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David Elkow
David Elkow
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Joined: 08/24/2020 17:19
Last seen: 11/03/2024 18:29
Topics: 12 / Replies: 308
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RE: A/M Vacancy in Ky.

I retired from Kentucky about 5 years ago, now living in Texas. Was a Bluegrass Beemers club member on and off. Good bunch! Don’t know if there are ...

2 years ago
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RE: B. Jan's termination

I tend to look at matters in as simple terms as possible, and I do think there is a “flip side” to the Airmail situation. This stems from a confession...

2 years ago
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RE: Hmmm, no posts about any current ABC club business here….

Inflammatory opinion pieces? I must have been taking an anti-inflammatory. Got some good inflammation now, however!

2 years ago
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RE: Dashboard Turn signal light

This is only a “give it a try” suggestion. The beeper and beeper relay are behind one of the battery covers - right side I believe. I would unplug the...

2 years ago
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RE: Where does this Brembo part go?

Oh my ….. I hope your bike hasn’t been apart for 20 1/2 months, waiting for this answer.

2 years ago
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RE: Midrange stumble

With the engine warmed up, connect a timing light and observe the timing marks. At idle, it should be on or near the S mark, and be a nice, clear, ste...

2 years ago
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RE: New Member Introduction

Hello, and WELCOME from the bottom of Texas. Beautiful RT! Very cool that it was your Dad’s. I’ve never met Rick, but I’ve had some good phone time w...

2 years ago
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RE: Michelin Road Classics

I ride a 78 with a 19” front wheel, so my choices are more limited, I would imagine. When I lived in Kentucky, I went to BMW of the Tri-State in Cinc...

2 years ago
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RE: Dyna 3 dual plug wire placement

I had a Dyna Ignition on my 78 long ago. Going off memory. The rotor “ring” that secures to the old point cam/advance unit has a single magnet imbedde...

2 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

Good solution. Yes, obviously mine is not readily accessible. When I disconnect the ground for other work, I have to do it at the battery. BMW’s use ...

2 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

All together, it looks like this. Ground cable is fairly neatly tucked away.  811C727E-DB30-4D53-8B14-B440F0B178BD.jpeg

2 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

Then, to help my old “nearly stripped” bolt, I tapped for a small set screw to lock it in place.  BD7C77D2-2D23-4F34-ADFE-8DCB89E6B50F.jpeg

2 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

I don’t know how to imbed photos in my reply, so bear with me. The air box then needs a notch like this.  D8CB0C1F-782C-43E4-BE33-E09D08DA69A7...

2 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

This is where I reinstalled mine, long, long ago. It has worked without issue. Must have bought a generic cable.  3B21C12A-9EE6-4A8C-8549-A5C0...

2 years ago
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RE: NDS!

I don’t know your bike, but, if it has an ATE swinging caliper; I adjust mine easily with great success. Make certain the eccentric pin turns freely....

2 years ago
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