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by esman100
Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Gas Additive
Replies: 12
Views: 3776

Re: Gas Additive

In the NW where moisture is prevalent, combined with ethanol, you can get a lean fuel mix and burn pistons and valves. The commercial fuel tanks at times in some areas in the winter have lots of water. This stuff keeps everything bound together to burn more consistent. It's much more noticeable in h...
by esman100
Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Gas Additive
Replies: 12
Views: 3776

Re: Gas Additive

Yes, it's an excellent product. I've been using it for about 4 years to help combat the negative qualities of Ethanol by binding the water and crap with gas to burn cleaner and keep from tarnishing carbs. It's very popular now in the NW with small engine shops and loggers to keep from burning engines.
by esman100
Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Tires
Replies: 18
Views: 4521

Re: Tires

Zombie Master wrote:Bridgestone Spitfires. No problems. As with all tires check manufacture dates.
+1
by esman100
Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R80/7 Fuel Tank
Replies: 12
Views: 2346

Re: R80/7 Fuel Tank

Can you post a pic of the damage?
by esman100
Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1984 R-65 clutch cable failure
Replies: 10
Views: 2210

Re: 1984 R-65 clutch cable failure

Grease the round cable pivot on a regular basis, like Steve mentioned above, and it should last for many years. It's very common to break at this point if it can't pivot. I'm at 30k on my Motobins non OEM cable and expect it to go for another 30k at least.
by esman100
Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Riding an Airhead in the Iron Butt Rally
Replies: 12
Views: 3791

Re: Riding an Airhead in the Iron Butt Rally

OK, I received the book the other day and I am about half way into it and so far I give it 2 thumbs up. I especially like the spare parts and equipment list in the back of the book. I don't think that I'm an Iron Butt type, but I thoroughly enjoy reading about it.
by esman100
Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Riding an Airhead in the Iron Butt Rally
Replies: 12
Views: 3791

Re: Riding an Airhead in the Iron Butt Rally

Joel, thanks for posting this...I ordered your book and can't wait to read it. I really enjoyed your blog and hope to get some insight on how in the hell you pulled it off.
by esman100
Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: which of 2 gasket types for lower fork screw plug?
Replies: 23
Views: 4745

Re: which of 2 gasket types for lower fork screw plug?

I've had no problems with copper on my airhead forks.
by esman100
Tue May 08, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Spark Plugs
Replies: 29
Views: 6109

Re: Spark Plugs

NGK, iridium, and points on an R90/6 and runs great.
by esman100
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R90GSS
Replies: 4
Views: 1055

Re: R90GSS

Nice bike Dylan.