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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: Disk brake piston removal...

Like David said.... You can do all this yourself. There's only 2 parts, plus seals, and you've already completed the hard part !! So you don't need to...

3 years ago
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RE: Stuck RS Brake Brass Fitting

• First, set the caliper on a stable wooden surface. Then smack the nipple directly on the end with a large hammer. That will shock the threads into b...

3 years ago
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RE: Disk brake piston removal...

100 psi compressed air is the trick. Sometimes they will cock off at an angle and get stuck, so make sure the piston is coming out straight. Heating...

3 years ago
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RE: Caliper Pivot Removal Help needed

Good instructions there. Part of the lesson here is that you need to reassemble the caliper and pin with lots of fresh waterproof grease for the nex...

3 years ago
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RE: R90/6 bogging down up to 1/4 throttle.

I'm always thankful to only be embarrassed ! ?

3 years ago
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RE: '71 R75/5: Mysterious Hole

Then it's really not doing anything harmful. The starter cavity is 'outside' and the screw hole (originating in the alternator compartment) could be c...

3 years ago
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RE: Stripped Valve cover bolt / recess

What I meant to tell you was that BOTH subjects "stripped valve cover bolt" and "valve seat replacement" have been covered here on the Airhead forum i...

3 years ago
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RE: R90/6 bogging down up to 1/4 throttle.

The fact that the engine runs good at higher RPM points to a limited set of causes. If it was ignition, valves or air filter, then the poor running wo...

3 years ago
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RE: Stripped Valve cover bolt / recess

• I have never needed the "nut in the void" repair, so I can't tell you which stud is used. It may well be the existing stud, simply set 10mm deeper i...

3 years ago
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RE: Proper spark plugs for 75/5 with electronic ignition

I've never been a "Bosch guy". The heat range numbering system is completely the invention of the plug maker. NGK plugs get colder when the numbers ge...

3 years ago
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RE: Stripped Valve cover bolt / recess

A. Look straight down on the cylinder head. You'll see there is a small air-filled void in the cylinder head between the rocker arm chamber and the to...

3 years ago
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RE: Proper spark plugs for 75/5 with electronic ignition

I have been using NGK BP7ES for years. Unfortunately, NGK ceased production of non-resistor type plugs not too long ago. You may still find some in st...

3 years ago
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RE: Oil Indicator Light Not Coming on 1971 R60/5

These are now Classic bikes, some nearing 50 years in age. Back in their prime they were ridden by the thousands across the country in every type of w...

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RE: "Airhead capable shops" ?

You go to the very top of your screen and pull down the "Contact Us" menu. Then select "Airmarshals" and scroll through until you come to Southern CA....

3 years ago
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