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by msw0530
Fri May 01, 2020 9:19 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Speedometer rattle on R80 RT
Replies: 6
Views: 1441

Re: Speedometer rattle on R80 RT

Thanks! Looks like I need to upgrade from my Clymer -- any recommendations welcome .. Take the vent bolt out of the trans case just below where the cable enters. Don’t lose it or use a regular bolt. It has a hole down the center to vent the trans and a nose below the threads to hold the cable housin...
by msw0530
Fri May 01, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Speedometer rattle on R80 RT
Replies: 6
Views: 1441

Re: Speedometer rattle on R80 RT

Thanks to both of you! My Clymer is pretty useless when it comes to how to disconnect the cable at the tranny case and I don't want to force it -- any advice? I think I'll just replace the cable to be safe. Thanks again!
by msw0530
Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Speedometer rattle on R80 RT
Replies: 6
Views: 1441

Speedometer rattle on R80 RT

Hi all -- First post here so be kind to the rookie ... I took my 83 R80 RT out of storage this spring and took her for a spin. All running smoothly (slight squeak on the front rotor - probably a caliper adjustment) but my speedo has been acting funny. Seems to be behaving normally but then I hear a ...