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I've been running the exact same bulb for 2 years now with no ill effects on anything. The headlamp shell is not air tight, so there's enough air exch...
That's just my bad memory. I wouldn't do anything rash just yet. Besides 95% of the people looking at the bike don't know either !
To me your question raises an "it depends" answer. Since they run so cool, Airheads don't typically experience excessive piston ring wear. That mea...
Welcome aboard ! Other than the "motor emblem" which disclosed the model information along either side of the starter cover, I think you're correct...
One important note I forgot to add.... If you have access to "aviation fuel", that is very high octane and still contains lead for the valve seats....
Again, my thanks. Being electronically challenged... A common affliction, more prevalent than once believed. You're simply working in the fiel...
â–ş Your bike will run fine on "high test" unleaded ethanol fuel. High octane unleaded ethanol-free fuel is even better. (A lot more of this is showing ...
Measuring the ring end gap is covered in most manuals. You place each ring in the cylinder one at a time, square to the bore, then measure the gap wit...
A basic, leaded, discrete diode with the numbers "1004" in them will do everything you need. That's probably the most common one. Your biggest issue i...
Why would you rebuild just the LH cylinder ? That doesn't compute. What oil are you running ? What was your ring end gap at assembly ? Have you re...
I like to install those oil pressure switches with a thread sealer, like LocTite 518 "gasket eliminator". That way, if the torque isn't enough to "act...
That engine is running on 1 cylinder. You can plainly hear it. Replace the plugs, plug caps (5K Ohm NGK) and plug wires (metal core only). Cost you...
Sorry, not enough information. When ? At idle or going down the road ? Headlamp ON or OFF ? What wattage HL bulb ?
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