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by driggs
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Starter torque
Replies: 1
Views: 663

Starter torque

Recently picked up a new-to-me 1988 R100RT, and noted a new battery was needed, as one cell tested bad. Symptom was that it did not spin the motor very vigorously at all... I was able to pick up a new one (lead acid) at the local AutoZone store, (CB30L-B) 30 AH, 300CCA for $96. (so its the same spec...
by driggs
Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Accessory Plug
Replies: 7
Views: 2114

Re: Accessory Plug

In the spirit of closure for this thread, this issued was solved with your collective help....seems the accessory plug is an add-on accessory on this 88 R100rt. It was hot wired to the battery in its original install by PO...I traced the wiring till I found the well-concealed in-line fuse holder ins...
by driggs
Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:00 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Accessory Plug
Replies: 7
Views: 2114

Accessory Plug

Couple of questions for the group-1988 R100RT. Owner's manual doesn't show the accessory plug or mention it anywhere...wondering if it was added to this bike after the fact? Anyone know offhand what year/model the accessory plugs were added? Also, my plug appears to be dead...shouldn't it be hot all...