To put reverse pressure on the stubborn plug, I would consider using a "Wonder Bar" or other nail puller and grind out the notch to the size of the...

"...Hi, I think the color is already growing on me, I appreciate it more daily. Now I am excited for summer to arrive. I will start reading about t...

Congratulations! That color was /is called Havana Gold. Think of a Cuban cigar with a gold band on it. If you are at all concerned about value as...

I agree completely with Wobbly on this one. The mileage is not much of a concern on Airheads until you get to the 50K to 70K mile range. My obs...

The part number on the fiche is not the same as casting numbers on parts. As for interchangeability, compare the part numbers on the fiche and make ...

O.K. Bret. First off, I have never owned or worked on a bike with 40mm carburetors, I would go with the assumption that they are similar in function ...

..."Very slight, perhaps a couple thousandths, up and down movement of jet needle in slide."... My next move would be to get to the bottom of that ...

Great looking bike. There are a great many Airhead members in the greater Chicago area. Be sure to contact me if you have questions about your bike. I...

Many years ago, I had a BSA Thunderbolt that developed a rod knock after an episode of spirited riding. I never did determine the exact cause. Are yo...

..."The only reason not to buy a used engine is if you need that particular engine number due to a special model or limited edition."... Numbers ma...

..."I guess we now have to do all our own work?.... I made that decision many years ago. I guess you could open up the oil filter chamber to s...

How many miles on the motorcycle? The only service on the list that might have an effect on the internal motor parts would be the oil change. Did the...

You might be able to fit a plug with "oversized" threads. I once used an oversized piggy back plug on the drain hole of a 4 speed transmission of a /5...

I saw a /5 several years ago that had a replacement switch with an actual key installed in the top of the headlight where the original set-up used t...