Forum: Airheads
03-10-2013, 12:49 PM
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Forum: Airheads
03-03-2013, 07:38 AM
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Forum: Airheads
02-28-2013, 04:03 PM
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The bike had some 72000 km on the clock.
Disc...
The bike had some 72000 km on the clock.
Disc brake already mounted on front wheel.
All in nice shape. Pictures will come soon...sorry for the delay!
I liked the bike! But won't be riding a bike...
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Forum: Airheads
02-28-2013, 08:24 AM
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Forum: Beasts
11-11-2012, 06:38 AM
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...and I know you're right! The thing is, I'am...
...and I know you're right! The thing is, I'am kind of tired of buying stuff ``made in Asia``. And I know there's a difference between buying a winter coat or a motorcycle. O.k...I guess I have...
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Forum: Beasts
11-02-2012, 02:01 PM
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Forum: Beasts
11-01-2012, 05:10 PM
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For the last 20 years, I've been involved in...
For the last 20 years, I've been involved in aircraft manufacturing.
I can tell you there's a difference in quality between an aircraft assembled in China, India, Mexico....and one assembled in the...
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Forum: Beasts
11-01-2012, 02:42 PM
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Views: 4,673,514
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Forum: Beasts
10-19-2012, 02:12 PM
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Forum: Airheads
09-07-2012, 03:04 PM
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Forum: Airheads
09-06-2012, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 3
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R80g/s wheels
Hi all,
how much should someone expect to pay for a set of wheels for a r80G/S? Considering they would be in very nice condition...
Eric
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Forum: Airheads
08-08-2012, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 0
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Virginia-Beach...
Hey! I'm leaving for Virginia-Beach soon! (family vacations....without the G/S)
Question: Is there some motorcycle museum in that area I should visit with the kids?
Eric
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Forum: Airheads
08-08-2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 568
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-08-2012, 09:18 AM
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My "Vintage-ADV-Bikes"...
Transalp 1987 & R80G/S 1986:http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6766/dscf5037s.jpg
By frichtie (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/frichtie) at...
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Forum: Airheads
08-08-2012, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 7
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When 2012 meets 1986...
Some of us have experienced the inaccuracy of BMW speedometers...the easiest and cheapest solution, to me, is to use a GPS. Witch I bought for that reason. Then I added a digital rev-counter. And...
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Forum: Airheads
08-03-2012, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,589
I own a R80G/S-PD myself. I just like it....
I own a R80G/S-PD myself. I just like it. Actually, I might be in love with it....or maybe I just can't fall in love with it.
Man, is it ugly?!! Otherwise, it's perfect!
Eric...
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Forum: Airheads
07-07-2012, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 5
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Some pics of my G/S
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3417/dscf4904g.jpg
By frichtie (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/frichtie) at 2012-07-07
All pictures taken in the Vallée de la Matapédia...
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Forum: Airheads
06-27-2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 659
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Forum: Airheads
06-27-2012, 06:51 AM
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Forum: Airheads
06-27-2012, 03:47 AM
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oops....so it's gonna be another long night in...
oops....so it's gonna be another long night in the garage! I didn't check the other carb yet.
just cleaned the one on the left and found the cut ring.
Same treatment ont the other side then....I...
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Forum: Airheads
06-26-2012, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 659
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Forum: Airheads
06-26-2012, 06:44 PM
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Views: 659
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Forum: Airheads
06-26-2012, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 659
Blown "o" ring R80G/S
Hi all,
I had to go back home on Sunday as my G/S had started to feel like it was going out of fuel...
Felt like some carb issue but still I was afraid it would be an ignition problem. However,...
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Forum: Airheads
05-21-2012, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 8
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How about a pair of military "mermites". I paid...
How about a pair of military "mermites". I paid $19.95 apiece for the ones I mounted on my Transalp and chances are my G/S will get a pair too. With some elbow oil, spray paint and a few stickers,...
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Forum: Airheads
05-16-2012, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 47
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Forum: Airheads
05-14-2012, 08:36 AM
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I have the same problem on R80G/S. Mine is in...
I have the same problem on R80G/S. Mine is in kilometers and it too is waaaaay off. It reads like 20 km/h faster.
I'm not gonna try to open the meter a see if I can fix it. All I need is some...
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Forum: Airheads
05-09-2012, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,178
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Forum: Airheads
05-07-2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
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Forum: Airheads
05-07-2012, 02:37 PM
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It happened to me once. The seller of my 1987...
It happened to me once. The seller of my 1987 Transalp wouldn't let me ride before I buy...
I suggested that he took as a passenger. He accepted...Bought the bike. Been riding it for 5 years.
Try...
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Forum: Airheads
05-07-2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 19
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I will be making a new side stand sometime in...
I will be making a new side stand sometime in october...
For now, I'm almost ready to put my center-stand back together. But....one final question:
What lenght is it supposed to be? Cause mine...
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Forum: Airheads
05-04-2012, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 1
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Voltmeter + Tachometer (G/S)
Not that it is an absolutely urgent need....but now that my R80g/s is on the road, I'd like to install a voltmeter and a tachometer too. Many of us have done in the past...
My idea is to fit...
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Forum: Airheads
05-03-2012, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
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Forum: Airheads
05-03-2012, 02:33 PM
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Views: 1,581
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Forum: Airheads
05-03-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
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Forum: Airheads
05-03-2012, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,178
Thank you.
But instead, I finally decided to...
Thank you.
But instead, I finally decided to just....fix the old one. I'll turn some sleeves to reinforce it and make sure it's properly done. (length, strength etc...)
That's still the...
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Forum: Airheads
05-03-2012, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
Sorry for the delay....
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Sorry for the delay....
Been for a first ride yesterday. I like the bike! All went perfect. Som 90 miles of discovery.
My very first ride with a airhead.
Back...
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Forum: Airheads
05-02-2012, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Airheads
05-01-2012, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!
Light's out. All thanks to...
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!
Light's out. All thanks to you gentlemen. I can finally go to bed a little smarter and with peace of mind.
Tomorrow should be sunny and I'll be home early to ride my G/S for the...
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Forum: Airheads
05-01-2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
Got it!
Should use some washer to act as a...
Got it!
Should use some washer to act as a spacer to compensate the difference in thickness on the D side?
There probably was some spacer at that location before I started....my mistake!
Forget...
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Forum: Airheads
05-01-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
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