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 ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

1) The first thing to look at is the SAE "service level". Originally the service was to start with "S" for gasoline engines and "C" for diesel. Then t...

Stop ! I have rebuilt dozens of Bings without ever having to remove those 2 screws. If fuel is coming out that shaft, then removing the shaft is NO...

Welcome aboard from GA. More basic "get your Airhead going" type tips here...

NE corner, equidistant from NC and SC.  

Welcome from GA !! Here's a hopefully helpful list of items to look at if your Airhead hasn't been on the road in awhile. Some secrets on the Bings ...

Such a change could have been introduced by simply changing spark plugs. 99% of all spark plugs are used in cars, which since (about) year 2000 have a...

John - Now that you mention it, both ! Glass shouldn't rest directly against any metals.  

Welcome from GA !

It's to keep the glass from physically coming into contact with the steel HL rim. In a high vibration environment, this could conceivably crack or des...