Re: BMW: RE: valve adj tool for K100 BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on,but have not seen BMW: Blueberry Blast Bow-Out BMW: BMW MId Ohio Re: BMW: good source for tiny little Torx drivers Re: BMW: IBMWR Member? Re: BMW: System 4 Helmet Question RE: BMW: repair manual k75s Re: BMW: IBMWR Member? BMW: RE: good source for tiny little Torx drivers BMW: Re: Re: BMW - Map light bulb replacement BMW: Re: BMW MId Ohio BMW: R1100S Tank Bag Re: BMW: BMW MId Ohio Re: BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on,but have not seen BMW: Re: BMW MId Ohio Re[4]: BMW: Rear Monoshock Replacement R80RT Re: BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile,just got back on,but have not seen BMW: Beemers for Sale Re: BMW: R1100S Tank Bag
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 10:22:25 -0400
From: "Doug Grosjean" <douggrosjean@wcnet.org>
Subject: Re: BMW: RE: valve adj tool for K100
- -----Original Message-----
From: Chris Norloff <cnorloff@norloff.com>
To: Skrabak, Stephen T, JR, NNO <skrabak@att.com>; bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org
<bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: BMW: RE: valve adj tool for K100
Re: Valve adjust tool that fits VW and K-bike(s)
>What kind of VW?
>
>My VW's ('63, '67, '68 air-cooled) all used screw-thread adjusters - but I
>guess that design stopped in 1975. What kind of VW used shim-adjust
>valves? (Or did they all use the same ones then?)
Chris and List,
VW Rabbits, Dashers. SOHC engine, with all the valves in a row.
Don't know about the newer models, if they have dual cams or hydraulic
lifters or what.
Doug Grosjean
Gr.8 Designs
Pemberville, Ohio
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:32:29 -0700
From: "Samuel Blevins" <penslinger@compu-type.net>
Subject: BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on,but have not seen
I'll be there from Fri morning on. Last year's dinner was really quite
funny in retrospect, but not so fun at the time. SO lets try somewhere else
if we make it out as a group this year.
Brother Samuel the Bald
'78 R100/7 "Grumpy"
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++++++++
I've been off the list for awhile, just got back on, but have not seen
anything about Vintage Days in Lexington OH this coming
weekend. Anybody going? Last year several people from the list
got together for dinner on Saturday night, any similar plans for
dinner this year? Maybe this has been discussed and I missed it
by being off the list?
Steve
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Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 09:33:59 -0500
From: Jon Diaz <Jon.Diaz@tellabs.com>
Subject: BMW: Blueberry Blast Bow-Out
As you may have guessed, we didn't make it. We left as scheduled at
noon on Friday, and 30 miles south of work my K75 decided to quit
generating electrical power. After suffering the ultimate indignity
of having my wife's 30 year old /5 tow it a mile to a gas station, I
disassembled the bike and pronounced it dead.
It appeared as tho my brand new battery dropped a cell, and the
voltage regulator burned itself up trying to keep up with the load.
Sue carried the voltage regulator to a local auto parts store
looking for a replacement and they just laughed..... :)
We got the bike back home that afternoon, and decided to abort the
trip to Avinger. I worked the phones while hanging out at the
gas station and we reorganized our plan to ride thru Missouri and
Arkansas instead, eventually winding up in Harrison to meet our
friends Greg and Kellye from Plano on Sunday pm. (Greg and Kellye
were originally going to meet us at the Blueberry Blast....maybe
some of you met them). I loaded my Suzuki for the trip since riding
without a fairing seemed like the way to go.
After a couple of really nice days of riding, we arrived in Harrison
mid-day and waited for Greg and Kellye while mostly submerged in the
motel pool. Kellye eventually called that afternoon saying Greg
had an accident near Russellville and had broken his collarbone.
We helped them as much as we could from afar, but luckily they
had some local GoldWingers come across their path who went above
and beyond the call of duty on this particular day. [And a side
blessing was that Greg can finally get rid of his Concours and
buy that R1100RS he's wanted ever since his wife got one. :)]
The accident really took the wind out of our sails, and we still had
620 miles to ride back to Elgin the next day in ugly heat and humidity.
We left as early as possible and got about halfway home before the temps
became fairly unbearable. The rest of the trip home was a grind.
Sorry to have missed the party.
Jon Diaz
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 10:33:55 -0400
From: jdlebrun@voithyork.com
Subject: BMW: BMW MId Ohio
List,
Can somebody tell me which, Lexington, OH
the track is near?
I'm thinking of going to the race next week, any
camping get together, like Loudoun, NH.
If not, any suggestions on campgrounds, roads in and
out of the area.
I'll be coming from PA.
TIA
David
York,PA
98R11RT, CAP99
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 10:44:28 -0400
From: Chris Norloff <cnorloff@norloff.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: good source for tiny little Torx drivers
> > Anyone know a good source for tiny little Torx drivers?
> > Jim Colburn
At 10:08 AM 7/7/99 , Chip Robie wrote:
>Tiny little parts stores.
I HATE going in those stores ... crawling under those low doors, scraping
my knees, banging into those hanging displays.
Chris Norloff
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 07:49:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Brick <dbrick@armory.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: IBMWR Member?
On Wed, 7 Jul 1999, Michael Turner wrote:
> Is there a membership/registration for the IBMWR?
>
> I keep seeing people's signatures containing "IBMWR Member" and IBMWR
> meetings.
>
> Is there a membership?
The good news is that there's no membership procedure.
The good news is that everyone's a President.
The bad news is that your mailbox gets real full, constantly.
__________________________________________________________________________
David Brick Santa Cruz CA dbrick@armory.com BMW R11RSL RA MOA BOOF etc
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 08:08:24 -0700
From: Mike Lehman <boxer_mike@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: System 4 Helmet Question
>>Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:56:22 +0900
>>> From: Satoru Manita <satoru@manita.com>
>
>>I remember that the chin flap is secured with 2 Torx screws at the both
>>end (nearby the locking latches) and Velcro at the center (nearby the
>>release lever). Thus the flap can be removed without cutting. You may
>>have to remove the styrofoam pad from the chin guard to gain access to
>>the screws and Velcro, though.
>
>Anyone know a good source for tiny little Torx drivers?
>
>Jim Colburn
>(aka james.colburn@pressroom.com)
>
>"I installed a skylight in my apartment.
>The people who live above me are furious."
Sears has a nice set.
Works quite well for my SYS IV and Mac Powerbook.
Mike
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
Mike Lehman AMA (Life) 468751 BMWOA 74729
1995 R1100R: Topogigio, the little grey mouse.
1998 "Graphite" R1100RT: Tycho
boxer_mike@bigfoot.com
WB2KFU
@
-_/L>
()7=()
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:54:30 -0400
From: Rami <rami@nycap.rr.com>
Subject: RE: BMW: repair manual k75s
Wouldn't they have a chapter on removing transmission somewhere else in the
BMW manual?
Probably in the chapter on removing the transmission they will say "remove
clutch" :-)
- -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org [mailto:owner-bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org]On
Behalf Of Philip E. Rose
> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 9:22 AM
> To: Don Eilenberger; bmwmc@europe.std.com
> Subject: Re: BMW: repair manual k75s
Don,
The problem with any Factory workshop manual is that they ASSUME that you
are a BMW factory trained mechanic.
Case in point, directions for replacing the clutch in a boxer.
Step 1. Remove transmission
Now in the Clymer or Haynes, they tell you HOW to remove the transmission.
I agree that all three are the best! Plus a parts book!
Cheers, Phil Rose
At 09:04 AM 7/7/99 -0400, Don Eilenberger wrote:
>
>M.A. offers Tim some good advice (M.A. - what's yer name??)
>
>>> From: "M.A. Martin" <mam@unixg.ubc.ca>
>>Subject: Re: BMW: repair manual k75s
>>
>>> I have found that you require a phd to understand some of
>>> the manuals I have used in the past.
>>> I plan to tinker on a 1988 k75s it will be my first time playing
>>> with a BMW
>>> Could someone please recommend an idiot proof repair manual
>>> Thank you
>>> Tim
>>
>>I've seen the Clymer, Hanes and factory manuals.
>
>Actually - I own all three..
>
>>Of all three, I'd recommend the Clymer first since:
>
>Agreed..
>
>>1) The factory manual costs $$$
>
>Last time I looked - about $100..
>
>>2) Clearer pictures, larger type.
>
>And much more info than the factory manual. Detailed instructions
>on a lot of stuff the factory manual is absolutely mum about..
>
>>3) I've noticed at least one section (depressurizing fuel lines) where
the
>>Clymer offers
>> more alterative techniques.
>
>Yup.. but also true of Haynes..
>
>>4) More information on later model bikes (the Hanes has a smaller
section,
>>and the
>> factory manual doesn't address this as far as I know) . This
>>however doesn't
>> apply to a 1988 bike.
>
>ALso true - Clymer or Haynes (Hanes makes underwear :-) both cover the
>'88 years just fine.
>
>>All three manuals do offer some complementary information; but the Clymer
>>is a good start.
>>
>>Very important: the IBMWR tech pages:
>>
>>www.ibmwr.org/ktech.html
>
>Absolutely!!
>
>
>>Note: there is an error in the Clymer manual; I think they recommend 32
Nm
>>torque for the oil drain plug. The correct torque is somewhere between
>>18-20 Nm.
>
>Actually - there are quite a few - in both aftermarket manuals. I
>don't have a list of all of them - but I have marked up my manuals
>when I spot the errors. I think Clymer has one layout diagram of
>the K electrical box completely mislabeled..
>
>And I always use the factory manual as the 'last-word' in torque settings..
>did you know there is a different tightening sequence for early K frame
>to engine bolts than later ones?? I don't believe you'll find that info
>in Clymer.
>
>In general - both aftermarket manuals are good, but both do contain
>some errors. Most errors are 'non-critical' - ie, won't cause a failure,
>but a few such as torque settings MAY cause you to strip bolts out of
>fittings.. so use common sense along with the torque settings shown. If
>they show 70ft/lbs for a 10mm bolt - they're WRONG. Go with the recommended
>'standard' settings for the 10mm bolt and you'll be fine.
>
>No manual will ever replace observant eyes and a brain that's engaged..
>
>Best,
>
>
>......................................
>Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ
> deilenberger@monmouth.com
> NJ Shore BMW Riders web page:
>http://www.monmouth.com/~deilenberger
>......................................
>
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 10:14:11 -0500
From: "Robert W. Munday" <rwmunday@juno.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: IBMWR Member?
Grasshopper,
On Wed, 07 Jul 1999 09:55:13 -0400 "Michael Turner"
<turner@avi-panoramic.com> writes:
<<< Is there a membership for the IBMWR? >>>
The membership is all around you.
Robert Munday... Montgomery, Alabama
`89 K100LTA `74 R90/6
K-Whiner #47 Village Idiot Rolling Broccoli Rider
BOOF#131 BAGman#19 Airhead #3783
... at Rhinebeck, catch the Branson Bunny on FRS Channel 6
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 08:20:23 -0700
From: "Mulrooney, Patrick" <pat@compaq.com>
Subject: BMW: RE: good source for tiny little Torx drivers
> Anyone know a good source for tiny little Torx drivers?
> Jim Colburn
Sears maybe? How tiny is tiny?
http://shop.sears.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce/;execmacro/dispProdsSCS.d2w/report?p
rrfnbr=11190&prmenbr=6970
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 08:25:56 -0700
From: "Chuck Queen" <cqueenc@jetlink.net>
Subject: BMW: Re: Re: BMW - Map light bulb replacement
The dealer says you have to replace the whole bike to change out the map
light!!!
Chuck Queen
'95 K1100LT
"Wear short sleeve shirts and support your
right to bare arms!!"
cqueenc@jetlink.net
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 10:32:43 -0700
From: "Samuel Blevins" <penslinger@compu-type.net>
Subject: BMW: Re: BMW MId Ohio
Try here for directions and info. It's a hell of a lot of fun. I go every
year.
www.midohio.com/main.html
Brother Samuel The Bald
'78 R100/7 "Grumpy"
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
List,
Can somebody tell me which, Lexington, OH
the track is near?
I'm thinking of going to the race next week, any
camping get together, like Loudoun, NH.
If not, any suggestions on campgrounds, roads in and
out of the area.
I'll be coming from PA.
TIA
David
York,PA
98R11RT, CAP99
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 10:42:11 -0500 (CDT)
From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?=22Robert_T._Jim=E9nez=22?=" <rjimen@uiuc.edu>
Subject: BMW: R1100S Tank Bag
Joe and Greg,
For some strange reason, i couldn't pop for the multivario bag,
maybe because of all i spent on my R11S, a new helmet, boots, jacket, etc.
ad nauseum, so i bought the RKA bag. Check out their web page on the S.
(www.rka-luggage.com/pages/14gallry/01bmw/page4/model4.html\). it was
around $100 in black, a bit more for the 'yellow'. This bag has worked well
for me during my last 3000 miles of riding. I usually use it in the folded
down position but when i forgot my saddle bags while picking up new bmw
boots and oil at my local bmw dealer in Savoy, IL (btw, great place, best
dealer i've ever dealt with), i was able to expand the bag to hold my
tennis shoes and 4 qts. of the only lubricant that maintains my warranty.
It has dulled the paint a bit right next to where the strap meets the seat;
i would like to add a piece of something there on the tank and would
appreciate any suggestions. no scratches anywhere, though, and the
dullness disappears with a little spray wax. it doesn't obscure the gauges
in the fully folded out position or get in the way of anything important.
they got it out to me in something less than a week. i've also got the
higher bars. Incredible bike!!!! My all time favorite--i just wish bmw had
a better system for holding down the seat cowl, lost it on my last ride.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 11:40:15 -0400
From: Jerry B <dirge@cera.net>
Subject: Re: BMW: BMW MId Ohio
Mid Ohio is near Mansfield, Ohio. There is camping nearby, and there is
camping at the track facilities. Their web site has directions and camping
info...
www.midohio.com/main.html
Jerry
At 10:33 AM 07/07/1999 -0400, jdlebrun@voithyork.com wrote:
>List,
>Can somebody tell me which, Lexington, OH
>the track is near?
>
>I'm thinking of going to the race next week, any
>camping get together, like Loudoun, NH.
>
>If not, any suggestions on campgrounds, roads in and
>out of the area.
>
>I'll be coming from PA.
>
>TIA
>David
>York,PA
>98R11RT, CAP99
>
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 11:45:00 -0400
From: "Philip E. Rose" <prose@draper.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on,but have not seen
Sam,
What was the name of that train wreck, er I mean restaurant? How about the
name of the waitress you literally reduced to tears?? :-)
Cheers, Phil
At 09:32 AM 7/7/99 -0700, Samuel Blevins wrote:
>
>I'll be there from Fri morning on. Last year's dinner was really quite
>funny in retrospect, but not so fun at the time. SO lets try somewhere else
>if we make it out as a group this year.
>
>Brother Samuel the Bald
>'78 R100/7 "Grumpy"
>
>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>++++++++++++++++++
>
>
>I've been off the list for awhile, just got back on, but have not seen
>anything about Vintage Days in Lexington OH this coming
>weekend. Anybody going? Last year several people from the list
>got together for dinner on Saturday night, any similar plans for
>dinner this year? Maybe this has been discussed and I missed it
>by being off the list?
>
>Steve
>
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 11:37:35 -0400
From: "Doug Grosjean" <douggrosjean@wcnet.org>
Subject: BMW: Re: BMW MId Ohio
- -----Original Message-----
From: jdlebrun@voithyork.com <jdlebrun@voithyork.com>
To: bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org <bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 10:58 AM
Subject: BMW: BMW MId Ohio
>Can somebody tell me which, Lexington, OH
>the track is near?
How many Lexington, Ohio's did you find on your map?
It's the one in Ohio.....
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Lexington is in central Ohio, near Loudonville, near Mohican State Park.
If you burn out from all the motorcycle excitement at Vintage Days, you can
head slightly east and then south, and find roads south of US 33 in
southern Ohio that rival any twisty roads I've been on anywhere. And they
won't be crowded, maybe everybody's back at the racetrack.
Ohio being a densely populated state, there will be camping all around.
BUT, you probably won't find anything with available room right next to the
racetrack. Out a few miles from the track, I'd bet that you will.
For me, it's a day trip about 100 miles southeast of Toledo.
HTH.
Doug Grosjean
Gr.8 Designs
Pemberville, Ohio
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 12:11:50 -0400
From: howard.etkind@ohio.doe.gov
Subject: Re[4]: BMW: Rear Monoshock Replacement R80RT
>It wasn't cheap. I got it last summer and I think the price was around
>$350-$375???
>I was a bit leery of spending the $$$ but after installing and riding the first
>half block, I knew I made the right decision. They have a money back gar. also.
>The difference from stock was amazing, and my stock shock wasn't completely
>gone either.
So far it is
1) OEM cartridge $170
2) Koni $289
3) Works $350
4) Progressive $412
5) Ohlins $750
The Koni and the Works are in the same ball park, with the Progressive
a little higher and the Ohlins way, way up there. I am still trying
to decide which one to get. How do people feel about the Koni
compared to the Works?
Howard
Howard.Etkind@ohio.doe.gov
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 11:16:45 -0700
From: "Samuel Blevins" <penslinger@compu-type.net>
Subject: Re: BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile,just got back on,but have not seen
I can't for the life of me remember the name of that fine establishment. It
was right next to the McDonalds in town. It had a definate Kountry
appearance, wagon on the roof plow equipment strew about....etc. As for the
waitress I have NO idea what her name was/is. It was damned funny though.
So anybody got any Ideas as to where or when to meet?
Brother Samuel the Bald
'78 R100/7 "Grumpy"
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sam,
What was the name of that train wreck, er I mean restaurant? How about the
name of the waitress you literally reduced to tears?? :-)
Cheers, Phil
At 09:32 AM 7/7/99 -0700, Samuel Blevins wrote:
>
>I'll be there from Fri morning on. Last year's dinner was really quite
>funny in retrospect, but not so fun at the time. SO lets try somewhere
else
>if we make it out as a group this year.
>
>Brother Samuel the Bald
>'78 R100/7 "Grumpy"
>
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+
>++++++++++++++++++
>
>
>I've been off the list for awhile, just got back on, but have not seen
>anything about Vintage Days in Lexington OH this coming
>weekend. Anybody going? Last year several people from the list
>got together for dinner on Saturday night, any similar plans for
>dinner this year? Maybe this has been discussed and I missed it
>by being off the list?
>
>Steve
>
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 12:17:59 -0400
From: LONIGRO <LONIGRO@derector.com>
Subject: BMW: Beemers for Sale
Saw these ads in my local fishwrapper today, and thought I'd pass them
along to anyone interested. Let me know if you would like me to check
them out, they are probably local to me.
1. 1976 BMW R 90/6 914-923-4556
Extra Tank and Accessories. Rides Great! $2200.
2. TWO CLASSIC BIKES 914-441-7301
1966 BMW R69S- very good original condition. Freshly rebuilt engine.
$6,000...1973 NORTON COMMANDO 850- excellent condition w/upgrades.
$5,000. Take them both for $10,000.
3. 1990 BMW K100LT 203-544-8080
Mint. Low miles. Super equipped, Stero, Alarm, ABS, Hand Warmers. Must
see! $7,300.
Regards,
Anthony Lonigro,PE
Hawthorne, NY
VBMWMO 5651
'66 R50/2
'68 R60/2 hack
'67 R75/2 conversion project
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 12:25:39 -0400
From: Frederick Huganir <huganco@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: BMW: R1100S Tank Bag
"Robert T. Jim=E9nez" wrote:
> It has dulled the paint a bit right next to where the strap meets the s=
eat;
> i would like to add a piece of something there on the tank and would
> appreciate any suggestions.
The Marsee tank bag people offer a clear film to attach to the tank, thou=
gh I
declined to do that. Instead, I got extra padding (the same stuff that i=
s
under the bag) from Marsee through my BMW dealer and cut it into 1-inch s=
trips,
and glued it to the straps using 3M adhesive (the kind used for auto rubb=
er
molding). It makes for a less abrasive contact with the paint than the b=
are
nylon, and its a neat job.
Fred Huganir
Carlisle, PA USA
'99 R1100R-SE
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