Like a lot of Airheads, your bike probably sat for a long while. The following article contains a list of the top 80% of the trouble spots that repeat...

- Use the SEARCH routine with the word "dellorto". Rebuilds on those have been discussed here several times. - Since the Dellorto was only used on t...

@dave-jensen No problem and very glad to help. I was going through 1 or 2 rear tires a season, so inspecting that wheel spline every time the rear w...

It's a gracious plenty ! Maybe 20° or more. Most of that is adding up all the slop in the splines and straight-cut gearbox cogs. That amount of free p...

If they are the same as the 1979 RT, I'll send you a set. Richard

Welcome Aboard ! First thing you'll want to do is contact your local Airhead Club director, what we call an "Air Marshal". Get on his contact list s...

That's the best compilation file I know of. If you need more specifics, the SEARCH function on this forum is good for chasing details from several sou...

Welcome Aboard ! First thing you'll want to do is contact your local Airhead Club director, what we call an "Air Marshal". Get on his contact list s...

And... To start with you should review the tips in the following article. If you have any questions, we're always here to help...

Welcome Aboard ! The first thing for you to do is contact your local Airhead district organizer (known as an "Air Marshal") and get on his distribut...

@ Yes, Castol has an entire line of oils for 1980's vehicles, but they are slow sellers and not available at every oil dealer. And to add insult to in...

You need to be aware that the stock ignition has an advance curve that was designed for 1980 fuels. Those were leaded fuels with an octane of 100+. To...

There are actually 2 "breather covers", both rather small and held in place by the same 4mm screws. Since these covers never really come off, I usuall...

Welcome Aboard ! Wow! Your new bike is a real looker! It should keep you happy for many decades to come. First thing to do is contact your local ...

PS The question was in reference to an Airhead, and so I have written a response in answer to that question. But the Airhead does not represent a sp...