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by hadabadachada
Wed Oct 15, 2025 6:25 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Finally got an airhead..
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Re: Finally got an airhead..

I have not ridden it around much at all. First and only ride I saw how vibey it was and figured I need to get these carbs right. And that the front brake may need a rebuild, it’s sticking. But I have ridden on a 1994 R1100RS, 2004 R1100S and a 2013 R1200R currently. So I like BMW because of the boxe...
by hadabadachada
Wed Oct 15, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Finally got an airhead..
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Re: Finally got an airhead..

So I got a timing light. At idle I see the S in the middle, however at 3000rpm the F is just low of the window. I did find an air leak in the RH air tube. Gonna have to order a new one of those it looks like. Was able to patch it for now. Pulling on each of the cables does the same thing. I’m thinki...
by hadabadachada
Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Finally got an airhead..
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Re: Finally got an airhead..

Shoot, forgot to mention, I took the head covers off and adjusted the valves. .15 intake and .20 exhaust. Also torqued the bolts to 25ft lb, as some were a little loose. Haven’t checked timing, I’ve never done anything like that nor do I have the tools. I’d hope the electric ignition is mounted righ...
by hadabadachada
Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Finally got an airhead..
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Finally got an airhead..

Hello all. I was referred to this forum by a good guy from another forum, said this is where the REAL DEAL information is regarding airheads. I talk a lot and may not get what I’m saying across well, but that’s just me, I try my best. Sorry this is going to be a long one as I try and lay out where I...