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I did a quick comparison on the replacements for the Activ, the new Michelin Road Classics in our sizes (4.00x18 & 3.25x19) R $192.95, F $194.95. Compared them to the Bridgestones BT46: R $128.84, F $103.29. I put a set of the Bridgestones on my new to me K75, will see how they do. I am running ...

So true, remember the Ativa from Michelin

I have also heard that a mixture of ATF and acetone works well as a penetrating oil, make sure to shake it up as it has a tendency to separate, used it with a combination of heat, Kroil to take apart an exhaust system head/cross pipes.

Good advise on pads, out of curiosity do you have original rotors on bike or after market ones. EBC has a swirl drill pattern, stock may be solid no holes or elongated holes.

My rims on the K75 are painted, here is something that is close to the original finish.https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/du ... pl0/hsk100

Tires have been an issue for much of 2021, with some sizes being discontinued by the manufacturers, like the Michelin PR2s for my Oilhead. Finally had to buy a set of different rims ( 17 rear) to find a rear tire. Ran into limitations on my newly acquired K75, Chaparral had some BT46 that fit so I w...

yep, I have done the same thing only to find it a few years later by accident. Now I have started indicating what is in a box, like BMW parts, Jaguar parts and so on, helps narrowing search when I am looking for something.

This may be the way to go, this seller has a good reputation as far as airhead parts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/265292027843?h ... Sw629hLVOB

I have bought a lot of items from him over the years.

Could you give us the mileage on the bike, may help us in diagnosing issue. Also what was original issue that prompted you to use the "mechanic" .

I joined this forum sometime in 2012 when I bought a 74 close to the same production date of Brunhide. Going back and going through all the posts from the beginning was particularly enjoyable, reading the banter from members no longer with us. It brought back many good memories. thank you for postin...