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  Topic: Changing out the swing-arm?
Waldo

Replies: 8
Views: 4146
 PostForum: Drive   Posted: October 11, 2009, 7:32 pm   Subject: Re: Changing out the swing-arm?
Barb,
No BMW dealer I know of. Do you have the bracket that holds the rear caliper, I have one plus the swing arm with anchor arm as spares.
Waldo
  Topic: Changing out the swing-arm?
Waldo

Replies: 8
Views: 4146
 PostForum: Drive   Posted: October 11, 2009, 12:10 pm   Subject: Re: Changing out the swing-arm?
Barb,
Mikes XS lists the bushings as fitting 70-84 models, how about the inner sleeve, I changed it and the axle at the same time.
Waldo, Bellingham
  Topic: Spark plug indexing
Waldo

Replies: 6
Views: 2303
 PostForum: Electrical   Posted: August 24, 2009, 9:59 pm   Subject: Re: Spark plug indexing
John, don't be so defensive, my question was as a reference for my own use, that mark tells the story no matter what. I also understand plug reading, having worked on a few motors in the US and Europe ...
  Topic: Spark plug indexing
Waldo

Replies: 6
Views: 2303
 PostForum: Electrical   Posted: August 23, 2009, 2:17 pm   Subject: Re: Spark plug indexing
John, what type of antiseize are you using? I noticed a lot of specks on the center electrode, got another photo, want to see the timing mark on the ground electrode.
Waldo
  Topic: Experienced engine guys...please check out.
Waldo

Replies: 12
Views: 2286
 PostForum: Engine   Posted: November 24, 2008, 7:04 pm   Subject: Re: Experienced engine guys...please check out.
I got mine done at www.megacyclecams.com, they were hard faced and ground, $64.00 each, but they will last, with no more little groove appearing like you would get, even with new rockers after a perio ...
  Topic: Experienced engine guys...please check out.
Waldo

Replies: 12
Views: 2286
 PostForum: Engine   Posted: November 24, 2008, 2:57 pm   Subject: Re: Experienced engine guys...please check out.
Your rocker arm photos show a trough running across, which is caused by the softness of the material, which is normal, they can be hard faced and reground, Mega cycle Cams, I believe. One rocker arm s ...
  Topic: Timing
Waldo

Replies: 15
Views: 3189
 PostForum: Engine   Posted: October 5, 2008, 7:19 pm   Subject: Re: Timing
John,
Regarding your cam timing description, notch up. It sounds like the left side valves are in overlap? I am just trying to verify, before riviting the connecting link. Too many opinions and bad p ...
  Topic: New Guy
Waldo

Replies: 2
Views: 539
 PostForum: Introduce yourself to the community here   Posted: February 7, 2008, 1:02 am   Subject: New Guy
Just joined up, looks like a lot of interesting info. and cast of characters.
I worked on XS650/750 dirt trackers back in the 70s. Also worked on 125,250,350, & 750 roadracers, same time frame.

I ...
 
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