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Joe Hall
Joe Hall
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Joined: 10/22/2020 19:44
Last seen: 02/02/2024 18:39
Topics: 10 / Replies: 60
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RE: New Member intro #18533

Welcome, from Kentucky. Agree on RT comfort, and I'd add weather protection. They're may favorite Airhead, and I've owned 3 of them (79, 82 and curren...

3 months ago
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RE: On its maiden voyage with the BMW R 75/7 (1978) - Five decades on two wheels (1)

Thanks for the interesting read. I have a suggestion: Please consider submitting it to the Airhead Magazine editor, so many more Airheads can read and...

3 months ago
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RE: Throttle Lock (Or Cruise Control) ?

I've had Ted Porter's reduced tension throttle return springs on my 95 R100RT's 32mm carbs for about 3 years and 50,000 miles now. They work great, an...

3 months ago
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RE: Winter Storage Warning !

I feel Blessed to live in Kentucky where winters are usually mild, so no need to put either MC (95 R100RT and 2008 GL1800 GW) into mothballs. We're cu...

3 months ago
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RE: Why did I waste my money on a Airhead club membership?

Steve I get what you are saying, but have not found it that bad here - at least not yet. If I ever do, you know me well enough to know I will speak up...

5 months ago
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RE: Roll-on / roll-off bucking

Just wondering, at 170,000 miles, have you ever changed the timing chain?

7 months ago
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RE: Starter Woes, On Trip

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...

8 months ago
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RE: Starter Woes, On Trip

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, ...

8 months ago
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RE: Starter Woes, On Trip

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, ...

8 months ago
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RE: Colorado to Pennsylvania Late September

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...

8 months ago
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RE: TPMS For Airhead

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...

9 months ago
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RE: TPMS For Airhead

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 ...

9 months ago
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RE: Michigan Airhead Mechanic Reco?

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) ...

9 months ago
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RE: Tires on Snowflake Wheels

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...

10 months ago
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RE: Tires on Snowflake Wheels

As I said above, even 40+ years ago mounting tires on snowflakes was challenging. I believe snowflakes were designed specifically for safety, and reca...

10 months ago
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