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by SteveD
Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:44 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Chicks on Bikes
Replies: 1
Views: 64558

Re: Chicks on Bikes

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by SteveD
Fri Dec 19, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Fork/Brake Upgrade for Early '80 R80 TIC?
Replies: 20
Views: 1637

Re: Fork/Brake Upgrade for Early '80 R80 TIC?

Similar/same but I find it easier to use...less pop adverts.

https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/PartsFiche.aspx
by SteveD
Wed Dec 10, 2025 6:40 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: BMW touring panniers 3d key printing.
Replies: 21
Views: 5422

Re: BMW touring panniers 3d key printing.

Well I spoke to the guy with the 3D printer and when using the pla printing filament the product looks good but is very brittle when used in the lock. Disappointing. We discussed alternatives without a resolution but dremelling the keyway from a solid blank was mentioned. The chardie then overtook ...
by SteveD
Tue Dec 09, 2025 4:12 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: BMW touring panniers 3d key printing.
Replies: 21
Views: 5422

Re: BMW touring panniers 3d key printing.

...The problem is, of course, that each key number will require a different blank. Yep. But... as it's only the first 5mm that matters it'll be a much easier task to mill the profile. The blank can be made as a solid with the usual precut as that aspect is common to all keys. If it's some 3D print ...
by SteveD
Sat Dec 06, 2025 6:37 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R50/5 centre stand
Replies: 5
Views: 1970

Re: R50/5 centre stand

The stand is in good order with minimal wear at the pivot points. The front wheel is indeed 2 inches clear of the ground when on the stand and the feet are in good order. Its just not as easy as the mono's. If that's the case I think I'd do a clean and regrease with bush replacement to optimize wha...
by SteveD
Fri Dec 05, 2025 7:39 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R50/5 centre stand
Replies: 5
Views: 1970

Re: R50/5 centre stand

To specifically answer your question: 46 52 1 234 757 CENTER STAND. Center stand, R50/5 - R90S < 1981. The original 1970-1980 center stands had a welded-on plug on the bottom of the right leg. There is no bottom cap needed for these (original) center stands. If somehow the metal plug is missing, yo...
by SteveD
Thu Dec 04, 2025 7:01 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: BMW touring panniers 3d key printing.
Replies: 21
Views: 5422

Re: BMW touring panniers 3d key printing.

https://www.bayermotor.de/en/search?pag ... W+case+key

Scroll down in that link. 29Euro each! :shock:
The pictures of the keys are the same for each code so only for advertising purposes...the number is part covered.