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by guy
Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: BING balance via manometer.
Replies: 23
Views: 12236

Re: BING balance via manometer.

I have been using the $4.00 synchronizer since it was $2.00. I put very small orifice in the tube from carburetor to top of clear tubing. I used red automatic transmission fluid in clear tubing so if it sucks some in it just smokes.
Guy
by guy
Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cutting down a windscreen
Replies: 16
Views: 3418

Re: Cutting down a windscreen

I taped both sides and used a vertical band saw with the fence set to amount to be removed and feed slowly. Set saw speed slow and do not get in a rush.
Guy
by guy
Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Summertime Comfort on an Airhead RT
Replies: 5
Views: 1659

Re: Summertime Comfort on an Airhead RT

I have a normal height clearview with vent installed for cold weather riding. I also have a shorter windshield made by cutting 3" from the old shield that the clearview replaced. It is much cooler with the shorter shield but also has more wind noise and turbulence.
Guy
by guy
Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Annoyed--Roundel Adhesive Situation
Replies: 20
Views: 5150

Re: Annoyed--Roundel Adhesive Situation

Distilled alcohol? Maybe denatured alcohol.
Guy
by guy
Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ignition failure - maybe
Replies: 15
Views: 4119

Re: Ignition failure - maybe

Dirty connections, cleaned while changing cans.
Guy
by guy
Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Putting on some frame stiffeners:
Replies: 6
Views: 1608

Re: Putting on some frame stiffeners:

The frame stiffener I am using is arteritis.
Guy
by guy
Sun May 20, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Heated grips.
Replies: 49
Views: 9019

Re: Heated grips.

I have been using a set of grip heaters made for snowmobiles for some years and have no complaints. They were inexpensive and easy to install. The best money I spent was on a set of ATV hand covers they slip on and are secured with a Velcro strap, may not look astatically pleasing but my arthritic k...
by guy
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Headlight Relay Failure??
Replies: 16
Views: 3459

Re: Headlight Relay Failure??

Before zip-tie and duct tape it was machinist wire or baling wire, and butchers twine.
by guy
Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Clutch adjustment
Replies: 25
Views: 3832

Re: Clutch adjustment

is that also for right side clutch arms?
by guy
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Spline wear question ...
Replies: 23
Views: 4345

Re: Spline wear question ...

looks good to me clean, relube and ride.
Guy