With the old-style oil seals that had steel around their periphery you could do that. But not with the newer designs that have the rubber-ized OD. You...

Valve clearance is not one of those tuning tips that's going to give measurable results in "quarter mile drag strip times". Yes, valve clearance IS ne...

All I see is standard ring gear wear from the starter Bendix. The Airhead starter engages the flywheel much more like an automobile than other motorcy...

As I have written here at least 100 times... Back when these bikes were new they were ridden cross country in all sorts of weather... and then washed....

I highly recommend the sealed batteries (there are several chemical types) because they cause far less terminal and cable corrosion.

Very rare. Never even heard of it.   I suspect if the owner failed to maintain "clutch lever clearance", then both ends could weld to their s...

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On a properly prepared bike, pointing the choke lever down should get an immediate response from the starter button and the engine should start runnin...

I will also ask... during the carb rebuilds... were both carbs disassembled at the same time ? If so, the enrichener plates (the discs under the ca...

The first photo shows the ignition cam with the centrifugal advance mechanism, usually called the "Auto Advance Unit". This is stock equipment for you...

Bridgestone "S11 Spitfires" are a great Airhead tire for the 'occasional' or 'economy' rider.   * For more discussion (problems, tire fittin...

The Alternator output warning lamp is 100% controlled by the Voltage Regulator. The OEM voltage regulator is an analog device composed of relays and c...

All the above is VERY good info. In addition to that may I add these often overlooked service details.... If you have not owned the bike since new, ...