Forum: Airheads
02-14-2013, 08:58 PM
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Views: 429
Any decent paint store can take an electronic...
Any decent paint store can take an electronic reading of your paint, plug it into their computer and it will spit out the exact formula to make a perfect match for what you have now which is likely...
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Forum: Airheads
02-14-2013, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,528
much speculation
I thought a recall was forever, but here is information taken directly from the NHTSA website: (and the link if you don't believe me)
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallprocess.cfm
Are...
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Forum: Airheads
01-02-2013, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 905
I always slide a hacksaw blade under the inner...
I always slide a hacksaw blade under the inner edge and work it around several times. Soon it breaks loose. To install I simply pour in some rubbing alcohol and slide it on. In a few minutes it is...
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Forum: Airheads
12-09-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,086
Tomorrow is here
At 68 or so I sold the R100RT for the reason everyone is talking about - mostly moving it around the garage and then out onto sloping gravel to get started down a long, fairly steep driveway. Tried a...
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Forum: Airheads
12-01-2012, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 848
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Forum: Beasts
09-30-2012, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,435
Mastif
An MZ Mastif with GS size rear tire mounted backwards on front.
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/225/513403843_a969a865b0_z.jpg?zz=1
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Forum: Airheads
08-22-2012, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 605
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Forum: Beasts
08-22-2012, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 438
After several dozen BMWs and various other...
After several dozen BMWs and various other Euro/Asian machines, I took a 2005 DL1000 four months ago. Four thousand miles later I know this is the bike I've been looking for all along. Hard to say...
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Forum: Beasts
04-24-2012, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 20,504
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-05-2011, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 11,208
Views: 5,755,613
Marina wagon?
Bikes are one thing, but an Austin Marina wagon? They were never imported into the US. Sneaked in from Canada?
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-23-2011, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 727
Views: 92,146
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-23-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 727
Views: 92,146
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
05-01-2011, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 893
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Forum: Airheads
02-10-2011, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 6,420
14.7
I believe you'll find that 14.7:1 is the ideal mixture ratio in terms of the best combustion, the best and most complete burn of the fuel. Any gasoline engine. The ability to keep the ratio close...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-15-2011, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 888
plastic paint
Krylon makes a plastic spray can paint with the product name Fusion. It will do just what you want and is found in just about any hardware or discount store.
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
12-13-2010, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 6,053
Views: 2,006,973
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
12-13-2010, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 6,053
Views: 2,006,973
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
12-13-2010, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 6,053
Views: 2,006,973
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-27-2010, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,236
750f
Picked up a '78 750 Supersport about a year ago and am loving it. After years on airheads this is a whole different world. With that 4/1 exhaust howling away at eight grand, the world's problems...
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-15-2010, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 2,236
Views: 460,187
I quit - 2 Airheads and a CB750
Here's the link to my Flea Market ad.
I'm done riding, so someone clean out my garage. And hurry, before I change my mind and wind up falling off some day.
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Forum: Ride reports
08-25-2010, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 6,316
PO chimes in
It was fun watching the ride report build as Clay made his way home on my old bike. I'm so amazed at the little dirt roads you guys will head down while out on a trip, being a long term street guy. ...
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Forum: Airheads
08-23-2010, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,335
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Forum: Ride reports
08-21-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 6,316
on his way
Saturday afternoon and Clay has just headed out on his way and who knows where he'll land for the night.
Was great to meet you Clay, and a pleasure to work with. Hope you have a great ride...
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Forum: Airheads
08-19-2010, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,121
cutaway views
Have a gander at this page http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/mechanicalpages/rseriesmechanical.htm
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-26-2010, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,021
final price
"What is your final price" seems to be one of the key bell ringers for me.
But the real thing is the conversation. I, like many above, have purchased sight unseen, bought a plane ticket and picked...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
07-18-2010, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 101
Views: 26,489
Dallas
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4805228927_fb8df59047_b.jpg
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-13-2010, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 9,920
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Forum: Thumpers
06-11-2010, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,786
Acewell 3701
Agree on the Acewell. I installed model 3701 about 2500 miles ago and have had no issues at all with it. Looks good enough in the space and frankly, I've forgotten all about the OEM piece and its...
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Forum: 2 smokers
05-28-2010, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,266
reliable - yes
healeyblue says the Cobra is basically the same as the Titan. I rode a Titan from new and never had an issue. One trip was 4,000 miles in 13 days and during that time I did foul one plug in heavy...
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-07-2010, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,035
It's worth it
It's worth it because it is now distributed freely. Here's a link for a download from the SOHC/4 website.
http://data.sohc4.net/HCSM.pdf
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-22-2010, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 750
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-15-2010, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,504
Arkansas checking in
Here's a CB750. Fun playing with low flash and fast shutter to get this goofy effect.
We pay about $15 for the plate which is good for life and has no use restrictions. We can have one antique...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-01-2009, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 891
CB750 Supersport
Well, I just picked up a '78 750 Supersport. Four into one exhaust, double front disc, single rear disc and kick start. So there's a version you can look for.
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-30-2009, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
mounting
and don't forget to check engine mounting bolts.
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Forum: Thumpers
07-22-2009, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,665
Electrosport
[quote=makazica]Could anyone please tell me if this is a good choice to replace a chronically malfunctional (read: gives me shait a lot) IMO from Touratech? Also if anybody has experience with...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-21-2009, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,378
well done
Every now and then, less often than a full solar eclipse over clear skies, someone will answer a forum question with detailed clarity using information based on knowledge rather than impression.
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2009, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 514
replacement
Sorry, I've been away. I used the Ace 3701 from Electrosport. Cheap, easy to install, nice fit in dash, works well.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3390313551_d4772f0aa0.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers
04-09-2009, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 354
This is the one I used
Chris is right on with this unit. I replaced mine with this piece and am very pleased with it. Installation was easy and the unit fits nicely in the original dash hole.
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Forum: Thumpers
04-09-2009, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 431
step by step
To diagnose a cooling fan motor that does not operate:
Disconnect the terminals at the switch in the radiator and touch them together. The motor should run with the key on. If not go to #2. If it...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-07-2009, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 514
same problem
I had the same issue on a recently purchased '01. It read 300mph when traffic was going about 60. It made no difference when changing gears, or after cleaning the sensor and magnet. Eventually I...
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