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I bought one of Nathans' brake conversion brackets for my '83G/S which uses a modern oilhead twin-piston caliper, but I'm not sure which one.Any ideas on which one fits?

Woodgrain

I really liked the bike, but I didn't like the stock bars.On a ride down to the Georgia Mountain Rally I was in considerable discomfort. My neck, wrists and lower back were killing me.When I got home I had serious thoughts of selling the bike,after lusting after one for years. My solution was to put...

I have always enjoyed riding offroad and camping. The airhead has always worked well at this, being reliable, able to carry all the gear and fun to ride. tq0066.jpg tq0056.jpg tq0053.jpg Ok, seems to be a 3 picture maximum Your photos bring back memories of similar exploits.I don't know if you know...

Garnet wrote:

moosehead wrote:Holy cow....what are the guys smokin' now on the w(l)eft coast now?

We do live in our own little world, some more than others.

I lived on the corner of Niagara and South Turner for a few years,when I was hanging around UVic. I know what you mean Bob.

Woodgain.

Stephen,if you should need machine work done on this side of the 49th, an alternative to Bruno here in Canada is Yves Faucher near Montreal. I had him do a pair of R75 heads and the final drive on my '83 RS. Excellent workmanship.He came highly recommended by the late David Makin.

Woodgrain

Could you be missing the underlying issue.Is it possible that the metallurgy of the two materials is incompatible. Amco 45 valve guides and BMW valves apparently are not very compatible.Accelerated wear occurs with the bronze guides.Cast iron valve guides are the way to go with stock valves. This in...