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by robert
Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:59 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: So I permanantly blocked my oil filter bypass
Replies: 75
Views: 10822

Re: So I permanantly blocked my oil filter bypass

If oil pressure is an issue there are other coolers up to task. http://www.batinc.net/coolers.htm
These are tested at 170 psi. Should be enough. There may be other sources more accesable to you.
by robert
Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: WAVING
Replies: 18
Views: 6012

Re: WAVING

ME 109 wrote: Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:16 pm
robert wrote: Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:27 pm
What are other area signals?
Over here we pat our head and rub our belly at the same time. Many riders can't do it right, but I know what they're trying to say.
Wow , can you do that on a BMW without getting into a tankslapper? :)
by robert
Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: WAVING
Replies: 18
Views: 6012

Re: WAVING

In the Santa Cruz mountains they are pretty good about signaling of predator LEOs. I was warned 2 times today
and passed it on to others. In this area patting the top of your helmet is the signal. Other places may be different.
What are other area signals?
by robert
Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ignition module issues
Replies: 75
Views: 8892

Re: Ignition module issues

You are wasting time screwing around with the ICU until you confirm that the cam timing is correct. Can the chain jump a tooth after being installed correctly? Timing mark so low in the hole is odd tho. Not easily but it could have been assembled retarded. '78 and later cams were advanced several d...
by robert
Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:20 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ignition module issues
Replies: 75
Views: 8892

Re: Ignition module issues

You are wasting time screwing around with the ICU until you confirm that the cam timing is correct.
by robert
Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:04 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ignition module issues
Replies: 75
Views: 8892

Re: Ignition module issues

Cam chain installed 1 tooth off.
by robert
Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:43 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: So I permanantly blocked my oil filter bypass
Replies: 75
Views: 10822

Re: So I permanantly blocked my oil filter bypass

GSPD, his problem is the oil filter bypass valve. The most that could happen is the filter could fail.
You must be thinking of the pressure regulator on the front of the motor.
by robert
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Tubes For Tires...
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

Re: Tubes For Tires...

We had this same corrosion problem back in the '90s. We used Vaseline as a lube and never had a problem, still use it today.
by robert
Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:06 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 3rd Party Wheels...
Replies: 6
Views: 1006

Re: 3rd Party Wheels...

Why would you want to?
by robert
Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Tire to swing arm clearance
Replies: 17
Views: 2560

Re: Tire to swing arm clearance

That tire should have been shit canned about 4000mi ago.