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Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By craydds
I have a '74 R90/6 that I am restoring for my...

I have a '74 R90/6 that I am restoring for my son. It has spoked wheels and I think they are in good condition overall, might need new wheel bearings/seals. I can get pictures to you but won't be...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-13-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
Nice work, Scott. Can I be in your club?

Nice work, Scott. Can I be in your club?
Forum: Airheads 05-13-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
Beauty! :thumb

Beauty! :thumb
Forum: 2 smokers 05-13-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,614
Posted By craydds
This has been an enlightening thread for this BMW...

This has been an enlightening thread for this BMW guy. Thanks to all for the information and discussion.
Forum: Airheads 05-12-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
I would rather be SHOT. No Harvey Donaldsons for...

I would rather be SHOT. No Harvey Donaldsons for me. :nono
Forum: Airheads 05-12-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
Beemerboff, I hope you realize that I was joking...

Beemerboff, I hope you realize that I was joking and had NO intentions of any personal derision nor attack of your idea. Adrenal, I am completely in favor of a triple that is stonger, more rigid,...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-11-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
Well, since Anchor Steam does not come in a...

Well, since Anchor Steam does not come in a can.... :1drink
Forum: 2 smokers 05-10-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
I actually attempted to do just that. Bored it,...

I actually attempted to do just that. Bored it, heated it, put the brass bushing in the freezer, attempted to press the bushing in, and CRACKED it. Plan B - made some shim material ...

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Forum: Airheads 05-10-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 854
Posted By craydds
I've had the Endurlast for many months now, no...

I've had the Endurlast for many months now, no problems nor worries so far, but we are talking months, not years. It has be awhile since the removal of the old and install of the new, so I don't...
Forum: Airheads 05-10-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
Will do. :rofl

Will do. :rofl
Forum: 2 smokers 05-10-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
after

Found an "after" pic. Doesn't show the "shim" job, but I now have a tight fit. Simple solution for a simple mind:...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-10-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
+ 1 ! My right peg was in good shape, tight...

+ 1 !
My right peg was in good shape, tight fit. I bought a left peg from eBay - it was LOOSE. I made a "bushing" to create a tight fit. Actually, it was more like shimming so the bore fit...
Forum: Airheads 05-10-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
Take a simple mechanism, and with just a bit of...

Take a simple mechanism, and with just a bit of extra effort, we can make it very complex. :huh
Forum: Airheads 05-08-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By craydds
spiegler

Spiegler does brake rotors - http://spieglerusa.com/bmw-brake-rotor-conversion-2371.htm .
Forum: Airheads 05-07-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By craydds
+ 1. EBC rotors, handlebar mounted MC, EBC or...

+ 1. EBC rotors, handlebar mounted MC, EBC or Feroddo pads.
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 735
Posted By craydds
I got the HyperPros from Tom Cutter and really...

I got the HyperPros from Tom Cutter and really like them so far; got them for my weight/luggage/passenger, etc. Still need to do some fine tuning (laden sag, it's close, but need a buddy to give me...
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
I have a '74 R90/6 and a '76 R90S that both need...

I have a '74 R90/6 and a '76 R90S that both need the front ends refurbished. Have a good head start on the '76 R90S, it is ready to go back together, just need a new upper clamp. I would be willing...
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By craydds
:thumb:thumb Can you read the measurements from...

:thumb:thumb
Can you read the measurements from my sucky photos? If not, I can measure again and write down the numbers.
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By craydds
Opening, in inches: ...

Opening, in inches:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_1AUIX4D2J4/UYaRhT8YJ1I/AAAAAAAACKk/C11ZEP9u9NQ/s800/DSCN0759.JPG

opening, in millimeters:...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-05-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
Nice work, Scott! Can you come over to my house?...

Nice work, Scott! Can you come over to my house? :rofl
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
Chris, I appreciate your company and your work. ...

Chris, I appreciate your company and your work. I had you do my heads, jugs, pistons, etc. Superior results. I do not mean to cause problems, but want to discuss the facts as they fall. I made...
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By craydds
I had an old San Jose: ...

I had an old San Jose:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lGQWAn0P3wM/TtlFrGRPvVI/AAAAAAAAAKU/p4IVdzUvQ2c/s800/DSCN0208.JPG

Now have a brand new ToasterTan:...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-03-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,589
Posted By craydds
more wheels / tires

Spoke nipples were RUSTY. Cleaned them up as best I could. Notice crack in wheel, had a few cracks in both wheels. I so much want to send them to Woody's for new rims and spokes! But, it is cost...
Forum: Airheads 05-03-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 684
Posted By craydds
One could drain out the old brake fluid through...

One could drain out the old brake fluid through the caliper bleeder valves, but that would introduce MORE air into the entire system. DaveBall's method flushes out the old brake fluid from the...
Forum: Airheads 05-03-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 854
Posted By craydds
Eme

I installed the "EnDuraLast" starter from Euro Motoelectrics - http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/Starter-BMW-R-Airhead-8-Tooth-BMW-STR1M-p/bmw-str1m.htm , been happy with it so far. Easy install,...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-03-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
I have never been accused nor convicted of...

I have never been accused nor convicted of thinking. :huh
Two separate upper chambers are pressurized by schrader valves on top:...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-02-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
Cool pump, I want one. But, would it be better...

Cool pump, I want one. But, would it be better to have one schrader valve into a splitter to both chambers? Same on the lower fork tubes. I saw a good set-up for this and now I cannot find it... ...
Forum: Airheads 05-02-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 684
Posted By craydds
+ 1 !!! :clap I think we had a thread...

+ 1 !!! :clap
I think we had a thread covering this method - so fast and easy. I will try to find it and post the link.
Forum: Airheads 05-01-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 684
Posted By craydds
DaveBall, I have a MightyVac, with which one is...

DaveBall, I have a MightyVac, with which one is supposed to be able to fill the container with brake fluid and pump it into the brake lines (or suck fluid out of the lines which fills the container)...
Forum: Airheads 05-01-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 684
Posted By craydds
Notes taken. I will give this method a try on my...

Notes taken. I will give this method a try on my brakes next time.
Forum: 2 smokers 05-01-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
I suppose one could swap for a set off another...

I suppose one could swap for a set off another model such as a YZ250. I've seen a few pairs of YZ250 forks and complete front ends on eBay. I will give my air forks a try but if they cause too many...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-30-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
I do plan on riding my YZ, but my riding is...

I do plan on riding my YZ, but my riding is really just cruising around the desert. Occasionally I might catch some BIG AIR (one-to-two feet off the ground). Hope the forks can take the IMPACT.
Forum: 2 smokers 04-30-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
We want to make a single schrader valve tapped...

We want to make a single schrader valve tapped into a splitter, then 2 hoses that goes to both upper chambers, joining the chambers by a common hose so that pressure is equal between them. Something...
Forum: Airheads 04-30-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 684
Posted By craydds
bench bleed p.s.

I have a crazy homemade brake hose set-up that can ONLY be bled by BENCH BLEEDING. Do a search for my pics and weep with me.
Forum: Airheads 04-30-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 684
Posted By craydds
bench bleed

+ 1 on all the suggestions above. Here is one more and it works; it's called bench bleeding, and yes, it is a bit of a chore:
1. Remove both calipers from the fork sliders, hoses attached, brake...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-30-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
I hope my forks (and Scott's, too) don't GRENADE...

I hope my forks (and Scott's, too) don't GRENADE on us! I wonder why they only made them on the '76 model??? Seems like a good concept. Did they have EXPLOSION issues? :muutt
Forum: 2 smokers 04-29-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,019
Posted By craydds
Looks like it will soon be time for a test ride! ...

Looks like it will soon be time for a test ride! Nice work!! :thumb:thumb
Forum: 2 smokers 04-29-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,589
Posted By craydds
Several projects going on, been working on my...

Several projects going on, been working on my son's XR200. Slowly working on the YZ, making some pictures. Then, it's hard to find time to get a few posted here. I am going to quit eating,...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-29-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 928
Posted By craydds
:clap

:clap
Forum: 2 smokers 04-29-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,589
Posted By craydds
out of sequence, but this is the old dirty rear...

out of sequence, but this is the old dirty rear wheel:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BJsclSAQpyU/USs6wjL0ciI/AAAAAAAABiY/L26iXssO3eU/s800/DSCN0477.JPG

Close up, rear, and the front was in...
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