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Quote: Originally Posted by GSTom Thanks, Paul. I was going in that direction with my latest attempt, but the only similar tool I had in the box was a pick with a 90 degree tip. It did not have the horsepower to lift the rig from the groove. I am headed out to get the tool you suggest. I have been adding tools to my set for over 30 years, but it always seems you need another one. My little 90 degree machinist's pick didn't have the...

SgtBill, thankyou for the pictures and discription. It gives me something to consider.

Ouch. I have heard of people who have pulled off the "intermediate housing" (aka - bell-housing, and the part the bearing is in) without removing the engine from the frame. Have not done it myself, so it's hearsay, but I believe it is reliable info.

When I removed the pulley from the 50 amp alternator to put on the correct specified KBike clutch - I had struggled in getting the nut off. I eventually wound up cutting it off carefully with a Dremel so I didn't damage the shaft. I went to the local hardware store and bought a new nut, not noticing that it was ever so slightly larger - I mean a few thousandths larger. Hence the reassembly problem, mounting the new alternator meant...

Don, I was unaware of the problem with copy right infringements with the web site I quoted in a post to nadday100. I have since done a little homework on the original posting of this information and can now say that I should have posted the address which you used. I search the BMW Motorcycle Club of North Jersey and did not find a posted link to the one which I gave in an earlier post. It does seem however that www.bmwmcnj.com still has an...

Thats just what I meant , you will have it in ten min. Good luck Brian

I went to the speedo post you listed for me and took the speedometer apart just like it said,the post needed cleaning and put some plumbers grease on them it does not take much corrosion to stop low voltage. Same with the break light the bulb base had corrosion on it, cleaned it up also and all is well now no more red light .thanks again E.L.Buff

Quote: Originally Posted by roy Another thing you might consider is checking for people that live in your area and see if they are willing to help. AKA Have a mini tech session with people knowing you are doing this work on your bike. You might be pleasantly surprised at the offers to help. Good Luck Roy Good idea. I have never seen an old K in my area, but if anyone wants to come by Belton Tx I will be starting work soon. The final drive and...

I decided to replace my incorrect overly-large metal Fram fuel filter with a correct Fram metal fuel filter and was fortunate to avert a careless disaster and costly repair. With all the wiggling around I inadvertently bent the aluminum intake fuel line. It was pointing straight up when I noticed. It of course broke off when trying to bend it back. The break was where the last weld holds the line against a trap-like box. I was able to...

Whether or not I used the specific articles copyrighted by Don, or articles by someone else, I DID use the IBMWR K-bike website when I did the spline lubes on 2 of my K75's. They are worth the price of admission! The one recommendation I would make is to use a bit stickier grease than the Honda Moly 60 Paste. From talking to both Paul Glaves and Matt Parkhouse, a 50/50 mix of Honda Moly 60 Paste and Wurth 3000 grease seems to work better...