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by LeeGP
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:13 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Bad noises from my Tranny
Replies: 13
Views: 3621

Re: Bad noises from my Tranny

A friend of mine had the same issue with his oilhead gs. As I recall, after a lot of worry, he found out that it was perfectly normal for the bike to exhibit the tranny noise when run in gear on the centerstand. Can't remember the reason(s). That bike has over 100,000 on it now with no transmission ...
by LeeGP
Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R100 GS Brake shoes
Replies: 10
Views: 2623

Re: R100 GS Brake shoes

Thanks for all the replies
by LeeGP
Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Gas Additive
Replies: 12
Views: 3960

Re: Gas Additive

I have used it in my boat engine for a couple of years. Recently took the carbs apart and they were super clean. I am thinking that the startron had something to do with it.
by LeeGP
Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R100 GS Brake shoes
Replies: 10
Views: 2623

R100 GS Brake shoes

I am trying to decide whether or not to replace the shoes on a 91 GS. The existing ones (original ones, I think, as they are dated 9/90) still have about 3.5 mm of lining , which is fine according to the manual (it states a minimum of 1.5 mm). I am just wondering if it would be necessary or advantag...