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by spo123
Tue Aug 06, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Odometer rolled over again
Replies: 8
Views: 934

Re: Odometer rolled over again

As repeatedly shown, 15 years (or so?)...Your motorcycle shows a cleanliness, which to myself, is beyond belief:)
Even before you "went away".
Very Cool
by spo123
Tue Aug 06, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Indicator working on and off. :-)
Replies: 3
Views: 529

Re: Indicator working on and off. :-)

Glad to see you here, Jeff.
I do not recall viewing posts by yourself, on this site.
Myself, I visit here much less frequently than in years past.
Thank You, for the resolution of the issue.
by spo123
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Need clarification about Generator Light necessity
Replies: 11
Views: 2197

Re: Need clarification about Generator Light necessity

It is called an EXCITER Lamp....
by spo123
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ignition Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Re: Ignition Issues

Easy! Perhaps, you should SLIGHTLY TWEAK, the Spring Contact Lever (whatever it is called:)......to create a more forceful pressure against the aforementioned electrical (cleaned?) contact. In my 120,000 miles, that I have personally put onto my /5, I have had to perform this tweak on 2 occasions. T...
by spo123
Thu May 04, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
Topic: Purchasing a broken R1150R... Questions?
Replies: 4
Views: 2714

Re: Purchasing a broken R1150R... Questions?

Might be BOTH, the Clutch itself AND the Gearbox InputShaft SPLINES...
by spo123
Thu May 04, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: Wtf? @ 4000rpm
Replies: 1
Views: 4662

Re: Wtf? @ 4000rpm

When you replaced the spark plug wires, did you ALSO REPLACE the Spark Plug CAPS?
Probably would NOT cause charge light to flicker, Unless bogging Revs way down...
by spo123
Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Driveshaftbolts
Replies: 26
Views: 3369

Re: Driveshaftbolts

While I have replaced the short bolts.....I have ALSO, reused the short bolts.....with no issues.
ALWAYS, spotlessly CLEAN THREADS and Blue Locktite....correctly applied.
by spo123
Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Battery Post Melted - Trying to Start R100T
Replies: 24
Views: 8869

Re: Battery Post Melted - Trying to Start R100T

I too, have had a completely melted Positive battery connection. Granted, this was on my 1985 Harley Davidson FXRT. HA! Anyway, brand new Deka, battery terminals seemed perfectly tight, to me. I have installed and removed many different car and motorcycle batteries over many years......Instant melt!...
by spo123
Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Nuts and Bolts
Replies: 24
Views: 3365

Re: Nuts and Bolts

gspd......Your motorcycle has ALWAYS been a lesson in detailed cleanliness! Way back BEFORE you disappeared for those "missing years".
THANK YOU for your posts all along the way....