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by Motorhead
Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Carb sync. /5
Replies: 7
Views: 2241

Re: Carb sync. /5

you can pull the muffler off to do it
by Motorhead
Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:14 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Rear Shock Talk
Replies: 16
Views: 3055

Re: Rear Shock Talk

13" RK HD shocks on my bike air adjusted

I drained the ATF oil out used 6 oz of 5wt and 5bl air both shocks 5'10" 230 lb

best 40.00 I ever spent
by Motorhead
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /5 /6 and /7 Airhead Design Blunders
Replies: 52
Views: 10047

Re: /5 /6 and /7 Airhead Design Blunders

AS MY ONERSHIP HAD MOST OF THE GRIPESS PRINTED I do like your idea about drilling the tranny for plugs to measure shim no bike I ever owned was perfect but this mule tested /5 has delivered 600+ mile rides a day even a Iron butt 1000 as my Lou Gearigh is gaining... this bike has been the best, do th...
by Motorhead
Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R90/6 having engine issues
Replies: 33
Views: 9233

Re: R90/6 having engine issues

you can use fill ups to track oil changes if small tank change oil after 20 fill ups big tank after 14 fill ups this method puts oil about 2,400 miles(I DO 2 OIL CHANGES THEN CHANGE FILTER AFTER THE 2ND OIL CHANGE INSPECT EVERY FILTER) you can figuure about 20% wasted on start ups, please ride 25 mi...
by Motorhead
Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: can you test a /5 Flasher relay?
Replies: 10
Views: 2960

Re: can you test a /5 Flasher relay?

I am realizing that now. I have a variety of flashers, i got my bike wired up properly, and some flashers work, some don't. I was hoping there was a way to load test them with a volt meter or something prior to wiring up that rat's nest headlight bucket is the way to go for now. Thanks. test them w...
by Motorhead
Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: can you test a /5 Flasher relay?
Replies: 10
Views: 2960

Re: can you test a /5 Flasher relay?

My wiring isn't finished and as i go through a complete re-wire, it is hard to tell if it is the flasher's fault or faulty wiring... And i don't have another bike to test it on. But i am close to completing everything. Your method sounds like it will be the only test and will be used soon enough. a...
by Motorhead
Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Searching for solo seat
Replies: 13
Views: 3894

Re: Searching for solo seat

Tim Shepherd wrote:S. Meier does sell a /7 specific solo seat, but it does not match your photos: Image
Sargent seats make a solo like this cheaper than the others cannot adress the quality but rumer is they own hang 10 so the pan can be metal
by Motorhead
Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Searching for solo seat
Replies: 13
Views: 3894

Re: Searching for solo seat

Kurt in S.A. wrote:Those first two seats look to me to be original style seat pans that were cut down and the covering was cut to match.

Kurt in S.A.

+1
by Motorhead
Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: front drum brake
Replies: 19
Views: 6008

Re: front drum brake

SORRY NO PHOTO YET I used 1 set.. my welder buddy made a set 1" longer I bolted 1 side to a table an hung 40lb 1 part broke as the waight was on it the other is holding this minute in thin plane this weight test should produce a sound part if it holds, as it works in the thick plane in operatio...
by Motorhead
Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: More master cylinder questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1108

Re: More master cylinder questions

NO GREASE that system is critical to timely maintence

the smoog is a mix of water rubber and rust an dirt