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by BMWARCHER
Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: intermittent ignition
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

Re: intermittent ignition

I have had cables that were corroded through up inside the insulation, this time it was the "bean can"
by BMWARCHER
Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: intermittent ignition
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

Re: intermittent ignition

thanks for the timing procedures. I did the mark and retimed with a light.
by BMWARCHER
Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: intermittent ignition
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

Re: intermittent ignition

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by BMWARCHER
Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:31 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: intermittent ignition
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

Re: intermittent ignition

Thanks for all the advice! Checked all the connections, renewed the heat sink paste, cleaned out a massive amount of green copper corrosion from the coil towers and replaced the ignition unit. The ignition unit was the culprit. The input shaft was very stiff to turn. I've had this bike since 1984 an...
by BMWARCHER
Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: intermittent ignition
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

Re: intermittent ignition

when I hit the kill switch the starter doesn't work, when the bike dies or looses spark, the starter still works, just no spark.
by BMWARCHER
Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: intermittent ignition
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

intermittent ignition

1982 R100RS with an intermittent ignition problem: Runs fine and then no spark in both plugs. replaced the ignition control unit and harness because it seemed to have a intermittent connection. No joy. Checked all the wires and connections visibly, seems good. Wiggled wires and can't seem to find a ...
by BMWARCHER
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cadmium Plating Sources
Replies: 22
Views: 5099

Re: Cadmium Plating Sources

Try Caswell plating

http://www.caswellplating.com/
by BMWARCHER
Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:38 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Vibration through footpegs..4200rpm+
Replies: 14
Views: 2903

Re: Vibration through footpegs..4200rpm+

Here is an odd ball vibe that happened to me.

the cushdrive spring on the d/shaft broke. This allow the ramps in the assy to climb up & down the slopes causing a vibration at about 2500 to 3000 . I checked EVERYTHING at least three times before I found it
by BMWARCHER
Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:39 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Race or wreck?
Replies: 18
Views: 3693

Re: Race or wreck?

WHEELS
by BMWARCHER
Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Engine case finish
Replies: 40
Views: 8061

Re: Engine case finish

When I disassembled the bike for powder coating the frame, cleaned the engine, trans and rear end with laquer thinner and painted it with this:

DUPLICOLOR 1650 CAST ALUMINUM ENGINE PAINT
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/enginePaint/

Been six years and no discoloring or peeling.