@john-young Hello John. Yes, if you are only getting 30-32mpg, something(s) must be out of sorts. I know you said this R80 is new to you … have you h...

You are probably way ahead of me on this, but I don’t see it mentioned, so I’m gonna repeat myself: Be sure the valve clearances are set. Having prop...

My airhead is a ‘78 I have owned since 1980. I do not have experience with the bolts vs rivets issue, but I can say that personally I would have no fe...

Removing my starter cover, and and opening the breather system, I find my valve stuck in this position. Preceded by increased oil consumption. HA! T...

I can’t believe it’s 24 years ago, but I went through your town in ‘97 on my way, with a friend, to Alaska and the Arctic circle. Was a great trip, of...

Are your valve clearances set properly?

For your instruments, I can recommend the LED upgrade kit from KatDash.com. I installed their kit for my ‘78, and really like it.

Just tossing this in. Based on a previous ABC forum discussion, I believe that LED bulbs can not be used for the turn signals on ‘81-‘95 models due t...

I know what Richard means. I’ve given serious thought to ditching my voltmeter SO I WILL QUIT LOOKING AT IT, instead of enjoying my ride.

I concur. There is a “pecking order” to getting things straightened out. Forgive me if you have already done these things. If I were facing this situa...

It’s too long ago to remember the details, but when chasing a problem once, I was suspecting that the engine might be drawing fuel through the enrichm...

If you go to Katdash.com, look under “Order Parts”, they have a set of screws for the instrument back cover and the rubber plug, with an appropriate w...

It does look like (in your picture) there has been some rubbing on the heads of the coil mounting bolts. Can’t imagine what would be rubbing there. ...

Cuznbob's Motorcycles(512) 424-9146 I have only had Bob balance a tire for me, but he has been recommended to me for airhead work.