O-rings work great in a "loose" install, like using them on the handle of the engine oil dip stick. In that instance, your hand judges the compression...

Can't help you with Speigler. I used Fragola parts and hoses from Race Part Solutions in Maysville, GA. Each ATE caliper required: One 342024 blac...

Ahh, your photos made it very clear. Thank you. You have 1 of 2 issues, neither of which is worth any major disassembly. Either the inner cover gas...

You don't mean the o-ring on the bean can? Yes, guess so. Sorry, working from memory and not from the fiche. Everything is dry behind the fron...

Most owners don't "plan" to put their trusted bike into storage. They have some type of medical or family emergency, which leaves them unable to care ...

Only thing I know is the oil seal behind the alternator and then the o-ring where the crank shows through. It's very easy to pinch that o-ring !

Your Official Airhead Owner/ Mechanic certificate and decoder ring are in the mail !! Congrats.

Soldering is HIGHLY advised. I once had that issue on a vintage bike. I trusted Caswell epoxy to seal the pin holes, and it did. But only for about 2 ...

• If the bike is new to you and you are unsure of the type and weight of the engine oil, then most definitely start with an engine oil change. There a...

Mr Lodge - Welcome aboard ! The place to start might be by replacing your OEM mechanical-style voltage regulator with a modern, electronic-style ...

Glad to hear you're making progress. It can be slow going on a new-to-you bike, especially if you need to undo several PO bodges AND overcome a pre-ex...

Allow me to modify that statement. Disconnecting the battery is a safety step. TRUE. If the front engine's front cover touches the wrong part of t...

• Due to the length of time it takes to heat the engine oil, engine idle changes after lengthy warm-up. It's only when the engine is fully warmed that...

I was working on finding the starter gremlin but hadn't succeeded yet, Matt Parkhouse thought maybe the neutral switch but as of yet I hadn't dug into...

The basics you need to investigate are: Fuel, Fire and Compression. One of those 3 is missing or happening at the wrong time. However, this might b...