Robert “Snowbum” Fleischer spent twenty-five years writing the most complete technical reference the Airhead world has. This is that work — every word of it, unchanged — reorganized so you can actually find what you need, filtered to your own motorcycle, and with the numbers pulled out where you can see them.
Buying, inspecting and identifying an Airhead, and what to know before the money changes hands.
3The recurring jobs: schedules, oils and filters, plugs, valves and synchronizing.
16Petcocks and tanks through Bing and Dell’Orto carburetors, jetting, air filtration and fuel quality.
19Points, modules, timing, coils, and the whole charging system from rotor to battery.
21Wiring, grounds, relays, switches, lighting and instruments — plus how to test them.
33Top end to bottom end: heads, valves, cylinders, pistons, cams, oiling and break-in.
9Clutch, gearbox, driveshaft and splines, and the rear drive.
6Frame, forks, steering head, shocks and swingarm — and the causes of instability.
12Wheels and bearings, rims and spokes, tires and tubes, drum and disc brakes.
4Fairings, seats, luggage, mirrors and finish work.
13Rigs, subframes, set-up and the very different business of driving three wheels.
9Tools, fasteners and torque, chemicals and cleaners, and how to work safely.
9The Classic K bikes and later machines, where Snowbum covered them.
7Data, factory literature, part numbers, terminology and outside resources.
8Touring, safety, visibility and the practical business of using the motorcycle.