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Forum: Airheads Today, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks for the input guys. I thought the "small...

Thanks for the input guys. I thought the "small cruiser" size might be right.

Mike
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks, Plaka. I agree on wanting to have the...

Thanks, Plaka. I agree on wanting to have the comfort even if you scoot back a bit. Do you have a rough idea what the measurements of it might be? I am trying to identify it on their site.
...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Mikepotter86
Airhawk size for airhead bench seats?

After riding 500-600 miles over the weekend on my great looking and practically new stock seat, I was getting some soreness yesterday. I plan to ride my R100 RT 500+ mile days this summer, and I am...
Forum: Airheads 05-09-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 151,986
Posted By Mikepotter86
Wanted: Red Smoke Seat Cowl

I am interested in acquiring a reasonably priced red smoke seat cowl to fit the original seat I just got.

I am not looking for perfect shape here, just something decent.

PM me if you have one...
Forum: Airheads 05-08-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
After some research, and some good input here on...

After some research, and some good input here on ADVrider, I was able to bleed the rear brakes and get the whole bike stopping. I loosened the rear caliper, rotated caliper so that the bleeder was...
Forum: Airheads 05-06-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Mikepotter86
nearby, have example

I have a 1981 R100 which I am fixing up that I'd be happy to let you use as an example since the wiring has not been touched on it.

Let me know if your interested.

Mike
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-29-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 130,798
Posted By Mikepotter86
My dad and I with my "new to me" /5 just before...

My dad and I with my "new to me" /5 just before his death:
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo248/Mikepotter86/DadandIwithmyfirstairhead2daysbeforehedied.jpg
Forum: Airheads 04-22-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,481
Posted By Mikepotter86
Sounds like your Wife and my Girlfriend have a...

Sounds like your Wife and my Girlfriend have a lot in common.
Forum: Airheads 04-21-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,481
Posted By Mikepotter86
Went through the same process with my ladyfriend

Sam,

I went through the same process with my girlfriend, she has been riding a 250 ninja for about a year, and had a nighthawk 250 before that. She is 5'2" and about 100 pounds as well. We went...
Forum: Airheads 04-21-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
All done, all look good except speedometer boot,...

All done, all look good except speedometer boot, which I have a replacement for.

With the warm weather the steering bearing issue does not exhibit itself, so it is tempting to go for a ride, but I...
Forum: Airheads 04-20-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Now offering rear brakes

I was beginning to feel like all I'd ever do was load and unload the bike from my truck. With warmer weather here to stay, hopefully, I made the decision to move the bike from the parking garage a...
Forum: Airheads 04-19-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Plaka, You're talking about the /5 now? ...

Plaka,

You're talking about the /5 now?

Lets keep it on the RT until I finish that, I only ride the /5 500 or so miles a year, and I am sure there is plenty I could get around to on that.
Forum: Airheads 04-19-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Haven't noticed anything too deadly yet...

<a href="http://s380.photobucket.com/user/Mikepotter86/media/R75R100.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo248/Mikepotter86/R75R100.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo...
Forum: Airheads 04-18-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Plaka, Thanks for all the great advice! I have...

Plaka,
Thanks for all the great advice! I have a lot to do. I replaced the fuel lines the same day as the brakes! Forgot to mention it.

Taylor,
Thanks for the feedback, and again for all your...
Forum: Airheads 04-17-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Brakes On!

Making a 30 year old Airhead run after a few years neglect proved easy, but getting it to stop and turn may prove to be a different story.

It seems I spent half of my free time in March and April...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-17-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,238
Posted By Mikepotter86
I wish I saw this earlier!

I wish I saw this earlier!
Forum: Airheads 03-22-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 669
Posted By Mikepotter86
Don't take this the wrong way, but I love that...

Don't take this the wrong way, but I love that you're 6 months or so ahead of me on learning all the quirks, and getting your RT into perfrect running order. I can learn so much from your...
Forum: Airheads 03-22-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 830,771
Posted By Mikepotter86
My 1972 R75/5 which ain't no trailer queen: ...

My 1972 R75/5 which ain't no trailer queen:

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo248/Mikepotter86/Motorcycle%20Photos/Toaster%20Slash%205%20SWB/326757_10100274141924566_1579521808_o.jpg

My...
Forum: Airheads 03-17-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks for all the advice! I will try a new...

Thanks for all the advice! I will try a new approach when I next have use of a garage, or when the weather improves.
Forum: Airheads 03-16-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Mikepotter86
1981 R 100 RT rear brake problem! What did I do wrong?

I just swapped the brake lines and front master cylinder off my 81 R100Rt, replacing with new steel lines from spiegler, and a brand new OEM MC.

Before the operation the front had no brake...
Forum: Airheads 03-10-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By Mikepotter86
RT Fairing question - What is this slot for?

Does anyone know what the slot next to the glove box is for?



http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo248/Mikepotter86/Motorcycle%20Photos/Red%20Smoke%20Revival/Accessories/DSC_0269.jpg

If...
Forum: Airheads 03-06-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks, Some Guy! Did you ever get your hands on...

Thanks, Some Guy! Did you ever get your hands on a Twin Max?
Forum: Airheads 03-04-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks or the advice and the generous offer of...

Thanks or the advice and the generous offer of loaner tools, Mark. I'll start with a penetrant this weekend. As I may have mentioned I am without a garage so I keep the bike in a storage space a few...
Forum: Airheads 03-03-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thumb That's a beauty! Something to aspire to.

That's a beauty! Something to aspire to.
Forum: Airheads 03-03-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Am I misundertanding the function of the Reynolds...

Am I misundertanding the function of the Reynolds Ride-Off Stand? Ever try to get a bike off one of these stands on a incline like the one in my garage?
...
Forum: Airheads 03-03-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
My background is dark gray, and this seemed...

My background is dark gray, and this seemed easier than the light gray font that was standard.

Is anyone else having problems? I can change it to a different color scheme.
Forum: Airheads 03-03-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
It will be a long time before I even think of...

It will be a long time before I even think of removing the exhaust!
Forum: Airheads 03-03-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks for the support! At this point I am...

Thanks for the support! At this point I am optimistic about the pushrod seal leak. I have run the bike 3 times since starting it originally, and each time the leak seems to have diminished.

I...
Forum: Airheads 03-02-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks, Scott. I will try to keep this as updated...

Thanks, Scott. I will try to keep this as updated as possible. The forum has already been a great help in this effort!
Forum: Airheads 03-02-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,150
Posted By Mikepotter86
Red Smoke Revival: Bringing an Airhead Heirloom Back to Life

It had been over two years since my father died, and his 1981 R100 RT had been sitting idle in the garage for the better part of five years, when we finally had the conversation. To me, the bike had...
Forum: Airheads 12-27-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thanks for all the great info, guys. Mine is...

Thanks for all the great info, guys. Mine is definitely missing some pieces!
Forum: Airheads 12-26-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By Mikepotter86
I think mine might be bent towards the right side...

I think mine might be bent towards the right side of the bike or something, it goes far enough down, but seems too far to the right side of the hole to ever latch on the mechnism. Either that or I am...
Forum: Airheads 12-26-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By Mikepotter86
R 100 RT Seat Latch Photos/Specs requested!

I recently inherited my Father's 1981 R100 RT, and it needs a good bit of work.

Dad wasn't exactly detail oriented, so there are a number of things that have gone ignored in the last 25 years...
Forum: Vendors 09-25-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By Mikepotter86
PM Sent.

PM Sent.
Forum: Day Trippin' 08-08-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,216
Posted By Mikepotter86
You're lucky you weren't riding it in VA. We got...

You're lucky you weren't riding it in VA. We got rained on all weekend for our little 2 day BRP trip.
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-15-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,327
Posted By Mikepotter86
If you do it during the week, I'd say you could...

If you do it during the week, I'd say you could do the whole thing in 2 days, riding hard, but enjoyably, I'd plan three days.

There is plenty of good camping along skyline drive, but I've done...
Forum: Regional forums 07-14-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,170
Posted By Mikepotter86
I'm in!

I will definitely be there on Thursday night, Friday and Saturday are maybes.
Happy to donate towards the costs of putting on the rally.
Mike
Forum: Ride reports 07-14-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,486
Posted By Mikepotter86
This looks awesome, guys. A friend and I are...

This looks awesome, guys. A friend and I are planning a similar trip, but starting from VA. Planning to follow this thread and learn a lot!

Good Luck.
Forum: Airheads 07-11-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,752
Posted By Mikepotter86
Thumb We went to the MOA Rally last year on my /5 and...

We went to the MOA Rally last year on my /5 and we had the exact opposite experience. Lots of old bikes, lots of cool folks interested in talking shop about my old bike, and lots of fun. The 105+...
Forum: Airheads 07-11-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,247
Posted By Mikepotter86
I have a small tank /5 and I often wish for the...

I have a small tank /5 and I often wish for the braking power and fuel range of the /6. R80s are nice, but if you're going to get an 80s bike, you might as well go for an R100. I'd stick with the...
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