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OldBike Fuel-up Log

1974 BMW R60/6
Property of 2n4Wheeler. Added Feb 3 2017

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Dec 22 2020

44111; 2.062 gal in Lyons @ $5.30; adjusted idle in Lyons @ 1,100; both air mix and throttle stop do affect idle; think that fuel delivery may be inconsistent; there is some roughness; 3.5 - 4.3k RPM are just great

  • 188.0
  • 2.062
  • $2.910
  • $6.00
  • 0.0

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Dec 22 2020 at 8:00 pm · partial


Nov 19 2020

4 3 9 2 3; 1.9 gal of 85; really full; does ping on slight hill; Added 2 oz mystery oil; 0.5 l down on oil level.; RS carb leaks fuel - need to adjust float level or new needle valve 1.931 + 1.87 gal = 3.778 gal over 185 miles

  • 185.0
  • 3.778
  • $2.070
  • $7.82
  • 49.0

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Nov 19 2020 at 7:06 pm


Oct 19 2020

4 3 7 3 8; No Riding for ONE YEAR ??? filled near top with 91 Costco; ADDED 2 oz MYSTERY OIL; engine oil at top & clean; long time between rides; confirmed oil leak is now at head gasket - drip every 1 minutes; ADD 1.847 TO NEXT FILL $5 @ 43867

  • 213.0
  • 4.738
  • $2.322
  • $11.00
  • 45.0

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Oct 21 2020 at 7:00 pm


Aug 4 2019

4 3 5 2 5; - St mary's - 70 @ 4.7k rpm solid ; really filled to top !!; added mystery oil; significant leak on left cylinder base; tried 2nd carb needle notch - power tops out but serviceable; reverted to 3rd notch from top after short ride

  • 175.0
  • 3.455
  • $2.894
  • $10.00
  • 50.7

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Aug 4 2019 at 9:10 pm


Jul 30 2019

4 3 3 5 0; Braidnard NP rides; then 20w50 oil changed; gas filled to top; tires need to be checked;

  • 197.0
  • 3.757
  • $2.928
  • $11.00
  • 52.4

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Jul 31 2019 at 3:54 pm


Jul 3 2019

4 3 1 5 3; filled to the top; mostly foothills rides; 1/4 qt oil used in ?? miles; start w/ 350 mi on trip odometer

  • 216.0
  • 4.000
  • $0.813
  • $3.25
  • 54.0

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Jul 5 2019 at 6:42 pm


Jun 20 2019

4 2 9 3 7;evergreen to pinecliff loop; retarted timing after ride - check next fuel up

  • 138.0
  • 2.783
  • $3.054
  • $8.50
  • 49.6

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Jun 21 2019 at 8:00 pm


Jun 4 2019

4 2 7 9 9; first major 91 fill; rocker arms replaced; valves set; difficult to fill gas consistently - gap to overfill is difficult

  • 175.0
  • 3.649
  • $3.042
  • $11.10
  • 48.0

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Jun 9 2019 at 6:10 pm


May 25 2019

4 2 6 2 4; FIRST gas after 8 month re-build; pipe filter in left side only; just put O-ring in left idle jet prior to ride; runs pretty well- 85 causes pinging! a a 4 2 5 4 8; restart tracking after rebuild with a fill-up - but not tracked fill up for first ride on 104th to Hwy 93 - 50 miles total; front brake handle is too tight for hand; left foot pedal is too low for shifting; loosening shifter releases transmission oil

  • 76.0
  • 1.770
  • $2.768
  • $4.90
  • 42.9

Added by 2n4Wheeler on May 25 2019 at 3:53 pm


Aug 4 2017

4 2 3 7 1 ; first gas was 87 octane; 2nd gas was 85 octane; filled nearly to lip trips up to Rollinsville; adjusted right valves; cleaned idle jets; adjusted carb cables; went up to 6K rpm; seems fine on throttle - idle was problem hence idle jets cleaning;

  • 220.0
  • 5.154
  • $2.276
  • $11.73
  • 44.8

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Aug 5 2017 at 8:08 pm


Jul 30 2017

4 2 3 6 7; gallon in Nederland; from old receipt found dec 2018

  • 80.0
  • 1.539
  • $2.600
  • $4.00
  • 0.0

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Dec 19 2018 at 9:59 am · partial


Apr 22 2017

4 2 1 5 1; (888) did some timing work for 2100rpm & full advance; set points, valve adjustment ; >> Brook's airhead tech day; previous ride was in heavy wind to wondervue

  • 130.0
  • 2.880
  • $2.556
  • $7.36
  • 45.1

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Apr 22 2017 at 6:23 pm


Apr 7 2017

4 2 0 2 1; (444); fill to about 1/2 " below neck

  • 85.0
  • 2.185
  • $2.403
  • $5.25
  • 38.9

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Apr 7 2017 at 4:49 pm


Feb 5 2017

4 1 9 3 6; start of fuel test; full 4..213 gallons from on reserve

  • 1.0
  • 0.024
  • $2.660
  • $0.06
  • 41.7

Added by 2n4Wheeler on Feb 5 2017 at 5:21 pm


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