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by Mystic Panama Red
Fri Dec 05, 2014 1:28 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Instrument repair info
Replies: 6
Views: 1810

Re: Instrument repair info

I've gotta say -- Terry does fantastic work. He did one for me, and even calibrated it so it is more accurate than ever. It was money well spent as far as I'm concerned.
by Mystic Panama Red
Tue Dec 02, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Tail light electrical problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

Re: Tail light electrical problem

My thanks to Melville for useful information, and to Rob for adding a bit of levity to the situation. I have been in touch with John Sounders, the owner of Thunderchild aftermarket diode boards and other electrical knick knacks. Here comes a shameless plug for his business: Check out http://www.thun...
by Mystic Panama Red
Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Tail light electrical problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

Tail light electrical problem

I'm resurrecting a 1984 R80 G/S that wasn't running about 10 years ago when the previous owner unexpectedly passed away. So I can only guess as to whether (or not) he had some of the same problems I am facing now. I am not getting power to my tail light when the ignition switch is turn to its fully ...
by Mystic Panama Red
Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:14 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Master Cylinder Rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 1480

Re: Master Cylinder Rebuild

ME 109, you're right. After soaking the metal body all night in mineral spirits, I took a good look down the bore with a flashlight. There is enough corrosion on the bore itself to make me throw in the towel on a rebuild, and concede to buying a new master cylinder for it. There is no sense in spend...
by Mystic Panama Red
Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Master Cylinder Rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 1480

Master Cylinder Rebuild

This question is regarding a handlebar mounted master cylinder on an '84 R 80 G/S. I'm rebuilding the master on this bike that hasn't run in at least 6 years. It had leaked, and was full of lots of gunk probably due to the DOT 4 fluid absorbing water and then just sitting. I've totally disassembled ...