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- Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Re: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
BTW, if you are interested in checking out the video it is here: https://youtu.be/HQ3FVhqwqE0
- Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Re: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
You didn’t mention the basics. Check the points gap and valve clearances. When they heat up, they close up. I checked the points gap when I set the timing. I posted a video about doing so to you tube on my channel. While true that I haven't checked the valve clearances yet (waiting to get the nod f...
- Wed Oct 16, 2024 10:20 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Re: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
When the bike loses power again, quickly (and safely) reach down and loosen the gas cap. You could be developing a vacuum in the tank under high demand. Kurt I'll keep this in mind and if other things don't work, I'll give it a shot, but the fuel level is so low that I can't imagine it would create...
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Re: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
I've started to review your video I found on youtube. One recommendation I have regards starting. I would not stand on the footpeg in order to reach the kicker. Over time, you will damage the support structure for the center stand which lets the rear tire touch the ground when on the stand. Current...
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:10 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Re: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
The plastic floats are a newish replacement for the older brass floats. The brass can stress crack which then lets fuel inside the float. Plastic floats have been around for maybe 5-8 years. There are two varieties based upon weight, one 11g and the other 7g. If the needle running down the center o...
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 12:52 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Re: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
I just found the part of the forum for pre-'70s bikes. Shaking my head at myself.
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Introduction '72 R75/5 & '66 R60/2
Hello all, I'm an amateur mechanic trying to help a couple people out with their bikes, but as is often the case, finding I often need help myself. Just because I might know a little more than them doesn't mean I know what I need to. :lol: I registered for this forum because I have a '72 airhead (I ...