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154		MotoBMW@...	Apr 3, 2001 3:49 pm
	Hi Group! I am in the process of evaluating the condition/restoration of the connecting rod and the crankshaft of my R25 engine. I measured, what I perceived...
155		Ben Friedl ben@...	Apr 3, 2001 8:21 pm
	Hi Norman, According to the r25 r25/2 workshop manual. "Fit of connecting rod, No clearance but must turn freely" There may be oversize rollers available but...
156		cotsford@...	Apr 3, 2001 8:41 pm
	Ben, I have to smile when I see your reference to the gudgeon pin. Many americans wont recognise this. In their parlance it is wrist pin. Incidently, I...
157		MotoBMW@...	Apr 3, 2001 11:05 pm
	Ben, Thanks for your input. I believe you are correct in your approach. I only entertained the notion of replacing the existing rod bearing rollers with...
158		bmw-mono-club@yahoogr...	Apr 3, 2001 11:56 pm
	Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the bmw-mono-club group. File :...
159		bmw-mono-club@yahoogr...	Apr 4, 2001 12:02 am
	Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the bmw-mono-club group. File :...
160		cynmaxson@...	Apr 4, 2001 12:21 am
	All I have just uploaded two large files. I apologize for how large these .jpegs are but I really would like the opinion of this august group on the bike I...
161		Mike Malone mjmerced@...	Apr 4, 2001 12:48 am
	Just took a look at the pictures...Great looking rig. I don't believe the chrome fenders are original, however, it's pretty cool looking. If you get tired of...
162		Dave Thomas davethomas@...	Apr 4, 2001 12:55 am
	Hi Tub, I would guess that the previous owner had the fenders chromed. The headlight ears and the air cleaner have also been chromed and the generator cover is...
163		Bruce Reeves greeves@...	Apr 4, 2001 1:37 am
	I would give my left nut for such an outfit! Well done , despite the non originality (if any) Bruce Reeves Armidale Australia R100GSPD 1992 R75/6 and DJP...
164		cynmaxson@...	Apr 4, 2001 2:02 am
	All, One more question regarding the bar end turn signals. The right one is blank on both sides. I assume this is due to the signal on the hack could cause...
165		Allan Atherton aatherton@...	Apr 4, 2001 2:02 am
	... <<...A simple test to see if the crank is worn, is hang onto the gudgeon pin end with one hand. ...>> A gudgeon pin being a connecting rod on this side of...
166		Allan Atherton aatherton@...	Apr 4, 2001 2:08 am
	... Well, the connecting rod is what you hold onto. The pin (gudgeon or wrist) usually comes out imbedded in piston. So you hang the crank from the connecting...
167		Pete Westwood pwestwood@...	Apr 4, 2001 2:26 am
	Bruce As an Aussie who lives abroad (Bangkok) it's great to hear an Australian accent across cyberspace. We are open when we come to expressions aren't we? I...
168		cotsford@...	Apr 4, 2001 2:35 am
	Im sure many people thought the left nut was the fellow who rides in the sidecar! Steve (pom)...
169		bmw-mono-club@yahoogr...	Apr 4, 2001 5:54 am
	Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the bmw-mono-club group. File : /Glossary...
170		Ben Friedl ben@...	Apr 4, 2001 5:57 am
	Greetings Just to confuse the issue even more, I've uploaded a file with a glossary of American/English automotive terms. Clear as mud;) Ben...
171		bob harper robharper@...	Apr 4, 2001 6:13 am
	I always thought the Gudgeon pin was the wrist (or piston) pin - just my 2 cents ... -- Bob Harper Newmarket, Ontario Canada 1951 BMW R25/2 1972 Hon SL100 1983...
172		Peter gibbs gibbsm@...	Apr 4, 2001 10:55 am
	Well G'day again, might as well put my tupence worth in. Norman these little engines are a snap, If you can get some one to press the crank apart, do so then...
173		David Burke dburke@...	Apr 4, 2001 3:58 pm
	To Tub. I have purchased a NOS tank for my R-26 and it had a chrome toolbox lid with it, but unmounted. The person I bought it from told me that it was a ...
174		MotoBMW@...	Apr 4, 2001 4:12 pm
	Peter, Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. Your reply is informative and complete. It will save me a considerable amount in the ...
175		cynmaxson@...	Apr 4, 2001 5:37 pm
	David, Thanks for the information. I did know that the chrome box cover was an option for police bikes. I was also told that any repaint must be in a...
176		Randy Gadikian Randy_gad@...	Apr 6, 2001 10:29 pm
	The expression "give my left nut is Australian"? ... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
177		cotsford@...	Apr 6, 2001 11:16 pm
	The expression"give my left nut" is probably well understood throughout the english speaking world. Why .....it seems even some armenians understand it. ...
178		Allan Atherton aatherton@...	Apr 7, 2001 11:07 pm
	... pin... Yes, see my quick correction - the next message in the thread. To elaborate on the correction: I was confused by the first message that said to hold...
179		vaairhead@...	Apr 8, 2001 3:18 pm
	what a nice rig!!!Singles with sidecars are better than prozac Dale r26/BMW standard...
180		Tub Maxson cynmaxson@...	Apr 9, 2001 11:19 am
	Dale Any hints on operating on these rigs. Is the low horsepower really a problem. I plan to ride this, not jusp keep it under wraps. Tub Maxson ... prozac ...
181		Peter bmweuropa@...	Apr 10, 2001 7:53 am
	... So why are singles coupled to chairs so good ? my only experience of sidecars is the bigger the bike that's pulling them the better, a 250 single doesn't...
182		vaairhead@...	Apr 10, 2001 12:49 pm
	- Patience is a virture and you will be reminded of this everytime you ride a little chair.There is no way to not enjoy your ride on one of these little rigs...
183		Peter gibbs gibbsm@...	Apr 14, 2001 3:08 pm
	I have bought a very rough Steib S250 (as fitted to the R27) for $250, Yes it has rust in the bottom 30% and the fender has a hole the size of one ond a half...

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