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Forum: Airheads 06-17-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 348
Posted By DaveBall
I bet that someone will bring up oil as well.:rofl

I bet that someone will bring up oil as well.:rofl
Forum: Airheads 06-17-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 359
Posted By DaveBall
Myself, I don't give a damn where something is...

Myself, I don't give a damn where something is made. I care more about the quality of the item. If the item has a sticker saying it is made in USA or Canada, I am very suspicious of it. Especially if...
Forum: Airheads 06-17-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 145
Posted By DaveBall
I replaced mine with a VDO Standard Line marine...

I replaced mine with a VDO Standard Line marine grade clock I bought at an online boat shop. Was way cheaper than the OEM. VDO Part number 370 501. I think I paid around $70 Cdn to my door. It has...
Forum: Airheads 06-15-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 413
Posted By DaveBall
I have used POR 15 black chassis paint on several...

I have used POR 15 black chassis paint on several projects. It seems to be impervious to all kinds of solvents as well as brake fluid. The first time I used it was on a frame for a Model A Ford I...
Forum: Road warriors 06-11-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,729
Posted By DaveBall
Süsser Tod, then obviously, the mid sized...

Süsser Tod, then obviously, the mid sized cruisers are not designed for those conditions. I think that instead, people should be purchasing bikes designed for the style of riding they want to do. If...
Forum: Road warriors 06-10-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,729
Posted By DaveBall
I don't know where you can legally cruise at 85+...

I don't know where you can legally cruise at 85+ MPH all day long. Definitely nowhere around my neck of the woods.

I always thought that cruisers were just that, bikes for cruising the secondary...
Forum: Road warriors 06-09-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,376
Posted By DaveBall
You want to talk embarrassing? I ride a lot,...

You want to talk embarrassing? I ride a lot, averaging over 30K miles a year. I was coming back from a very cold and wet ride across Canada. I was pushing it pretty hard doing an 800 mile day to get...
Forum: Airheads 06-05-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,497
Posted By DaveBall
Last November I could not find my old set of...

Last November I could not find my old set of syringes and hose, so went and bought new ones at my local Pharmasave drug store. Total cost, out the door, was under $10 for 2 - 200CC syringes and 3...
Forum: Airheads 06-04-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,216
Posted By DaveBall
I must be dense. I don't understand what the...

I must be dense. I don't understand what the purpose is for changing from stock? I have never had to change one. Are they made of unobtainium? Or is there a good reason to make up something different?
Forum: Airheads 06-02-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By DaveBall
Oh Rob, have you got "the vapours" again? I...

Oh Rob, have you got "the vapours" again?

I have been thinking of going that route. Just haven't spent the time to research it all that much. And, I already have the bead blaster setup.
Forum: Airheads 06-02-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,497
Posted By DaveBall
Well, I spent the weekend riding, instead of...

Well, I spent the weekend riding, instead of reading this. Now that I have a moment, I will tell you where I got the 200 and 300cc syringes. ANY F'ING DRUG STORE WITH A PHARMACY!! Got the tubing at...
Forum: Airheads 06-01-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,497
Posted By DaveBall
OK, Plaka, I understand where you are coming...

OK, Plaka, I understand where you are coming from. Basically, you don't like using rear brakes on bikes. I have also heard some people hate using a front brake because it could lock up and cause a...
Forum: Airheads 06-01-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By DaveBall
I have bead blasted a lot of aluminum parts. I do...

I have bead blasted a lot of aluminum parts. I do a 3 step process, using glass beads from coarse, medium then fine. I can get the parts to look like what is pictured, pretty quick and easy.

As to...
Forum: Airheads 05-31-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,497
Posted By DaveBall
I have "fixed" many rear disk brakes on airheads...

I have "fixed" many rear disk brakes on airheads by first checking and cleaning the master cylinder, rebuilding if necessary, then replace the flexible rubber hose with a braided one. Next check and...
Forum: Airheads 05-30-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By DaveBall
I think that there are a few related reasons why...

I think that there are a few related reasons why Airhead prices are slowly rising.

1. They don't make them anymore.
2. People are starting to appreciate these old bikes for what they are.
3....
Forum: Airheads 05-24-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 761
Posted By DaveBall
I have only had to replace a couple of clutches...

I have only had to replace a couple of clutches on bikes over the past 30+ years. 2 were on very high mileage bikes - over 300K miles. The other was on my brother-in-law's R80 cafe setup that we put...
Forum: Airheads 05-24-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By DaveBall
Oh Crap, BMWWrench. Now you have done it. I...

Oh Crap, BMWWrench. Now you have done it.
I bet a new thread will appear shortly about not doing the dual banjo setup as it may cause the master cylinder to become damaged. Next thing you know,...
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By DaveBall
Hmmm, extra brake line and wires running down the...

Hmmm, extra brake line and wires running down the right handlebar. It may work for you, but I think it would be a little "busy" looking. I will keep mine original and simple.
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 809
Posted By DaveBall
My 1980 R45 came from the factory with drilled...

My 1980 R45 came from the factory with drilled clam shell just like the photos. I seriously doubt it would help to increase any horsepower. But then, an R45 has problems keeping up with itself, let...
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,086
Posted By DaveBall
Please try using the search engine. We just had a...

Please try using the search engine. We just had a thread on this.

You can get a complete kit from Spieglerusa.com They sell a quality package and you can also get one for the rear brake.
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By DaveBall
BMWEURO, Well to each, his/her own. So,...

BMWEURO,
Well to each, his/her own.

So, if you are running both lines direct, where is your front brake light switch located?

I prefer to have a single line running from my handlebar master...
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 633
Posted By DaveBall
You can run your bike either way. Under normal...

You can run your bike either way. Under normal riding conditions, you can run with just 1 petcock open at a time. Switch to the other side when you start running out. But, realize that the other side...
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 796
Posted By DaveBall
Plaka's answers are pretty much the same as what...

Plaka's answers are pretty much the same as what I would say, just a bit more polite.

All Airheads will make more noise when they get real hot. This is normal.

One thing you did not mention,...
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By DaveBall
For an 87 R80RT - here is the kit. ...

For an 87 R80RT - here is the kit. http://spieglerusa.com/brake-line-kit-70.htm Less than $150 and you will have much better braking than the original rubber lines. Very easy to install and bleed....
Forum: Airheads 05-22-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 477
Posted By DaveBall
You can also get them at any shop that...

You can also get them at any shop that specializes in convertible tops as well as boat upholstery. I have used the stainless ones from a boat shop. The last time I was there, they even had ones that...
Forum: Airheads 05-22-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 796
Posted By DaveBall
These bikes have survived for 30+ years in all...

These bikes have survived for 30+ years in all kinds of riding conditions. They were designed to handle extreme heat as well as cold. There is no reason to run straight 50W oil in them, unless you...
Forum: Airheads 05-22-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By DaveBall
You don't say what your bike is other than an RT....

You don't say what your bike is other than an RT. Year and model is really needed. And to make life very easy for you, you can order the correct kit from...
Forum: Airheads 05-22-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 853
Posted By DaveBall
If you have a decent set of tools at home, and...

If you have a decent set of tools at home, and you go over the bike very thoroughly, at least once per year, then you only need what comes in the standard tool roll plus a few minor additional...
Forum: Airheads 05-18-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 820
Posted By DaveBall
You guys must be riding your bikes like you stole...

You guys must be riding your bikes like you stole them. I have never gotten less than 10K out of a set of tires on my R100RT or R80. I tend to get less on the R80 due to riding it harder. I have...
Forum: Airheads 05-17-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 820
Posted By DaveBall
I have used Bridgestone Spitfires on a few...

I have used Bridgestone Spitfires on a few different airheads. Have always liked their handling in both dry and wet conditions. They are not for the racer type riders, but perfectly fine for the...
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 543
Posted By DaveBall
I have a home made PVC carrier that I made up. 4...

I have a home made PVC carrier that I made up. 4 feet of PVC pipe with a glued cap at one end and a very snug fit one at the other end. I drilled a couple of 1/4 " holes in the glued end to allow any...
Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,491
Posted By DaveBall
I wish I had the $$ for a good CNC machine. There...

I wish I had the $$ for a good CNC machine. There are lots of unobtainable parts I would love to figure out how to make and supply to enthusiasts. It would be more of a hobby than a money making...
Forum: Airheads 05-14-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,749
Posted By DaveBall
Oh, I don't know about not being embarrassed...

Oh, I don't know about not being embarrassed about dropping a bike or going down. Last year I bought a little Honda C90 and road it home from 600 miles away. All back country roads and all in one...
Forum: Airheads 05-14-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,491
Posted By DaveBall
And if you really want rear sets, you could...

And if you really want rear sets, you could probably find somebody that has some and make a paper pattern. Then go find a friendly shop with a flow jet CNC machine. They might be costly, but you...
Forum: Airheads 05-14-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 402
Posted By DaveBall
Denfeld made ALL of the stock seats since /2....

Denfeld made ALL of the stock seats since /2. They also sold thru BMW dealers some modified versions including slightly narrower and slightly lowered or cut down. They all had the exact same covering...
Forum: Airheads 05-13-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,749
Posted By DaveBall
It seems to me that a lot of the guys are...

It seems to me that a lot of the guys are responding thinking that a woman could never handle such a high powered bike as an R100. Get freaking real people. It only has a max of 70HP, and that is...
Forum: Airheads 05-13-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,491
Posted By DaveBall
I have ridden bikes with rear sets and the same...

I have ridden bikes with rear sets and the same bikes basically stock. In my opinion, rear sets are GREAT for short distances, as are low bars. They are meant to emulate race bikes, which are not...
Forum: Airheads 05-12-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 327
Posted By DaveBall
Anything is possible, given enough time,...

Anything is possible, given enough time, ingenuity and money.

If you could pass along a little more details of what exactly you want to do, then you may get a better answer to your query.

One...
Forum: Airheads 05-06-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By DaveBall
Epoxy resin is the way to go. I have repaired a...

Epoxy resin is the way to go. I have repaired a few RT and RS fairings over the years. The Epoxy adheres very well. I did have to use a skim coat of very thin bondo over the joint then once final...
Forum: Airheads 05-03-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 749
Posted By DaveBall
Since when is 85K miles considered high mileage?...

Since when is 85K miles considered high mileage? I have gone much farther than that with no motor work done whatsoever. Longest was over 300K on a 79 RT and just over 250K on an 81 RT. Both those...
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