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29599
I was faced with a similar situation and John Falconer replied as he did to you so I bought the windshield. I can comfortably ride faster with the National...
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thomasbowdler
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Apr 1, 2007
9:23 am
29600
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, Before you post to the list, there are things you need to know. We currently are operating on a moderated basis so that your...
5united@yahoogroups.com
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Apr 1, 2007
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29601
I called JC Taylor to get a quote on insurance for my /5. They said they would only insure it if I had at least one other bike or an antique car to insure...
Jay Wassall
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Apr 1, 2007
8:51 pm
29602
I'm having trouble getting my valve cover to come off to replace them. I've removed the central nut, but they just won't budge. I've even tried a hammer and...
Charles Rowe
chasrowe72
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Apr 1, 2007
8:52 pm
29603
Hi, I just purchased the seat emblem for my '72 R75/5 but it comes with no screws. Does anyone know the screw size I need? Thank you for your help in...
nelaco
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Apr 1, 2007
8:52 pm
29604
M4 x 0.7 overall length is about 10.5mm...
Carl Robinson
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Apr 2, 2007
12:16 am
29605
You can put the chisel away, 'coz there are two more nuts you need to undo. They are 10mm nuts, hidden between the cylinder cooling fins. One at the top, and...
Tim Stammers
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Apr 2, 2007
12:17 am
29606
I know I should be asking the 5/6/7 group, but that site is a mess. The question is what year gas tanks will fit a /6 with a master cylinder under the tank?...
Clark K. Campbell
r100rs5
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Apr 2, 2007
12:17 am
29607
Most gas tanks will fit /5 /5 tank will work if you have drum brake so even if you have drum front brake a mastercyliner tank will fit unless of chourse you...
Lyman K Robertson
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Apr 2, 2007
1:08 am
29608
They're 4x10mm countersunk flat head phillips screws. The part number was 07 11 9 901 690 but they haven't been available from the dealer for a long time but...
Arden White
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Apr 2, 2007
1:08 am
29609
Seems strange a /7 tank would fit a 73 LWB but not a 73 SWB? Is the 73 LWB tank different in any way from a 73 SWB tank? ... unless of chourse you try the...
Carl Robinson
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Apr 2, 2007
10:02 am
29610
I've heard that if I use a 1981-on deeper oil pan on my /5 I have to move the top crossbar of my center stand down to make more clearnace. Can anyone tell me...
Dave
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Apr 2, 2007
7:13 pm
29611
I dont think the /7 tank will fit on a /5...LWB OR SWB....the /7 tank is longer in the rear than a /5 tank....
RWZinda
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Apr 2, 2007
7:15 pm
29612
... tank is longer in the rear than a /5 tank. Explain this then: http://www.indian.no/netpics1-5/picture140.jpg A /7 tank will fit a /5 (or /6) frame as long...
bullet_rider49503
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Apr 2, 2007
9:48 pm
29613
like I said in my answer,,,the /7 tank wont fit because it is longer....interferes with the /5 seat. the bike owner must have swapped seats with a /6 or /7.or...
RWZinda
robert_w_zin...
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Apr 2, 2007
11:45 pm
29614
I see a seat which is shortened on the front. Judging by the position of the battery cover. ... no/netpics1-5/picture140.jpg A /7 tank will fit a /5 (or /6)...
Carl Robinson
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Apr 2, 2007
11:45 pm
29615
Hedz and Fiver;s, Over the last few years Jeff and I have sold several hundred braces to the Airhead community. I would like to collect pictures of bikes with...
Toaster.Tan
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Apr 3, 2007
3:19 pm
29616
Anyone had an experience (positive or negative) with The Frame Man in Sacramento for straightening a motorcycle frame? Does he take it as a bare frame or a...
Andrew David Hartman
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Apr 3, 2007
6:12 pm
29617
i just went through this. I was putting a 79 engine with a deep oil pan into my '72 /5 frame until i realized that it wasn't going to work with the...
jjwithers1
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Apr 3, 2007
8:47 pm
29618
You could install an aftermarket deep pan that would fit with the stock centerstand. These pop up used on Ebay from time to time. John B....
John Borella
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Apr 3, 2007
11:27 pm
29619
The Frame Man is the best place to send your frame for straightening in the U.S. You will have to send a bare frame....
John Borella
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Apr 4, 2007
1:23 am
29620
kudos to all those who reminded me of those two nuts. I knew I was forgetting something, but I just couldn't see them for looking. Fortunately, I was careful...
Charles Rowe
chasrowe72
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Apr 4, 2007
10:40 am
29621
Are there any precautions to installing a toaster side panel on a new tank? I installed one side with the emblem (and the emblem's rubber backing) and i am...
jjwithers1
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Apr 5, 2007
12:00 am
29622
Charles, I have a pair of tubes very slightly bent. So slight I would hesitate to say bent really. They are a tiny bit off-straight. If you want them they...
Kim Dromlewicz
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Apr 5, 2007
12:03 am
29623
guys- the (front) mainframe is not what is different, SWB vs LWB. Except for different tabs (battery box, rear fender, steering damper) rear crossbrace ...
Charlie Baker
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Apr 5, 2007
12:04 am
29624
My buddy in Seattle is pondering the dark side. He's got an airhead and classic Guzzi, but can't stop himself from looking at this bike. Can someone tell me if...
Toaster.Tan
toasterrider
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Apr 5, 2007
9:56 am
29625
... Then you simply bolt on the /7 seat and cowling :) Seriously, wanna buy a cowling?...
Brent Schapansky
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Apr 5, 2007
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29626
Hedz and Fiver's..... I received several pictures and it became clear that I needed to be more specific in what I'm looking for. I have lots of pictures of our...
Toaster.Tan
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Apr 5, 2007
10:00 am
29627
... Stephen, You can always ask the Oilheads: To subscribe to the regular (not digest) oilheads email list, send an email message to <majordomo@...> with...
Mick
oldguy_27
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Apr 5, 2007
9:30 pm
29628
Ok - shows how much I know about Oilies. Should have figured it since the Airheads stopped in 93-94. Maybe the guy wants to sell him a 1943 Ford too. Thanks...
Toaster.Tan
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