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James Strickland
James Strickland
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Joined: 07/27/2020 17:03
Last seen: 11/20/2025 07:23
Topics: 17 / Replies: 427
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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.

8 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...

8 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.

8 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. ...

8 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.

9 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 ...

10 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...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

2 years 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...

2 years 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 ...

2 years ago
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RE: Exhaust Muffler/Silencer Replacement Advice

Is it the same left muffler as at the Mundelein tech day? As I recall, nobody was interested in applying potentially destructive measures to it. This ...

2 years ago
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RE: Exhaust Muffler/Silencer Replacement Advice

A few things to be aware of: 1) The attachment to the frame on Original Equipment mufflers included a bracket that was like a bridge from the frame ...

2 years ago
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RE: Low speed vibration R80RT

Since it is not on your list, I would check the bolts that secure the driveshaft to the transmission output flange. Just loosen the ribbon clamp on th...

2 years ago
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RE: R75/5 Seat question

On every Airhead I have owned, the seat hinges from the right side. I have never seen one with a modification that hinges from the rear.

2 years ago
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