On a properly prepared bike, pointing the choke lever down should get an immediate response from the starter button and the engine should start runnin...

I will also ask... during the carb rebuilds... were both carbs disassembled at the same time ? If so, the enrichener plates (the discs under the ca...

The first photo shows the ignition cam with the centrifugal advance mechanism, usually called the "Auto Advance Unit". This is stock equipment for you...

Bridgestone "S11 Spitfires" are a great Airhead tire for the 'occasional' or 'economy' rider.   * For more discussion (problems, tire fittin...

The Alternator output warning lamp is 100% controlled by the Voltage Regulator. The OEM voltage regulator is an analog device composed of relays and c...

All the above is VERY good info. In addition to that may I add these often overlooked service details.... If you have not owned the bike since new, ...

Here's the procedure I use.... 1) First... Adjust your valves. Airhead valves tighten during use. The number one cause of low compression in Airhead...

I'm not aware of any marks on any vintage Airhead twist grips.   You'll want to pull all the slack out of the 2 throttle cables, then mate t...

> You're correct. The signal for the dash indicator lamp comes from the voltage regulator. > When hooking up a battery with reversed polarity,...

Two suggestions.... 1. Your OEM mechanical voltage regulator may have failed. (They often do.) I always suggest upgrading to a modern solid state ve...

In my experience it's the after-market gaskets that do all the leaking. The OEM gaskets have some type of invisible sealant applied that negates the n...

Blake -As my BIL is fond of saying... "You don't know what you don't know." There is always an outside chance that Rick has mailed the package, thinks...

Contact your Air Marshal. They may have some suggestions for you.

Welcome aboard !!

>> The "copper band" is an electrical "slip ring" (similar to a generator's commutator). The 2 slip rings are how electrical power gets into the...