Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread Barry Stark
Ed - Go to www.gowesty.com Barry Any idea of the best place to look for these? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] my newest grand daughter

2012-03-09 Thread Rolf
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 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/

Re: [MBZ] Hit a deer....need a right Bosch Euro headlight glass for my83 300d.

2012-03-09 Thread Rolf
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Dan Penoff
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

Re: [MBZ] one of the strangest things I've ever seen...

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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]

Re: [MBZ] Water pump or thermostat?

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Dan Penoff
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Jim Cathey
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. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] rusty SL

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] Water pump or thermostat?

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread E M
Thanks Barry. Ed On 9 March 2012 03:00, Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote: Ed - Go to www.gowesty.com Barry Any idea of the best place to look for these? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] '77 240D alternator belt adjustment woes

2012-03-09 Thread Jim Cathey
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?

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread E M
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

Re: [MBZ] rusty SL

2012-03-09 Thread E M
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

[MBZ] leaks under front seat, W124

2012-03-09 Thread Alex Chamberlain
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

Re: [MBZ] my newest grand daughter

2012-03-09 Thread WILTON
Congratulations! 'Hope all are doing well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com To: janie mills janiemi...@hotmail.com; tbened...@aol.com; Don Scott d...@germanpartsworld.net; jbali...@atlantaclassiccars.com; maguiga...@aol.com; Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread Allan Streib
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread E M
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Dan Penoff
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

Re: [MBZ] leaks under front seat, W124

2012-03-09 Thread Dan Penoff
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

Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread Peter Hertzing
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

Re: [MBZ] rusty SL

2012-03-09 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] More 107 fun

2012-03-09 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] rusty SL

2012-03-09 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] leaks under front seat, W124

2012-03-09 Thread Alex Chamberlain
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

Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread E M
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Fmiser
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 ___

Re: [MBZ] VW Westfalia campers?

2012-03-09 Thread Allan Streib
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Scott Ritchey
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread E M
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in W126 HVAC Repair - I Surrender

2012-03-09 Thread Diesel Head
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

Re: [MBZ] leaks under front seat, W124

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

[MBZ] China diesel

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Randy Bennell
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Randy Bennell
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Rick Knoble
Well, how 'bout one of these then? Not a BMW, but... http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pacific_Coast :-) Rick Sent from my iPhone. 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:

Re: [MBZ] China diesel

2012-03-09 Thread Rick Knoble
That seems pricey. Have you checked Jacks Small Engines? They are the Rusty of small engine parts. Rick Sent from my iPhone. 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

Re: [MBZ] Hit a deer....need a right Bosch Euro headlight glass for my83 300d.

2012-03-09 Thread Rick Knoble
What side do you guys need? I have a pair that I will split up... Rick Sent from my iPhone. 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.

Re: [MBZ] China diesel

2012-03-09 Thread Randy Bennell
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Diesel Head
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

Re: [MBZ] China stuff

2012-03-09 Thread Randy Bennell
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Diesel Head
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

[MBZ] Kleb special parts-mobile

2012-03-09 Thread OK Don
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2862290679.html Not mine, etc. --- -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread OK Don
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,

Re: [MBZ] rusty SL

2012-03-09 Thread RELNGSON
...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

[MBZ] Lubro Moly Valve Clean

2012-03-09 Thread glenn brown
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] Hit a deer....need a right Bosch Euro headlight glass for my83 300d.

2012-03-09 Thread Michael Canfield
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 Sent from my iPhone. On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:51 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: I too am looking for glass only.

Re: [MBZ] rusty SL

2012-03-09 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] China diesel

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] China diesel

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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:

Re: [MBZ] Lubro Moly Valve Clean

2012-03-09 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

[MBZ] 210 seat switches

2012-03-09 Thread Mitch Haley
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Mitch Haley
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,

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread clay monroe
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:

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Mitch Haley
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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Allan Streib
Diesel Head 126die...@gmail.com writes: they have idiosyncrasies Sounds like just the thing for most on this list! -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] China diesel

2012-03-09 Thread Mitch Haley
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

Re: [MBZ] rusty SL

2012-03-09 Thread Alex Chamberlain
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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Allan Streib
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.

Re: [MBZ] 210 seat switches

2012-03-09 Thread Curt Raymond
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

Re: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles

2012-03-09 Thread Dieselhead
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

[MBZ] OT: what causes a fluorescent light to buzz

2012-03-09 Thread Allan Streib
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 -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to