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by George Ryals
Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: So I permanantly blocked my oil filter bypass
Replies: 75
Views: 10847

Re: So I permanantly blocked my oil filter bypass

ME 109 , if you can't get the hole threaded all the way to the bottom, just grind the last few threads off of what you will be threading into the hole.
by George Ryals
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: My 1989 R100RT is coughing once in first gear.
Replies: 6
Views: 1216

Re: My 1989 R100RT is coughing once in first gear.

Remember!!! When spraying carb cleaner in holes or anywhere, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!!
by George Ryals
Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Tires
Replies: 9
Views: 1526

Re: Tires

https://www.continental-tires.com/motor ... c/rb2-k112

I have used the Continental Twins for years on my airheads and 1974 Harley Super Glide.
by George Ryals
Fri May 18, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Buying 100RT with sidecar?
Replies: 18
Views: 2411

Re: Buying 100RT with sidecar?

Two Bikes! that explains it. The R60/2 has nothing to do with the hack set up.
by George Ryals
Thu May 17, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Buying 100RT with sidecar?
Replies: 18
Views: 2411

Re: Buying 100RT with sidecar?

It could be a conversion with the express purpose of pulling a sidecar. /2 frame with sidecar attaching points from the factory. Leading link front end with disc brakes suitable to handle the extra weight of a sidecar and reducing trail to make steering much easier. An R100 engine stuffed in for mor...
by George Ryals
Wed May 09, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Stinky boot
Replies: 24
Views: 4198

Re: Stinky boot

Is it possible that your right foot position and size may be creating an aerodynamic situation of low pressure in the area of the float bowl overflow? I seem to remember a thread a while back about right foot stinkyness.
by George Ryals
Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Toaster Gas Tank Seal Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Re: Toaster Gas Tank Seal Replacement

The mild gassey smell may not be from the gas cap seal leak. it could be from a weepy fuel line.
by George Ryals
Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R90/6 with R100 Jugs and Pistons?
Replies: 13
Views: 2359

Re: R90/6 with R100 Jugs and Pistons?

Make sure that the squish area of the pistons you have are compatible with the squish area of the heads you have.
by George Ryals
Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: How to Wake Up a 1975 r90/6?
Replies: 26
Views: 5606

Re: How to Wake Up a 1975 r90/6?

I would suggest dropping the oil pan to clean out sediment before running the engine up to operating temperature.

Cranking and running the engine for 5-10 minutes doesn't evaporate moisture from the oil, so it has been accumulating for 25 years making goop in the pan.