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David Elkow
David Elkow
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Joined: 08/24/2020 18:19
Last seen: 04/25/2025 18:56
Topics: 13 / Replies: 328
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RE: Throttle Lock (Or Cruise Control) ?

I bought the EZ return springs. Had them on for a while, then went back to standard springs. Maybe I didn’t give myself enough time to adjust, but, wi...

1 year ago
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RE: H4 LED replacement plug'n'play sought

I’ve been using the Cyclops LED for several years. I, also, do not ride at night typically. The few times I have, I’ve thought the light was quite go...

1 year ago
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RE: Roll-on / roll-off bucking

Very good. Good to find a competent person you can trust for help. That’s quite a list. My ‘78 came out of semi-retirement about 5 years ago, when I ...

1 year ago
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RE: New Guy in Eastern North Carolina

Welcome, Matthew! Dave from south Texas.

1 year ago
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RE: Roll-on / roll-off bucking

I am a nerd when it comes to analyzing things. On the final drive spline there are 28 teeth. There are a corresponding 28 teeth on the wheel spline. ...

1 year ago
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RE: Siebenrock Power Kit for my 1971 R75/5 - Cylinder base sealing

I apologize. I re-read your post and realized that when you cranked the engine to test oil flow to the rockers, the same oil also flowed out at the cy...

1 year ago
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RE: Siebenrock Power Kit for my 1971 R75/5 - Cylinder base sealing

P.S. - Very nice looking /5! And, what are those two electronic? devices (dark grey boxes with green dials) on the counter behind the bike?

1 year ago
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RE: Siebenrock Power Kit for my 1971 R75/5 - Cylinder base sealing

I hope you found an answer to your question. When I read your description of the situation, even though I do not know the answer, I did have a concern...

1 year ago
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RE: Best of the holidays to you all!

Hello Mike, and Holiday cheers to you and your family! Have a warm and safe winter up there!

1 year ago
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RE: Oil Gallery Blind Plugs - removal

One more picture (only one I took!) - the rear facing plug on its way out. Removal of this one was easy-peasy.  IMG_0513.jpeg

1 year ago
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RE: Oil Gallery Blind Plugs - removal

Follow-up on my own post. I did successfully replace the two oil gallery “blind plugs”. The photo shows the type of bit used to remove the original ...

1 year ago
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RE: Question on initial steering head bearing install

Final thought. Verifying the steering bearing preload by riding. If the preload is too little (loose), going 30 to 40 mph in 3rd gear, loosen your g...

1 year ago
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RE: Any active airhead owners near dallas texas area? I am new to this airhead community.

Hello Rana. I’m in Texas, but like 3 states away in the Rio Grande Valley. It is frustrating that you can not search the ABC Member Directory by State...

1 year ago
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RE: Question on initial steering head bearing install

Oy, … I am confused by this discussion. My bike is a ‘78, but here the ‘88 looks very similar. There are 2 nuts at the top of the steering tube. One i...

1 year ago
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RE: New member intro and questions

I am curious about “base of the cylinder sleeve is quite marred”. I do agree - as long as the mating cylinder to block mating surfaces are in good s...

1 year ago
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