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BMW airhead points adjusting tool. Fit's all /5, /6, /7 BMW's with
original type points. This tool temporarily replaces the advance
mechanism. It automatically sets the proper cam lobe spacing.
With the advance mechanism out the way it is much easier to
get at the points and the screws. You can then easily set the
points using the attached feeler gauge. Then just remove the
gauge and replace the advance mechanism. Makes setting
points simple, easy and almost like fun. Price listed includes
feeler gauge and instructions. Does not fit 79-80 models with
points in the can.
$27.00 + $4.50 postage
original type points. This tool temporarily replaces the advance
mechanism. It automatically sets the proper cam lobe spacing.
With the advance mechanism out the way it is much easier to
get at the points and the screws. You can then easily set the
points using the attached feeler gauge. Then just remove the
gauge and replace the advance mechanism. Makes setting
points simple, easy and almost like fun. Price listed includes
feeler gauge and instructions. Does not fit 79-80 models with
points in the can.
$27.00 + $4.50 postage
BMW Airhead Carb. Sync. Adapters, These adapters are to
help you use the spark plug shorting method to synchronize
your carbs. The plug shorting method is by far the most
accurate method for syncing your carbs as it takes all factors
into account and not just vacuum. These come with
complete easy to understand directions. In addition to the
adapters all you will need are two long plastic handled
screwdrivers. This method of syncing carbs does take a little
practice to get the coordination down. Once you've practiced
your airhead will be running better than ever.
These adapters will work on any BMW airhead, points or
electronic ignition. They provide very secure attachment
which is what is needed on the electronic igniton models.
$9.00 + $4.00 postage
help you use the spark plug shorting method to synchronize
your carbs. The plug shorting method is by far the most
accurate method for syncing your carbs as it takes all factors
into account and not just vacuum. These come with
complete easy to understand directions. In addition to the
adapters all you will need are two long plastic handled
screwdrivers. This method of syncing carbs does take a little
practice to get the coordination down. Once you've practiced
your airhead will be running better than ever.
These adapters will work on any BMW airhead, points or
electronic ignition. They provide very secure attachment
which is what is needed on the electronic igniton models.
$9.00 + $4.00 postage
BMW airhead alternator, generator, magneto rotor removal
tool. Will fit all BMW airhead twins from 1969-1995. One of
these should be in your onboard tool kit. The alternator rotor
is one of the few charging system parts that can fail with no
warning. Puller is machined from a 80 to 90mm hardened 8.8
metric bolt. In answer to some recent questions, the BMW
factory tool # 12 3 600 is made from the same grade bolt.
Rotor removal instructions included
$9.00 + $4.00 postage.
tool. Will fit all BMW airhead twins from 1969-1995. One of
these should be in your onboard tool kit. The alternator rotor
is one of the few charging system parts that can fail with no
warning. Puller is machined from a 80 to 90mm hardened 8.8
metric bolt. In answer to some recent questions, the BMW
factory tool # 12 3 600 is made from the same grade bolt.
Rotor removal instructions included
$9.00 + $4.00 postage.
BMW Airhead Swingarm Tool. Fits twinshock and monolever
models. This is a quality socket to fit the 27mm swingarm
pivot bolt locknut that has been machined down to fit into the
swingarm recess. It also has been faced to allow greater
purchase. You need this tool to help remove the swingarm
pivot bolts if you are doing a spline lube, removing your
transmission, working on your driveshaft, replacing the
driveshaft boot, centering your swingarm etc. 1/2" drive. Last
time I looked Bob's BMW wanted $32.00 for the socket to do
this job!
$15.00 + $5.00 postage
models. This is a quality socket to fit the 27mm swingarm
pivot bolt locknut that has been machined down to fit into the
swingarm recess. It also has been faced to allow greater
purchase. You need this tool to help remove the swingarm
pivot bolts if you are doing a spline lube, removing your
transmission, working on your driveshaft, replacing the
driveshaft boot, centering your swingarm etc. 1/2" drive. Last
time I looked Bob's BMW wanted $32.00 for the socket to do
this job!
$15.00 + $5.00 postage
BMW Airhead Clutch Alignment Tool This is a redesign of
this tool. One end is for pre 1981 airheads and the other
post 1981. In my experience the early version would work
fine on later bikes though sometimes requiring a 2nd try.
Fits all airhead twins. This tool allows you to easily align
your clutch parts so the transmission splines will fit
properly when assembled. Tool is machined from quality
2024 aluminum.
$28.00 + $4.50 postage
this tool. One end is for pre 1981 airheads and the other
post 1981. In my experience the early version would work
fine on later bikes though sometimes requiring a 2nd try.
Fits all airhead twins. This tool allows you to easily align
your clutch parts so the transmission splines will fit
properly when assembled. Tool is machined from quality
2024 aluminum.
$28.00 + $4.50 postage
Please contact me for postage amounts on multiple tool or parts orders. My preferred shipping
is Priority Mail and usually everything can go in one flat rate box.
An online ordering system may be in the future some day but for now just email me, I'll let you
know the amount and you can paypal me or (preferred!!! 5% discount for $30.00 or
more!!) mail a check or money order. All payments must be in US funds!!! Discount does not
apply to special orders, drop ships shocks and tool rental. If you pay via paypal I do ship to
paypal address so please make sure your's is correct. l am happy to do International Orders but
please let me know in your email that I will be shipping Internationally. Priority mail has gone
up very steeply for international orders recently but is still the best option. Thanks, Jeff Trapp
is Priority Mail and usually everything can go in one flat rate box.
An online ordering system may be in the future some day but for now just email me, I'll let you
know the amount and you can paypal me or (preferred!!! 5% discount for $30.00 or
more!!) mail a check or money order. All payments must be in US funds!!! Discount does not
apply to special orders, drop ships shocks and tool rental. If you pay via paypal I do ship to
paypal address so please make sure your's is correct. l am happy to do International Orders but
please let me know in your email that I will be shipping Internationally. Priority mail has gone
up very steeply for international orders recently but is still the best option. Thanks, Jeff Trapp
purchase on thin nuts. Fits /5 upper spring retainer nuts. Also
the top fork cap on 1967-1980 and bottom fork nuts on /6's
and /7's.
I've been told it will it also fit the aluminum caps on /2 swing
arms.
$22.00 + $7.50 postage
Also offering a 30mm faced 1/2" drive socket that will fit the the
lower fork cap nuts on all 1967 - 1973 airheads and the upper
spring retainer nuts on /6 and later airheads.
$18.00 + $5.00 postage
the top fork cap on 1967-1980 and bottom fork nuts on /6's
and /7's.
I've been told it will it also fit the aluminum caps on /2 swing
arms.
$22.00 + $7.50 postage
Also offering a 30mm faced 1/2" drive socket that will fit the the
lower fork cap nuts on all 1967 - 1973 airheads and the upper
spring retainer nuts on /6 and later airheads.
$18.00 + $5.00 postage
This is a simple copper or aluminum ring that is used to
adjust later model gs's and other BMW's steering bearing
using a torque wrench. The BMW tool that it duplicates is
something like $15.00 these days. Includes instructions.
$6.00 + $4.50 postage
adjust later model gs's and other BMW's steering bearing
using a torque wrench. The BMW tool that it duplicates is
something like $15.00 these days. Includes instructions.
$6.00 + $4.50 postage
classics you can ride
Tools I'm working on include /5 lower fork socket, and timing cover puller. I always appreciate
ideas so let me know what you think.
ideas so let me know what you think.
Flywheel holder, works on type 247 airheads. Keeps the flywheel
from rotating while tightening or loosening the flywheel bolts. On
our airheads it's used horizontally towards the top of the flywheel
with the engine at TDC. This should also do the same thing on
/2's.
The inside casting of the engine blocks sometimes are irregular
and you may need to file or grind the upper corners of the bar to fit.
$10.00 + $4.50 postage
from rotating while tightening or loosening the flywheel bolts. On
our airheads it's used horizontally towards the top of the flywheel
with the engine at TDC. This should also do the same thing on
/2's.
The inside casting of the engine blocks sometimes are irregular
and you may need to file or grind the upper corners of the bar to fit.
$10.00 + $4.50 postage
These are the bolts, nuts and washers you
use to back out your clutch, pressure plate
etc. Since folks have been asking, I guess
some have trouble finding them in the
hardware. If I get enough requests I'll get
some in bulk and the price can drop, as it is
this is about what the hardware wants for
them.
$8.00 + $4.00 postage
use to back out your clutch, pressure plate
etc. Since folks have been asking, I guess
some have trouble finding them in the
hardware. If I get enough requests I'll get
some in bulk and the price can drop, as it is
this is about what the hardware wants for
them.
$8.00 + $4.00 postage
This is the tool to remove and tighten the
connecting rod bolts on our airheads. This
tool can sometimes be sourced locally and
likely cheaper. I keep a few around for folks
that can't find them or don't have time to look.
The BMW version is $30 +.
$16.50 + $4.50 postage
connecting rod bolts on our airheads. This
tool can sometimes be sourced locally and
likely cheaper. I keep a few around for folks
that can't find them or don't have time to look.
The BMW version is $30 +.
$16.50 + $4.50 postage
BMW Airhead Exhaust Nut Wrench, This is the wrench you need to
remove the exhaust flange nuts on your type 246-247 airhead from
1969-1995. This wrench fits all airheads from /5 large nuts, the nuts
on the r65 and ALL others. REPEAT ALL BMW AIRHEADS!!! Wrench
is laser cut from 3/8" steel and zinc plated. Wrench will prove to be
more durable then the cast wrenches that are out there. Approx. 13"
long.
Removing the exhaust nuts, cleaning up the threads on them and the
heads and renewing the anti seize should be once a year
maintenance. Failure to do so can lead to the nut seizing on the head,
requiring you to cut the nuts off or worse you can strip the threads on
the head which requires removing the head and having the threads
replaced by welding or with a sleeve.
Last I saw Bob's BMW wants $49.95 for a cast wrench! I think this one
works better and is for sure stronger.
Don't buy half a wrench!! Buy one with a handle.
The wrench fits onto the nuts from the front and moves back into the
fins. $29.00 + $7.50 postage
Replacement exhaust nuts on maintenance parts page.
Hints on removing nuts on tech page, read before you goof up!!!
remove the exhaust flange nuts on your type 246-247 airhead from
1969-1995. This wrench fits all airheads from /5 large nuts, the nuts
on the r65 and ALL others. REPEAT ALL BMW AIRHEADS!!! Wrench
is laser cut from 3/8" steel and zinc plated. Wrench will prove to be
more durable then the cast wrenches that are out there. Approx. 13"
long.
Removing the exhaust nuts, cleaning up the threads on them and the
heads and renewing the anti seize should be once a year
maintenance. Failure to do so can lead to the nut seizing on the head,
requiring you to cut the nuts off or worse you can strip the threads on
the head which requires removing the head and having the threads
replaced by welding or with a sleeve.
Last I saw Bob's BMW wants $49.95 for a cast wrench! I think this one
works better and is for sure stronger.
Don't buy half a wrench!! Buy one with a handle.
The wrench fits onto the nuts from the front and moves back into the
fins. $29.00 + $7.50 postage
Replacement exhaust nuts on maintenance parts page.
Hints on removing nuts on tech page, read before you goof up!!!
Torque wrench adapter for driveshaft bolts. This adapter on your
properly torque those 12 pt. driveshaft bolts. Fits 3/8" drive torque
wrench. Torque setting on wrench needs to be reduced to account
for added length and adapter needs to be used when extended
straight. Straight is very important!! Made from Grade 50 tool steel.
The BMW tool is over $40.00!
Includes torque adjustment formula * Driveshaft bolts
available on parts page.
$16.50 + $4.00 postage
properly torque those 12 pt. driveshaft bolts. Fits 3/8" drive torque
wrench. Torque setting on wrench needs to be reduced to account
for added length and adapter needs to be used when extended
straight. Straight is very important!! Made from Grade 50 tool steel.
The BMW tool is over $40.00!
Includes torque adjustment formula * Driveshaft bolts
available on parts page.
$16.50 + $4.00 postage
Rear main seal installer. Will press in the rear mail
seal on 70 -95 airheads. Has adjustable set screws to
serve as stops. Uses the flywheel the oilpump cover
oring while you are in there
Remember to block your crankshaft!
$40.00 + $4.50 postage
Rear main seals and oilpump cover o rings offered
on mainenance-parts page.
article by Nick Greear on clutch and rear main seal
replacement
seal on 70 -95 airheads. Has adjustable set screws to
serve as stops. Uses the flywheel the oilpump cover
oring while you are in there
Remember to block your crankshaft!
$40.00 + $4.50 postage
Rear main seals and oilpump cover o rings offered
on mainenance-parts page.
article by Nick Greear on clutch and rear main seal
replacement
Oil Breather Puller, This tool will pull the old
style oil breather out. Then it can be replaced
with the new style reed valve breather. The
breather can be pulled with a good slide
hammer also, so if you have one you don't
need this.
$28.00 + $6.50 postage
style oil breather out. Then it can be replaced
with the new style reed valve breather. The
breather can be pulled with a good slide
hammer also, so if you have one you don't
need this.
$28.00 + $6.50 postage
Steering Bearing Race Remover, This is a
tool to remove the difficult to get at races for
the steering bearings.
Includes instructions.
$44.00 + $7.50 postage
Now offering steering bearings on
maintenance-parts page.
tool to remove the difficult to get at races for
the steering bearings.
Includes instructions.
$44.00 + $7.50 postage
Now offering steering bearings on
maintenance-parts page.
Points adjust tool for BMW /2's with the
original points. Works just like the above
tool and offers the same advantages.
$27.00 + $4.50 postage
original points. Works just like the above
tool and offers the same advantages.
$27.00 + $4.50 postage
* The torque settings for this have been all over the map
lately. I use 25-27 ft. lbs of torque, blue loctite on a clean
degreased good bolt. Bolts can be reused but should be
inspected for stretch and replaced if they appear bad!
lately. I use 25-27 ft. lbs of torque, blue loctite on a clean
degreased good bolt. Bolts can be reused but should be
inspected for stretch and replaced if they appear bad!
This is a wheel tube to help remove and adjust wheel
bearings in /2's, /5's and /6's I believe. They match up
with the BMW tools and can be had in 54mm, 44mm
and 36mm lengths. On my /5 I used two of the 54mm
lengths. These are machined square on the ends.
Lots of good instructions on the web for removing and
adjusting wheel bearings. Let me know when you
order to steer you there.
$6.00 @ any size + $5.00 postage
bearings in /2's, /5's and /6's I believe. They match up
with the BMW tools and can be had in 54mm, 44mm
and 36mm lengths. On my /5 I used two of the 54mm
lengths. These are machined square on the ends.
Lots of good instructions on the web for removing and
adjusting wheel bearings. Let me know when you
order to steer you there.
$6.00 @ any size + $5.00 postage
Swingarm Bearing Race puller, this puller will
remove the swingarm races and seals (just cut
the rubber out of the seal0 on 1955-1984
BMW's and Airheads. Includes instructions.
$40.00 + $7.50 postage
Swingarm bearings are offered on
maintenance-parts page.
remove the swingarm races and seals (just cut
the rubber out of the seal0 on 1955-1984
BMW's and Airheads. Includes instructions.
$40.00 + $7.50 postage
Swingarm bearings are offered on
maintenance-parts page.
Clutch adjust gauge and tool. This is a
guage and wrench to adjust your airhead
clutch. Using it and the instructions will
assure quick, accurate and easy clutch
adjustment. No doubt!! 13mm thin wrench
on one end for the lock nut on your throwout
arm.
$16.50 + $4.50 postage
guage and wrench to adjust your airhead
clutch. Using it and the instructions will
assure quick, accurate and easy clutch
adjustment. No doubt!! 13mm thin wrench
on one end for the lock nut on your throwout
arm.
$16.50 + $4.50 postage
Crankshaft Blocking Bolt
This is a small nylon bolt that I've cut to length and modified the
end. Jammed into your rotor mounting allen bolt head and with
the generator cover put back on and snugged up it will block
your crankshaft when you remove the flywheel and clutch etc.
The generator cover bolts will not be able to be tightened all the
way up and that's the idea the pressure is on the crank. You can
jury rig something like this yourself. Like many of my tools this
is a convenience to save you time and headscratching
$4.00 + $4.00 postage
This is a small nylon bolt that I've cut to length and modified the
end. Jammed into your rotor mounting allen bolt head and with
the generator cover put back on and snugged up it will block
your crankshaft when you remove the flywheel and clutch etc.
The generator cover bolts will not be able to be tightened all the
way up and that's the idea the pressure is on the crank. You can
jury rig something like this yourself. Like many of my tools this
is a convenience to save you time and headscratching
$4.00 + $4.00 postage
SPLINE LUBE GREASE If you don't want to buy
enough grease for 100 spline lubes I've packaged
small amounts of a combination of moly 60 and a
very sticky Chevron grease. Enough for 2-3 spline
lubes. Includes cut down acid swap, add a piece of
1/4" dowel and it's a great tool for cleaning splines
and applying grease.
$4.25 + $3.50 postage
enough grease for 100 spline lubes I've packaged
small amounts of a combination of moly 60 and a
very sticky Chevron grease. Enough for 2-3 spline
lubes. Includes cut down acid swap, add a piece of
1/4" dowel and it's a great tool for cleaning splines
and applying grease.
$4.25 + $3.50 postage
I do lots of Seibenrock special orders for seats, cylinder kits etc.
Prices are generally the same as what Seibenrock would charge. BUT,
it's relatively slow (2-4 weeks), shipping is expensive and there
usually is a currency exchange charge. Neat stuff, glad to do it, just
let me know what you want and we can see what the deal is. Jeff
Prices are generally the same as what Seibenrock would charge. BUT,
it's relatively slow (2-4 weeks), shipping is expensive and there
usually is a currency exchange charge. Neat stuff, glad to do it, just
let me know what you want and we can see what the deal is. Jeff
Ordering info and payment
instructions at bottom of the
page! New, discount for
paying with check.
Please read!!!
instructions at bottom of the
page! New, discount for
paying with check.
Please read!!!
Transmission output flange tool. This tool will work on the /2
as well as the /5 and later type 247 airhead transmission. It
will secure the output flange so you can remove the nut. Then
it will help remove the flange from it's taper.
$77.50 + $8.50 postage
Transmission output seal for sale on maintenance parts
page.
NEW!!!
Steering Bearing Lower Race Puller
This puller removes the lower race on the
steering column.
$44.00 + $7.50 postage
If purchased with the above steering bearing
race puller total is $84.00 for both.
This puller removes the lower race on the
steering column.
$44.00 + $7.50 postage
If purchased with the above steering bearing
race puller total is $84.00 for both.
New!!!!
Guide Ring Puller Your 81-95 airhead has a
guide ring on the back of the flywheel that
needs to be removed to replace the main
seal. It's often a pain to pull and this tool can
do it.
$20.00 + $4.50 postage
guide ring on the back of the flywheel that
needs to be removed to replace the main
seal. It's often a pain to pull and this tool can
do it.
$20.00 + $4.50 postage
NEW!!!!!
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| "WOW Jeff, the quality of the exhaust wrench is unbelievable." "That's one serious wrench. The exhaust flange nuts will unscrew that. Excellent service as well." "I received the wrench today...what a great tool!" "WOW now that is a wrench! QUALITY! " "AN amazing tool -pics do not due justice this is a rugged quality tool!!" "This tool will survive a nuclear explosion." "Excellent tool. Used to have a cast one & broke the handle. This takes the beatn" " This is one hell of a wrench Jeff, take this one to the grave. " "I'll keep this tool by my nightstand with the bear spray for any home intruders. I'll be sure to pass along the recommendation to other airheaders." KH |
| "You're awesome dude your site has been bookmarked and you shall be recommended" "Jeff, I completed the rear main seal job in the r90. Your tools sure made it easy." |
| "Jeff- Got the tools and parts, and I'm pleased to report that I had both races out in 20 minutes. " "Extremely happy with this tool, even better its hand made!!!!" |
| " Your tools and help answering questions sure made it easier to get the job done." "I received last Friday the exhaust nut tool and the swingarm 27mm socket. I performed the spline lube and the yearly nut anti-sieze with ease." |
| "Received the adjusters/thank you so very much!!!!" "Always good to deal with-quality items-quick service-Thank You" |
| "Thank you. Your service is > outstanding." "Great quality tool! This will not be my last purchase from Northwoodsairheads." |
| "I appreciate your prompt response; that is the true way business is to be conducted." |
| "Hi Jeff, I received the tools last night and just wanted to say they looked great- nice quality stuff." "Simple little tool that saves a lot of money & hassle - Nice work!" |
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| tool, excellent price." "Tool works great" "One of the best built tools I've ever seen and couldn't have been shipped faster" "very fast shipping high quality tool well worth the money" |
| "I just used your steering head bearing race puller to remove the races from the R75/6 I'm working on. SLICK!!!" |
| "Your the best. I will spread the word of your tools. They work very well, thank you" "Tutto perfetto grazie" |
| "Excellent service and merchandise!!!" |
| "excellent craftsmanship fast shipping thanks" |
Here's a link to a good article on spline lubes,
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/spline
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/spline
"Very Very nice tools. The
quality of the tools is higher
then I expected!"
quality of the tools is higher
then I expected!"
"This tool is awesome! Very nicely
made - delivered timely"
made - delivered timely"
Really happy with the whole process.
And the rear main installer came with
instructions! I'll definitely buy from
you in the future if need be.
And the rear main installer came with
instructions! I'll definitely buy from
you in the future if need be.
Thank you - for the tool,
for the trust, and for
keeping the old iron on
the road.
for the trust, and for
keeping the old iron on
the road.
Got the tool - Airheads (as we know)
Rule!
Hi Jeff, The parcel of tools arrived
today, wow what good service is that
today, wow what good service is that
The tools are very good quality and i
am sure they will just ideal for my
rebuild project. Many thanks Jeff,
am sure they will just ideal for my
rebuild project. Many thanks Jeff,
If anyone is interested in
the shorting method of
adjusting carbies, AND you
want a nice written
instruction saying how to
perform this task, MK
the shorting method of
adjusting carbies, AND you
want a nice written
instruction saying how to
perform this task, MK
I love your service as
much as your parts!
Greatly appreciated. PT
much as your parts!
Greatly appreciated. PT
are great and will make The
tools and the instructions
tinkering with the RS far more
pleasurable. M B
tools and the instructions
tinkering with the RS far more
pleasurable. M B
About half the airheads that buy my
exhaust wrench comment that they are
surprised at the robustness of the tool. It is
a honest 3/8" thick and would make a good
home defense weapon. It is substantial!
exhaust wrench comment that they are
surprised at the robustness of the tool. It is
a honest 3/8" thick and would make a good
home defense weapon. It is substantial!