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James Strickland
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1971 R75/5 engine siezed

Another thing to consider is that the /6 motors had a change made in the opening of the motor casting where the cylinder fits in the crank case. All /...

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75/5 carburetors exchange

It takes me the better part of a whole day to go thru a set of carburetors. You would have starved to death as a pro-mechanic. 👿 The se...

6 years ago
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75/5 carburetors exchange

Right! it takes me the better part of a whole day to go thru a set of carburetors. However, we can not assume the what the owner has in mind. I on...

6 years ago
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75/5 carburetors exchange

The answer to your question is yes and no. The carbs should fit, and provide a useful fuel air mixture, but the choke (enricher) action is completely ...

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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

Here's the thing about brake fluid. It's cheap insurance to change your brake fluid because old brake fluid in a system turns into very expensive rep...

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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

Well done! Enjoy your ride! The Airheads are always here.

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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

Not a big deal if you failed to mark the clutch parts for putting it back together. I put a used clutch from a parts bike in my R100/7 that I used to ...

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wrenching or parts ?

I am not very familiar with the GS styles of airheads. But generally speaking, valve covers are symmetrical in that they will fit just fine on either...

6 years ago
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Post a Picture of your Airheads

Nicely done, Jason. I like the color combination.

6 years ago
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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

I think it is possible that the ring of teeth has come loose from the clutch carrier. The heavy flywheel was replaced by the carrier around the time t...

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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

You will definitely want to replace that speedo cable boot. It is not unusual for an owner to re-locate the ground from the speedo retaining bolt to ...

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1983 R80RT Flywheel replacement

This is important! When you get to the place where you want to remove the flywheel, you must block the crank from moving forward.

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Riding Buddy for Hinckley IL Tech Day

Jason, I am glad that you made the trip. If you were wanting some hands on assistance, I regret that you may have been denied. According to Gina, it ...

6 years ago
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1989 R100GS Rocker Cover Replacement

Except for the highly critical motor studs and the swing arm pivots and lock nuts, I have always used what Robert Pirsig called the " mechanics feel"...

6 years ago
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