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by Db7gtgrigio
Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Motorsport edition RS for sale in AUS
Replies: 3
Views: 3462

Motorsport edition RS for sale in AUS

Hello all Very nice looking bike for sale in Bendigo. Price is IMHO pushing the boundaries somewhat but it is rare and looks in great condition. Anyone know this bike? I am interested but it is 800km away from me and the price is high. Any comments on the bike? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bendigo...
by Db7gtgrigio
Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:01 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Introduction and fuel consumption
Replies: 12
Views: 3649

Re: Introduction and fuel consumption

So I replaced diaphragms, needles, needle seats, main jets, and all the o rings and gaskets in each carb with the exception of the throttle shaft o rings (seems like best left alone....). Also replaced the needle valves governing fuel supply. Today I went to Newcastle and back 400km ish round trip. ...
by Db7gtgrigio
Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:12 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Introduction and fuel consumption
Replies: 12
Views: 3649

Re: Introduction and fuel consumption

Thanks everyone for the helpful replies and kind welcome to the forum. I had already ordered new diaphragms and carb kits but have now added needles and needle jets to the list. If that does not improve things then I will replace the floats. From Bobs experience of an improvement from 13 km/l to 17k...
by Db7gtgrigio
Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:29 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Introduction and fuel consumption
Replies: 12
Views: 3649

Introduction and fuel consumption

Hello there, Chris from Sydney signing in... Have just bought a 1983 R100RS in Alaska Blue. 98,000 kms extremely original except for Staintune exhaust and Ikon shocks plus some hideous green fuel hose and awful cheap fuel filters. This is my third airhead in 29 years of riding (previously R65LS 1991...