Forum: Old's Cool
05-01-2013, 04:27 PM
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Great News
This is great news for enthusiasts Rob. Thanks for the post:)
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Forum: Airheads
03-25-2013, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 25
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In line filters do work
In theory the in tank / Petcock filter should be sufficient, but then there is the real world. In my experience a second in line filter does offer some worthwhile additional protection. As for...
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Forum: Airheads
03-19-2013, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 408
Cool
:lurk Great idea. Will be watching with interest:) Good luck.
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Forum: Airheads
01-12-2013, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,110
Old farmers trick.
A very cheap easy fix is 50/50 molasses and water. Takes rust off everything. Leave it soak in the brew for a day or two and it should come out like it's been sand blasted. If the rust is thick take...
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Forum: Airheads
01-10-2013, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,997
Agreed re the wipe on look. Each to their own...
Agreed re the wipe on look. Each to their own though I suppose. To date the best overall results I've had is with wet glass media blasting. I've tried the fine sand and while the result looks good,...
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Forum: Airheads
01-03-2013, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
CNC your own
Jorgs MC webpage has a well designed precision drawing if you're up to the challenge and cost of having one CNC machined. http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/gear/dist-plate.png
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Forum: Airheads
01-02-2013, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 830
Views: 272,627
Spun rear wheel hub repair
Hi folks. Hope you're all enjoying the season. We've just listed a new technical bulletin at our website on the topic of a repair method for spun rear wheel hubs (i.e. early models with bearing stack...
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Forum: Airheads
12-29-2012, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,083
Side by side view
Below is a photo of a /5 cast sleeve barrel and a Nikasil R100 barrel from a 92 PD. Note the cooling fins are significantly bigger on the /5 barrel on the right. Nikasils also dissipate heat much...
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Forum: Airheads
11-24-2012, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,382
Tough call
Agreed, the hard part would be wanting to know if the other driver was in your lane and ultimately at fault. Perhaps the only way to answer that question in retrospect would have been to have had an...
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Forum: Airheads
11-22-2012, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 675
Square top air filter cover types.?????
From time to time I see variations in the intake horn sizes of the Air filter intake horns and am curious if BMW experimented with this for reasons perhaps known here on the forum, or if it was just...
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Forum: Airheads
11-08-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 830
Views: 272,627
Simple technique on speedo cable boot replacement
Just loaded this tech tip on our web page. Thought you guys might be interested. The speedo cable boot is often neglected and is a common source of water contamination in to the gearbox. Easy enough...
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Forum: Airheads
10-18-2012, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Airheads
10-16-2012, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 760
Here's something
I don't know how good the resto product in the attached vid is but as the guy has gone to the effort of demonstrating on an R75/5 I thought it worthy of posting here... Anyone given this stuff a try?...
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Forum: Airheads
10-16-2012, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,327
Great show Paul
Paul & Jason,,, You guys put in a huge effort and put on a great show. All credit to you. Thanks and hope you can do it all again next year.
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Forum: Airheads
10-13-2012, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,747
Adjust the seat
Have you considered having the foam in the seat cut down and then get it recovered. That way you might achieve the room you need without compromising your suspension travel.
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Forum: Airheads
10-13-2012, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 555
Ignition modules.. Who's who!!
Gentlemen... Is there any consensus from those in the know as to who has the better aftermarket ignition module to suit airhead systems; i.e. Motorrad Elektrik / Euro Motoelectrics / Thunderchild?......
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Forum: Airheads
10-02-2012, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,747
Welcome to Airheads 'trodgers'.. You'll grow to...
Welcome to Airheads 'trodgers'.. You'll grow to love them I can assure you. To post pictures you will need a cloud account of sorts, (e.g. photobucket). Upload the pictures there first and then copy...
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Forum: Airheads
09-27-2012, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,327
Seems they do listen
I wrote in to the organisers asking them about doing an interview and footage on the Rooney GS & Jason. Below is their reply;
"I've passed your suggestion onto the media people. Keep an eye on...
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Forum: Airheads
09-24-2012, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 560
Battery, fuse or connections
Fuse location will depend on the model. Early type are inside the headlight, later models on the frame. 12 - 13v @ battery but no lights & no cranking sounds like either, a fuse, or connection issue....
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Forum: Airheads
09-23-2012, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,327
Strength in numbers
Hey! A thought that might help Jason & Paul in the future; If enough people write to the Safari organisers, via their website, or facebook page, for a video interview with 'Team Rooney Racing'...
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Forum: Airheads
09-20-2012, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,327
Excellent 'Ontic'. Thanks.:)
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Excellent 'Ontic'. Thanks.:)
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Forum: Airheads
09-19-2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,327
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Forum: Airheads
09-18-2012, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,807
Rooney GS
Great to see that you are coming to grips with the Rooney GS Jason... You say it's different to any BMW you've ever ridden... Care to share... How so?...
Jason's fund raiser links:
Direct...
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Forum: Airheads
09-16-2012, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,807
Update for Ontic
@ Ontic ... Jason has posted his direct paypal details (two posts above) so if you'd rather do a contribution without the decals, his direct account is jadams at bardavon dot org. ...
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Forum: Airheads
09-15-2012, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,807
Other donations
Hi Ontic... If you prefer you could always nominate on the message section of the order that you'd like to order a quantity of decals to the value of what you'd like to donate but for the full...
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Forum: Airheads
09-15-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,807
Stagehand (Jason) Safari 2012 fund raiser
Folks! As you know Jason Adams has arrived downunder to compete in the Australasian Safari (21st - 29th Sept)... He's has made a huge commitment to race here and we'd like to extend an opportunity...
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Forum: Airheads
09-12-2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,327
Most awesome adventure
Best wishes to you Jason.:clap What an absolutely awesome adventure. Airheads Rule!!
Oh & if you need to stop to check directions, or U turns etc, stay well off the track and out of the dust...
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Forum: Airheads
08-19-2012, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 563
Try these
Here are a couple of links to suppliers. Not sure about the 36mm suply but if these two don't have it on the shelf you could try emailing them to check if it can be procured for you. Good luck
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Forum: Airheads
08-06-2012, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 854
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Forum: Airheads
08-06-2012, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 854
Hmmm Interesting
Not so 'Padmei'... And we have strictly no commercial interests in promoting anything for profit. More to the point, take a look at the age and demographic of airhead enthusiasts today. Our concern,...
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Forum: Airheads
08-05-2012, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 854
BMW Airheads Downunder Bumper Stickers
Hey folks... If any of you good people collect BMW Airhead memorabilia & stickers I just thought to let you know that we have had a limited print run of decals done for members of our 'BMW Airheads...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-02-2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 550
Lipo Battery editorial. INTERESTING
I've been watching the development of Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries with interest. At last we are starting to see some comparative articles on the topic. It would have been preferrable though if...
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Forum: Airheads
08-02-2012, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Fuel lines
While you're at it, replace those clear pvc hoses with proper fuel rated hose. Not sure of the fuel pipe diameter on those carbs, but VW air cooled fuel line is pretty standard on airheads....
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Forum: Airheads
08-02-2012, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 460
Hmmm Interesting
Thanks for your detailed thoughts naginalf. Some things there that I hadn't considered. You might just have a point, or three. Cheers.
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Forum: Airheads
08-01-2012, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 460
LiPo Batteries Editorial. INTERESTING
I've been watching the development of Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries with interest. At last we are starting to see some comparative articles on the topic. It would have been preferrable though if...
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Forum: Airheads
07-28-2012, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,327
Congrats!!!!
Well done Mista. Great news.:clap 247's x 2 in the results......... Airheads Rule The World!!!!!!
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Forum: Airheads
07-24-2012, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 736
I've had good results with zinc plating....
I've had good results with zinc plating. Generally you have a choice of the silver or a light gold colour. If properly prepared and applied it lasts quite well. Good luck.
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Forum: Airheads
07-19-2012, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,189
Welcome
Welcome 'naginalf'. Great looking GS btw. Take your pick on the tech advice above. All are likely to give you a result;))) Jokes aside, 'AW's' advice is the one to do and leave it from there. Rocker...
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Forum: Airheads
07-15-2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 707
Plus one
Plus one to 'boxerboy's' & 'Ignatz72's' comments. Chunky bits in contaminated fuel is the first thing I'd be looking for. If so, also remove & strip fuel taps & carbs, blow out ALL fuel lines and...
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Forum: Airheads
07-12-2012, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,899
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