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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: Collapsed oil filter

You are thinking correctly. However a lot of these have been reported broken, and I've experienced 2 in a broken state. When I repair a bike I like to...

4 years ago
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RE: 83 R80G/S Front Wheel Spokes

Some photos or a report on your new wheels would be fun to see and/or hear about. Hint, hint.

4 years ago
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RE: Collapsed oil filter

It's not so much the "pressure" as it is the cold temperature viscosity of the oil. When 20W50 is cold it can take on the thickness of molasses. You c...

4 years ago
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RE: Collapsed oil filter

Your issue is not your work or work process. And to tell you the truth, your filter does not look too terribly bad. A real case of "collapsed filter" ...

4 years ago
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RE: 1983 R80 G/S Front Wheel

There is also another possibility. The OEM flexible brake hoses are KNOWN to collapse internally. This restricts the brake fluid flow within the hose....

4 years ago
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RE: '74 R90/6: left cylinder after or back firing above 3k rpm

@10278 Re-using the original piston rings is permissible. But if you're going to go that way, then it's possible the valve work can also be by-passed....

4 years ago
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RE: Electrickery

Well, one thing is for sure.... the older schematics leave a lot to be desired as far as clarity. Especially once you get inside the gauge set. And se...

4 years ago
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RE: R100/7 MUFFLER OPTIONS

Mac Performance sells a nice set, with a good note and a price much lower than OEM. But their web page seems to be down at the moment. Dennis Kirk and...

4 years ago
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RE: 1978 R100RS LED brake light conversion issue

I've also installed that same LED rear light panel on several Airheads from 1979 to 1988, all without issue. Some ideas... • It's easy enough to tes...

4 years ago
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RE: /5 Starter grinding noise. Will not engage.

Joe - It simply means your starter motor needs some attention. The yellow circle will automatically go away when you get that repair task completed....

4 years ago
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RE: 83 R80G/S Front Wheel Spokes

You'll like it. They make lifetime spokes.

5 years ago
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RE: 83 R80G/S Front Wheel Spokes

@gpopovichcastlerockwinery-com They don't list them for 21", but they do list them for 19". That means they can certainly make them at very little ad...

5 years ago
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RE: Motometer - Tach / Speedo repair

@sebascodegan If the drive cable and remainder of the Speedometer are good, then I will assume the Odometer still works OK.

5 years ago
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RE: 83 R80G/S Front Wheel Spokes

• Chrome won't stick to steel during the plating process, so the chrome layer is always preceded by a thin layer of copper plate. That's standard indu...

5 years ago
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RE: /5 Starter grinding noise. Will not engage.

You are having bendix issues. The bendix is the assembly on the end of the starter motor shaft that engages the ring gear on the flywheel. When the st...

5 years ago
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