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Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 17:59
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Shocks for /6

Shocks I have a new Ikon on my single-sided RS and I am not really impressed. They talk a good talk, but I spent 2 weeks conferring with Ikon USA CS,...

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1979 r80/7 buzz in headlight bucket

And did you see the response in your other parallel thread ?.....

9 years ago
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Bad news from mechanic leak down test

Anthony - I simply cannot believe "a little brown stuff" if the technical reason they gave as a need to spend $1700 !! You must be leaving something ...

9 years ago
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New member

Welcome aboard ! You'll soon find that these bikes have their own quirks and eccentricities, but in an entirely new and endearing way. With a littl...

9 years ago
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RPM vs. Speed

The ratio is typically metal stamped into the aluminum of the final drive case, on the top side, near the final drive and drive shaft case interface. ...

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Bad news from mechanic leak down test

Thanks, Jagarra. As your article pointed out, the leak down test has some application, but only in conjunction with the compression test. Without c...

9 years ago
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1979 r80/7 replacement ignition switch

I get so into the problem, that I don't relate multiple posts inside different forums concerning different facets of the same issue. It leads to a lot...

9 years ago
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1979 r80/7 buzz in headlight bucket

fyi- the buzz was from the headlight relay. the cause was corroded plug-ins at the starter relay. the ignition switch was bad, which confused the si...

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Bad news from mechanic leak down test

I've been working on motorcycle engines professionally since ~1969, so when I say I'm not a big fan of the "blow down test" maybe you'll hear me out. ...

9 years ago
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1979 r80/7 replacement ignition switch

Mottorad Elektrik has a replacement with two keys for $149.99. Call Rick and ask if you have questions. Oh man, those guys are great ! I bought a h...

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1979 r80/7 replacement ignition switch

Finding a switch to do the electrical task is fairly easy. Finding one that will fit in the allotted physical space is the real test. I looked for sev...

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What airhead to buy

Is this a question for the technical forum? I think not. It's your thread; it's your information. Why not keep all your toys in one pile ? Int...

9 years ago
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Why do twin-shock models prevail ?

...the search engine on the NTSB is an exercise in futility demanding barley therapy to recover from. I feel your pain, brother ! 😛

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