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Forum: Regional forums 08-19-2012, 08:25 PM
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Views: 124,209
Posted By Tundra Tom
The graphics are righteous !

The graphics are righteous !
Forum: The Garage 08-14-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,417
Posted By Tundra Tom
Buy a lift, this is a must. The worst thing about...

Buy a lift, this is a must. The worst thing about owning one is kicking yourself for not buying it 10 years earlier. Buy a good one too, not a Chinese POS like I have, paint flaking off, air cylinder...
Forum: Regional forums 08-14-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,209
Posted By Tundra Tom
Dave, you looked like complete shit Sunday...

Dave, you looked like complete shit Sunday morning. :puke1 You should have rode back with us.
Forum: 2 smokers 08-14-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Believe it or not I got the H-1 running...again. ...

Believe it or not I got the H-1 running...again. Turns out it had the wrong coils in it hence the magic smoke coming out of them.:D
Also replaced all the points with new. I was always kind of...
Forum: Regional forums 08-14-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,209
Posted By Tundra Tom
Well I was one of the first timers and am wowed...

Well I was one of the first timers and am wowed by such a kick ass rally. Thanks to EVERYONE that made this happen. Great to meet many new riders and a few blasts from the past. Here's a few shots,...
Forum: Regional forums 08-07-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,209
Posted By Tundra Tom
Last minute entry. Will be there Friday, looking...

Last minute entry. Will be there Friday, looking forward to it!:freaky
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Tundra Tom
BMW F-650 DIY Bash Plate

Since my relic '99 has limited after market options to replace the cheese plastic bash plate I bent one up from an Aluminum Shovel.
Found the side cases were getting a bit warm so I added 20 - 3/8"...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,453
Posted By Tundra Tom
Gearing

Also have a 1999. The "Chain Gang" suggests changing the 16/47 gearing to 15/47. I did so on mine as it needed new rear sprocket and a chain. BIG difference in off roading at lower rpm's, occasional...
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By Tundra Tom
Opinion: 1999 BMW F-650

I have an opportunity to buy one from a friend. I could not find a dedicated thread on this model, only "X" s and Dakars. Is this a decent semi-off road ride? I currently have an old 350 scrambler...
Forum: 2 smokers 06-11-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
I did but used the red high temp. silacone rather...

I did but used the red high temp. silacone rather the recommended 3 bond 1194 which I now have a tube of (of course). Yeah, the triples site is a weath of info. The kick started was never wound right...
Forum: 2 smokers 06-09-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Well shit, went though the carbs, looked good as...

Well shit, went though the carbs, looked good as before.
Starts right up first kick, still revs to 5 grand.:dood
Admittedly I used the case sealer rather sparingly as the previous owner had...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-08-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
The fork seals didn't fly. They were too tall to...

The fork seals didn't fly. They were too tall to allow the snap ring back in the lowers. I tried sanding them down but got to the metal core of the seal and you can't re-install as the rubber just...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-07-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Naw I missed it, heck I don't even have "the...

Naw I missed it, heck I don't even have "the dish".
Didn't have time to dig into the carbs yet...soon..soon.
Forum: 2 smokers 05-06-2009, 06:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Could it be a leak between the cases? I applied...

Could it be a leak between the cases? I applied the silicone rather sparingly.
Forum: 2 smokers 05-05-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Come to think of it the carbs where off the Motor...

Come to think of it the carbs where off the Motor and "bagged" on the frame from way back when. Think I'll just yank them and clean them out again real good, especialy the choke circuit.
Ohhh I...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-05-2009, 11:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Well, back to the thread subject... Got the...

Well, back to the thread subject...
Got the coils and hence spark, one coil was bad.
The Kawi starts great but rev's to 5-6 grand and stays there. I've checked all the carbs to make sure the slides...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-26-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Jeez, you guys are are putting the 'ole Norton to...

Jeez, you guys are are putting the 'ole Norton to shame.
I've still got two sets of tires to mount right after the H-1 gets running. I've got no time for the Brit!:1drink
Forum: 2 smokers 04-26-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
I got it running when I bought it in '95 but it...

I got it running when I bought it in '95 but it eventually lost compression and sucked trans oil on the right side.
All three coils are powered by the same wire. They each have a trigger wire. I...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-26-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
Kinda like this Tyll? ...

Kinda like this Tyll?
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa266/tundratom/DSC04585-1.jpg

Well, I got the H-1 back together but it wouldn't start.
Gas on all 3 plugs, spark on only #3. Strange,...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-24-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
If they've been sitting for more than a few years...

If they've been sitting for more than a few years they likey need Con Rods as they tend to rust with no oil in the crank case. I found this shoved in a corner in a machine shop and got it cheap, it...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-24-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By Tundra Tom
H-1 Project

Aka: "The Widow Maker"...
I've reserected a 10 year old project, a '74 Kawi Mach 3 two stroke triple.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa266/tundratom/DSC00332.jpg

New connecting rods,...
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 189,725
Posted By Tundra Tom
C-14...best cycle I've ever owned....till you...

C-14...best cycle I've ever owned....till you have to push it around in the Garage!:wink:

Really is a treat to ride in all conditions, best part is the Jekyll and Hyde nature of it's...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-01-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
Well I ordered a set for the SL-350 off E-bay. ...

Well I ordered a set for the SL-350 off E-bay.

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Forum: Old's Cool 04-01-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
True true, I've gone to industrial supply's for...

True true, I've gone to industrial supply's for wheel bearings and such. Guess I 'll keep looking 'round whilst I quaff my Leinenkugels sunset wheat with an orange wedge init.:freaky
Forum: Old's Cool 04-01-2009, 05:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
Nice Balancer! That is some serious DIY. Well...

Nice Balancer! That is some serious DIY.
Well the tires and tubes came, man they look large and aggressive.
Now the search for Fork Seals has been tough. All kinds of '72-73's but only SL-350's...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-29-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
I went to order TW39 Front and TW302 Rear from...

I went to order TW39 Front and TW302 Rear from MAWonline. Got to the check out and they were going to charge over $68 for shipping:eek1 F-that! I'd rather have a blow out.
Dennis Kirk had the tires...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-24-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
Excellent! Thanks for the info, I'll order up a...

Excellent! Thanks for the info, I'll order up a set.
My 'bro in-law lives in Albuquerque, we've ridden allot around the Mountains there. Love it.
The pic was from the first ride this year. Just as...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-23-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa266/tundratom...

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa266/tundratom/CL-350.jpgHey Chobro,
Thanks for the link! Stock sizes are 3.00X19 front and 3.50X18 rear. These are the choices given though the widths are wider....
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
Thanks Bat outta', Yeah that seems to be...

Thanks Bat outta',

Yeah that seems to be tough part, finding a matched set.
The front 19 is the scarce size, may end up with a metric equivalent. It's unlikely I'll be dragging a knee or taking...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
Posted By Tundra Tom
Tires for 350 Scrambler

Having a hard time finding decent dual sport tires for the '71 Scrambler. Front: 3.00 X 19 - Rear 3.50 X 18.

Any sources?
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