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Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By carpetburn
i think mine is small cruiser but not sure, its...

i think mine is small cruiser but not sure, its shaped like a tractor seat, ive had it for about 6 years, its faded and looks like a hemroid cushion but it takes the pain and the swamp arse away,...
Forum: Airheads 05-18-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 900
Posted By carpetburn
Im with beemerboff on this, mine is twin pluged...

Im with beemerboff on this, mine is twin pluged 75/6 heads on r100 nikasil barrels, works great
Forum: Airheads 05-17-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 705
Posted By carpetburn
michelin pilots in the corect sizes, easy rear...

michelin pilots in the corect sizes, easy rear wheel removal and a great tyre-much much better than the bt45s they replaced on mine
Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 24,371
Posted By carpetburn
That guy sells/lists things under numerous names...

That guy sells/lists things under numerous names and they always get withdrawn from sale just befor auction end, many times hes listed his r51 as a chopper then a bobber and always withdrawn near...
Forum: Airheads 04-06-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,367
Posted By carpetburn
Thumb when i twin plugged mine i couldnt get it to run...

when i twin plugged mine i couldnt get it to run right with the dyna3[that was great as a single plug] and opted for the boyeur micro digital twin plug which was easy, i use 2 dyna green coils
Forum: Airheads 04-04-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By carpetburn
I put 36mm dellortos[turned up at right price!]...

I put 36mm dellortos[turned up at right price!] on my 1000cc r75, mine are rubber mounted like the bings. Well worth the effort and you will never go back.
Forum: Airheads 03-19-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,709
Posted By carpetburn
I run pilot activs at 36f &38r, if the pressure...

I run pilot activs at 36f &38r, if the pressure is lower the bike weaves and feels like a pig
Forum: Airheads 03-18-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,709
Posted By carpetburn
michelin pilot activs in the correct bmw sizes,...

michelin pilot activs in the correct bmw sizes, great tyres
Forum: Airheads 03-08-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 747
Posted By carpetburn
The head gaskets on my 1000cc 75/6 have been...

The head gaskets on my 1000cc 75/6 have been re-used 3 times so far, all good, reason being that i dont have any spares on hand for unplanned weekend jobs. Am planning on replacing with copper...
Forum: Airheads 02-23-2013, 02:58 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,302
Posted By carpetburn
This is an interesting thread right up to the...

This is an interesting thread right up to the point you start posting in a language i dont speak/understand! Get fucked-posted in english
Forum: Airheads 02-15-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 789
Posted By carpetburn
I run a gel battery in my r75/6, had it over 2...

I run a gel battery in my r75/6, had it over 2 years so far and its great, bought on ebay, model for r1150rt- fits perfect and when it dies i will replace again with the same
Forum: Airheads 01-30-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,897
Posted By carpetburn
I had a 71 2002 with ti carbs and leather seats...

I had a 71 2002 with ti carbs and leather seats from the factory for 10 years and got bored with it, it sat under a tree and then in the garage for 2 years befor i basically gave it away, I kind of...
Forum: Airheads 01-28-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,344
Posted By carpetburn
Exactly what Chasbmw says above, replaced my...

Exactly what Chasbmw says above, replaced my bt45s with pilot activs-much better:D
Forum: Airheads 01-17-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,996
Posted By carpetburn
I picked up one on ebay about a year ago, dont...

I picked up one on ebay about a year ago, dont know what brand it is but it made a huge difference, really tightened up the front end, the old steel top plate was oval in the centre
Forum: Airheads 01-14-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,823
Posted By carpetburn
To all those complaining about the OP posting...

To all those complaining about the OP posting here should know a 7 series is not a /7. He has simply asked a question that is not about motorbikes! Turns out quite alot of us here also own or have...
Forum: Airheads 01-06-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By carpetburn
correct- i fitted one to my/6

correct- i fitted one to my/6
Forum: Airheads 12-31-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,977
Posted By carpetburn
Have you checked your crank case breather? mine...

Have you checked your crank case breather? mine fires into right side of air cleaner and to right carb, if its blowing out oil that would explain the smoke only on the right cylinder
Forum: Airheads 12-23-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 514,770
Posted By carpetburn
+1 for supershaft

+1 for supershaft
Forum: Airheads 10-31-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By carpetburn
Definately worth the swap

Definately worth the swap
Forum: Airheads 09-22-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By carpetburn
the bike will start better, idle smoother and...

the bike will start better, idle smoother and pull way stronger/cleaner, make sure your charging system is working well. The boyeur is much much better than points with the antiquated crap advance...
Forum: Airheads 09-15-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,199
Posted By carpetburn
I wasnt blaming boyeur for failing due to a...

I wasnt blaming boyeur for failing due to a battery dying, just stating how critical good voltage/charging is. I am now using the dual plug curve micro digital boyeur which has been great so far,...
Forum: Airheads 09-14-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,199
Posted By carpetburn
When i fitted a boyeur to my r75 it started...

When i fitted a boyeur to my r75 it started easier, idled better and reved cleaner and better[pulled like a schoolboy], after approx 2 years of great service it died along way from home due to a cell...
Forum: Airheads 09-11-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,338
Posted By carpetburn
water in your fuel, check filters as mentioned...

water in your fuel, check filters as mentioned and drain tank into a clean white bucket[so you can see water]
Forum: Airheads 08-29-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 791
Posted By carpetburn
airhawk for me, money well spent

airhawk for me, money well spent
Forum: Airheads 08-20-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,196
Posted By carpetburn
mine have springs that wrap around the frame

mine have springs that wrap around the frame
Forum: Airheads 08-20-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By carpetburn
My bike now goes like stink[dellortos replaced...

My bike now goes like stink[dellortos replaced mikuni vm34s], i use the same rubber intakes as was with the bings and throttle cables that came with the mikunis, the bike revs much faster and...
Forum: Airheads 08-19-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,914
Posted By carpetburn
also check for water in your fuel

also check for water in your fuel
Forum: Airheads 08-18-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By carpetburn
I fitted apair of them last week to my 1000cc...

I fitted apair of them last week to my 1000cc r75/6, i used silicon stepdown connecters to the elbows 2.5-2.0inch, looks good and goes great
Forum: Airheads 08-05-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By carpetburn
Thanks for the info. The carbs were on a Godden...

Thanks for the info. The carbs were on a Godden sidecar racer in the UK is all i know of the history, I will try and track down some parts, can you reccomend anywhere in Brisbane?
Forum: Airheads 08-04-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By carpetburn
Dellorto PHBE36HS

I have a pair of these carbs that were used on a racing godden V twin and i want to fit them to my 1000cc R75, can anybody tell me where to start with jets etc, currently running
Idle jet 65
main...
Forum: Airheads 07-26-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 834
Posted By carpetburn
2 new michelin pilot actives cured a similar...

2 new michelin pilot actives cured a similar problem for me, i had tried everything mentioned above to no avail- problem was front bt45
Forum: Airheads 07-11-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,026
Posted By carpetburn
With mine and many others ive spoken with BT45...

With mine and many others ive spoken with BT45 fronts- the tire has a staight line/groove in the middle and the tread blocks run off it, the tread wears high and low in steps that cause the...
Forum: Airheads 07-11-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,026
Posted By carpetburn
I chased a wobble in the front for a long time,...

I chased a wobble in the front for a long time, tyre pressures, steering head bearings and everything else i could think of, pilot activs fixed it all when replacing BT45s, i cant coment on the 404...
Forum: Airheads 07-10-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,026
Posted By carpetburn
Is your front tyre a bridgestone BT45?

Is your front tyre a bridgestone BT45?
Forum: Airheads 07-01-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By carpetburn
4 years ago i fitted 12 stainless pistons to the...

4 years ago i fitted 12 stainless pistons to the calipers on my landrover defender because the previous steel pistons didnt last a year due to corrosion from sea and mud, all is still good-very good,...
Forum: Airheads 06-30-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By carpetburn
I definately would, i had to fit stainless...

I definately would, i had to fit stainless pistons to the calipers on my landrover because the originals kept rusting from the beach
Forum: Airheads 06-25-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,301
Posted By carpetburn
Penrite HPR15 15W-60 was semi synthetic for last...

Penrite HPR15 15W-60 was semi synthetic for last 5 years i have been using it, now its fully synthetic and the bikes not leaking yet. $35 for 5L isnt a bad price in Australia
Forum: Airheads 06-16-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By carpetburn
chuck an airhawk or similar on top and ride all...

chuck an airhawk or similar on top and ride all day long, i reshaped the foam, sheepskin etc and then got an airhawk, i dont care if people think its a hemroid cushion i can ride 7-800klm days with...
Forum: Airheads 06-16-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By carpetburn
mine came with springs that work fine, i thought...

mine came with springs that work fine, i thought that was normal[guess i was wrong].
Forum: Airheads 06-13-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,029
Posted By carpetburn
try running your tyres at 36 front and 38 rear,...

try running your tyres at 36 front and 38 rear, makes a huge positive difference on mine from running lower pressures, remember the handbook is the same age as the bike not the new modern tyres.
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