Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

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Bill Lumberg
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Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Bill Lumberg »

I have benefited from responses thus far. In my completely clueless endeavor to move from changing the oil in my truck to maintaining my R75/6, I find how to projects, but not what and when. Prior to problems, what needs adjustment when? I can check for loose bolts, know when the tires are worn, but what should I look at at what interval? I'm just too new to this sort of bike to have a short list of adjustments to google. Thanks.
Deleted User 287

Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Deleted User 287 »

This list will get you started: http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSche ... 00GSPD.pdf

If you don't have a owners manual, you should seriously consider getting one. There is a TON of information in them. Everything short of the care & feeding of the gearbox input and final drive output splines, it seems.

If you have never removed your gearbox, this is probably a good time to get prepared. It is the best way to clean and lube the gearbox input splines, and THE ONLY way to inspect and lightly lube the throw-out rod where it contact the clutch plate.

Here is a nice article on gearbox removal:
http://www.bmwr65.org/htdocs/yabbfiles/ ... images.pdf
Deleted User 287

Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Deleted User 287 »

...and you cannot be an official village idiot until you have been elected President of the U.S.A....


(or be "me"... :roll: )
Deleted User 72

Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Deleted User 72 »

I considered using "village idiot" as my handle here, before choosing "Native". So, please, have some respect...
Deleted User 287

Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Deleted User 287 »

Native /5 wrote:I considered using "village idiot" as my handle here, before choosing "Native". So, please, have some respect...
I think I have proven my worthiness beyond all doubt.

Bill L. will just have to do his own research or take my word for it. :twisted:
Major Softie
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Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

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justoneoftheguys wrote:...and you cannot be an official village idiot until you have been elected President of the U.S.A....
(or be "me"... :roll: )
National Idiot is a far higher title.
MS - out
Deleted User 72

Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Deleted User 72 »

justoneoftheguys wrote:
Native /5 wrote:I considered using "village idiot" as my handle here, before choosing "Native". So, please, have some respect...
I think I have proven my worthiness beyond all doubt.

Bill L. will just have to do his own research or take my word for it. :twisted:
I once ran a transmission around the block, forgetting to add anything slippery inside. But I completed my brain fart in fairly short order and anted up. Hope I haven't disclosed any classified info, just wanted to let you know that I coulda been a contenda.
Bill Lumberg
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Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Bill Lumberg »

Good tips. Printed the list and am ordering a manual. Thanks.
Chuey
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Re: Village Idiot, Further R75/6 question

Post by Chuey »

I like the Clymer book. As a matter of fact, I was looking at the wiring diagram in mine about three minutes ago. I still am going to ask a question. I'd like a little further understanding.

It seems that saying you're the idiot on this board means being your own worst critic. Me, I'm not following that trend. I'm a genius. :)

Chuey
Jean
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Re: Village Idiot, title already taken

Post by Jean »

Bill, Native /5 AND Justoneofthe guys now have confessed to operating a tranny without the slippery stuff.
Do not do this.
I only mention this because we make comments every so often about "Don't forget the OIL!!", so now you know why it's funny.
If you can find a gas station that sells REAL gasoline w/o ethanol, trade with them.
Clemson, SC
R100s, R75/5
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