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Forum: Airheads 10-29-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,352
Posted By nhmaf
All the R100 bikes from the mid-late 80s until...

All the R100 bikes from the mid-late 80s until the end of the production had 'only' 60 HP - these were tuned to produce more torque at lower RPMs with the trade off of peak HP, which was generally at...
Forum: Airheads 10-24-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,793
Posted By nhmaf
The blue plug in your picture is an "auxiliary...

The blue plug in your picture is an "auxiliary equipment" plug - most often this connector was used on the police service bikes in Europe, but the connector is on mostly all R65 bikes. Mine (1982...
Forum: Airheads 10-11-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,169
Posted By nhmaf
I'd pay $2500 for that bike, given what can be...

I'd pay $2500 for that bike, given what can be discerned from the pictures and description, provided that it ran well without hideous noises. I'd even go a bit higher perhaps.

These R65 bikes...
Forum: Airheads 10-08-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,421
Posted By nhmaf
+1 with the above - if the nuts get tight trying...

+1 with the above - if the nuts get tight trying to turn them off, and shooting some PB Blaster or similar penetrating lubricant in there doesn't change things (if there is some carbon buildup that...
Forum: Airheads 09-25-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,735
Posted By nhmaf
There is a neutral switch on the bottom of the...

There is a neutral switch on the bottom of the transmission, near the rear engine mount on the left side with 2 wires that go to it. If you have a break in the wire(s) or they are pulled off, your...
Forum: Airheads 09-25-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,466
Posted By nhmaf
+2. You should also inspect the inside of the...

+2. You should also inspect the inside of the clutch lever where the barrel fitting on the end of the cable pivots - if there are nicks/gouges, etc. that will hang it up and cause it to bend...
Forum: Hacks 09-24-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By nhmaf
Does it matter which coast it is on? I've...

Does it matter which coast it is on?

I've got no skin in this game, but saw this post recently- http://westernmass.craigslist.org/mcy/3243761332.html
Forum: Airheads 09-23-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 444
Posted By nhmaf
For the model year airhead (1981), he MUST always...

For the model year airhead (1981), he MUST always use the metal shim to protect the o-ring from the sharp edge of the oil filter cannister. Depending upon the MEASURED oil filter cannister depth, it...
Forum: Hacks 09-04-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,842
Posted By nhmaf
There are many possibilities - what sort of a...

There are many possibilities - what sort of a budget are you thinking of? You might be able to get into a used rig with a Honda/Kawi/Suzy tug for as little as $4K that could do the job, or the sky...
Forum: Hacks 08-30-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,671
Posted By nhmaf
Holopaw Corvette is well recommended for URALs,...

Holopaw Corvette is well recommended for URALs, and there are at least a number of URAL dealers around the country who could also be helpful, more or less - depending upon how "vintage" a URAL rig...
Forum: Hacks 08-28-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By nhmaf
Unless one is really quite mechanically capable...

Unless one is really quite mechanically capable with a substantial toolchest, I don't think that modifying a BMW airhead drivetrain to fit a CJ or URAL chassis is a low cost "walk in the park". ...
Forum: Hacks 08-27-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By nhmaf
I would think that possibly with a decent...

I would think that possibly with a decent condition, used Velorex you might be able to mate it up with one of your 400cc bikes for the least amount of money. But it kinda depends upon who - or what-...
Forum: Airheads 07-17-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 783
Posted By nhmaf
It could be a very nice and dependable bike, but...

It could be a very nice and dependable bike, but it will take some work to get it that way - hopefully not alot. But, if you aren't comfortable with doing your own work, it may be out of your price...
Forum: Airheads 07-02-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 831
Posted By nhmaf
The monolever bikes are still pretty nice, but as...

The monolever bikes are still pretty nice, but as they all have the same frame and fork setup, they aren't as quick handling as the short wheelbase twinshock bikes. But, they are still nice machines...
Forum: Airheads 06-19-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 933
Posted By nhmaf
It may be better for you to simply look for a new...

It may be better for you to simply look for a new rectangular m/c assembly - they came in a variety of piston sizes, including 14, I think. The benefit of the rectangular units is that the...
Forum: Airheads 06-18-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 933
Posted By nhmaf
The master cylinder assembly is separate from the...

The master cylinder assembly is separate from the throttle assembly. You have to remove a screw at the bottom/underside to separate them. You would need to get a new m/c assembly with...
Forum: Old's Cool 06-18-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10,946
Views: 5,582,779
Posted By nhmaf
Great Job, Zebedee!

Great Job, Zebedee!
Forum: Old's Cool 06-17-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10,946
Views: 5,582,779
Posted By nhmaf
Now I've gotta find out how well she did at the...

Now I've gotta find out how well she did at the speed run. At first I thought it was an XR, but the Indian on the tank would indicate otherwise -
Forum: Airheads 06-17-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 933
Posted By nhmaf
I have 15mm on my R65LS with dual Brembos. It...

I have 15mm on my R65LS with dual Brembos. It works, but I've never liked the fact that It goes from gentle slow down to to almost stoppie-inducing over the course of a few millimeters of lever...
Forum: Airheads 06-16-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,833
Posted By nhmaf
Definitely one of the nicer looking ones I've...

Definitely one of the nicer looking ones I've seen in quite some time!

What brand/model is the instrument pod you used - VaporTech??

The color reminds me of the old (and new) Guzzi V7 sport - I...
Forum: Airheads 05-28-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By nhmaf
What would be the proper bolts to use with these?...

What would be the proper bolts to use with these? Assuming matching thread, say, could any Grade 8 bolt that fit the available space work, or does it require higher standards?
Forum: Old's Cool 05-23-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,682
Posted By nhmaf
Well, the fortunate/good thing is that there were...

Well, the fortunate/good thing is that there were ALOT of the KZ400/KZ440 bikes made, and parts are much easier to find than they are for the early W650 Kawasaki 650 twin.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-22-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10,946
Views: 5,582,779
Posted By nhmaf
If that is a GB500 then this beats a triple word...

If that is a GB500 then this beats a triple word score by a long shot!
Forum: Old's Cool 05-22-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,682
Posted By nhmaf
Yes, the original Kawi 650 twin was a nice...

Yes, the original Kawi 650 twin was a nice version of a 1960s era British twin, and it was a 1960s era bike - this is clearly an early 1980s KZ440, just glancing at the 85 mph speedometers, wheels,...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-20-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,682
Posted By nhmaf
That sure looks like a Kawasaki 440 LTD that I...

That sure looks like a Kawasaki 440 LTD that I almost bought back in 1982. From the frame or engine number, you should be able to get the model number if the stickers aren't still in place by the...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-26-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
Posted By nhmaf
failure to launch..

failure to launch..
Forum: Airheads 04-20-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,561
Posted By nhmaf
On my airhead with Bridgestone BT45 tires, I run...

On my airhead with Bridgestone BT45 tires, I run 36 PSI front and rear, sometimes a couple more PSI in the rear if loaded down. On my airhead with Trail Wing tires, generally in the 32-35 PSI range...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-19-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,295
Posted By nhmaf
Cannot tell anything from those sparkplug...

Cannot tell anything from those sparkplug pictures - looking at the threads is generally useless - it is the area around the center electrode that is critical.. But in general, if those plugs have...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-05-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,422
Posted By nhmaf
If you could find one of those 26/7 final drives...

If you could find one of those 26/7 final drives that would at least make cruising at 50-55 MPH more tolerable - should knock the RPMs down by a few hundred anyway.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-16-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10,946
Views: 5,582,779
Posted By nhmaf
These are great photos, and appear to be in such...

These are great photos, and appear to be in such definition - are you reprinting these from negatives?
Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Airheads 02-16-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By nhmaf
It is always a pleasant surprise to come across a...

It is always a pleasant surprise to come across a nice, clean, straight, unmolested airhead from time to time!
Looks good! Consider joining the gang over at the bmwr65.org group, too - lots of...
Forum: Airheads 02-15-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By nhmaf
That's OK - with nothing but stone screens for...

That's OK - with nothing but stone screens for air filtration, it wouldn't be going very far in dry, desert conditions either before it needed an engine tear-down.. not practical really - mostly for...
Forum: Airheads 02-14-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,864
Posted By nhmaf
That seat rail on there is worth $100 if it is in...

That seat rail on there is worth $100 if it is in very good condition, so if you change the seat, don't just toss it away.
I'd clean her up and get it running well - if it starts with no choke at...
Forum: Airheads 02-14-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By nhmaf
Definitely NOT my cup of tea, either. Some may...

Definitely NOT my cup of tea, either. Some may like it, but you couldn't GIVE me this bike if I had to keep it like that. But, that is why people build their own customs.
Forum: Airheads 01-06-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,966
Posted By nhmaf
As others have said, stick with the 4.0x18 or,...

As others have said, stick with the 4.0x18 or, the closest metric equivalent, which is a 110/90x18. Some 120/90 tires will fit better than others, some will rub, some won't quite, and some work...
Forum: Hacks 12-31-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,974
Posted By nhmaf
If it still has the square section sidecar-ing...

If it still has the square section sidecar-ing tires on it, I wouldn't expect it to ride or handle well without a sidecar attached. - it becomes a totally different beast with different requirements...
Forum: Hacks 12-01-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,230
Posted By nhmaf
I wonder if they've beefed up/improved the...

I wonder if they've beefed up/improved the telescopic forks from the earlier models?
Forum: Hacks 11-21-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,501
Posted By nhmaf
I'm bookmarking this thread for further reference...

I'm bookmarking this thread for further reference after I get my subframe for my R100/7 Sputnik combination build.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-17-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,427
Posted By nhmaf
Buy the $10 book from Bing USA to learn about the...

Buy the $10 book from Bing USA to learn about the carbs. They also have DVDs on rebuilding the carbs.
Don't bother with trying to "improve" the airflow with anything other than using the stock...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-17-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 764
Posted By nhmaf
I also thought iron (soft) bores used with hard...

I also thought iron (soft) bores used with hard (chrome) rings, or hard (nikasil) bores used with soft (iron) rings.. but I may be wrong..
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