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by Kurt in S.A.
Mon May 11, 2026 12:43 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Independent Repair Shops in Texas
Replies: 2
Views: 107

Re: Independent Repair Shops in Texas

I know of a few, one outside San Marcos and one south of San Antonio. There are some in Houston. Is Lovekraft still in Ft Worth?

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Thu Apr 23, 2026 3:30 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: The poor mans BMW?
Replies: 6
Views: 683

Re: The poor mans BMW?

Was $176 a lot back then?? VS the R60/5.

https://beemergarage.com/documents/pricelist69.pdf

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:55 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Deep Oil Pan
Replies: 10
Views: 9060

Re: Deep Oil Pan

I put 3 full quarts in and it will show about 1/2 quart low on the dipstick. This is a good thing as there's a wee spot more air volume which makes for maybe a tiny bit less stress on the breathing apparatus.

I think this is the best of both worlds...seems like he's using the stock dipstick. So ...
by Kurt in S.A.
Thu Apr 09, 2026 4:06 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ignition coil resistance readings
Replies: 10
Views: 2874

Re: Ignition coil resistance readings

I thought that the secondary resistance would be an important value. Seems like the amount of resistance in all those coils of wire is what gives you spark at the plug when the field collapses.

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Wed Apr 08, 2026 10:34 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Ignition coil resistance readings
Replies: 10
Views: 2874

Re: Ignition coil resistance readings

What is the resistance on the secondary circuit. Seems that's important also.

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Tue Mar 24, 2026 3:41 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Since we,re on side stands
Replies: 7
Views: 1809

Re: Since we,re on side stands

I understand that the way the stock stand works can be modified to defeat the auto-retract. Snowbum mentions rotating the spring perch between the frame and the motor. Serious problems can result on that first left turn if you don't realize the stand is still down.

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Tue Mar 24, 2026 5:19 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Side Stand woes - too long!?
Replies: 4
Views: 1713

Re: Side Stand woes - too long!?

Metric sized tires have a smaller radius and the whole bike will be lower. I discovered that with my /7 noticing that the bike was nearly vertical when the bike was on the side stand.

Kurt
by Kurt in S.A.
Thu Mar 12, 2026 12:03 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Crankshaft sprocket removal question.
Replies: 10
Views: 3471

Re: Crankshaft sprocket removal question.

Snowbum writes about changing the timing chain on this page:

https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/timingchain.htm

He has info about 2/3 of the way on protecting the nose of the crankshaft.

Kurt