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by Jim D 5112
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: OLD MAN SLINGER RANT!!
Replies: 37
Views: 3104

Re: OLD MAN SLINGER RANT!!

So does that mean the pictures are not representative of mechanical failure from lack of having the slingers serviced, cleaned or replaced ?
by Jim D 5112
Sat May 27, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Rusty Tank Cleaning
Replies: 4
Views: 966

Re: Rusty Tank Cleaning

I just read that another person used a gallon of acetone to loosen it from the tank and pulled it out in big pieces using a pair of long hemostats. But it will also attack the paint.
by Jim D 5112
Tue May 23, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: R90/6 slipping in low gear
Replies: 29
Views: 7710

Re: R90/6 slipping in low gear

My experience with some other brands the drive dogs did not always show major wear. But they would no longer maintain engagement when under a load. Replacing both the mail and female gears always resolved the problem for me. I saw some broken cases when someone continued to ride the bike while this ...
by Jim D 5112
Thu May 04, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Wheel truing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1909

Re: Wheel lacing problem

Are you having a problem lacing the wheel or truing it after it is laced. They are two different operations. You must first have it laced properly before you can begin to true it.
by Jim D 5112
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R26 Handlebar Mounting Help Needed!
Replies: 7
Views: 657

Re: R26 Handlebar Mounting Help Needed!

Are the rubber pieces the correct thickness?
by Jim D 5112
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 18" chrome rim
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

Re: 18" chrome rim

I have 2 original ones that could be replated or used on a original car or bike. PM if interested.
by Jim D 5112
Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Spark plug thread was crossed by prev owner
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: Spark plug thread was crossed by prev owner

There are thread chasers made for spark plug holes that are inserted into the hole and then expanded like a blind hole collet puller. You put it through the hole then you can expand it to pick up the undamaged threads and chase the threads from the underside and back up to the top side. MAC made min...
by Jim D 5112
Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Topic: Removing a stripped drain plug...
Replies: 4
Views: 10406

Re: Removing a stripped drain plug...

Remove the oil pan and drill through the plug with a bit that fits the Allen wrench hole. Put a short bolt into the hole keeping the head above the plug face. Weld it on the inside and outside then use a wrench to turn it out. Use some moderate heat on the oil pan to expand it if it still seems too ...
by Jim D 5112
Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Airhead steering head bearing race pullers
Replies: 15
Views: 1545

Re: Airhead steering head bearing race pullers

Are you sure that the bearings are bad? I had notchy feeling front forks that was from very old hard grease.
by Jim D 5112
Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: R80 G/S fork rebuild issue
Replies: 5
Views: 984

Re: R80 G/S fork rebuild issue

Good to hear thanks for the feedback.