The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Turbo_Crash on March 20, 2009, 06:36:16 PM

Title: Need a fork measurement ?
Post by: Turbo_Crash on March 20, 2009, 06:36:16 PM

I'm using a Buell Thunderbolt fork on my R65 project, bolts rite in ! I need to know the measurement from the axle center to top of the lower triple clamp, With the bike off the center stand. Thanks for time

Title: Re: Need a fork measurement ?
Post by: MrRiden on March 20, 2009, 07:39:30 PM

My 1982 R65LS is on the center stand and measures from the top of the lower triple clamp to the center of the Axel bolt 22 & 11/16" Oh wait, you said off the stand. Now I'll have to put my PBR down and call the wifeling to steady the bike, or maybe she should measure. It would vary a bit too wouldn't it? Laden or un-laden and what is the airspeed of an African swallow? Oh measurement, right then, back to the garage. Where did I put that beer?
rich
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Title: Re: Need a fork measurement ?
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on March 20, 2009, 07:52:26 PM

My R65 rests on the rear tire when on the center stand.

Title: Re: Need a fork measurement ?
Post by: montmil on March 21, 2009, 06:35:57 AM

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...and what is the airspeed of an African swallow?   ... Where did I put that beer?  rich[smiley=1drink.gif]

Yea! Another Monty Python fan. But PBR? Wait. A former Northerner, right?

Add to your list of questions: Fuel tank full or empty? Old fork springs or new? I think just getting close to the dimension will be a good starting point for Turbo.

Back to the shop.