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by vanzen
Wed May 25, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: I'm back--I think
Replies: 21
Views: 5177

Re: I'm back--I think

Thanks. Still kicking. Hoping all is ok in OK!
by vanzen
Mon May 23, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: I'm back--I think
Replies: 21
Views: 5177

Re: I'm back--I think

Good story! Keep on rollin' down that road. Destination further, eh?
by vanzen
Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Who runs early alloy wheels tubeless?
Replies: 61
Views: 20448

Re: Who runs early alloy wheels tubeless?

Rob, doing well!! That said, both Morris and Lester marketed cast wheels appropriate for tubeless tires. They are rare as hen's teeth these days. If you find Morris wheels available, buy them regardless! Do not use tubeless tires on those old snowflakes or you will go directly to hell, do not pass g...
by vanzen
Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Aftermarket coil options?
Replies: 10
Views: 3557

Re: Aftermarket coil options?

A coil is a coil.
Match the #s and any brand / option works.
Your choice.
by vanzen
Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:57 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Frame Brace Thoughts
Replies: 100
Views: 23118

Re: Frame Brace Thoughts

Agreed 100% - If one can run about on a cracked frame Without notice or consequence, Then improving the design Is certainly a superfluous notion. The fact of which does nothing to address the question Of how to improve the old cradle. And so here we are... Just as recalcitrant As any old rubber cows...
by vanzen
Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Frame Brace Thoughts
Replies: 100
Views: 23118

Re: Frame Brace Thoughts

My thoughts? The difficulty of packaging stock components is the primary nemesis of frame reconstruction. As I previously suggested, starting over is quite likely the best course of action. Reconstructing the airhead frame with the intent of achieving contemporary performance standards is a bit naiv...
by vanzen
Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Frame Brace Thoughts
Replies: 100
Views: 23118

Re: Frame Brace Thoughts

K-forks & latest R forks are fairly substantial items as far as vintage pieces go... The plates which support the headstock of the R frame are easily bent- even with the stock 70's era spaghetti forks. In my opinion, K or late R forks demand reinforcement in that area. BMW might have gone there-...
by vanzen
Wed Sep 17, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Frame Brace Thoughts
Replies: 100
Views: 23118

Re: Frame Brace Thoughts

Nourish, My thought is that welding the subframe/mainframe connections creates a structure which serves to restrict frame distortion caused by forces acting upon the wheel/swing arm. The substantial SA of the mono frame addresses these forces. Still, the rear "down tubes" of the mainframe ...
by vanzen
Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Frame Brace Thoughts
Replies: 100
Views: 23118

Re: Frame Brace Thoughts

Good evening, Major!
by vanzen
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Frame Brace Thoughts
Replies: 100
Views: 23118

Re: Frame Brace Thoughts

Duane- are you ready to rumble?
(Hello old friend)