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by Kurt in S.A.
Tue Mar 24, 2026 5:41 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Since we,re on side stands
Replies: 7
Views: 311

Re: Since we,re on side stands

I understand that the way the stock stand works can be modified to defeat the auto-retract. Snowbum mentions rotating the spring perch between the frame and the motor. Serious problems can result on that first left turn if you don't realize the stand is still down.

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Tue Mar 24, 2026 7:19 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Side Stand woes - too long!?
Replies: 4
Views: 265

Re: Side Stand woes - too long!?

Metric sized tires have a smaller radius and the whole bike will be lower. I discovered that with my /7 noticing that the bike was nearly vertical when the bike was on the side stand.

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:03 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Crankshaft sprocket removal question.
Replies: 10
Views: 1077

Re: Crankshaft sprocket removal question.

Snowbum writes about changing the timing chain on this page:

https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/timingchain.htm

He has info about 2/3 of the way on protecting the nose of the crankshaft.

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Sat Jan 24, 2026 7:09 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 10 years later........
Replies: 26
Views: 25217

Re: 10 years later........

Here's Snowbum's page on tank cleaning:

https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/fuelmiscl.htm

Probably will need to reseal it??

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:30 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Carb numbering question
Replies: 11
Views: 7835

Re: Carb numbering question

Generally you can mix and match, but there are subtle differences between carbs especially when they are that close in numbers. In looking at the Bing chart, the only difference between a 322 and a 324 is the slide...other settings seem to be the same. I don't know what the difference is with the sl...
by Kurt in S.A.
Mon Jan 19, 2026 1:39 pm
Forum: The Open Road
Topic: Looking for info on London rental
Replies: 4
Views: 8156

Re: Looking for info on London rental

I'm pretty much clueless on foreign travel, but found this link on the MOA forum.

https://www.roadtrip.uk/

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Sat Jan 17, 2026 8:00 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Fork Oil
Replies: 6
Views: 7229

Re: Fork Oil

Sort of like selling Cheetos without any real cheese!! ;)

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:51 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Fork Oil
Replies: 6
Views: 7229

Re: Fork Oil

You can say that again! Hopefully it's detail that you can use. ;)

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Fri Jan 16, 2026 11:56 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Fork Oil
Replies: 6
Views: 7229

Re: Fork Oil

More than you want to know here on Snowbum's page: https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/front-fork-oils-amounts.htm I would think this is a simple thing to get done. If you're a road racer or push the bike to its limits you might need to do some serious research and testing. But for the most part, using a...