My R27 starts perfectly first or second kick when it has been sitting for a period of time, at least 15-20 minutes or when cold. However, if it stalls or I...
... well ...Any suggestions on a warm starting sequence? Like you, I let the engine idle for half a minute with petcock off before pulling out the key. But for...
It's a different bike, but this is how it works on my R51/3: when cold: - just kick (always 1st kick :-), let it idle for 10 seconds and then play a bit with...
Hey all, I am picking up my '57 R26 from the shop this week and would like to do a compression test to make sure everything is Kosher. The mechanic speaks...
Blissmer Eric W SSgt 39CS/SCBU <eric.blissmer@i...> wrote: <<...I am picking up my '57 R26 from the shop this week and would like to do a compression test......
i receved this from a group that my wife is on. i dont know how it affects us all but we could always move to smartgroups if need be Yahoo is taking a survey,...
The right hand mirror mount on my R27 is stripped. The mirror has a stepped threaded end. It is made to thread through the brake lever mount. Then a smaller...
"tubmaxson" <cynmaxson@w...> wrote: << The right hand mirror mount on my R27 is stripped. ... >> On the new R27 that I got back in '66, and on my present...
Hi all I have ridden the R25 for a short distance, cant go any further at the moment as it doesn't have a registration number yet. I quite like the bike, but...
Hi Janet, ... Quit possible. My R25/3 is just like that, there is a metal strip inside the handlebar that helps to create resistance so that it does not return...
... cannot ... Allen, Thanks for the information. I just checked with my parts catalog and it only shows a left hand mirror, although the one I have sure seems...
"Tiger Cub" <tiger0cub@y...> wrote: << I have ridden the R25 for a short distance... is it normal for the throttle not to return when you release it, do you...
"tubmaxson" <cynmaxson@w...> wrote: <<...I just checked with my parts catalog and it only shows a left hand mirror, although the one I have sure seems like it...
... <<... I put Vech's bar end mirrors on my R27. They look good and work well.>> A friend has bar end mirrors, and says they do work well. They were the best...
... Bobs also has headlight mirrors at $120 a pair (vs Blue Moon's $99). You can buy a Bar End Mirror Set BBEM-1 from Bobs BMW for $225. They seem to be...
When I first got my R27, I had the headlamp mirrors on it. I didnt like them much as you couldnt see much in them and the handlebars tended to be in the line...
Hi there Re: <<Huggett GmbH makes a stainless steel sidestand: http://www.bmwbike.com/cgi-bin/navi.cgi?&lang=eng Look at their Special Offers, then enter the...
Janet, ... Also have a look at Stemler's website. He sells two types of sidestand. http://www.motorrad-stemler.de/dcenter/down1.htm Look at 'k3' (page 7) and...
PA3GYU <pa3gyu@a...> wrote: << Also have a look at Stemler's website. ... I think the 'Akip' one looks like the original accessorie from the fifties. Price...
Re: <<sidestand. http://www.motorrad-stemler.de/dcenter/down1.htm Look at 'k3' (page 7) and 'p3' (for prices). I think the 'Akip' one looks like the original...
Hi Janet, ... It won't. The trick is that it uses the rubber of the footrest as a spring. When you fold it out the rubber is compressed, when you fold it in,...
It seems that the PO attempted to use the brake lever pivot bolt hole to mount a right hand mirror. This caused the threads in the pivot hole to be stripped...
"tubmaxson" <cynmaxson@w...> wrote: << It seems that the PO attempted to use the brake lever pivot bolt hole to mount a right hand mirror. This caused the...
Dear All, I enjoyed driving '61 R27 without any major problem for a year but due to the tired condition of the centrifugal governor, I decided to replace it...
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... That is what I was afraid of. Thanks Allan, as usual you are prompt and accurate in your replies....
mummyhen <mummyhen@m...> wrote: <<...the centrifugal governor, I decided to replace it and found that the ignition does not fire ... I suspect the governor...
... timing. ... at ... Dear Allan, Thank you for your kind tips. I really appreciate your suggestion. As you suggested I had already checked the timing gap of...
