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r75/5 electrical
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Newbie with electrical upgrade question for 1972 75/5
Hello, I recently purchased a 1972 75/5 and it in great shape except it needs a lot of electrical work. The starter was replaced and I have ordered new coils and wiring harness. This is my first motorcycle (I have only worked on dirt bikes through the years) so its a little daunting. My question...- yourpalcal
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- Forum: Airheads
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'72 R75/5 pressed starter switch, heard sizzle, no power
My /5 had a carb issue a few weeks ago. I disassembled the carb and ordered a new o-ring. Got it back together this weekend and reinstalled it. I pushed the key in, hit the starter button, and heard a sizzling/buzzing sound from the headlight nacelle. All the indicator lights went out and... -
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71 R75/5 Starter Relay - should I retrofit a new one?
Greetings MOA mates, I currently have a starter issue on my R75/5: When I click the starter switch, the starter will start cranking but will not stop until I pull the battery. I am still in troubleshooting phase and have done my usual web research (I am new at Airheads maintenance). A lot of... -
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R75/5 Ignition Switch - Mystery Wire
I own a 1976 R90/6 that I love. Fully restored it myself. However, my problem is with my father's 1971 R75/5. At the end of the summer when he went to ride it, after turning on the key smoke started pouring out of the headlight bucket. He turned it off, no flames (thank goodness), and...