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by Jimijam
Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

I have mostly been staying out of this one. Jimijam, your approach is going to frustrate you and cost a lot. You need to proceed in a logical manner with understanding and knowledge of how to use the tools. You said, "Ok so when I hit the ignition, nothing happens. How do I troubleshoot the st...
by Jimijam
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

Ok so the instrument cluster is fully lit when key is turned, the main headlight is out(and not due to the bulb), nothing happens when you hit the ignition button. I'm just learning as I go . thanks for your patience. I got a multimeter, tested 12v at the starter solenoid. I hotwired the starter and...
by Jimijam
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

I'm having some trouble getting the exhaust pipes off as well
by Jimijam
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

Or who knows where I can find a step by step guide for replacing the starter?
by Jimijam
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

Ok so when I hit the ignition, nothing happens. How do I troubleshoot the starter ?
by Jimijam
Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

Sweet, thanks.
by Jimijam
Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

The existing battery is shot, just by looking at it I can tell its out of commission, all the cells are wet, but a few are visibly corroded
by Jimijam
Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

Salute! Another question- I read something about how you can't jumpstart this bike without a battery because it will fry the electronics. Is this true? I'm not sure I understand your question. If you're talking about jump starting your bikes dead battery with a known good battery (such as a car bat...
by Jimijam
Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

Yeah jean, the seat is completely rusted out and shot. It had vines growing out of it and was basically part of a nearby hedge. Today I'm replacing the fuel line, Does anyone have any intelligence on this?
by Jimijam
Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:34 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting
Replies: 42
Views: 11147

Re: 1976 R75/6 Troubleshooting

Salute! Another question- I read something about how you can't jumpstart this bike without a battery because it will fry the electronics. Is this true?