Ed -
Go to www.gowesty.com
Barry
Any idea of the best place to look for these?
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Congrats old man. Your son didn't learn the lesson I learned at 3
daughters :D
-ROlf
On 3/7/2012 4:06 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
My 4th grand daughter, born today at 2:17PM
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I too am looking for glass only.
-Rolf
On 3/8/2012 9:45 PM, Dave Cavner wrote:
I've seen Bosch glass available on the big auction site.
Helps to know the Mercedes and/or Bosch part number you need. Sometimes listed
that way instead of by vehicle type.
Check the 'standard' (non-US) version of
If you have a 50 mile bike, invest in a Mustang seat. Pricey, but your butt
will thank you. No more monkey butt!
Dan who's former Yamaha 1100 Virago had a Mustang seat
On Mar 8, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
My dad's K100 is an excellent long-distance tourer.
He
They seem to, my grandmother uses them in her house thats unoccupied most of
the year. Before the repellers mice were a big problem, now they're not.
They do seem to have a lifespan though. My cousins have some in their cabin
that don't do squat. I saw a mouse sitting on one once...
-Curt
Goldwing is for sure a good bike but its a HUGE bike. Its really a barcalounger
on 2 wheels...
I'm not sure I'm old enough for a Goldwing ;)
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 20:03:34 -0600
From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Of course! Duh...
That explains why after reaching operating temp the base of the injectors (the
hottest place I could find) didn't climb in step with the indicator in the car.
So the other good news is I probably didn't damage the engine, though it
probably needs (and needed) a new headgasket
I like the fact that there is an option for little training wheels that come
out of the bottom of the saddlebags when you come to a stop.
Sort of like those douchy-looking three wheelers they have out now
Dan
On Mar 9, 2012, at 8:45 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Goldwing
Goldwing is for sure a good bike but its a HUGE bike.
The 'wings have reverse. (Part of the starter motor system.)
That ought to tell you something.
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I see the disconnect. I said sport/touring meaning more like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIV_d65lT4
In the video they say its big but compared to a Gold Wing its a pup.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 18:34:21 -0800
From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I know what you mean. The snowmobile community is heavy with testosterone.
Snowmobiles have gotten stupid, they're pushing 150hp and guys want more.
My CB900f has all the power I could ever want and a lot more. I never need to
take it past half throttle. For that matter the 454 has plenty of
Yeah thats mostly my thoughts on the issue. BMW makes crotch rockets too ;).
I'd thought about getting a more upright pair of handlebars for mine but it'd
ruin the look and originality of what I've got.
I'm also not a fan of cruisers. I've ridden a couple and just don't like that
leaning back
For once we agree. I was thinking $2,000 would be a good price for the
paintjob. Prep of course will be extra.
I bet you could spend $8k without working hard at it.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 23:46:58 -0500 (EST)
From: relng...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] rusty SL
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
I'm also glad to have this car back in service. I had new tie rods put on the
190D last week and it needs an alignment BADLY before it gets driven anymore.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 23:35:08 -0600
From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I think '79 or '80 was the last year for the proper microbus, after that you
get into the Vanagon which I'll admit has grown on me over the years. The 2l
engine in the Vanagon is a monster for power compared to the early 1600cc.
Best would be to find one with a no-rust body but a tired or
Thanks Barry.
Ed
On 9 March 2012 03:00, Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote:
Ed -
Go to www.gowesty.com
Barry
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I do have another question. While rolling around under the car, I
found a part attached to the cross member just behind the oil pan. In
the middle of this cross member is a stud/bolt that faces the oil pan.
Right now, it has bare threads at one end. Is there supposed to be a
nut on it?
A Goldwing is for people who really want a Honda Accord, but prefer to
drive around with no doors.
Ed
300E
On 9 March 2012 08:45, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Goldwing is for sure a good bike but its a HUGE bike. Its really a
barcalounger on 2 wheels...
I'm not sure I'm old
What are you talking about, couple of micowave panels, tube or two of
shoegoo, and she'll be all set for Pebble Beach for well under 2 grand. hee
hee.
Ed
300E
On 9 March 2012 09:35, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
For once we agree. I was thinking $2,000 would be a good price for the
The carpet in my '87 300D is getting wet when the car sits in the
rain. The water is pooling in the depression where the right rear
mounting bolt for the front passenger seat goes into the floor. If
the car sits long enough, it spreads to the other bolt (for the same
seat), then water starts to
Congratulations! 'Hope all are doing well.
Wilton
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I have a Corbin seat on my CB900f, at first I thought the hard hard seat would
make it a short range bike but after a few rides (time for my muscles to harden
back up) its no problem.
I suspect the CB350 is a 50 mile bike because its SMALL and not terribly
powerful. My wife's 454 LTD is cushy
I would go for the last gen Vanagon with Westy kit. (I think '91 was
the last year for the USA, not sure about Canada).
That will get you air conditioning (at least the chance of it, it may
not work). All the water-cooled Vanagons have decent heat, particularly
in comparison to the earlier
You're not mocking the Spyder are you? That thing is awesome, finally a 3
wheeler with the wheels in the right order.
That said if I were to get a three wheeler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq9gBNlgkpw
-Curt
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 08:47:21 -0500
From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes
Thanks Allan, lots of good info there!
Ed
300E
On 9 March 2012 10:33, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
I would go for the last gen Vanagon with Westy kit. (I think '91 was
the last year for the USA, not sure about Canada).
That will get you air conditioning (at least the chance of
I heard Corbin makes a nice seat as well, but I got to try out a Mustang on the
same bike that a buddy had and I was sold.
I think I paid nearly $400 for the seat and backrest cushion, but I tell you,
it made such a difference when it came to comfort, especially on longer rides.
I just can't
Have you pulled the back seat to see if it might be coming from that direction?
Nothing in the pillars but the belt retractors, so you discovered...
Dan
On Mar 9, 2012, at 10:19 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
The carpet in my '87 300D is getting wet when the car sits in
I have owened a 1985 Westy with the 1.9L and an Auto. It was a great cross
country camping mobile as long as you were not in a hurry to get anywhere,
and creature comforts, such as air conditioning and the power to cross the
continental divide in a day are not on your list of requierments for
Roger,
I am thinking about bondo by the 5 gallon bucket. Get under the sheet metal
and fiberglass the heck out of it then slap on the bondo top and bottom
clay
On Mar 8, 2012, at 8:46 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
it still rolls, so not a junk yard car, but it is closer to how Gump
was
All my labor except for the maaco paint. Lots of bondo and wire wheels. Maybe
source sheet metal from freecycle microwaves and harbor freight welder. given
the price increase at the PnP, I would have to look at SLC interiors
clay
On Mar 8, 2012, at 8:47 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
It has
This thing would swallow $10k without a hiccough. That there are parts and
pieces available just makes that more likely, though I doubt the values would
increase to cover the costs. I have seen enough of these now that have worn
interiors in want of attention, but can be driven for a while
On Mar 9, 2012 7:49 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Have you pulled the back seat
to see if it might be coming from
that direction?
No. And I am in fact getting some water coming into the trunk on the
passenget side as well, pooling in the pocket in front of the taillight.
But IIRC
Thanks Peter. I've always thought the campers were really cool. If I were
to get one, it would never really go further than an hour or so up the
road, to my local race track. Not to track it, but for the long weekends
which some events are held over. A/C and heat are not really high on my
Curt Raymond wrote:
Goldwing is for sure a good bike but its a HUGE bike. Its
really a barcalounger on 2 wheels...
All this talk of Goldwings and touring bikes and nobody has
mentioned Moto Guzzi?
There! Now _I_ have. :)
-- Philip
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E M pokieba...@gmail.com writes:
Thanks Peter. I've always thought the campers were really cool. If I were
to get one, it would never really go further than an hour or so up the
road, to my local race track. Not to track it, but for the long weekends
which some events are held over. A/C
I had an R75 back in the 70s and it was a fine machine, in its day. My
perspective is dated because I quit riding in 1981 (job and relocation
reasons). I'd be concerned about an air-cooled engine with that many miles;
you might want a compression test, as a minimum. It is a mechanically
simple
Wasn't ABS first introduced on these early R75s ?
Ed
300E
On 9 March 2012 15:44, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I had an R75 back in the 70s and it was a fine machine, in its day. My
perspective is dated because I quit riding in 1981 (job and relocation
reasons). I'd be concerned
k1 got ABS in 1991
clay
On Mar 9, 2012, at 1:09 PM, E M wrote:
Wasn't ABS first introduced on these early R75s ?
Ed
300E
On 9 March 2012 15:44, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I had an R75 back in the 70s and it was a fine machine, in its day. My
perspective is dated
I think I stuck a block of 2x4 maybe like 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 or 2 in there that
wedged in and held the flap open. I never tried to take the blasted thing
apart.
On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 10:06 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I'm finally over that #$%@ cold that sidelined me for about a
A failed rear windshield seal could allow intrusion in both directions. Perhaps
remove the rear seat and sit back there while somebody plays a hose over the
car...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:42:30 -0800
From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Have you heard that Italian motorcycle factories make the chassis in the
morning? After lunch and a short siesta the factory manager goes to the house
of ill repute and rousts out his workers. Then they do the wiring...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:11:21 -0600
From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com
Anybody seen anything of the new breed of Chinese made small diesel engines?
Theres a 10hp one I'm considering to repower my Cub Cadet lawn tractor. The old
7hp gas engine is seriously tired. I figure it'd be between $400 and $500 to
rebuild what I've got, for another $100 I can get a brand new
The older ones were not quite so big.
I had a 1979 1000cc Gold Wing for a few years.
No windshield etc to begin with.
I got a Vetter fairing to install on it and nice leather saddle bags.
It was a bit heavy to ride around town from stop sign to stop sign but
nice and smooth on the highway.
If
One thing to add to my previous post.
When I sold the Gold Wing - I bought the 300D as my summer toy.
Not an Accord but I decided I should have 4 wheels and some doors to
help me stay in one piece.
I think that means I am getting old.
Randy
On 09/03/2012 9:13 AM, E M wrote:
A Goldwing is for
Well, how 'bout one of these then?
Not a BMW, but...
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pacific_Coast
:-)
Rick
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On Mar 9, 2012, at 8:20 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I see the disconnect. I said sport/touring meaning more like:
That seems pricey. Have you checked Jacks Small Engines? They are the Rusty of
small engine parts.
Rick
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On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:22 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
The old 7hp gas engine is seriously tired. I figure it'd be between $400 and
$500 to rebuild
What side do you guys need? I have a pair that I will split up...
Rick
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On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:51 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
I too am looking for glass only.
-Rolf
On 3/8/2012 9:45 PM, Dave Cavner wrote:
I've seen Bosch glass available on the big auction site.
On 09/03/2012 4:22 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Anybody seen anything of the new breed of Chinese made small diesel engines?
Theres a 10hp one I'm considering to repower my Cub Cadet lawn tractor. The old
7hp gas engine is seriously tired. I figure it'd be between $400 and $500 to
rebuild what
The R65 is kind of the 300D of BMWs. the R50/5 is the 240D. R65 is no
speed demon, but one that you can spend 100 miles. 250 miles, 500 miles or
even 1000 miles in a day. I just read a great letter in the BMW (MOA)
news. It was about how the old airhards keep working reliably, and the
japcrap
Say goodbye to the North American auto industry.
Was reading an article in the local paper this morning about the auto
industry in China.
GM sells more cars there than anywhere else now.
Ford just built a huge new plant in an effort to catch up.
China now producing a gazillion vehicles and
On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 8:24 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
I've never ridden a Goldwing, but a buddy had one for years. He was always
fiddling with the carbs on it.
A gold wing is not a motorcycle, it is just half an accord with no doors.
A hardly Davison (post 1980 or so) is not a
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2862290679.html
Not mine, etc. ---
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1992 300D 2.5T
1990 300D 2.5T
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The guy who bought my R100 got it to replace his Hardly because to the
frequent and expensive repairs. He rides the bike to commute between
Austin, TX and Kansas City - needed reliability!
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Diesel Head 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
A gold wing is not a motorcycle,
...For once we agree. I was thinking $2,000 would be a good price for the
paintjob. Prep of course will be extra. I bet you could spend $8k without
working hard at it...
For a car that would be worth it, these numbers are low, way low. Of
course, no 107 SL will ever have enough value to
Since I can't believe no dieseler on this list hasn't tried this stuff in their
diesel, I thought maybe I'd attempt to post this query again assuming that it
may have been overlooked. Has anyone on the list used Lubro Moly Valve Clean
in their W123 diesel? Before replacing the injectors in
More like the right ballpark. Theres a couple on Craigslist but all are at
least 1.5x my budget. Hafta keep my eyes open.
A couple years ago I foolishly passed on a BMW that looked just like that. I
can't remember the model K1200 something maybe. Guy was sick and had just put a
bunch of work
I need the right side.
How much?
Mike
On Mar 9, 2012 5:55 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
What side do you guys need? I have a pair that I will split up...
Rick
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On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:51 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
I too am looking for glass only.
I concur. As long as that perspective is held by the buyers and owners of
these cars, they will slowly make their way to the crusher. Tin worm will
consume many, others will rot away from general disregard. Soon enough, there
will be only those that owners took exceptional care of. Then
Even tired as it is the Kohler K161 in my Cub Cadet will out pull any similar
engine made today. Its all cast iron, heavy bugger with a big flywheel and the
torque you'd expect from one.
I could replace it with a cheapo but I'd get cheapo results. At some point this
tractor may get a little
I'm given to understand these are the same deal but its a Yanmar design.
I've found a couple webforum posts raving about them. A comparable Yanmar or
other non-Chinese manufacture would run $2000 or so.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:57:01 -0600
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
To:
It will not kill the car. Probably will not fix what ails it either. If you
have that much trouble with the injectors, you should replace them anyway. Get
them rebuilt.
clay
On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:03 PM, glenn brown wrote:
Since I can't believe no dieseler on this list hasn't tried this
My father-in-law has a Harley Ultra Classic, the engine is rubber mounted, it
has fuel injection. Its about the only Harley I'm interested in at all. I
figure in 10 or 15 years it'll either be mine by default or I'll buy it off him.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 17:08:26 -0600
From: Diesel Head
The S210 from heck and I are home now.
Two problems that need resolving:
The drivers seat was way forward when I picked the car up, and the door switch
would only move it forward, not backward. Fortunately, the mechanic who'd done
the transmission work pointed out to me that there were 3
clay monroe wrote:
Best to look for is R65LS with the fairing. You can fit the K75 sport fairing
windscreen to give a nice calm pocket over the tank and rider.
I thought the LS had clip-ons with bar end mirrors and more lean forward than a
CB900F?
If you put a bigger windscreen on it,
R65 in general has more lean than standard beemer. Need to update the bars to
sit up and beg. If you want a good airhead, the R100 is a better bet than the
65. Or, find a GS. Enduro suspension and good seating.
clay
On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:35 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
clay monroe wrote:
Curt Raymond wrote:
That said if I were to get a three wheeler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq9gBNlgkpw
I thought you were going to post this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECHRt0xYDDg
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Diesel Head 126die...@gmail.com writes:
they have idiosyncrasies
Sounds like just the thing for most on this list!
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Curt Raymond wrote:
Even tired as it is the Kohler K161 in my Cub Cadet will out pull any similar
engine made today. Its all cast iron, heavy bugger with a big flywheel and the
torque you'd expect from one.
I could replace it with a cheapo but I'd get cheapo results. At some point this
On Mar 9, 2012 4:02 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
no 107 SL will ever have enough
value to justify restoration to factory
standards.
450SLC 5.0?
Alex
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clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net writes:
R65 in general has more lean than standard beemer. Need to update the
bars to sit up and beg. If you want a good airhead, the R100 is a
better bet than the 65. Or, find a GS. Enduro suspension and good
seating.
I went through the switch foolishness on my '85 190D, ended up replacing both
sides. They were expensive but not gut wrenchingly so.
Assuming the switch is reasonably similar you take the door panel off, the
switch is held in with 1 or 2 screws.
Dissemble it in a plastic bag, there are MANY
Yes, my thinking too. Some of the idiosyncrasies of the 200D
(110.110.10) are what I like best about it, and are the things I wish
more modern cars had.
Kinda like those who had a goofy old saab, love saabs. Or those with
phewget diesels love phewgots
Diesel Head 126die...@gmail.com
Ballast transformer going out?
Light in question is a standard tube-type (T8) light with ballast and
starter, not a CFL. Changing out the starter made no difference.
Allan
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