Forum: Airheads
05-26-2013, 05:46 AM
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Draining the battery through device charging
I'm about to embark on a 7 day road trip and I'd like to take my electronic devices with me. An iPad mini, cell phone and GPS. I have a 79 RS with a standard Yuasa battery that fills my battery tray,...
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Forum: Airheads
05-15-2013, 06:52 PM
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Views: 168,336
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Forum: Airheads
04-30-2013, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 729
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Forum: Airheads
04-28-2013, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 729
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Forum: Airheads
04-27-2013, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 729
Starting gremlins with Bing variations
My 79 RS is running great, but only when warmed up. This bike is a bugger to start. Cough, spit, sputter, clang, etc.
The valve clearance is perfect, new points/condenser installed, dynamic timing...
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Forum: Airheads
04-22-2013, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 631
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Forum: Airheads
04-22-2013, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 631
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Forum: Airheads
04-21-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 555
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Forum: Airheads
04-19-2013, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 631
Charging a device on a 79 R100RS
I am recently new to the BMW community having purchased my ride last September 2012. I have the retrofit kit fitted, and would like to know if this can be used (with adapter) to charge (or use on the...
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Forum: Airheads
04-10-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,254
Been running K70's on my Triumph and BSA for a...
Been running K70's on my Triumph and BSA for a few years now. They are vintage specific for these bikes and were original equipment back then.
The front is very durable but not super sticky. When...
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Forum: Airheads
04-06-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 714
Are Krauser hard bags waterproof?
I'm doing a road trip in June. This will be my first on the 79 RS, so I've never had the experience of knowing the boundaries of my machine. Looking forward to it.
The Krauser luggage concerns...
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Forum: Airheads
04-02-2013, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,399
Lots of store locations......
Lots of store locations... http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/home.aspx
The leather belt is a great idea. I'll be doing this also.
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Forum: Airheads
03-30-2013, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 268
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Forum: Airheads
03-27-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 268
Intermittent Tach needle
After four months of winter storage I coaxed my 79 RS to life with a few coughs and sputters. Something I noticed that was not an issue when I parked it... the rev counter is not working properly. It...
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Forum: Canada
03-23-2013, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 4,150
What happened to Global Warming! Aren't we...
What happened to Global Warming! Aren't we suppose to be experienceing a "warmer" earth? Toronto is the new Florida... this is what I'm looking forward to. Riding all year round. :D
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Forum: Airheads
03-17-2013, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 486
Views: 52,386
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Forum: Airheads
03-17-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 486
Views: 52,386
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Forum: Airheads
03-14-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 814
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Forum: Airheads
03-14-2013, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 20
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Oxidized aluminum... AGAIN!
When I acquired my ride last September (79 RS) I spent a good deal of time scrubbing a bike that was left outside for a year. When I was done the aluminum was nice and shiny. All traces of that pesky...
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Forum: Airheads
03-13-2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 510
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Forum: Airheads
03-11-2013, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 510
Krauser bags... sloppy fit
My right side Krauser bag is loose in its frame mount. The frame assembly does not appear to be bent. The seat belt support shackle is solid with little play. I'm a bit concerned the bag will take...
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Forum: Airheads
03-08-2013, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 370
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Forum: Airheads
02-19-2013, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 732
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Forum: Airheads
02-19-2013, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 732
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Forum: Airheads
02-19-2013, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 732
Bobbing a Boxer...
Anyone turned their Airhead into a Bobber? I just found this link. Some spectacular fabrication work on this machine. Check out the build thread... very cool!
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Forum: Airheads
02-17-2013, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,014
+ 1 on the paint remover. I've used Mar-Hyde...
+ 1 on the paint remover. I've used Mar-Hyde Tal-Strip II Aircraft Coating Remover with good results. Comes in an aerosol but no need to spray it on. I use a brush. Sit and watch the gasket melt...
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Forum: Airheads
02-17-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 478
I have an RS. Recently removed the fairing for...
I have an RS. Recently removed the fairing for cleaning, paint, etc. IMO it's going to take more then an hour to complete your desired end product. Even if you become proficient at remove and replace.
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Forum: Airheads
02-16-2013, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 609
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Forum: Airheads
02-10-2013, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 609
Gas cap issues
I know these caps are problematic having read previous posts.
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/NotesParts/51252307125_1_B.jpg
Here's my problem... I can screw the cap in until it feels...
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Forum: Airheads
02-06-2013, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,948
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Forum: Airheads
02-06-2013, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
disston... you are very knowledgeable and have...
disston... you are very knowledgeable and have helped me out of jam several times. But the great thing about video is that it's a visual medium. Even if the sound is turned off you can see for...
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Forum: Airheads
02-05-2013, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
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Forum: Canada
02-04-2013, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 495
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Forum: Airheads
01-29-2013, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,948
Dyna Booster... yes or no?
Points in a can on my 79 RS. I have recently replaced them with a new set. The bike runs well. However, after reading a few posts with positive feedback on the booster I'm wondering if I should hand...
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Forum: Airheads
01-29-2013, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,701
I use Hylomar...
I use Hylomar (http://www.hylomar.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=70). It works very well on all gasket surfaces where oil pressure exists. It does not dry but stays tacky...
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Forum: Airheads
01-28-2013, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,249
I'm also new to Airheads. I came to the same...
I'm also new to Airheads. I came to the same conclusions you did on my first ride back in November. I have a 79 RS. It feels like a turbo is kicking in at 50-ish. Syncing your carbs will help with...
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Forum: Airheads
01-24-2013, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Canada
01-20-2013, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 495
Airhead Tech day
This is something I've read about in other posts but have found most references to these gatherings to be in the US of A. I've never attended one. But from what I gather after reading a few posts,...
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Forum: Airheads
01-18-2013, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 117
Views: 7,910
I too am a new Airhead owner. Aside from the...
I too am a new Airhead owner. Aside from the great help on this forum I found the following very helpful... A BMW Carb rebuild DVD. This visual really demystifies it for you. You can order it from...
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Forum: Airheads
01-13-2013, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 18,049
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