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