ADVrider

Go Back   ADVrider > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
User Name
Password
Register Inmates Photos Site Rules Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Page 1 of 13 1 234511 Last »
Showing results 1 to 40 of 500
Search took 0.16 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: disston
Forum: Airheads Today, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By disston
I could use a couple of holes on my bike. Let me...

I could use a couple of holes on my bike. Let me know if you decide to sell these.
Forum: Old's Cool Today, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 127,156
Posted By disston
^^He wants $700 for a 50cc motorbike that doesn't...

^^He wants $700 for a 50cc motorbike that doesn't run? ^^ It certainly looks clean but I wouldn't buy the story. I might give you something for the bike. Get it running and you can get your price I...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 245
Posted By disston
On my R90/6 I use both. I think most of the time...

On my R90/6 I use both. I think most of the time it would run on one but I use both all the time. I buy gas when the main runs dry I switch both to reserve at the same time. (some riders think they...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By disston
I had a '74 R90/6, LWB of course, with a correct...

I had a '74 R90/6, LWB of course, with a correct bag mount on the right and the SWB mount on the left. So the opposite of your situation. I would agree that all you need to do in your case is drill a...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 05:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By disston
This almost never comes up when we talk tools but...

This almost never comes up when we talk tools but I'd like to know what others have done about this. I think it is /6 only. The OP has a /6. The bearing holder on the front wheel is removed and...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 12:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,289
Posted By disston
Officially maybe but in reality plenty of them do...

Officially maybe but in reality plenty of them do drink. Many religions have a ban on drinking alcohol but that has nothing to do with alcohol in the gas.
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 12:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By disston
I have a problem with Craftsman socket Hex...

I have a problem with Craftsman socket Hex wrenches. The common ones have a Hex shaft held in the socket drive by a little tiny Hex key. These will come loose and they are a pain to use because the...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 12:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By disston
We just wanted to see if you were awake...

We just wanted to see if you were awake Rufusswan. :lol3
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By disston
The hardest part of rebuilding Bing carbs is...

The hardest part of rebuilding Bing carbs is getting the throttle plate right, centered, and the tiny screws swagged in place. This is why we often recommend not replacing the O-ring on the throttle...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 10:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By disston
It is funny that the small fuel filters seem to...

It is funny that the small fuel filters seem to run half full but this is often the case. There should be an arrow on the filter that shows which way it goes. If no arrow then it shouldn't matter. ...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 276
Posted By disston
There is enough room behind where the stud stops...

There is enough room behind where the stud stops in the head to put a nut that has been ground down a little so it fits. Both the cylinder heads currently on my bike have this modification but I...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 598
Posted By disston
I don't have the figures but I would think...

I don't have the figures but I would think straight 40W is fine. I use 20W-50 like it says in the book because I don't feel like fretting over a change that doesn't seem needed. I guess I don't...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By disston
A test light is quicker and does more than 90% of...

A test light is quicker and does more than 90% of any diagnostics needed on my bike or other vehicles.
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 05:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 598
Posted By disston
:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl +1

:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

+1
Forum: Airheads 05-21-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 598
Posted By disston
Straight motor oils are often the solution for...

Straight motor oils are often the solution for older engines that smoke. But the ones I remember also were non-detergent motor oils, straight 30 and 40 weights are available. This looks like...
Forum: Airheads 05-21-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By disston
I get excited when I think that somebody has...

I get excited when I think that somebody has their bike set up different from stock. Eliminating the tach I see as not too good a change but you can live with out it. I wouldn't blame you if the...
Forum: Airheads 05-21-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 377
Posted By disston
We have to set valve lash because we have a solid...

We have to set valve lash because we have a solid lifter engine. The solid lifters, as opposed to hydraulic lifters, need the space in between the parts to assure the valves always close. The valve...
Forum: Airheads 05-21-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 296
Posted By disston
The /6es do have the O-ring. Use heat...

The /6es do have the O-ring.

Use heat first. It may be Locktighted. Heat to break the chemical. Will also help with removal.

Next use a well fitting box end wrench or a six sided socket on...
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By disston
The twin 6 Volt round Bosch coils seldom have...

The twin 6 Volt round Bosch coils seldom have problems. Looking for cracks look for leaking fluid coming out of the coils. They are filled with an oily substance.
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By disston
I think you got it. You will learn more by...

I think you got it.

You will learn more by doing.
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 100
Posted By disston
Most Airheads use what called the 32mm Bing...

Most Airheads use what called the 32mm Bing carbs. There are some that use 40mm Bings. These numbers are the inside diameter of the throat. Are you possibly looking for the outside diameter? And for...
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By disston
This is a link to an Ebay auction that is for the...

This is a link to an Ebay auction that is for the type of timing light you should get. I'm sure there is something comparable in Italy but I can't help you with the translation.
...
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 487
Posted By disston
A pair of low mileage used heads will work if you...

A pair of low mileage used heads will work if you are lucky. That is, if the low mileage used heads that only took this little old lady to church on Sunday are really what they are advertised as.
...
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 130
Posted By disston
I know it doesn't really make sense but a stiffer...

I know it doesn't really make sense but a stiffer upper triple clamp does more than a brace mounted on the sliders. There are several versions of a billet upper clamp. Try this guy;
...
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By disston
A complete on board tool kit is very nice. It is...

A complete on board tool kit is very nice. It is needed unless you are someone who can't fix anything anyway.

A variety of Shop Tools come next and you should get what's needed as time goes by....
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By disston
We use the spark plugs with out the screw on tip...

We use the spark plugs with out the screw on tip on them that most of the rest of the world uses. Our plug caps have a pair of wires inside that grip the thread on the top of the plug. If you are...
Forum: Airheads 05-19-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By disston
This is the tool for removing the alternator...

This is the tool for removing the alternator rotor. You will someday need this tool. You can order this anytime you are getting several other things. This one is cheap.
...
Forum: Airheads 05-19-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 11,026
Posted By disston
I hope you do a 5 speed some day. But the 4 speed...

I hope you do a 5 speed some day. But the 4 speed is entertaining. Nice to compare the differences I guess.

I wonder if we aren't supposed to just make our own bushings? This doable and quit...
Forum: Airheads 05-19-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 260
Posted By disston
Noswal, There is a correct way to adjust the...

Noswal,

There is a correct way to adjust the clutch. Once correctly adjusted I think your R90S will be much better behaved. Part of the problem is that we have two adjustments to make. Other...
Forum: Airheads 05-17-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,220
Posted By disston
My bike is /6 which means it has the shim/gasket...

My bike is /6 which means it has the shim/gasket between the cylinder and the block. I used a spray on product from Permatex

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5712/copper806972.jpg

I sprayed...
Forum: Airheads 05-17-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 306
Posted By disston
What Rob said. +1 It is helpful to have a...

What Rob said. +1

It is helpful to have a test light;

http://imageshack.us/a/img339/1923/testlight20101123235552.jpg

And/or a cheap VOM (Volt Ohm Meter)
Forum: Airheads 05-17-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 693
Posted By disston
That's good news, that you got a manual. It puts...

That's good news, that you got a manual. It puts everybody on the same level so we know what we are talking about.

About the $2000 O-ring. It is true that a failure to check this issue has led to...
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By disston
Airhead Tools

I want one of these.

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8914/airheadenginestand.jpg

$225 from Cycle Works.

I think it would be better than rolling the block around in the dirt.
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 558
Posted By disston
That's the opinion of many a new owner of these...

That's the opinion of many a new owner of these bikes, till they some day try to sell it and find out that the rest of the World considers these changes a down grading.

It's your bike. Make all...
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 693
Posted By disston
That's not me. I'm ignition points and some times...

That's not me. I'm ignition points and some times carburetors and valve adjustments. I think $2000 O-rings is Plaka. :lol3
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By disston
That's how I do lots of stuff. It seems easier in...

That's how I do lots of stuff. It seems easier in the long run and you can see what's happening so there's less chance of making mistakes.
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 558
Posted By disston
If money wasn't a factor I would want what works...

If money wasn't a factor I would want what works and the OEM controls work.

If money is a factor I would want what works and we're right back at the same place.
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 911
Posted By disston
That is beautiful. I hope you paid too much...

That is beautiful. I hope you paid too much money. :lol3
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 487
Posted By disston
Popping or back firing can be from several...

Popping or back firing can be from several sources.

A lean mixture is one source of this. The idle passages can be difficult to get clean. There can also be a leak in the rubber sections that...
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 487
Posted By disston
Do you have a manual? Either the Clymer's or the...

Do you have a manual? Either the Clymer's or the Hayne's manual will suffice.

Did you actually rebuild the carbs with new O-rings and new diaphragms? :deal

The Bing carbs should be 94/40/107 &...
Showing results 1 to 40 of 500
Page 1 of 13 1 234511 Last »

 
Forum Jump

Times are GMT -7.   It's 12:25 PM.

Photo Sharing - Hall of Wisdom - Donate - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ADVrider 2011