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Myles McKeone
(@propjock58)
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Hi I'm new to this club. I live in Poland, NY. I now own two Classic airheads. A 1976 R90/6 and a 1979 R65. My question is for the 1976 R90/6.
The alternator cover and valve covers are painted black. from what I can see in pictures of 1976 R90's that is not correct for those models. Any input would be appreciated.

 
Posted : 08/16/2018 11:09
Richard W
(@wobbly)
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Welcome aboard !

Other than the "motor emblem" which disclosed the model information along either side of the starter cover, I think you're correct. I don't remember any other black highlighting until the mid-1980's.

Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.

 
Posted : 08/16/2018 18:38
Myles McKeone
(@propjock58)
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thanks for the reply. I purchased some aircraft paint remover so I can return those parts to their original appearance.

 
Posted : 08/16/2018 20:46
Richard W
(@wobbly)
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That's just my bad memory. I wouldn't do anything rash just yet. Besides 95% of the people looking at the bike don't know either !

Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.

 
Posted : 08/17/2018 10:48

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