1984 R100S
I had a spark plug cap fail.
It was the original.
I replace with OEM parts.
My idle has gone up from 1000 rpm to 1500 rpm.
Your thought on why this happened, with no other changes to the bike, other than an oil change.
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- Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Spark plug caps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 176
- 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: 630
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.
I've been thinking of a set like this.
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:19 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Breaking News - My Breaks Dont Work
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2356
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.
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:18 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Breaking News - My Breaks Dont Work
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2356
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!
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Oil filter filling
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1447
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:13 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Oil filter filling
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1447
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:32 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Oil filter filling
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1447
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?
Our airhead filters slide in sideways makes pre-filling impossible.
I would like to know if you soak your filters before insertion.
Or?
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:46 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Pre load Gear changing
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2190
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.
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:35 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: instrument fog
- Replies: 5
- Views: 556
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
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
- Thu May 18, 2023 8:04 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: leakage at rear hub
- Replies: 4
- Views: 527
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...