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by 8ball
Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Dismantle top of forks
Replies: 5
Views: 1297

Dismantle top of forks

Hello gents, how do I dismantle the cap on top of the forks as shown in picture?
Image


http://www.flickr.com/photos/44923310@N00/5440660064

Thanks in advance,
Bryan
by 8ball
Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

I don't want my bike to look like anything else. That's the point!
by 8ball
Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

Hello friends, thanks again for all the insightful information. I have many leads I'm now following. I look forward to learning more from this community. This tire looks cool and seems to be the "stock" size 4.00-19 Firestone ANS Military Tire Anyone have pictures to a 1974 to 1977 r bike ...
by 8ball
Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:26 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

Because your building a r65 and you love the snowflake.

In any case, if you can share details I'd appreciate.
by 8ball
Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

@whitehurst, i sent you an email through this forum. I don't have your internet mail address. I'd like to talk with you. Maybe we could work out a wheel trade? Where are you located? I'm in El Dorado Hills, CA which is by Sacramento. I do have my own vision for the bike. It is similar to what you bu...
by 8ball
Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

@Frong, yes I've seen those pics. Very clean build!

@var, Thanks for posting the link to whithurst's bike. That's awesome. I sent him an email. I really like his wheel/tire setup. I wonder what size type those are? I like the forks without the squishy rubber boot and black pipes, very nice!

Bryan
by 8ball
Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

really good information here, thanks again! Yes, I'd like to switch out the front forks and I'd do the same for the rear if necessary. Because I'm going for that rustic old bobber look, I don't care if it comes from the pick and pull wrecking yards or someones backyard. It just has to work and look ...
by 8ball
Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:08 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

Here's my inspiration http://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalb/sets/72157625826075105/ The blue bike is awesome, unfortunately I don't have the time or funding to realize. I'd be just as happy with the grungy grey bike though. Hopefully this gives you a flavor of what I'm hoping to accomplish. Again al...
by 8ball
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Re: Wide rear tire r90 /6

Thanks everyone for your insightful comments, much appreciated. I measured and photograpged the wheels; they appear to be the stock 3.25 front and 4.00 in back. I also uploaded all the r90 pictures thus far here http://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalb/sets/72157625950295162/ The pristine bike shows th...
by 8ball
Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:50 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Wide rear tire r90 /6
Replies: 27
Views: 11557

Wide rear tire r90 /6

Hi, I'd like to put the widest rear and front tires possible on my 76 r90 /6. What is the widest I can go and what modifications would it take? I currently have the snowflake wheels with stock type Metzler tires. I've heard I could get a wired wheel made that would fit a 140 wide tire. Anyone have e...