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by Zombie Master
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Issues trying to find the correct exhaust/header system for my bike
Replies: 3
Views: 614

Re: Issues trying to find the correct exhaust/header system for my bike

Airheads are usually quite muffled. But the boxer engine can really sound beautiful with the right exhaust, and it doesn't have to be loud.
I've been thinking of a set like this.
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by Zombie Master
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Breaking News - My Breaks Dont Work
Replies: 24
Views: 2326

Re: Breaking News - My Breaks Dont Work

How are you brake lines? With age the rubber lines can break down inside and rubber bits can come off and cause problems as you described. If the lines are old change them along with a master cylinder kit. Don't take shortcuts on breaks! Replacing these parts is routine maintenance.
by Zombie Master
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:18 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Breaking News - My Breaks Dont Work
Replies: 24
Views: 2326

Re: Breaking News - My Breaks Dont Work

How are you brake lines? With age the rubber lines can break down inside and rubber bits can come off and cause problems as you described. If the lines are old change them along with a master cylinder kit. Don't take shortcuts on breaks!
by Zombie Master
Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Oil filter filling
Replies: 13
Views: 1417

Re: Oil filter filling

The particles are from dry start wear:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939WTeorBnQ
by Zombie Master
Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:32 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Oil filter filling
Replies: 13
Views: 1417

Oil filter filling

I've just seen some solid evidence that pre-filling a new oil filter measurably reduces particles compared to a dry filter at start up.

Our airhead filters slide in sideways makes pre-filling impossible.

I would like to know if you soak your filters before insertion.

Or?
by Zombie Master
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Pre load Gear changing
Replies: 20
Views: 2180

Re: Pre load Gear changing

It's got to wear things out. If the bike is operating properly, it shouldn't be required. Once you get use to the timing, it should not be any more difficult to shift than any other bike. I go from airhead to modern machines without a thought.
by Zombie Master
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: instrument fog
Replies: 5
Views: 553

instrument fog

1984 R100
So I often have some moisture in my speedo.

After running several hours it will dry out.

But it returns again.

Is there a vent hole?

Where might that be, if there is one?

Could it be partially blocked?

Has anybody done a mod, for better instrument ventilation?

Thanx
by Zombie Master
Thu May 18, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: leakage at rear hub
Replies: 4
Views: 524

Re: leakage at rear hub

I think my problem is the level plug on the rear drive. I checked the level, this time when at operating temperature, and some more oil came out. I rode it some more and there was a lot less coming out. One thing I realized is that I put a thicker copper gasket that I got in a kit. So I put the anci...
by Zombie Master
Mon May 08, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: leakage at rear hub
Replies: 4
Views: 524

Re: leakage at rear hub

Yea I'll check everything. I guess it was just running too good.