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by Snakeoil
Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cleaning an old master cylinder
Replies: 11
Views: 5555

Re: Cleaning an old master cylinder

Denatured alcohol is the brake solvent of choice.

Rob
by Snakeoil
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:26 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ever use water??
Replies: 27
Views: 8379

Re: Ever use water??

When Suzuki came out with the RE5 Wankel, I was at the dealer and he put a cigarette standing on end on the tank with the bike running and it just sat there. He brought the revs up slowly (to avoid torque making the bike move) and it remained there. No that's smooth! I like this water vibes idea. Yo...
by Snakeoil
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Shinko 712 Tires
Replies: 16
Views: 7979

Re: Shinko 712 Tires

Bit the bullet on a related item as well. I bought the Horror Fright tire changer attachment. I know many have said it is a POS, but, looking at the steel that is in it and with a sale price of $39.95 and an additional 25% off coupon, I could not buy the steel to make it for that price. And in conce...
by Snakeoil
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Shinko 712 Tires
Replies: 16
Views: 7979

Re: Shinko 712 Tires

Bit the bullet yesterday and decided to stick with my old ways and go with a known entity. Ordered a set of Pilot Activs from Bike Bandit. Pricewise, they are only a few bucks more expensive than the Shinkos. And it will also give me a chance to see if I like them enough to put them on my 305 Scramb...
by Snakeoil
Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: '78 R100/7 Side stand factory bends
Replies: 21
Views: 9920

Re: '78 R100/7 Side stand factory bends

Although I might get mud and worse flung at me for saying this, in my experience, the best side stand that was ever made and still is, is the standard Harley stand used on their big twins. It swings out easily, locks in position once the bike weight is on it. You could park the bike facing down hill...
by Snakeoil
Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: '78 R100/7 Side stand factory bends
Replies: 21
Views: 9920

Re: '78 R100/7 Side stand factory bends

Not sure why it took me so long to get around to measuring sidewall height on my bike and comparing it too the inch tires on my Triumph. Kurt numbers were confirmed by my measurements. Just about a half difference between the metrics on the Beemer and the inch size K70's on the Triumph. Just wanted ...
by Snakeoil
Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Meltdown
Replies: 26
Views: 7522

Re: Meltdown

I like the freeze spray idea. Never would have thought of that. My wife melted a heel on a chrome HD muffler. Lacquer thinner and much patience took it off. Don't think lacquer thinner will touch nylon, though. If the freeze spray does not work, try running the engine until it heats up the pipe and ...
by Snakeoil
Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: '78 R100/7 Side stand factory bends
Replies: 21
Views: 9920

Re: '78 R100/7 Side stand factory bends

I probably should make a sketch of the tool I used. It was made by some mechanic at Capitol Buick, probably in the 50's or 60's. I bent the handle and have made a mental note to myself to weld a doubler on that handle. I'm sure this tool was used in conjuction with heat to straight tie rods. But I'v...
by Snakeoil
Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Sidecars
Topic: Cozy sidecars
Replies: 4
Views: 5419

Re: Cozy sidecars

That looks exactly like the rig that is for sale. Note the recall front wheel.

I need to find that thread.

Where did you get that photo?

Regards,
Rob
by Snakeoil
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Sidecars
Topic: Cozy sidecars
Replies: 4
Views: 5419

Cozy sidecars

Anyone here have experience with Cozy sidecars? There is a Perry Bushong rig for sale locally. Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Rob