Ok! Good to hear!
The linkage and all fit on my /5 but i really dont like it, feels sloppy and has play in it. Ill rather just have a shifter that goes straight in the transmission. So now i just need to find a shifter..
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- Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:52 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Changing gearbox, r75/5
- Replies: 2
- Views: 942
- Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:15 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Changing gearbox, r75/5
- Replies: 2
- Views: 942
Changing gearbox, r75/5
Hello! I have a 4 speed in my r75/5 that is running on overtime. Heavy clonks and has started "whining" on 4th gear. Looking to overhaul it when i get the time. I have a 5 speed from a r75/6 that i will put in the bike while the 4 speed is waiting for the renovation. BUT! The transmission ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:57 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Strange problem with ignition timing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1907
Re: Strange problem with ignition timing
The light has worked on my other bikes without an issue. New spark plugs with set gap. No bent cam tip. Didnt paint the F mark, no problem seeing it even without my glasses :) Googled but didnt find anything usefull. I didnt have the cam chain in mind when i first found the problem. Now when i know ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:57 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Strange problem with ignition timing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1907
Re: Strange problem with ignition timing
I sorted it out by filing the points plate. Guess the camchain is worn like you said! After a carb overhaul, sync and a ignition that's properly set this bike runs sweeeet!
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:11 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Strange problem with ignition timing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1907
Re: Strange problem with ignition timing
Random dancing, not the two marks usually seen when the cam tip is bent. A crank mounted ignition is not an option for this bike. I cant see the F mark at all. When the timing is fully set on one side i can just barely see the F mark but its way out of reach for an adjustment to fix it. I would have...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:49 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Strange problem with ignition timing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1907
Strange problem with ignition timing
Hello! Hope i can get some help from some of you. Im doing a tuneup on a r75/7 and have some trouble with setting the ignition. The bike has the original points system. The springs on the advancer is very weak so on idle the mark flickers up and down, still runs good on idle but not perfect (hasnt o...
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:26 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Worn down camshaft, how to proceed?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 15677
Re: Worn down camshaft, how to proceed?
Im using a silent hektik ignition system so thats not the case! Maby im just unsed with japs bikes?
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:04 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Worn down camshaft, how to proceed?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 15677
Re: Worn down camshaft, how to proceed?
Looks nice! Maby something to do later on.
All ready for a trip to Belgium this summer!
All ready for a trip to Belgium this summer!
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:19 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Worn down camshaft, how to proceed?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 15677
Re: Worn down camshaft, how to proceed?
Im still here! Been busy with some studies, working and wrenching :) Heres some pictures from the overhaul: New chain, tensioner, crank sprocket etc. http://i59.tinypic.com/2znmmuo.jpg Glass blasted the cylinder/heads. http://i57.tinypic.com/snkw7b.jpg Getting there! http://i57.tinypic.com/2rekv7m.j...
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:36 am
- Forum: WANTED
- Topic: Camshaft and lifters/followers for a r75/5
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1279
Camshaft and lifters/followers for a r75/5
Im looking for a camshaft and lifters for my r75/5. I have the small seal in the timing cover, 12 mm if i remember right.
I live in Sweden so it will have to travel a bit..
Send me a pm or email me if you have anything:
persson-johan(at)hotmail.com
/Johan
I live in Sweden so it will have to travel a bit..
Send me a pm or email me if you have anything:
persson-johan(at)hotmail.com
/Johan