JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Re: BMW R60/5 -- Finished! pics
Yes sir, I can definitely dig it.
Yes sir, I can definitely dig it.
BMW /5 toaster-tank cafe
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Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: BMW R60/5 -- Finished! pics
Fantastic turn out there bud...
Don't forget to piss on the lemon tree.
Fantastic turn out there bud...
Don't forget to piss on the lemon tree.
flashgolly
New Member
Re: BMW R60/5 -- Finished! pics
Jkluesner, I will definitely check out his bike!
Jkluesner, I will definitely check out his bike!
jkluesner
Been Around the Block
Re: BMW R60/5 -- Finished! pics
Thanks guys. I like the hammerheads. They are a little on the stiff side, but I like them. Just got done repacking the mufflers with some heavy duty baffle packing. They have a deeper, better sound now. The packing that they came with was crap, already falling apart.
Thanks guys. I like the hammerheads. They are a little on the stiff side, but I like them. Just got done repacking the mufflers with some heavy duty baffle packing. They have a deeper, better sound now. The packing that they came with was crap, already falling apart.
bananaclip
Been Around the Block
Re: BMW R60/5 -- Finished! pics
Bravo!
Bravo!
jkluesner
Been Around the Block
Re: BMW R60/5 -- block off plate
Adding few things here and there such as repacked mufflers and alarm system... recent addition is a block-off plate (see pics). Next step is small battery positioned in the seat.
block_off_plate by jkluesner, on Flickr
block_off_2 by jkluesner, on Flickr
Adding few things here and there such as repacked mufflers and alarm system... recent addition is a block-off plate (see pics). Next step is small battery positioned in the seat.
block_off_plate by jkluesner, on Flickr
block_off_2 by jkluesner, on Flickr
jkluesner
Been Around the Block
Re: BMW R60/5 -- few changes
Been a while-- figure I would update some changes. Converted the /5 alternator (13 amp) to a /6 alternator (20 amp). H4 headlight conversion. New gas-cap. Went back to full length intake and UNI pod filters. New speedo. Modified block-off plate with catch tank and breather. And, I decided to put a nice leather wrap on the grab bar to match the handlebar grips 8) Refurbished back wheel (Blasted rim, new spokes, new bearings). Also decided to upgrade my $40 helmet, haha.
Next up: larger oil sump pan, rear sets, small lithium battery mounted in seat.
Anybody have any good suggestions on small lithium batteries??
IMG_2140 by jkluesner, on Flickr
IMG_2146 by jkluesner, on Flickr
IMG_2136 by jkluesner, on Flickr
Been a while-- figure I would update some changes. Converted the /5 alternator (13 amp) to a /6 alternator (20 amp). H4 headlight conversion. New gas-cap. Went back to full length intake and UNI pod filters. New speedo. Modified block-off plate with catch tank and breather. And, I decided to put a nice leather wrap on the grab bar to match the handlebar grips 8) Refurbished back wheel (Blasted rim, new spokes, new bearings). Also decided to upgrade my $40 helmet, haha.
Next up: larger oil sump pan, rear sets, small lithium battery mounted in seat.
Anybody have any good suggestions on small lithium batteries??
IMG_2140 by jkluesner, on Flickr
IMG_2146 by jkluesner, on Flickr
IMG_2136 by jkluesner, on Flickr
jkluesner
Been Around the Block
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- stator and diode board upgrade
Thought I would post these pics for anybody who is looking to upgrade the under-powered alternator on the BMW /5 models. The stock will only put out 13 amps, wheres the /6 will put out 20. With the stock my charging light was always on at idle... not good. The bottom pic is the stock stator. Notice the lack of connection on the bottom left side of the stator. Top pic is after I installed a 1976 R90/6 stator and /6 diode board. Notice the addition of the connector on the bottom left side of the stator and the left side of the diode board. If you don't wire up the two connections the new stator and board will still only make 13 amps (or less). Note the three wire connection at the bottom right has changed-- this is because the old one was almost rotted away inside. One easy pull and two wires tore out
Anyway, thought I would share
Heading to Corbin in Hollister on Saturday to pick out materials for my gunfighter seat. They got a sweet "ride-in" deal where you show up, pick out material, and a few hours later you have a new seat. I decided the knock off seat wasn't cutting it. Time to get a real leather seat and why not go to Corbin and watch them make? I also get my rear sets from Boxer Metal on Tuesday and am super excited to mount em!
IMG_2173 by jkluesner, on Flickr
IMG_2153 by jkluesner, on Flickr
Thought I would post these pics for anybody who is looking to upgrade the under-powered alternator on the BMW /5 models. The stock will only put out 13 amps, wheres the /6 will put out 20. With the stock my charging light was always on at idle... not good. The bottom pic is the stock stator. Notice the lack of connection on the bottom left side of the stator. Top pic is after I installed a 1976 R90/6 stator and /6 diode board. Notice the addition of the connector on the bottom left side of the stator and the left side of the diode board. If you don't wire up the two connections the new stator and board will still only make 13 amps (or less). Note the three wire connection at the bottom right has changed-- this is because the old one was almost rotted away inside. One easy pull and two wires tore out
Anyway, thought I would share
Heading to Corbin in Hollister on Saturday to pick out materials for my gunfighter seat. They got a sweet "ride-in" deal where you show up, pick out material, and a few hours later you have a new seat. I decided the knock off seat wasn't cutting it. Time to get a real leather seat and why not go to Corbin and watch them make? I also get my rear sets from Boxer Metal on Tuesday and am super excited to mount em!
IMG_2173 by jkluesner, on Flickr
IMG_2153 by jkluesner, on Flickr
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- stator and diode board upgrade
Awesome man. This is one of the first major things I did to my bike. Except I went the EnDuraLast route. It's a mean little dude, but Im thinking about toning it bak down some. It became noticing slower to rev and slower to stop. Haha.
While you're in there you should do a way with that charging light circuit so the whole thing doesn't hinge on one bulb.
Awesome man. This is one of the first major things I did to my bike. Except I went the EnDuraLast route. It's a mean little dude, but Im thinking about toning it bak down some. It became noticing slower to rev and slower to stop. Haha.
While you're in there you should do a way with that charging light circuit so the whole thing doesn't hinge on one bulb.
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- stator and diode board upgrade
No. Its the gen light itself. Basically, the charging system is completely dependent on the resistance from that bulb. So if the bulb burns out, your bike won't charge. (found this out the hard way)
This is the mod to bypass this.
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/genlampresistor.htm
No. Its the gen light itself. Basically, the charging system is completely dependent on the resistance from that bulb. So if the bulb burns out, your bike won't charge. (found this out the hard way)
This is the mod to bypass this.
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/genlampresistor.htm
620dark
You can always get it running with time or money.
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- stator and diode board upgrade
I've had the exact same issue with e30 chassis BMW autos. That was a hell of a problem to chase down until I realized that the bulb completed part of the charging system circuit. A failure of the warning system causes a failure of the entire system!?!?!?
I've had the exact same issue with e30 chassis BMW autos. That was a hell of a problem to chase down until I realized that the bulb completed part of the charging system circuit. A failure of the warning system causes a failure of the entire system!?!?!?
