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Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By dmftoy1
You're kidding! Already ordered one from max. ...

You're kidding! Already ordered one from max. #{}#%***+£++¥{]!!
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,498
Posted By dmftoy1
+1 on toaster tan. Really nice piece and...

+1 on toaster tan. Really nice piece and trimming fork ears was a lot easier than I thought.
Forum: Airheads 05-04-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By dmftoy1
Starter relay 74 r90/6

Am I accurate in thinking that key off, both center terminals on the bottom of the starter relay (heavy wire) should be hot? I'm trying to troubleshoot a loss of power to the headlight bucket and I'm...
Forum: The Garage 03-24-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,547
Posted By dmftoy1
Very nice! (And very jealous!) Magnet on a...

Very nice! (And very jealous!)

Magnet on a handle will become your best friend for stuff dropped in the pit. :)
Forum: Airheads 03-18-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By dmftoy1
Buchanan's Spoke and Rim just sold me spokes AND...

Buchanan's Spoke and Rim just sold me spokes AND replaced/trued it for me. Very happy. They sell stainless and regular spoke/nipple kits if you want to DIY
Forum: Battle scooters 03-17-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dmftoy1
That video of the fails is great! Almost been...

That video of the fails is great! Almost been there a few times myself.

Best advice I can give is find a depression (ditch) for rear wheels of truck to drop into. (Makes HUGE difference). I've...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-07-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,943
Posted By dmftoy1
JB weld

JB weld
Forum: The Garage 02-03-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 41,081
Posted By dmftoy1
Got the front end mounted on the 74 R90/6 I'm...

Got the front end mounted on the 74 R90/6 I'm working on.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/04/bezybebu.jpg
Forum: Airheads 02-03-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,510
Posted By dmftoy1
I'm restoring a 74 with 19k miles on it (R90/6)...

I'm restoring a 74 with 19k miles on it (R90/6) that had similar history in NC. If its made of rubber and you'll be working on an area plan on replacing it. (Grommets, seals, washers, etc)

Be...
Forum: Airheads 02-03-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,246
Posted By dmftoy1
Just did the forks on my 74 R90/6 with 19k miles...

Just did the forks on my 74 R90/6 with 19k miles on it and Exactly same scenario. I'd like to know what it is. The fork seals looked intact (but hard as a rock). Definately an improvement...
Forum: The Garage 01-19-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,403
Posted By dmftoy1
+1 on genie screw drive suckage. I've got two...

+1 on genie screw drive suckage. I've got two of the things and every 3-4 years I have to fix something. Never again!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-19-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,244
Posted By dmftoy1
Wow that sucks, one of my favorite cruising roads

Wow that sucks, one of my favorite cruising roads
Forum: The Garage 01-12-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,483
Posted By dmftoy1
I've had good luck with kerosene. Fwiw

I've had good luck with kerosene. Fwiw
Forum: The Garage 01-10-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,009
Posted By dmftoy1
Amen!!

Amen!!
Forum: Airheads 01-06-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By dmftoy1
Two long through bolts on my 74 r90/6. The rear...

Two long through bolts on my 74 r90/6. The rear is longer because the foot pegs bolt to it. Pretty sure /5 is identical frame/mounting wise. Mine had significant corrosion which kept it from...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-05-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 815
Views: 61,271
Posted By dmftoy1
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/06/yzymaham.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/06/yzymaham.jpg
Forum: Old's Cool 01-05-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,732
Posted By dmftoy1
I'm doing an R90/6 (74) and using oem parts. ...

I'm doing an R90/6 (74) and using oem parts. There will be no way that I ever get even close to what I'll have in it if I ever sell but hopefully I'll get 12 years or so worth of pleasure in riding...
Forum: Airheads 01-04-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,990
Posted By dmftoy1
I used some silver leaf rub n buff on an airhead...

I used some silver leaf rub n buff on an airhead air cleaner that had oxidized horribly and had huge black spotches that no amount of scrubbing could get off. Even sand blasting just lightened them....
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 01-03-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By dmftoy1
Definitely doable and some nice riding south of...

Definitely doable and some nice riding south of there . .

Buddy just bought a cabin 30 miles south, 3 bedrooms, nice place on 40 acres for around 160k. Fwiw
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-01-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,500
Posted By dmftoy1
For the op - IL just passed a law in effect June...

For the op - IL just passed a law in effect June 2012 I think that motorcycles can go through red lights if they've sit through "x" number of cycles or "x" amount of time. I can't remember the...
Forum: The Garage 12-30-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,374
Posted By dmftoy1
In addition to checking out buildings they've put...

In addition to checking out buildings they've put up ask about the crew you'll be getting. Most outfits have multiple crews and if you get the dregs your building will show. I gave my crew beer...
Forum: The Garage 12-28-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,643
Posted By dmftoy1
If you didn't do the foil/insulation when you put...

If you didn't do the foil/insulation when you put the roof on then the best bet is spray foam followed by normal insulation with a ceiling hanging off the bottom of your trusses. I had to spec that...
Forum: The Garage 12-25-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 267,218
Posted By dmftoy1
Used my girlfriends pantyhose to improvise a fan...

Used my girlfriends pantyhose to improvise a fan belt for my 62 Nash rambler American. On the plus side in not only got us home but got her partially undressed. (And the rambler was a station...
Forum: Equipment 12-16-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,463
Posted By dmftoy1
My handy lift will handle it w/o problem (1500...

My handy lift will handle it w/o problem (1500 working max). Not as cheap as HF but best money I've spent. (Had a J&s for my Harley and it was a great product)
Forum: Equipment 12-12-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,130
Posted By dmftoy1
Well I've been through the venture capitalist...

Well I've been through the venture capitalist thing and I have to say it made our company stronger. Hopefully same will happen for Gerbings. Absolutely love my gear from them.
Forum: Equipment 12-08-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 641
Posted By dmftoy1
My Gerbings said explicitly to spray with...

My Gerbings said explicitly to spray with something like campdry if you wanted to wear in the wet. (Said not waterproof).
Forum: Americas 12-01-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,253
Posted By dmftoy1
+1 on butler. Have a nice one for Ozarks, etc. ...

+1 on butler. Have a nice one for Ozarks, etc. like the fact that they're laminated too.
Forum: Airheads 11-04-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,386
Posted By dmftoy1
Sounds high to me for what you're describing. I...

Sounds high to me for what you're describing. I picked up an r90/6 with about 2500 in new parts for $3800. - fwiw

2k seems fair for the /7

If you go the r90s route you just have to know...
Forum: Equipment 11-03-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,326
Posted By dmftoy1
The T5's I bought explicitly stated that the...

The T5's I bought explicitly stated that the gloves are not waterproof and to spray them with water repellant if you'll be riding in the wet. So looks like they already are!?!?
Forum: Airheads 10-28-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By dmftoy1
Doing seal today so ill set my seal driver stops...

Doing seal today so ill set my seal driver stops based on old one before I pull it. :)
Forum: Airheads 10-27-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 28,849
Posted By dmftoy1
Prayers enroute!,

Prayers enroute!,
Forum: Airheads 10-27-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By dmftoy1
Pressure plate balance and clutch plate question.

Ok, so I'm going to be replace my rear main seal and oil pump o-ring. Took the clutch out today and I mic'd it @ 5.36mm and minimum appears to be 4.5 mm. As near as I can tell from the manual...
Forum: The Garage 10-13-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,631
Posted By dmftoy1
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/14/a6umy7ut.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/14/a6umy7ut.jpg

Nothing super fancy but has heat, ac, and sat tv in addition to almost every tool I've ever run across when I had cash in my pocket. (Can even...
Forum: Airheads 10-13-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 692
Posted By dmftoy1
There will be smarter people than me chiming in...

There will be smarter people than me chiming in but I think your idle is way low at 500 rpm! Congrats on the new baby. I'm rebuilding an R90/6 from the ground up.
Forum: Road warriors 10-07-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,872
Posted By dmftoy1
+1 - anything after 89 IMHO is good to go. Like...

+1 - anything after 89 IMHO is good to go. Like any bike they have good and bad points but I'd ride any well maintained 89 or later Harley cross country w/o a second thought. Key thing is "we'll...
Forum: Airheads 09-24-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 592
Posted By dmftoy1
Clymer manual says input shaft seal with flat...

Clymer manual says input shaft seal with flat blade screwdriver, but I've heard snobum's sight has a differ approach so ill probably read as many as I can before I try. Good luck!!
Forum: Airheads 09-23-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 592
Posted By dmftoy1
Not sure which seal(s) your referring to, but...

Not sure which seal(s) your referring to, but cylmers manual says input shaft seal can be replaced w/o opening tranny. I plan on doing mine here in a week or two.

Ymmv
Forum: Airheads 09-22-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 822
Posted By dmftoy1
Nice post. I've got a 74 R90/6 and I'm...

Nice post. I've got a 74 R90/6 and I'm contemplating this same mod. Be curious how much setup there is once you've got it installed. Does your bike run any better?
Forum: Airheads 09-17-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 28,103
Posted By dmftoy1
Don't know about breaking bank, but ken holt @...

Don't know about breaking bank, but ken holt @ holt BMW can set you up with proper paint. Fwiw
Forum: Airheads 09-16-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,391
Posted By dmftoy1
Pb blaster and scotch brute pads works pretty...

Pb blaster and scotch brute pads works pretty good too, but it's gonna take ALOT of elbow grease on mine I think.
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