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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: Oil Indicator Light Not Coming on 1971 R60/5

Brian - Welcome aboard ! • I'm not sure what "nail" you are talking about here, but we'd like to help. Can you be more clear or possibly include ...

3 years ago
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RE: '78 R100RS Turn Signal Light Leak

Correct. On those year models, the handlebar "kill switch" turns off much more than simply the power to the ignition.

3 years ago
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RE: Comprehensive carb kits

I rebuild cabs all the time without "replacing every part". Generally I get my parts from Bob's or from Bing, the problem being that original parts ar...

3 years ago
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RE: Front Wheel Hub Damage

I believe you are correct in your thinking on both cases. The axle will locate the top hat spacer after assembly regardless of the hub's condition. Wh...

3 years ago
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RE: RT tires ?

I do believe the "standard sizes" are measured in pure Width. So a tire marked 4.00-18 really is 4" wide. My understanding of the "metric" tires is ...

3 years ago
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RE: Rewire or just treat contacts ?

I've always run the stock harnesses on all my Airheads. The quality of the wiring is quite good, and done with MUCH better materials than the newer bi...

3 years ago
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RE: Model years vs Build dates for /5's

Lots of bikes were titled according to the sale date. That's all I can say.

3 years ago
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RE: Brown side stand

I think you'll want to follow Jim's lead on this one. Cut the end off in several progressive cuts to test the bike's lean angle. When the angle gets c...

3 years ago
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RE: R75/5: Mysterious Hole

I don't think that's a drilled hole, but rather a small casting flaw. The breather system already has a drilled hole between those 2 spaces. I'd fill ...

3 years ago
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RE: 1995 R100 Mystic L/H side vibration

Exactly. As I prep my RS and choose from available OEM mirrors, I'm finding there are lots of differences.

3 years ago
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RE: 1995 R100 Mystic L/H side vibration

@kevin-schilling I'm wondering if it simply isn't the way that one mirror reacts or behaves in the general vibration environment.

3 years ago
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RE: Airhead Torque Chart

In the Haynes books they are by chapter. Don't think I've ever seen a complete list.

3 years ago
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RE: 1995 R100 Mystic L/H side vibration

Because the shocks are gas-filled. The gas is used to control the behavior of the hydraulic oil. Once the seals get old and hard, the gas all leaks ou...

3 years ago
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RE: 1995 R100 Mystic L/H side vibration

Your approach seems logical, but I've never come across anything like that.

3 years ago
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