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by richard t
Tue May 14, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R80/7 Front End to GSXR Conversion Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1982

Re: R80/7 Front End to GSXR Conversion Advice

keep us informed on how it goes,
by richard t
Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Gearbox removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1501

Re: Gearbox removal

Thanks Rob, I was just wanting to be LAZY. The last time I had the gearbox out (15 years ago), I sent it to Nathan at Boxerworks and he rebuilt it, I did remove everything as you did. This old gal is getting a main bearing change while I've got the gearbox out, new clutch, also going to take the he...
by richard t
Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Fuel tank sealer
Replies: 10
Views: 2039

Re: Fuel tank sealer

In 2002 I used Kreem in a tank , so far it's held up fine. I did the chain/bolts and nuts thing. I washed the tank out with soap and water. rinsed and flushed with methanol. Prep is the key the methanol dries the inside of the tank. I'll use something else next time I do a tank
by richard t
Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:03 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Woo Hoo! A Big Project!
Replies: 405
Views: 143241

Re: Woo Hoo! A Big Project!

Heads are back on, but the left one has to come back off. I got it all set up and gave the starter a spin, spark plugs out and valve covers off. Here's the result on the right side: https://photos.smugmug.com/Ernst/i-tVWxdn6/0/8e6edf17/XL/BMW559-XL.jpg Plenty of oil coming to both rockers. The left...
by richard t
Sun Oct 28, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: No Clutch
Replies: 15
Views: 3047

Re: No Clutch

Hi Richard, I was afraid someone would say that...LOL OK, Guess I will blow the dust off her and have a look see? will report back with my findings. How you guys been? Doing any riding? Give LaDonna a HUG for me. Kelly been busy, daughter married off, reception to go. Didn't get to make any rallys ...
by richard t
Sun Oct 28, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: No Clutch
Replies: 15
Views: 3047

Re: No Clutch

It's good to hear from you! Take it a part and see what you got.

Richard T in Okla
by richard t
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:09 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: A list of parts?
Replies: 8
Views: 1631

Re: A list of parts?

how far are you from a supplier/ dealer with airhead parts. long trip plugs and wire, points, condenser voltage regular, carb diaphram and bowl gasket and a credit card and a airhead member book
by richard t
Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: FYI.....Beemerdean passed away
Replies: 2
Views: 2875

Re: FYI.....Beemerdean passed away

sorry to hear about Dean
by richard t
Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: How could this not be a good thing?
Replies: 22
Views: 8417

Re: How could this not be a good thing?

I use 380 cold cranking amp batteries in both my /6's I don't know if a 150 cca battery would work very well 7amp hrs VS 30amp my current batteries have. The 2 in 1 batt is a good ideal. A friend of mine put a small lithium battery in his airhead last year I'm watching to see how it works out If it...
by richard t
Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:13 am
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: How could this not be a good thing?
Replies: 22
Views: 8417

Re: How could this not be a good thing?

I use 380 cold cranking amp batteries in both my /6's I don't know if a 150 cca battery would work very well 7amp hrs VS 30amp my current batteries have. The 2 in 1 batt is a good ideal. A friend of mine put a small lithium battery in his airhead last year I'm watching to see how it works out If it ...