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- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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 ...