Richard's advice is spot-on correct. I would simply reinforce the notion that if the finned nut does not spin off easily by hand after using the corre...

Another thing you can do is to eliminate the chamfer of your socket by grinding the face of the open end flat. I bought an impact grade socket specifi...

There are 2 variations on the 5 speed transmissions. Before 1978, the shift lever is fitted directly to the transmission. The only adjustment availabl...

What kind of issue are you wishing to address? It doesn't cost anything to take them apart and clean all the contacts. If it is a functional deficienc...

3M plastic and emblem adhesive. I bought my tube at NAPA many years ago. Kinda pricey.

Remarkably. Rocky Point was the advertiser at the top of the last page I opened here on the ABC website. . It appears that the Rocky Point web site ha...

I know a guy who has a donor bike R90/6 with Mikunis on it. I can check on it if you like.

Ian, the supplier you are looking for is Rocky Point cycles. I think the owner has passed away.

I just stumbled across this post from 2 weeks ago. This response is my opinion only. Many owners like to re-torque the head bolts from time to time, ...

Well Steve, it's been nice to have you as a participant. I usually start my comments with something to the effect of " in my experience" or "if it wer...

Euro Moto Electrics (EME) offers the fuel line t's you want. Link pasted below. No hose clamps are needed on these, or any fitting on your Airhead. A...

I think you're on to a good procedure there, Mark. The solenoids were already by-passed on my '88 RS when it came to me, so I am kind of stabbing in t...

Is the OP talking about the top cover, and the fuel shut-offs inside that space? Many motor bikes with carburetors have vacuum operated shut offs that...

It would be prudent to make sure all the nuts are tight. There is probably a torque spec, but I don't know what it would be. A common occurrence is fo...

I also have a 1985 R80. It came to me with segments of rubber cut from an inner tube and zip tied to the carriers for the purpose of snugging up the f...