• Since the newer fuels do attack all the 'rubber' parts making them hard and far less compliant, "yes" I'd be replacing all 4 carb mounting hoses. ...

"If it ain't broke...."

I would highly suggest that you do this instead.... 1. Read about and start using Top Tier fuels. The black is most likely caused by the PO lugging ...

You can buy the M6 SHCS fastener at any good hardware store in black or stainless. Both will be Grade 5 or higher. Just remove one stock hex bolt and ...

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That specific issue occurred on a British-made 3-cylinder that used a permanent magnet rotor. The rotor (being a permanent magnet) never turned OFF, w...

Do a forum search on "tires". It's been discussed at length.

I am not familiar with or ever installed a Wedgetail EI, so I'm not qualified to answer your question. Australia and New Zealand seem to be a hotbed o...

Welcome Aboard ! ► First thing you'll want to do is contact your local Airhead Club director, what we call an "Air Marshal". Get on his contact list...

BMW = Bivouac Mice over Winter At least you have the correct air intake snouts !!

It's a very tough situation. Finding a good 'wordsmith' and knowledgeable mechanic in the same person is a rarity. It's not a common skill mix. And th...

Gerald - Sorry to hear of your problems. My thoughts for what they are worth.... • Both charging and ignition systems have been altered. So when t...

No ideas at all. It's always a struggle to reach your hand in there just to hold the nuts. I always hated that job. (I do like the fasteners that Clea...

That area is a very common place for issues. I've had several of the brass inserts loosen or pull out. What I do is remove the "lower" so that it can ...

During a rushed installation, the front engine cover could have caught the ignition wire between the cover and engine. When the cover was tightened, t...