Friday noonish… The calm before the storm. Two /2 engines have already been rebuilt and work is underway on a few more “modern” Airheads.
Two hoists, no waiting!
Power tool mayhem… Helicoiling a stripped fill plug.
Parking got a bit tight… Not that anyone cared.
Goin’ in deep… Duplex timing chain R&R with sprockets in situ.
Yes, they made Airheads before 1970. Some of the riders are newer models, though…
Grinning Airhead rider/wrench and assistants- they just replaced the timing chain AND exhaust system!
Again, the southwest Florida airheads lead the way- great food and more than ample shop facilities thanks to our hosts Kim & Roger, lotsa experienced wrenches to guide the less experienced ones like me, and a half hundred like minded gearheads to commune with. We rebuilt two engines, closed up my tranny, repaired at least one RT fairing, and set more valves than you can shake a feeler guage at.
Other clubs, take note: This is the way it should be.
How do you fine out about teck weekends and joining a club such as this. I’m new to the air head but love the older motorcycles. I have two 1978 r100/7 one for parts and one for riding once I figure out a couple issues I have with the one s. Is there any of these clubs in and about the central part of Florida. Thank you for your time.
Welcome aboard!
The Airheads “World Headquarters” is at http://www.airheads.org and the Florida group is at http://www.flairheads.org . The airheads also have a very active e-mail list, you’ll find info about it at the airheads.org website. There’s two more Tech Days in Florida next month in Orlando and around Talahassee, details at flairheads.org.