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by Shifty1215
Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:09 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: Hodakaguy's R51/3 & Steib LS200 Thread.
Replies: 19
Views: 28869

Re: Hodakaguy's R51/3 & Steib LS200 Thread.

I see all the cool kids hang out here at the vintage forum and the Adventure site. Reread this here and as impressive the second time as the first. Gotta keep an eye on you Hodaka boys!
Shifty 1215; aka lefthander
by Shifty1215
Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:25 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: R75/7 Speedometer Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 1935

Re: R75/7 Speedometer Repair

On the Adventure rider site a person that goes by wirespoke ? Has a lot of great reviews. You can inquire directly to him about anything regarding speedometer repair. If you need help finding him I'll try and help you.
by Shifty1215
Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:18 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: ALTERNATOR OPTIONS + COOL R80G/S 800 Watt Alternator Picture
Replies: 5
Views: 2957

Re: ALTERNATOR OPTIONS + COOL R80G/S 800 Watt Alternator Picture

Forgot to mention I have the original volt meter that works correctly and have added a small digital voltmeter with USB charging ports.
by Shifty1215
Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:16 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: ALTERNATOR OPTIONS + COOL R80G/S 800 Watt Alternator Picture
Replies: 5
Views: 2957

Re: ALTERNATOR OPTIONS + COOL R80G/S 800 Watt Alternator Picture

Thanks for replying as this is the information I am seeking. My long excursion will be from Georgia to California with many points in between. I will be camping mostly with hotel stops intermittently. Ill be looking for a spare rotor to bring along. I have a good assortment of tools. I wanted to hea...
by Shifty1215
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: ALTERNATOR OPTIONS + COOL R80G/S 800 Watt Alternator Picture
Replies: 5
Views: 2957

Re: ALTERNATOR OPTIONS + COOL R80G/S 800 Watt Alternator Picture

In reading this post it has sparked my most recent concern regarding this part of my 1985 r80rt. All of my electrical contacts have been cleaned along with Deoxit and dielectric grease, however the question concerns the reliability of the stock system at almost 40 years old. More details: my bike ha...
by Shifty1215
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Airhead RT auxiliary light mounting help
Replies: 16
Views: 4716

Re: Airhead RT auxiliary light mounting help

Yes, Along with things I wanted on my bike. The Cyclops Orion lights, Kermit bags, Reynolds racks and BMW OEM tank bag. I don't want to send the message that was the plan prior to this setup. I'd see something on another bike that I thought was an improvement and curiously items would come up. Just ...
by Shifty1215
Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Airhead RT auxiliary light mounting help
Replies: 16
Views: 4716

Re: Airhead RT auxiliary light mounting help

The saddlebags were engineered by Kermit Easterling, the creator of the popular Kermit chair. They are #2 of 3 prototypes he made. They are very stout, adjustable and mounted on mounts in a way that I don't need security straps used on a lot of the stock bags to secure them from falling off. All loc...
by Shifty1215
Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: Airhead RT auxiliary light mounting help
Replies: 16
Views: 4716

Re: Airhead RT auxiliary light mounting help

Not sure why pictures are flipped. First time posting pics here.