
Last seen: 10/02/2023 18:48
Just wondering, at 170,000 miles, have you ever changed the timing chain?
Hi Steven, This is my 6th Airhead since 1981, and none of the other 5 ever had a starter problem. But they were all 1976 - 1982, so they had Bosch s...
Steven, next time I ride up to Syracuse will definitely give you a heads up, it would be GREAT to meet you in person too. I got home today at 7:30PM, ...
Thanks for the well wishes, folks. Glen, at Beemer Barn was helpful in referring me to EME, and they sent a starter overnight, it arrived at 10:30AM, ...
If you were leaving 2-3 days earlier we'd probably pass each other, going opposite directions. I am leaving Sunday, Sept 18th for Montrose CO, and hop...
Hi Rick, I use a JACO gauge in the garage, and the three TPMS on two MCs and one pull behind trailer read within 1-2 PSI of the JACO. I also find it...
Here's the one I used. The solar charger works great, and I can see it flashing that it's charging when in the sun. I have only needed to wall charge ...
Go on FaceBook and do a search: "BMW Airheads". Several groups will pop up, and you can join any or all of them. Once a member, post your question(s) ...
Hi Steve, I get your point on factory recommendations, but MC riders are risk takers by nature, and often rebellious and resistant to following instru...
As I said above, even 40+ years ago mounting tires on snowflakes was challenging. I believe snowflakes were designed specifically for safety, and reca...
I enjoyed Airhead snowflake mags for many years and miles, 1981 till the late 1990s. Changed all tires myself, usually in a driveway with large screwd...
Sounds like a failed rocker arm bearing/shaft assembly. I'd begin by checking rocker end play; it should be as snug as possible, without binding, abou...
Thanks for your thoughts. For gas, whatever 87 octane concoction is at the pump. I do avoid Thornton gas on the east coast, and Arco on the west coa...