Richard - Welcome to the Club, and great looking bike! People named "Richard" always make wonderful Airhead owners. Ask all the questions you want. ...

If the fuel line is splitting due to age or ethanol, then the carb diaphragms and the intake hoses also deserve a thorough inspection.

Have you considered doing it yourself ? It's really very, very simple. Doing this work is the best practice you can have to prepare yourself for a roa...

While riding in cold fog this week, the instruments took on a clouded cast on the inside. I was wondering if the small amount of heat released by the ...

As I remember, Oak had something bad to say about your first option. Apparently BMWs don't lubricate the gearbox well unless the engine is doing the t...

Jim - That's really great news and I'm so happy for you !! ► The new fuels are not anything like the gasoline we grew up using. They refuse to rem...

I will get the electrical all worked out, the banking after 5 kids thru college is another matter. LOL Really appreciate the help. With 5 kids,...

Cliff - As I said, there are many parallels between your family checking account and your motorcycle's electrical powder budget. You cannot think you...

Happy to share how I would do it. 1. Check the alternator brushes to make sure they haven't worn to the minimum length. 2. Check the 3 connecti...

Wobbly, thank you. I will make sure to pay attention. Absolutely no intent to flame or disrespect your abilities, my brother. For some here it is...

Sounds like a lean mixture caused by.... • An air leak at the intake hose, OR • A torn or holed carb diaphragm, OR • Your friendly neighborhood b...

I would absolutely re-adjust the valves as a first step. Once you are sure that is all correct, run a compression test on the side that has/had low v...

Dielectric grease won't help at all. It is by it's very nature an insulator. What you want is ointment that inhibits oxidation on the electrical conta...

Sounds like somebody's got money to burn ...or forgot to take his Ritalin. 😆 Makes me tired just thinking about all that.

This should go much easier now. WITH BOTH BOWLS REMOVED you can blow down the fuel lines toward both carbs with compressed air. The air will go where ...