Forum: Airheads
03-24-2013, 06:33 PM
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Forum: Airheads
03-12-2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Airheads
03-07-2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Airheads
03-07-2013, 08:02 PM
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Forum: Airheads
03-07-2013, 07:59 PM
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I'll let you know how it goes. I found the...
I'll let you know how it goes. I found the formula for Monza blue and they will make it and put it in a spray can. According to their web site the spray cans are more like a gun with the spray...
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Forum: Airheads
03-05-2013, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 5
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66 Auto Color
Has anyone used 66 Auto Color? It looks like a good way to go if you do not have a spray gun.
Thanks!!
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Forum: Airheads
02-22-2013, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 721
carb
Try putting the body in boiling water then use the pic. I have done this to loosen stuck screws and worked good.
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Forum: Airheads
02-18-2013, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 14
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Tech day
I will put this on my calender. I do have a good depth mic.
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Forum: Airheads
02-16-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 8
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Paint
I have a 83 R100RS in Polaris Graphite or Silver Smoke as I call it. I went to Kragens and they have Dupli-Color for excact car color matching.
I found a perfect match for my light silver color...
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Forum: Airheads
02-06-2013, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 230
Paint
Thanks again, It is confusing, Glasurit shows the number for motorcycles as a grey close to the main color of my bike and it also has that number for BMW (cars?) from 1986 to 1990 and is almost...
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Forum: Airheads
02-06-2013, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 230
Paint
Thanks AW, It looks like 166 & 163 are almost the same silver color and the 121 is matt black for the frame. I need the dark graphite color on the edges of the fairing / gas tank.
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Forum: Airheads
02-06-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 230
Paint color number
I have a 83 R100RS with paint scheme 507. So far I have found the paint number for the main color Mist Silver Met #163 but cannot find what the dark graphite trim color is or the number. I have tried...
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Forum: Airheads
02-03-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 717
epoxy
My RS fairing has the boss broken off below the cylinder and the other is cracked. Can anyone recomend what epoxy to use to glue the broken one on? I have a marine grade 2 part epoxy but it is a...
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Forum: Airheads
01-03-2013, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 667
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wheel bearing shims
Anyone have a good source for wheel bearing shims for a 74 R90/6 front?
Thanks!!
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Forum: Airheads
12-10-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 20
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Puller
It sounds like your 3 jaw puller was on the outside race of the bearing. With this set up you will fight the bearing comming off as it will dish slightly forcing the inner race into the crank.
If...
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Forum: Airheads
11-28-2012, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
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Forum: Airheads
11-28-2012, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
Rattle can paint
Any suggestions on good rattle can paint?
My first project is a headlight ear from a R90/6. The steps I took were; bead blast, sand, clean with Duplicolor pre paint cleaner, prime with Duplicolor...
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Forum: Airheads
11-11-2012, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 603
Piston
I have 1 "B" piston left from my 70 R75/5. It is in good condition. It has the wrist pin but no rings. I can email pics if you like.
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Forum: Airheads
11-03-2012, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 622
Parts
I found a piston & cylinder from my 70 R75/5 with 1.97 still readable on the top of the piston. If your interested let me know.
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Forum: Airheads
11-03-2012, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 10
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Size?
The next important question is ; do you need an A, B or C size?
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Forum: Equipment
10-22-2012, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 3
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sun shade
I find mine getting a film on it even while sitting. It cleans easly with a microfiber cloth.
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Forum: Airheads
10-22-2012, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,315
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Forum: Airheads
09-21-2012, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,315
Valves
I installed a set of valves and seats from San Jose BMW that only lasted 20,000 miles. I do not know what brand they were.
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Forum: Airheads
08-19-2012, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 10
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2 questions
As I am getting into this I came up with 2 questions.
1. Would you try to use the original crank case? I could remove the crank from my old case and install into his to keep the numbers matching....
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Forum: Airheads
08-15-2012, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 644
Bottom ends
Thanks for all the help. I will check the flywheel, starter and bolts to see what will work the best.
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Forum: Airheads
08-13-2012, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 10
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70 & 74 bottom ends
My nephew was riding a 74 R75/6 from southern CA to OR and ran over a philips screwdriver that put a hole in the oil pan. He did not know untill the oil light came on and the bike stoped.
Lucky for...
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Forum: Equipment
11-09-2011, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,312
Ast 2
Thanks Keiji & Jtt. Did the seam sealing work?
After looking at the way they made the vent system I noticed that the space between the velcro strips will allow the sleve to bend one way and the...
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Forum: Equipment
11-08-2011, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 33
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Olympia AST 2 jacket leaks
I bought a Olympia AST 2 jacket and it leaks through the arm and chect vents. Olympia has replaced the jacket but the new one leaks in the same place.
Looking at the construction it looks like the...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-30-2011, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 473
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-21-2011, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 33
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pistons
I have a good set of R75/5 pistons from my1970 motor. They are in good condition with wrist pins no rings. $50 + shipp. Let me know and I can email pictures.
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Forum: Equipment
08-04-2011, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 705
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Forum: Equipment
08-04-2011, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 18,032
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-29-2011, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 666
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Forum: Airheads
07-29-2011, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Parts
If you want I have some R75/5 cranks, cams, pistons, cyl, heads, cases etc.
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-15-2011, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-15-2011, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 802
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-15-2011, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 802
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-15-2011, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 802
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Forum: Equipment
07-15-2011, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 398
Another glove thread
I got a little windfall and I'm going to buy a pair of winter gloves. I have it down to BMW winter pro 2 or Held Freezer. For those of you who have them would you get them again or go with the other?
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-15-2011, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 2,224
Views: 453,338
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