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Joe Hall
Joe Hall
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Joined: 10/22/2020 19:44
Last seen: 05/12/2025 21:20
Topics: 12 / Replies: 63
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RE: Running wonderful until....THE FIRE!

That is tragic, and makes me concerned about my 95 R100RT. Wonder how simple it would be to install a CB, coming off the battery, maybe 30-50 AMP? Any...

3 years ago
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RE: Best Airhead tank bag?

For 20+ years, I've used an old Cortech series TourMaster, with magnetic mount. It has a zip on/off top section, the bottom section is expandable by z...

3 years ago
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RE: RS mirror mod

I'd really like to install these mirrors on my 95 R100RT. Do you have part numbers for the mirrors you used? Thanks Much

3 years ago
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RE: Valve adjustment R90

I have always adjusted Airhead valves on the loose side. With the current 95 R100RT I go with .006" (.015mm?) on intake, and .010" (.025" on exhaust. ...

4 years ago
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RE: '83 R100RT Ignition upgrade

I have read many complaints about heat related failure on aftermarket ignition 'upgrades' for our Airheads. I had an 82 R100RT for about 50,000 miles ...

4 years ago
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RE: 77 r100/7 front brake master cylinder issues

Thanks for the link, it's a good read, but the rubber hose problem is not only in the MC world, but also in the automobile world. Inner swelling / flo...

4 years ago
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RE: Crankcase breather valve

Reading this thread, I like the idea of a deeper oil pan, and installed them on several prior Airheads. But the cheap side of me is gonna stay with my...

4 years ago
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RE: Adjusting needles on the bike

The plug does not look sooty enough to worry about, IMHO. How does the bike start, and run? How about gas mileage? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If...

4 years ago
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RE: Wheel Balancer that fits BMW 1150RT back tire

I second Marc Parnes's balancer. You can find cheaper, but won't find better. Plus, with his, you can order by bike application, i.e. your 1150RT, alb...

4 years ago
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RE: Motometer - Tach / Speedo repair

I have refurbished speedos on a few (1976-95) Airheads over the decades, most recently my 95 R100RT; not difficult, but painstaking. For the 95 RT, I ...

4 years ago
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RE: Collapsed oil filter

Question: If the spring is broken in the oil filter bypass valve, wouldn't that make it bypass the filter at a lower PSI than if the spring were in ta...

4 years ago
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RE: Post a Picture of your Airheads

@4949 About 15 years ago I had a 1976 R90/6 with Hannigan fairing that, I believe, was same as yours. At the time, I rode with a 3/4 helmet, so hate...

4 years ago
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RE: 1995 R100RT: Need advice on Fork Seals, Progressive Springs, Gaiters & Steering Head Bearings

I wrapped up the front end rebuild today, though not really a major rebuild as much as catching up routine maintenance, I suppose. The steering head b...

4 years ago
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RE: Post a Picture of your Airheads

Here's my 95 R100RT, picked up about 6 weeks and 3500 miles ago. It had 25,000 on the clock then, and 28,000 now. Doing a bit of catch up maintenance,...

5 years ago
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