You have a "ground" issue. The starter power is most proabably returning through one of the other electrical systems. Back in the day, these bikes ...

What happens to the early wheels... You REALLY need to pay attention to the front wheel first.

• The mags are a benefit, and you will like having them, but you'll want to check them very carefully. Front wheel mags made before 1981 do not have...

Item number 5 is covered in detail here...

When we put any vehicle back on the road after a long sit there is a initial installment of work... replace battery, replace tires, change oil, etc. T...

That's great news !Ride report when you get back.

1. Describe your plug reading method, please. • You should not be pulling your plugs out on a whim and then judging or tuning anything by what you s...

I agree. Some thoughts.... • BP7ES plugs should run perfectly in most any Airhead. • Have you replaced (simply due to age) the plug caps and plug...

The potmetal gear slipping on the steel shaft is a common issue. The problem shows up as odometer issues. Snowbum suggests cleaning the shaft and side...

Check the ads in your Airmail first.

After any type of sanding/polishing takes place on older spokes they will certainly look better, yes. But that same action is also busting through eve...

Lots of dual carb bikes use a balance tube. I had a late 80's R100 with that tube on it and it didn't seem to hurt or help. I left mine in-place mainl...

Here's a similar needle bearing cage which has a gapped ends....

Thanks for the very clear photo. • The "crack" is in the needle bearing CAGE, not the race. The cage keeps the bearings from touching each other as ...

First understand, I have never done this repair. The following is my best guess after reviewing exploded diagrams of the final drive housing. • Sinc...