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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 16:59
Last seen: 11/06/2025 05:28
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RE: Replace or rebuild handle bar switches for 1978 R100s

The contacts in the handlebar switches are very high quality and self-wiping (in effect self-cleaning). I think you will find either after great strug...

2 years ago
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RE: New Member From Washington State

Welcome ! First job is to locate and contact your local "Airmarshal". He's the guy with all the "local to you" news and information. Try the "Airmar...

2 years ago
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RE: 1970 R75/5 kickstand

Kick start model, right ?? Numerous bike brands of this era had side stands that were susceptible to bending because owners insisted on kick starti...

2 years ago
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RE: Any active airhead owners near dallas texas area? I am new to this airhead community.

In kindergarten they always said, "If at first you don't succeed..."

2 years ago
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RE: Winter Storage Warning !

You fell head first into the trap, my friend. Battery tender is a generic name and a brand name. Each come in hundreds of flavors, types, sizes. Do ...

2 years ago
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RE: Winter Storage Warning !

• If you fill the tank, then there is the possibility of leakage past the petcocks and float valves. It happens and I've seen it. If you want to do it...

2 years ago
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RE: Reynolds Center Stand

These stands come from a time when couples were crisscrossing North America on RT's. Busy all spring, summer and fall going to every state and nationa...

2 years ago
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RE: Oil Gallery Blind Plugs - removal

Hay, that's great news ! Congrats.

2 years ago
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RE: Any active airhead owners near dallas texas area? I am new to this airhead community.

Welcome ! First person to contact is your state's group leader, a person we call the "Air Marshall". You can find them in a state report, or through...

2 years ago
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RE: Model number plate on the engine.

This happens all the time. I lost a set one time on a test ride and had to buy 2 off eBay... which cost more than I had charged for the repair ! So re...

2 years ago
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RE: 74 R90/6 turn signal light

Mr.Horsfield is correct. A common American $5 automotive bi-metal flasher unit can be substituted for the German flasher unit. The American unit needs...

2 years ago
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RE: New member intro and questions

IMHO, another waste of money. Airheads simply don't show engine wear like Japanese or English bikes do. You won't find anything wrong, other than the ...

2 years ago
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RE: New member intro and questions

The problem here is that you have unintentionally "shot yourself in the foot". When you have a leak like this, the first thing to do is wash the area ...

2 years ago
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RE: Mikuni Conversion Kit Supplier?

Sudco is the only one I know of. They are fairly big and definitely the oldest firm supplying parts for carb swaps.

2 years ago
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RE: Question on initial steering head bearing install

• Take your time selecting a long-term water-resistant grease for the head post bearings. Apply it liberally and wipe off the excess after installatio...

2 years ago
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