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- Thu Jan 22, 2026 1:34 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R50/5 Final drive pinion bearing removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1146
Re: R50/5 Final drive pinion bearing removal
Nice one. Didn't think of that.
- Thu Jan 22, 2026 9:48 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R50/5 Final drive pinion bearing removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1146
R50/5 Final drive pinion bearing removal
Any one done this?
I have borrowed the necessary tools to undo nut and remove threaded seal ring.
I will obviously have to heat the final drive housing but just wondering the best way to remove shaft with bearing. There's not a lot to get hold of or get at with a drift.
I have borrowed the necessary tools to undo nut and remove threaded seal ring.
I will obviously have to heat the final drive housing but just wondering the best way to remove shaft with bearing. There's not a lot to get hold of or get at with a drift.
- Sun Jan 18, 2026 5:25 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: 10 years later........
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6850
Re: 10 years later........
Like the leading link forks using the bikes sliders, neat.
- Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:49 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Fork Oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2018
Re: Fork Oil
Thanks Kurt. Amazing amount of detail!
- Fri Jan 16, 2026 11:44 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Fork Oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2018
Fork Oil
Sorry to bring this perianal up again but what's the current thinking on fork oil?
I always got by with automatic transmission oil.
Bike in question is R50/5.
I always got by with automatic transmission oil.
Bike in question is R50/5.
- Fri Jan 16, 2026 11:40 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: 10 years later........
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6850
Re: 10 years later........
Will look forward to viewing this.
Fascinating name you have called yourself. You have an interest in it?
Fascinating name you have called yourself. You have an interest in it?
- Sat Dec 27, 2025 7:10 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: /5 Front Drum Brake
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3359
Re: /5 Front Drum Brake
Thanks guys. More involved than first thought.
Who is Duane? That is certainly a comprehensive detailed explanation.
Who is Duane? That is certainly a comprehensive detailed explanation.
- Fri Dec 26, 2025 10:13 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: /5 Front Drum Brake
- Replies: 4
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/5 Front Drum Brake
The eccentric cam in the front drum brake.
Am at a loss as to what it does and its function.
Am at a loss as to what it does and its function.
- Wed Dec 17, 2025 10:45 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Fork/Brake Upgrade for Early '80 R80 TIC?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17259
Re: Fork/Brake Upgrade for Early '80 R80 TIC?
This may help you search and identify suitable parts.
My old 1984 Ex Police R80 with twin Brembo brakes.
My old 1984 Ex Police R80 with twin Brembo brakes.
- Mon Dec 08, 2025 10:54 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R50/5 Tyres
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5896
R50/5 Tyres
Any comments, opinions, experience on fitting Mitas H-06 tyres (£120 a pair) to a R50/5 that will be ridden at sensible speeds?
I have them on my Matchless and give me no issues.
I have them on my Matchless and give me no issues.