Hi glad to be a member.
Would like to meet and hoping to learn more about maintenance and repair work for my own /2 and /5. Thanks
Welcome from GA !
Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.
• Find and contact your local "Air Marshal". They may be having or planning a tuning clinic for this spring. That's something you'll want to attend.
• First thing to learn is that you can't believe all the info in old tuning and owners manuals. The info was correct when they were written, but a lot of things have changed...
- Leaded gas is gone, so carb settings may have changed. Strobe time your ignition at full advance (not idle).
- Tire pressures are about 10% higher due to changes in tire design.
- 20W50 really is the best all-around motorcycle oil, but it must contain the "zinc package", like Valvoline VR-1.
- Multi-weight synthetic gear oils will improve gearbox shifting, reduce drive shaft wear, and help final drives run cooler.
Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.
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