Airheads Discussions - Airheads Beemer Club Forum

cleaning engine

Karsten Riebesel — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:44:32 +0000

so, I have all parts and supplies on order to replace pushrod seals and gasket on my strainer, I meant to say my R60/5.

I just recently bought the bike, knowing it would need some TLC, I suppose the bike has not seen much use as of late and seals and gaskets must have dried out. Oil everywhere !

Before I take things apart I will need to clean things up, what should I use to clean the caked-on oily mud from the lower half of the engine without screwing the the engine case up ?

Looking forward to cleaning it up, replacing all fluids and take her for a spin.

Karsten

Club communication

Jamie Rasmussen — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:01:10 +0000

Is most of the interclub discussion held on Facebook?

preferred parts and tool suppliers

Karsten Riebesel — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:51:20 +0000

looking to see what resources there are for Airhead parts, new and used, as well as for parts and supplies that have a good track record with the group.

Will probably need to purchase replacement exhaust system for SWB R60/5, PO welded non BMW silencers to exhaust pipes. Will have to remove entire exhaust system, now 1 pc., or cut silencers off in order to replace rear main seal and possibly the clutch.

seal swelling properties

Karsten Riebesel — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:05:08 +0000

good afternoon,

many years ago, when I had my first /5, I was following several threads that were dealing with motor oil choices for these fine machines. If I recall correctly, there was mention of a Brand, Spectro, that had properties that are better suited for the aging seals, don't want to call it "swelling" the seals but perhaps might slow leaks. Is it wishful thinking or am I correct in recalling that fact?

I just got another R60/5 and want to change all fluids, after giving it a good bath, and if Spectro indeed can help with minor leaks, I sure would use it.

Thanks in advance, again

Final drive spline R75/7

Tim Cubbedge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:01:21 +0000

What do you all think of my final drive spline? Does not look good to me but I thought I’d ask the experts.

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new to me '72 R60/5

Karsten Riebesel — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:12:05 +0000

Just rejoined this week after buying a '72 R60/5. Looking around on the web in the hope of finding a guide that suggests all the things one should check and or service on these wonderful machines to make certain all is as it should be. There is a lot of very good, detailed how to articles, just have not found what I am looking for in one place. Any pointers ?

Thanks

R75/7 flywheel question

Tim Cubbedge — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:48:28 +0000

I have posted earlier about my clutch push rod. It ran when I bought it but never drove it as the seller told me the clutch push rod was broken which meant I had to pull the gear box to fix. So I pulled the gearbox and got the broken push rod and out and since I had the gear box out I went ahead and pulled the clutch and figured why not pull the flywheel to replace the oil seal and oil pump seal. The clutch has some odd wear patterns and the fly wheel might be of a concern. Anyone have any thoughts or comments, especially with the flywheel?

I will have to add pics 1 at time.

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1973 r75/5 LWB: Battery recommendation

Reza Askar — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:21:11 +0000

Need battery - what’s recommended for a 1973 r75/5 LWB and where can I order it from. I’m in Los Angeles

'77 R75/7 Broken clutch push rod

Tim Cubbedge — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:52:05 +0000

So I bought this bike a month ago pretty cheap. It ran but the clutch push rod was broken (that's what the seller told me). Started disassembly and out came the adapter and thrust bearings and only a portion of the push rod so now more disassembly in the works, which is probably a good thing because of age of bike. My question - is broken push rod a common problem or any idea what may cause it to crack?

New member from Long Beach, CA

r0ckrat — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:53:14 +0000

Hey all!

I just put a deposit, and am arranging transport, of a 1975 R60/6 that's currently located near Erieville, NY.

It's a single owner, female owned, really clean, white bike with a Parabellum Scout fairing with a tall touring screen. Very well maintained with about 250k miles. I'll receive it in August, so as you can imagine, I'm doing a lot of research...

If you are also an MOA member, the listing can be seen here.

One of the pictures:

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