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Forum: Ride reports 09-13-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By Frank06
Here's a few of my memory-makers: Glacier...

Here's a few of my memory-makers:

Glacier National Park:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8318/7984224016_1c8ded8602_z.jpg

Somewhere in the Cascades:
...
Forum: Ride reports 09-13-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By Frank06
"Why wouldn't you ride both ways?"

It had been 32 years since I had ridden out west. This trip was Brooklin, ME to Seattle, WA and back in 28 days (including 9 days for a boat cruise in SE Alaska.) 7330 miles, camping whenever...
Forum: Airheads 03-31-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,285
Posted By Frank06
On my 1981 R100RT I found that shifting slower...

On my 1981 R100RT I found that shifting slower helped a lot. Instead of preloading the shifter, I grab the clutch while rolling off the throttle, wait about .5 seconds then shift. For some reason...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-18-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10,950
Views: 5,589,563
Posted By Frank06
+1

+1
Forum: Old's Cool 09-25-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,469
Posted By Frank06
I notice that no one is bragging about how...

I notice that no one is bragging about how quickly they can change an oil filter on a bike with an oil cooler (and a fairing, lol)....:rofl
Forum: Old's Cool 09-22-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Frank06
Thanks for the advice. I've considered removing...

Thanks for the advice. I've considered removing the lower fairing but it's nice in cool weather. Too much protection in the summer though; I hardly use the bike when it's hot.
Forum: Old's Cool 09-22-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Frank06
It sounds like it's worthwhile getting at the...

It sounds like it's worthwhile getting at the diode board and looking at things. That's one part of the bike I haven't touched yet, looks like it's a PIA. My voltmeter reads 11V at idle and drops...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-22-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Frank06
[1981 R100RT] Mods If Stressing Electrical System?

I sometimes use heated gloves in late autumn and am now looking at a heated jacket. My diode board is stock (as far as I know, I've never looked). Is this or any other component likely to be...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-02-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Frank06
Great info. PM sent Mike. thanks, Frank

Great info. PM sent Mike.

thanks,
Frank
Forum: Old's Cool 09-02-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Frank06
[1981 R100RT] Final Drive Fluid Level Bolt Won't Come Out

I went to check fluid levels (which I haven't done for awhile) and the final drive fluid check bolt (12mm head) just spins. I can't get it to tighten up or loosen, even when pulling/turning with...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-17-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,768
Posted By Frank06
I had one (1100EZ) and rode it 50+K km in 3 years...

I had one (1100EZ) and rode it 50+K km in 3 years (I lived in the Eastern Townships then) but sold it due to brake (rotor) problems. The OEM rotors kept warping: the first set was replaced by the...
Forum: Old's Cool 07-13-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Frank06
Very interesting - thanks for your comments. ...

Very interesting - thanks for your comments. What is Ride-On? I've never heard of it. Obviously I can do a search but would appreciate others comments on this also.

thanks,
Frank
Forum: Old's Cool 07-12-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Frank06
Sliming Tubes

Just curious (and not sure if this is the right place to post this) but does anyone pre-slime their tubes to help prevent flats? I used to do this on my dirt bikes all the time but never really...
Forum: Old's Cool 07-12-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,141
Posted By Frank06
I had an '82 (my 2nd new bike) with 30+K miles...

I had an '82 (my 2nd new bike) with 30+K miles but it had brake issues. The rotors were single-pieced stamped and it was always warping them. Went through 3-4 sets (some under warranty) before I...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-22-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,014
Posted By Frank06
Good luck sorting out the engine issues. Re...

Good luck sorting out the engine issues. Re handling: it's on par with any old bike. Replacing the swingarm bushings with bronze items and steering head bearings with tapered roller bearings will...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-14-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,844
Posted By Frank06
+1 Now's the time! It's easy to pop the cases...

+1 Now's the time! It's easy to pop the cases apart and send the crank off for rebuild. Well worth the time/money. The last thing you want to have happen is to get the engine reinstalled in a...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-03-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,810
Posted By Frank06
+1

+1
Forum: Old's Cool 05-02-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Frank06
More good info! I've pretty much decided to live...

More good info! I've pretty much decided to live with it for now and will deal with it sometime in the future. I will keep an eye out for the kit.

Thanks everyone.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-02-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Frank06
\\ Good tip, but unfortunately (or not!) I...

\\

Good tip, but unfortunately (or not!) I did this maintenance just a few thousand miles ago.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-01-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10,950
Views: 5,589,563
Posted By Frank06
This is Eva Hakansson - Bill Dube's wife (owner...

This is Eva Hakansson - Bill Dube's wife (owner of KillaCycle).
Forum: Old's Cool 05-01-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Frank06
Hi BB81: It's okay to list the obvious...

Hi BB81:

It's okay to list the obvious things; upshifting usually works okay, it's downshifting where things don't work out that well. It's very easy to give a push down from 5th and end up...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-30-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Frank06
['81 R100RT] Shifting Question...

My 1981 R100 has interesting transmission characteristics. Maybe it's me...

It seems that I can hit a lot of false-neutrals when downshifting at lower speeds. The shifter seems to move past the...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-11-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By Frank06
Some of the generic supply places like Dennis...

Some of the generic supply places like Dennis Kirk used to sell them too. I'm not sure of sizes but 1" is pretty standard.

I should add that I'm referring to the baffle which is inserted into the...
Forum: Airheads 04-08-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Frank06
Ah-hah. Well, I'm surprised that the water would...

Ah-hah. Well, I'm surprised that the water would be there after sitting around and being ridden for a couple of days but it sure sounded like that!

Nothing amiss under the valve cover and the...
Forum: Airheads 04-08-2011, 03:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Frank06
Hmmm, now that you mention it, it did rain (quite...

Hmmm, now that you mention it, it did rain (quite a lot) on the first ride a couple of days earlier, but it didn't make the noise after that ride and it's been warm(er) and dry since then. And I...
Forum: Airheads 04-07-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Frank06
I think you're right; I did all that but it can't...

I think you're right; I did all that but it can't hurt to double-check. :D I'll do it tomorrow early a.m. and report back.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
Forum: Airheads 04-07-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Frank06
I wasn't clear, but the engine was not running...

I wasn't clear, but the engine was not running when this happened. It wasn't a carb sound.
Forum: Airheads 04-07-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Frank06
It was a pretty loud "hiss" sound - where is that...

It was a pretty loud "hiss" sound - where is that valve? Is that what feeds into the airbox?
Forum: Airheads 04-07-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Frank06
No

No
Forum: Airheads 04-07-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Frank06
Strange noise from Airhead Valve Cover

There was a *strange* noise coming from the area of the right-side valve cover on my '81 R100RT after a ride this afternoon. It sounded like an air leak (I thought I had picked up a nail or...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-28-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Frank06
Yep. I laid-out the position of the piston...

Yep. I laid-out the position of the piston vis-a-vis the vent hole at 2:30 last night (don't ask) and it was assembled in the right position, must have been the hole.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-27-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Frank06
Actually, I couldn't pull any fluid through even...

Actually, I couldn't pull any fluid through even with the linkage disassembled so either the piston got pushed too far "permanently" (if that's even possible) or the hole was just plugged.

Thanks...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-26-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Frank06
Yes, I couldn't see it though. After cleaning it...

Yes, I couldn't see it though. After cleaning it became evident. I was wondering how the M/C could work w/o the bleedback hole.

Another inquiry: I measured the distance from the outside of the...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-26-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Frank06
There is indeed a second, smaller hole.

There is indeed a second, smaller hole.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-26-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Frank06
I'll have to look closer - I couldn't see...

I'll have to look closer - I couldn't see anything at all but if it's that small...

It's very possible the linkage had been over-adjusted; I dug into this because there was *so* much free play...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-25-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Frank06
Brembo Rear M/C Question

I disassembled my rear master cylinder for inspection because I just could not get any fluid flowing after removing the brake line to adjust linkages, clean, etc. I suspected years of neglect but...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-23-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Frank06
Thanks Bud. I'll check it out. Frank

Thanks Bud. I'll check it out.

Frank
Forum: Old's Cool 03-23-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Frank06
Gee, that's not a very clear question... :huh ...

Gee, that's not a very clear question... :huh

Let's try again: are there any tricks to disassembling the rear (Brembo) master cylinder on an Airhead? I can't see any circlips holding the piston...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-23-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Frank06
['81 R100RT] Rear M/C Disassembly Question

So I dropped the rear master cylinder on my airhead to get the linkages adjusted and cannot get it bled for love nor money. It was working fine but needed a good clean-up. It can't bench bleed...
Forum: Airheads 02-27-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,682
Posted By Frank06
Thanks folks, just emailed Bud. I used to live...

Thanks folks, just emailed Bud. I used to live in that area and knew his Dad. It never occurred to me that he might be making them.
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