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by HenrikK
Sun Jul 17, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R60/6 - 1976 wont start.
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

Re: R60/6 - 1976 wont start.

Thanks,

I've cleaned both idle jets with a needle.

I've set the mixture to 1 1/2 turn out as suggested in the manual.

I have put on 2 Megaphone mufflers - will I need to re-jet?

Thanks.
by HenrikK
Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R60/6 - 1976 wont start.
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

Re: R60/6 - 1976 wont start.

Hi Kurt, Thanks for answering. I did make it start today. And adjusted the timing with my Strobe light - with high revs and the F mark in center. So far so good. But only when both idle-screws are turned all the way in - I can make it idle. And in addition. The exhaust smoke is black. I've rechecked...
by HenrikK
Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:38 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R60/6 - 1976 wont start.
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

R60/6 - 1976 wont start.

Hi, I need urgent help for my R60/6. Bought the bike in poor condition - couldn't start aso. Refurbished the cylinders/heads/valves. (equal compression - 10 bar on each) Cleaned the carbs (Bing 53 - slide type) New Boyer ignition and coil. Ignition set on "middle mark". New spark plugs and...