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James Strickland
James Strickland
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Joined: 07/27/2020 18:03
Last seen: 06/04/2025 08:54
Topics: 17 / Replies: 416
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RE: /5 Left thumb switch horn no working

If my memory serves me well, the horn is always hot and the button provides the path to ground. It is probably depicted on the factory wiring diagram.

9 hours ago
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RE: R75/5 Toaster panel attachment without clips?

The short answer is no. The creative answer would be you might try some kind of adhesive. There is a tube caulk called "architectural silicone" that c...

1 week ago
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RE: R80/7-Electrical going dead suddenly.

I used to own a /7, and mine did that a few times. I was mystified for a few day until I took the fuel tank off. Under the tank on the left side is th...

1 month ago
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RE: R65 LS neutral switch

Look on the underside of the gear box.

1 month ago
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RE: Clutch Clatter

Be aware that a rattling noise when the bike is idling in neutral with the clutch lever released is completely normal.

2 months ago
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RE: R100S Throttlemeister with Bar-End Mirrors

If you use a bar end mirror there is an unconventional option. Get a new hand grip and cut the hole for the mirror undersized. The tighter, rubber on...

2 months ago
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RE: Tire decision for R90

As Larry suggests, the 4.00 x18 is the O.E.M. tire size for your /6.

2 months ago
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RE: Tire decision for R90

If I can not get the OE spec, inch sized tires, (4.00x18 for the rear) I prefer run the slightly smaller 110 metric size to attempt to avoid rubbing. ...

2 months ago
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RE: R75/5 Rocker adjustment max'd out

That is not the way the tappet adjusters look on my 1973 R75/5.

3 months ago
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RE: Battleax BT46 Tire Question, NOT a product discussion please

I would suggest that you use inner tubes with your new tires. While a person might conclude that a 1 piece cast wheel could be run without tubes, and ...

5 months ago
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RE: \5 vs \6 Clutch

Without reviewing a parts diagram, I would say that your most likely option would be to use the /5 parts since the clutch is housed in the /5 flywheel...

7 months ago
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RE: 95 R100R Handlebar Weights

If you have ever installed bar-end mirrors, it's just like that. There should be a counter sunk, hex head bolt centered in the part of the weight that...

10 months ago
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RE: New member looking for help choosing a bike

Welcome to Airheads. I really like the 750 motor, but the R65 with a known history might be the better choice. You didn't indicate your level of mecha...

1 year ago
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RE: New member on the east End of Long Island

Welcome Josh. At a Tech Day, you might observe mundane maintenance tasks or extreme operations. You will meet a host of characters. You might even fin...

1 year ago
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RE: Exhaust Muffler/Silencer Replacement Advice

Also,... don't go whaling on it. With repeated light blows you can see the chisel dig in to the edge. Be mindful that the only other thing holding up ...

1 year ago
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