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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 16:59
Last seen: 11/22/2024 08:09
Topics: 89 / Replies: 2503
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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...

9 months 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...

9 months 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...

10 months 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...

10 months 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 ...

10 months 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...

10 months 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...

10 months 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...

10 months 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...

10 months 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...

10 months 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 ...

10 months 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...

10 months 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 ...

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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...

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