NGK BP7ES works well for me in most models. That's a protruded (or extended) tip in 14mm, extended heat range 7, non-resistor plug. (In NGK-speak, an ...

Can't speak to the R45 specifically, but I will tell you that typically any amount of oil to the rocker arms is enough. They actually require very, ve...

It occurs to me that if the Club wishes to attract more members, then maybe they could do more with their website, which is their premier "ace in the ...

If I wanted both, I could join several other clubs that do both. But I'm only interested in Airheads. I'd like to keep the ABC Airhead-only because...

First suspect is always the fuel and carbs. The Number 1 suspect is always the fuel, ESPECIALLY if you did not buy it. Ethanol fuels can go "bad" ...

Welcome Aboard ! You'll find the bikes easy to ride and easier to work on. Your bike is beautiful and well worth taking care of! Any bike with mi...

John - The enricheners are disks that are mounted into the side of both carbs, under the square cover, on the engine-side. This this the device insi...

If you are talking about the ivory-colored connector, then this is true. . Rick supplies the new connector already made onto a ~10" lead. You dis...

You need a Needle Nozzle, but don't buy a whole new grease gun, all you need is an adapter. Needle Nozzle Adapter on Amazon There are about 10 di...

Thoughts.... @ It's not only the spec and AH rating, but also the battery post positions ! There is a very common lawn mower and Harley battery that...

Several things... @ If you have not removed the front engine cover and inspected your ignition system, this is a good time. 1980 R80 originally show...

This is true. We call the 2A ones "car chargers" because a motorcycle battery shouldn't be continuously charged at more than 1/10th their AH rating. I...

Fuse Blocks I agree with your choice to go with flat pack fuses, but I think you will find that 10 fuses is far too many and that the proposed fuse ...

Again.... it greatly depends on Where you ride and How you ride. There are places in the deserts of western US and northern Mexico... and I suppose No...

Possibly for the exact reason you were already given.... corroded contacts inside the ignition switch. The German ignition switch is not the simple ...