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by Blapper
Sun Nov 02, 2025 6:57 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Motogadget Speedometer Setup
Replies: 3
Views: 4085

Re: Motogadget Speedometer Setup

I have that setup. Mine works fine but I did have interference caused by unsuppressed plug caps. Swapped them and all is well.

Support is good at Motogadget?
by Blapper
Sun Nov 02, 2025 6:56 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Motogadget Speedometer Setup
Replies: 3
Views: 4085

Re: Motogadget Speedometer Setup

I have that setup. Mine works fine but I did have interference caused by unsuppressed plug caps. Swapped them and all is well.
by Blapper
Mon Sep 09, 2024 2:35 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 5373

Re: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild

There should be a nylon button on the end of the screw so no wear should occur.
by Blapper
Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:56 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 3174

Re: Oil Leak

Did you fit the seal right way round? Familiarity can breed errors...
by Blapper
Sun Aug 11, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 5373

Re: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild

Turned out that springiness was down to the the friction screw! #embarrassed!
by Blapper
Sun Jun 16, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 5373

Re: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild

Thanks lads, I'll have a look. It is a hard stop at wide open, it's just fully closed that has 'bounce' in it.
I did wonder if it and my hot engine braking are linked, but I can't see how. This is so frustrating. I've never had this problem on any bike - airhead or otherwise.
by Blapper
Sun Jun 16, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 5373

Re: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild

Hi Barry, Could you explain 'from the top' the correct method of adjusting the throttle cables, and explain how they could affect tickover given that the op says he has slack at the twistgrip please. This is a genuine question, I'm not being silly. Chz, Andrew. When the carbs have been set up and a...
by Blapper
Tue Jun 11, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 5373

Re: 1975 R90/6 high idle after carburetor rebuild

Hi Barry,

Could you explain 'from the top' the correct method of adjusting the throttle cables, and explain how they could affect tickover given that the op says he has slack at the twistgrip please. This is a genuine question, I'm not being silly.

Chz,

Andrew.
by Blapper
Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Voltage regulator questions
Replies: 13
Views: 4003

Re: Voltage regulator questions

I'm a bit surprised that Rob didn't tell you about his earth bypass mod. It is excellent and may be worth investigating first as it is easy. Basically, it works because these old bike rely on a low resistance between the earthing point of the diode board and the torturous route to the battery negati...
by Blapper
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:44 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Float adjustment
Replies: 47
Views: 19388

Re: Float adjustment

My bike runs rich thought the range. I weighed the floats and they both seem to be around 12.5 (ISH) gms on cheapy electronic kitchen scales. I put a clear float bowl on with the carbs fitted and the levels are a couple of mm below the gasket face on the forward (lower) edge of the float bowl. Does ...