 pm
5550
Hey Oldtimers   For others who may be interested there was an R26 and an R60/5 on bikesales when I looked last Friday.   Hillsy ... From: Frank Cachia...
Ian Hills
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Nov 1, 2008
9:42 pm
5551
Ian, I found the bikes mentioned - more importantly I also found a R90S. What has surprised me were the number of near new bikes for sale such as the new F800 ...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 2, 2008
11:27 am
5552
Hey Frank: A mate up here recently bought an F800..... he reckoned it was just the best thing, for the first couple of months, anyway. He's now saying it just...
Jeff McKenzie
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Nov 2, 2008
9:11 pm
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Jeff, From my point of view it is always a sad day when one hears of a bust up. As for the purchase of the F class I wonder whether they will be as popular as ...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 3, 2008
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5554
Don't think so Frank...... the Rs and Ks will always be the main players, methinks. Jeff ... From: Frank Cachia <r90s@...> Subject: RE: [OzBeemers]...
Jeff McKenzie
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Nov 3, 2008
1:24 am
5555
I'm hearing they are having very serious belt drive issues ! Don't know how true that is. Buy having a spit about replacing my chain and front sprocket on my...
Mick Furchert
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Nov 3, 2008
3:14 am
5556
... Yes, I would rather be shafted then belted myself :-) -- Do not forget to browse the "Parts for sale & wanted " database at your Yahoo Group site Peter A...
Peter A Jenkins
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Nov 3, 2008
3:17 am
5557
... speak for yourself on that one cheers...
Ian
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Nov 3, 2008
3:23 am
5558
Hey Frank,   I had an F800S as a loaner when my bike was in for service. I didn't like it much at first but after digesting the concept over night I found the...
Ian Hills
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Nov 3, 2008
4:20 am
5559
Ian, What is your opinion regarding the belt drive? In regards to slow speed /high gear, I have heard that they tend to snatch quite badly? Is this true, have...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 3, 2008
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5560
PJ, Yes, I would rather be shafted then belted myself - are we still talking about bikes? Cheers Frank _____ From: OzBeemers@yahoogroups.com...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 3, 2008
11:12 am
5561
... Yes, what else could it mean ? =-O -- Do not forget to browse the "Parts for sale & wanted " database at your Yahoo Group site Peter A Jenkins Gladstone...
Peter A Jenkins
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Nov 3, 2008
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PJ That's what I like about you - you're still so innocent Frank _____ From: OzBeemers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OzBeemers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter A...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 3, 2008
11:44 am
5563
As previously mentioned my belt drive rated at 40K failed at 40.090K so does anyone else have similar first hand experience? Regarding slow speed -- Yes mine...
Trevor Michie
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Nov 3, 2008
9:49 pm
5564
Frank,   I only rode the bike about 60 kms a good part of which was freeway and didn't notice any bad habits. I guess I would say it was like a Jap bike in...
Ian Hills
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Nov 4, 2008
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5565
Well its been awhile since I had all my dramas with my R100RS. I have had lots of spits and rants about the bike. Well the final chapter. This weekend gone, I...
Mick Furchert
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Nov 4, 2008
6:15 am
5566
Trevor, Thanks for the information. You have now confirmed what I have already been told about the F series. The person who told me agreed with you in regards ...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 4, 2008
12:08 pm
5567
Yes, it definitely likes to have at least 1000 revs above idle in top gear. Get below that 1000 revs and it is not a happy bike at all....
Trevor Michie
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Nov 4, 2008
12:54 pm
5568
... I guess that means you're gonna bow to Nurse Gail and keep it instead of trading it in on a Hardley, huh Mick?? ... DaZZa...
DaZZa
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Nov 8, 2008
12:28 am
5569
If you ever get a chance have a look at what price R1150RS are going for. For 50cc more they are still asking $15,000. My poor old beat up R1100 will do just...
Mick Furchert
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Nov 8, 2008
9:46 pm
5570
... Not likely at the moment - although, I reckon I could get a nice K1200RS for less than $15k if I looked a bit - in fact, 30 seconds on bikepoint.com.au...
DaZZa
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Nov 8, 2008
10:32 pm
5571
hey mick insted of the hoggly, for $15557.00 you can get a bonnie with barken pipes new an they work (i hope)  :-) adrian Find your perfect match today at...
adrian s.s.
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Nov 8, 2008
11:37 pm
5572
why did you bring up new bikes and money again, Mick - Christmas Spirit! - Have you considered selling both bikes and buying something new like a K? Mind you a...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 9, 2008
12:25 pm
5573
Yes, Adrian makes sense, a Triumph Thruxton with clip-ons and a bacon slicer. Here's the big question guys - Who knows what a bacon slicer is? Yes there is...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 9, 2008
12:32 pm
5574
Hello Michaeljkring Welcome to the OzBeemers. We have members from all over Australia, including Tasmania. We do our best to answer members technicalities, if ...
Frank Cachia
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Nov 9, 2008
12:42 pm
5575
the wepon of choise in ba-hankstown i reecon it's the pedrestion slicer rego holder on the f/fender (halal slicer,bakon,an all the cut's of meat in...
adrian s.s.
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Nov 9, 2008
6:26 pm
5576
Once more in English please. ________________________________ From: adrian s.s. <adr336@...> To: OzBeemers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, 10 November,...
John Olive
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Nov 9, 2008
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