I’m presuming since you verified that the needles were in the correct position, that it was also verified that both needle jets are 2.68’s. Also impor...

I agree, the slide needles and needle jets should last many miles, and it is unlikely that one side would wear differently. Myself, if it were a “new ...

Hello Scott, if you get back into your carbs, and you didn’t last time, I would replace the slide needles and needle jets. It looks like (on that Bing...

PS: The needle notch on the Bing chart is called “clip position”. 1 is most lean, 4 most rich.

One factor involved is the crankcase ventilation system. I’m not sure of the configuration used for your bike, but it likely dumps into only one of th...

@16813 hi Mike, I have the same spring/ball bypass valve in my ‘78, so I’m sure it’s in yours, also. When my filter is out, I inspect the valve and t...

Greetings from way down in south Texas. Don’t get to meet many folks from Idaho! Glad you found a way back to airhead ownership. My cylinder heads w...

P.S. - Minor typo - BMW bars are 22mm, just short of 7/8”.

I purchased a set of the Biltwell Renegade’s, 7/8”. Installed them today. Clutch side was very typical. Throttle side was quite challenging! Took som...

Don’t want to “hijack” this thread, but, this got me thinking about my sorry old grips. My bike is a ‘78 R100. What is the correct grip size? Is it ...

Wow, never seen one of those. Is that supposed to draw heat up out of the oil? Is there a liquid inside that helps convey the heat? V..e..r..y inte...

Hello, Mark! From way down in south Texas. Good luck setting up your shop.

@13780 well, I found it; “The Cat” (being referred to here) is a high speed ferry that operates between Nova Scotia and Maine.

@16813 ok, I’m curious, what is “the cat”?

@edward-silverman hello Edward. I’d start a new forum topic with your question. Folks may not see it here.