Rich is THE man on these type issues. So I can't argue with either of your logic. I will say that ignition coil impedance is one of the largest fact...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.    

I feel the same way about the 16V. Some of the first solid state Voltage Regulators offered for Airheads had an adjustment screw. You were supposed ...

► I finally got around to illustrating the light pattern to better explain the typical "discount" LED headlamp bulb, built using a flat substrate and ...

Sorry, I can't answer that. Best of luck.

First realize that the actions and results of the carbs are totally dependent upon all other tuning settings. Most home mechanics will usually do abou...

I have seen these types of optical illusions (I don't know what else to call them) on complex aluminum castings. I would first make sure you have a ...

And too: Is it simply the flickering lamp or have you seen any evidence of your battery in a state of low charge ?  

I've never had issues with the stock Airhead alternator. From what I've read the rectifier board seems to be the weak link, and then only due to its p...

Some more thoughts... 1) Sometimes inserting fluid from the caliper-end of the system is easier than from the top. This is because air within the sy...

Did you even bother to read what I wrote ? The fluid level should be 1/2 to 3/4 inches BELOW the level of the butterfly shafts. IOW the gasoline sho...

You have the older ATE brake caliper. This is a "single acting" caliper (it only has one piston). One piston means that the caliper must physically mo...

1) The first thing to look at is the SAE "service level". Originally the service was to start with "S" for gasoline engines and "C" for diesel. Then t...

Stop ! I have rebuilt dozens of Bings without ever having to remove those 2 screws. If fuel is coming out that shaft, then removing the shaft is NO...

Welcome aboard from GA. More basic "get your Airhead going" type tips here...