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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 16:59
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New Member - New to Motorcycles and to my 1975/76 R90/6

Welcome Aboard ! Hi Greg ! ► There is a key position provided for emergency parking in which the ignition is OFF, but the tail lamp is ON. That ...

5 years ago
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‘83 R100CS weird clunking noise while coasting

Let's get back to the OP's issue.

5 years ago
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LED Headlight Recommendations

This topic is thoroughly covered HERE

5 years ago
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Balancing the rear wheel R100GSPD

Yes, like Scot said. A special axle with inward facing cones is used to "chuck up" the wheel. Then when everything is tight, that axle sets on 2 new b...

5 years ago
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Good airhead mechanic in Hudson Valley, NY (Rhinebeck, Red Hook region)

Can't recommend a mechanic, but I can recommend a good shipper.... I recently sold a bike into NJ and the new owner wanted to ride it home, but becaus...

5 years ago
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1973 R75/5: New to airheads, new to the forum

A complete engine should be available. They made thousands of these things and they were extremely popular in the day. And you'll end up with lots of ...

5 years ago
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‘83 R100CS weird clunking noise while coasting

Thanks will do. When u get going its perfectly normal. Its really hard to detect but something does not feel right. There are many issues, that, when...

5 years ago
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‘83 R100CS weird clunking noise while coasting

It could be any part of the drive train, from the gearbox out to the rear wheel bearings. I'd start by peeling the swing arm boot back and then runnin...

5 years ago
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1973 R75/5: New to airheads, new to the forum

Welcome Aboard ! You didn't say how many miles, but these engine typically go 250,000 easily. If your mileage is less than that, then the crank is ...

5 years ago
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Returning my '71 R75/5 to stockish

Sorry to hear that. My shop is always open. Ride 1500 miles due South, and take a Left when you get to Atlanta ! 😛

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Returning my '71 R75/5 to stockish

Would really like to know the end of this story !

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'78 R80/7 Front Brake (or lack thereof)

Yes, you can't ignore the reservoir level while you're bleeding. An important lesson that's been self-taught to thousands of Airhead owners !! :lol...

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'74 R90: DIY Barn Find Project Bike

Welcome Aboard ! You won't need to be a licensed jet engine mechanic or a degreed engineer to get one of these bikes running their best in a very s...

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'77 R75/7 Enrichening Jet Plugged

All good, but Andrew needs to follow up with more info.

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'82 R100: Strange Leak Behind Front Cover

As is often the case, one party is merely standing too close to the forest to see the trees. Glad to be of help.

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