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by 72R75
Wed May 22, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Installing stock side stand ?'s
Replies: 7
Views: 2244

Re: Installing stock side stand ?'s

Ken in Oklahoma wrote:
72R75 wrote:Ken I totally understand. . . Sorry to waste your time,

No, no no! What I was trying to say is that I don't regard it as a waste of my time.


Ken
Ok my bad, I guess I took it the wrong way.
Justin
by 72R75
Tue May 21, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Installing stock side stand ?'s
Replies: 7
Views: 2244

Re: Installing stock side stand ?'s

Hello 72R75, yes, the pin is a tight fit. You might want to consider reducing its diameter on the side stand portion so the side stand will pivot easily, but without play. Grease it too. I used a lathe, but you could chuck it in a drill and sand it down slightly to fit. To install the pin in the fr...
by 72R75
Tue May 21, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Installing stock side stand ?'s
Replies: 7
Views: 2244

Re: Installing stock side stand ?'s

Ken I totally understand. I try my best. I just dont have alot of free time to spending researching. I work 12 hour shifts as a mechanic at a coal mine, by time I get home, eat dinner or breakfast, shower, spend time with my wife and son its bed time. And then on my days off its 16 hour days buildin...
by 72R75
Tue May 21, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Installing stock side stand ?'s
Replies: 7
Views: 2244

Installing stock side stand ?'s

Ok every one, Ive search for a few hours and have came up empty handed. While my speedometer is off for repair, I decided to install a stock side stand on it. I have all the pieces for it. But it seems like the pin is a really tight fit, like ill have to beat it into the frame hole and the stand hol...
by 72R75
Fri May 10, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Quick speedometer question!
Replies: 3
Views: 857

Quick speedometer question!

Ok I just got my bike back from getting the forks resealed and ordered some progressive air shocks for it. I need to send my speedometer off to get rebuilt/repaired. I was wondering, Will the bike still run and function without the speedometer installed? I have a handle bar clip for my I phone and I...
by 72R75
Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Rear Shock Talk
Replies: 16
Views: 3046

Re: Rear Shock Talk

Hello everyone! Im new here. Last July I purchased my first bike. Its a 1972 BMW R75/5. I really enjoy riding it. Ive been doing alot of research on rear shocks. Mainly because mine stay collapsed now and I need some new ones. I would like to know what kind you guys run and like. Either oem fit or ...
by 72R75
Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Rear Shock Talk
Replies: 16
Views: 3046

Re: Rear Shock Talk

I just do some cruising around town and on the highways and occasionally the mountain drive. Does the size really not matter to much?
Thanks again for your time guys!
Jr
by 72R75
Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: MOTORCYCLE PARTS FOR SALE
Topic: Wixom bags and /5 SWB mounts.
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

Re: Wixom bags and /5 SWB mounts.

Can you price me shipping to Wyoming 82718 USA
by 72R75
Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Rear Shock Talk
Replies: 16
Views: 3046

Rear Shock Talk

Hello everyone! Im new here. Last July I purchased my first bike. Its a 1972 BMW R75/5. I really enjoy riding it. Ive been doing alot of research on rear shocks. Mainly because mine stay collapsed now and I need some new ones. I would like to know what kind you guys run and like. Either oem fit or a...