I understand that the way the stock stand works can be modified to defeat the auto-retract. Snowbum mentions rotating the spring perch between the frame and the motor. Serious problems can result on that first left turn if you don't realize the stand is still down.
Kurt
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- Tue Mar 24, 2026 5:41 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Since we,re on side stands
- Replies: 7
- Views: 328
- Tue Mar 24, 2026 7:19 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Side Stand woes - too long!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 277
Re: Side Stand woes - too long!?
Metric sized tires have a smaller radius and the whole bike will be lower. I discovered that with my /7 noticing that the bike was nearly vertical when the bike was on the side stand.
Kurt
Kurt
- Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:03 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Crankshaft sprocket removal question.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1106
Re: Crankshaft sprocket removal question.
Snowbum writes about changing the timing chain on this page:
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/timingchain.htm
He has info about 2/3 of the way on protecting the nose of the crankshaft.
Kurt
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/timingchain.htm
He has info about 2/3 of the way on protecting the nose of the crankshaft.
Kurt
- Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:17 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R80 Mono Caliper Alignment V2.0
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13707
Re: R80 Mono Caliper Alignment V2.0
Maybe something like this setup?
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/threads/weepi ... st-1345188
or this?
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/threads/1986- ... st-1096629
Kurt
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/threads/weepi ... st-1345188
or this?
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/threads/1986- ... st-1096629
Kurt
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 7:09 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: 10 years later........
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25278
Re: 10 years later........
Here's Snowbum's page on tank cleaning:
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/fuelmiscl.htm
Probably will need to reseal it??
Kurt
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/fuelmiscl.htm
Probably will need to reseal it??
Kurt
- Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:30 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Carb numbering question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7880
Re: Carb numbering question
Generally you can mix and match, but there are subtle differences between carbs especially when they are that close in numbers. In looking at the Bing chart, the only difference between a 322 and a 324 is the slide...other settings seem to be the same. I don't know what the difference is with the sl...
- Mon Jan 19, 2026 1:39 pm
- Forum: The Open Road
- Topic: Looking for info on London rental
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8182
Re: Looking for info on London rental
I'm pretty much clueless on foreign travel, but found this link on the MOA forum.
https://www.roadtrip.uk/
Kurt
https://www.roadtrip.uk/
Kurt
- Sat Jan 17, 2026 8:00 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Fork Oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7253
Re: Fork Oil
Sort of like selling Cheetos without any real cheese!!
Kurt
Kurt
- Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:51 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Fork Oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7253
Re: Fork Oil
You can say that again! Hopefully it's detail that you can use.
Kurt
Kurt
- Fri Jan 16, 2026 11:56 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Fork Oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7253
Re: Fork Oil
More than you want to know here on Snowbum's page: https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/front-fork-oils-amounts.htm I would think this is a simple thing to get done. If you're a road racer or push the bike to its limits you might need to do some serious research and testing. But for the most part, using a...