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Richard W
Richard W
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Joined: 03/05/2016 16:59
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RE: Not charging?

A set of Airhead brushes can be purchased very easily for a minimal ~$5 fee. Of all the Airhead repairs you can do, this one is one of the very, very ...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

NOTE: It is very nicely sealed, to prevent rain and wash water from killing your 2 gauges. Unscrew the speed drive cable from the bottom of the spe...

3 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

I have tried that, and the problem is not what you'd think ! To do what you describe, you'd need a generic automotive battery cable... which are avail...

3 years ago
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RE: Not charging?

The information James gave you is all excellent information, but I like to check the very simple things first:• The Airhead charging system cannot wor...

3 years ago
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RE: Speedometer cable retaining/battery ground bolt on the gearbox nearing being stripped

IMHO, the issue stems from the fact that as a battery connection bolt, that bolt must be tight in order to convey the current required for an electric...

3 years ago
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RE: Towing A Trailer With An Airhead

Thoughts....> Can you possibly detail your overall towing experience? For the novice, even experience with automobiles can be helpful.> The trai...

3 years ago
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RE: R90/6 rear-ended at stoplight. Need help accessing damage

Come by in a truck. I have more body parts than I can possibly ever ship.

4 years ago
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RE: R90/6 rear-ended at stoplight. Need help accessing damage

If the sub-frame was bent from having the rear fender smashed, then it will typically no longer be horizontal. That will be very evident using the lev...

4 years ago
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RE: R90/6 rear-ended at stoplight. Need help accessing damage

You'll need a level and a plumb bob. Shim the bike at the center stand until the swing arm is level. Then remove the seat and run the same level along...

4 years ago
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RE: Pulled L/H Cylinder Top Left Stud Pulling with Previous HeliCoil

Your comment is not attached or quoted within the thread with the balance of the information to which it refers.

4 years ago
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RE: Wedgetail no spark

My theory is that you need to post photos and links to what you're trying to discuss.

4 years ago
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RE: Lower Throttle Cables - 32mm vs. 40mm Carbs

1) After a ride should be no different than 'before a ride'. Cable slack/tightness does not change just because you took a ride.Both cables should hav...

4 years ago
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RE: '79 R100/7

The ignition wiring on these is fairly simple, thus testing is fairly straight forward. Assumptions • We assume this bike was known to be in runn...

4 years ago
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RE: Forum Posting Permission?

From what I can see as a "Junior Moderator in Training" everyone who posted above is at "Approved Status".

4 years ago
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RE: Good Beemer Mechanic in Mass

► Be aware that your R60 may have "pumper" type slide carbs, which are unlike the CV carbs on an R75, R80, R90 and R100 bikes. (R90S excluded.) So it'...

4 years ago
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