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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 16:59
Last seen: 02/23/2025 05:36
Topics: 90 / Replies: 2532
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RE: Finned Exhaust Nut Removal

You don't want "leverage", you want "sharp impact". That's why Chris is using a rubber hammer to 'shock' the wrench. I suggest you get a rubber hammer...

1 year ago
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RE: Finned Exhaust Nut Removal

Welcome, Logan ! • First of all, you need the correct exhaust nut spanner. The shop version is a cast steel wrench about 12" long. Modern home versi...

1 year ago
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RE: Another new member

Welcome from Georgia ! I drove a 1979 R65 for years and loved it. You'll never get a ticket for zooming off from a stop too fast on an R65, but they...

1 year ago
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RE: Ride your airhead!

Since the /5 and later bikes were very, VERY advanced for their day, there is nothing "old" or special about their technology today, and therefore not...

1 year ago
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RE: Ignition Issues with Aftermarket Systems

And to my knowledge... this information may be in error. The earlier Boyer versions with the BLACK controller box were voltage sensitive. However the ...

1 year ago
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RE: 1977 R75/7 shift lever adjustment

A lot of the 5-speed levers are alloy aluminum. You can bend them one time, as in drop the bike or other minor mishap. But when you go to straighten t...

1 year ago
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RE: Home Mechanic: Electrical Corrosion on Connectors

â–ş The ignition module has a VERY thin, black steel spring wire that has to be removed before the connector can be unplugged. This "steel wire" acts li...

1 year ago
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RE: 1977 R75/7 shift lever adjustment

Mike - You must have the older 4-speed gearbox that uses the "cotter system" to attach and position the shift lever. Sorry, I don't know of a way to...

1 year ago
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RE: H4 LED replacement plug'n'play sought

â–ş These standard "sealed beam" LED headlamps () have been around for about 7 years. Their strong point seems to be that they have multiple light sourc...

1 year ago
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RE: Throttle Lock (Or Cruise Control) ?

Not exactly sure how you fall asleep on a motorcycle and NOT sustain serious personal injury. Don't want to downgrade the seriousness of your pal's...

1 year ago
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RE: Throttle Lock (Or Cruise Control) ?

The US DOT outlawed the factories from fitting friction devices to throttles about 1973, and after that sales of the 3rd party "cruise controls" soon ...

1 year ago
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RE: H4 LED replacement plug'n'play sought

You will be waiting a LONG time, my friend. The standard glowing element of a halogen H4 bulb emits light in an evenly dispersed, full 360° pattern. S...

1 year ago
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RE: H4 LED replacement plug'n'play sought

â–ş The type bulb with the fan did fit comfortably into both the double-sided and single-sided headlamp buckets. In some installations you had to groom ...

1 year ago
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RE: H4 LED replacement plug'n'play sought

Here's 4 things you should know about H4 LED bulbs for the Airhead... • The specs on these type bulbs are changing so fast that there is not a singl...

1 year ago
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