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Hi Ian, I thought you did what Drew mentioned about the timing hole like in the later BMW twins hence the question. What I've managed so far... surface primer...
Hi iv just become a proud owner of a bmw r35 she,s 1940 dated and comes with log book ect, she is tidy and has a few running problems but they are small. any...
Hello Mullersberg, Recommend Metzeler ME11 3.25 X 19 front, and Metzeler Block 'C' 3.25 X 19 rear. Some restorers put Block 'C' tires on the front. The bike...
Sorry about my error here: I meant the Metzeler Block 'C' does not handle as well on the front. The ME11 is a fine tire for the front, the "C" good for the...
Interesting link showing pictures of Danish "beute" Nimbus Motorcycles with Engstrom side-cars in Polizei service. (and regular German NSU bikes as well) Nick ...
I am looking for a place to have a very beatup 1938/39 R61 front fender restored. I also need one of the front mounting brackets repaired/fabricated. Any...
As was suggested on the Slash 2 Group, Ross Thompson in Canada does excellent work. He has salvaged a couple of really rough fenders for me. Be warned,...
... Vech, Do you mean the early 1935 heads are higher compression than the later OZ74 heads? or Are you comparing different versions of "higher compression"...
In a message dated 3/6/2007 4:34:06 A.M. Central Standard Time, rbfrey@... writes: Do you mean the early 1935 heads are higher compression than the later ...
Hi Drew thanks for the info’ Are you sure ? I can’t imagine that undoing the two bolts would make that much difference ? Could you check my picture I have...
Bob Wark is a first class painter, but was unable (or at least unwilling) to tackle the metal work on my fenders. On the other hand, Ross Thompson does not...
Dear Kradriders, This past weekend I was able to get some measurements on my Zundapp KS600 engine's Cylinder,Pistons and Crankshaft. I'm looking for advice and...
Dear Vech: What kind of weather can we expect at your rally? Sincerely Ted benchmarkworks@... wrote: Guys, This may not be proper, but here goes. Please...
Thanks Bruce. I was considering a repop, the ones I was looking at were at http://www.oldtimergarage.szn.pl/shop.html on page 77 under BMW. Since I already...
Does anyone have any of the following parts for an if8 that they would be prepared to part with? I need tyres for both carts early version and late think a...
I would be hesitant to spend the money for Ross would charge to redo a bad repop. Mine were originals and I wanted to save them. The fenders from Leszek will...
... Hi Ian. That's them. Put it this way, I'd forgotten this when I was dropping the gearbox out last week and was wondering why it was not willing to come...
Not sure if any of the people considering Leszek fenders are in the US...but if so I'd split the shipping and bank transfer fees with someone if I can add a...
Bruce, There may be some confusion here. I have a repop now on my R61, it looks okay, painted nice and everything, but the shape is a bit off and overall it...
Daniel, If I were you I'd just call around to see if any local bike shops have an "English Wheel" to press out the imperfections and get the shape back. I...
Dear Richard; With our local temperatures below zero (that's -19 c) I'm spending a lot of time in the workshop trying to get at least two old bikes ready for...
Hi Ted, It's a bit warmer here, but still plenty cold. I'm doing the same as you. I look forward to meeting up with you and many others this April. With kind...
In a message dated 3/6/2007 1:14:17 P.M. Central Standard Time, oldbmws@... writes: Ted, What kind of weather can we expect at your rally? Oh God.... ...
Only the Zundapp KS750 and the BMW R75 were designed and used to carry the carts or an artillery piece. The BMW R12 was really a lightweight motorcycle, very...
If you would be happy with a repro early type one theres one on ebay at the moment, stick with it i found 2 for sale in 1 week after 3 years of looking, they...
