Another good read is "Street Strategies" by David Hough. Regarding the master cylinder, I would consider having the original sleeved and honed be...

So,.. Bret,.....uhhh... Did you find a bike, and which model did you get?

Another thing to consider would be production numbers. A person could look into that with a bit of effort. The twin shock Airhead production run was 1...

Beautiful rig, my friend.

If your /7 does not have a fairing, remove the headlight assembly and play detective. If it has a fairing, remove the fairing and then the headlight ...

Wobbly, my friend, the only time I ever experienced the po-go effect was on an R100/7 where the hydraulic damping cylinders in the shocks were complet...

If you decide to not use the hack, I might know someone who could. Contact Illinois Airmarshal to discuss.

Check for 12 volts at the condensor with the ignition switched on. If you want to text me to set up a phone call, 309 251 0877.

It's a good idea to check your fuses, however, fuses on early airheads are associated with lighting circuits, not ignition. If your bike has points i...

Was there a spark? Did the motor run BEFORE this incident? The most likely trouble arising from a front cover pulled on a hot electrical system would ...

It might be a good idea to check the clutch adjustment for free play.

4th gear on a 5 speed is between 3rd and 4th on a 4speed with respect to ratios. On my 750, 4k rpm prodeces 55mph in 3rd gear. I would think that an...

O.K. the final drive on my 750 is 32/10. In high gear, @ 4k rpm, my indicated speed was 65 mph. @ 5k rpm my indicated speed was 83 mph. Make of tha...

I will take my 750 (R75/5) out for a spin later today and report my observations later. My wild ass guess would be that the gauges are playing tricks ...

Compression test? Obstructed exhaust? Pull the new plugs to look for lean or rich air/fuel mixture?, which is determined by coloration of the plugs,...