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Richard W
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RE: Loose float pin in Bing carb

I'd try some JB Weld epoxy to build up the hole. Then you could open it back to size using a numbered drill bit in 24 hours.

5 days ago
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RE: Curious little compartment in RT seat.

I once owned a 1979 model RT that had that. I believe it was on all the dual rear shock models.

2 weeks ago
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RE: Time for coils?

Rich is THE man on these type issues. So I can't argue with either of your logic. I will say that ignition coil impedance is one of the largest fact...

1 month ago
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RE: Time for coils?

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.    

1 month ago
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RE: Enduralast Alternators

I feel the same way about the 16V. Some of the first solid state Voltage Regulators offered for Airheads had an adjustment screw. You were supposed ...

1 month ago
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RE: H4 LED replacement plug'n'play sought

â–ş I finally got around to illustrating the light pattern to better explain the typical "discount" LED headlamp bulb, built using a flat substrate and ...

1 month ago
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RE: Replacement Crankcase Fitment Issues?

Sorry, I can't answer that. Best of luck.

1 month ago
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RE: R80/7 running rich, maybe.

First realize that the actions and results of the carbs are totally dependent upon all other tuning settings. Most home mechanics will usually do abou...

1 month ago
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RE: Replacement Crankcase Fitment Issues?

I have seen these types of optical illusions (I don't know what else to call them) on complex aluminum castings. I would first make sure you have a ...

2 months ago
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RE: Enduralast Alternators

And too: Is it simply the flickering lamp or have you seen any evidence of your battery in a state of low charge ?  

2 months ago
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RE: Enduralast Alternators

I've never had issues with the stock Airhead alternator. From what I've read the rectifier board seems to be the weak link, and then only due to its p...

2 months ago
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RE: 74 R75/6 Front Brake Assembly problem?

Some more thoughts... 1) Sometimes inserting fluid from the caliper-end of the system is easier than from the top. This is because air within the sy...

2 months ago
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RE: Bing troubles R75/5

Did you even bother to read what I wrote ? The fluid level should be 1/2 to 3/4 inches BELOW the level of the butterfly shafts. IOW the gasoline sho...

2 months ago
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RE: 74 R75/6 Front Brake Assembly problem?

You have the older ATE brake caliper. This is a "single acting" caliper (it only has one piston). One piston means that the caliper must physically mo...

2 months ago
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