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by P51j
Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cylinder Head Cover Painting Tips
Replies: 20
Views: 7937

Re: Cylinder Head Cover Painting Tips

A little late for my reply but I have had great success with VHT products. Some of which can be purchased from local auto parts places. I have bought from http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/vht_oils.htm They always have what I need and are quick to fill orders. The brake caliper paint really hangs on...
by P51j
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Slide needle position
Replies: 23
Views: 8535

Re: Slide needle position

For what it is worth the Bing book says that R 75/5 though R 100/7 the needle is in the third position from the top. The R 90/6 is listed as position two. Thats for the 64/32/11-12 & 64/32/311-312 carbs.

Dang that is some messed up rocker pic's. Glad its not one of mine ;)
by P51j
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Airhead Engine/Tranny seal exploded and oil spilling...!
Replies: 30
Views: 8230

Re: Airhead Engine/Tranny seal exploded and oil spilling...!

70 mph seems to be what blows the rear seal. I was riding along side a friend on a R 80/7 and he blew out the seal and yes oil went everywhere. Thank goodness for the hardiness of these old boxers. He changed the seal after a clean up and is still riding. This happened to him 6 years ago. I have had...
by P51j
Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /6 Questions
Replies: 45
Views: 12405

Re: /6 Questions

Hi everyone. I have been absent for quite sometime as my plumbing needed some attention in my chest. My body is like a 74' R 90/6 but I feel like a Anniversary Boxer Cup machine. I have both a 76' R 90/6, also made in 9/75', with a single disk and a 74' R 90/6 with a 74 R /90s front end. I have been...