The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Mike V on May 01, 2010, 10:48:23 PM

Title: 81 R65 Final Assembly
Post by: Mike V on May 01, 2010, 10:48:23 PM

Fun day today, final assembly has begun...finally.

http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq8/gruntyman66/81%20R650%20Restoration/Final%20Assembly/?albumview=slideshow

Title: Re: 81 R65 Final Assembly
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on May 02, 2010, 12:46:47 AM

That's great, Mike.  I'm happy for you!

Title: Re: 81 R65 Final Assembly
Post by: Barry on May 02, 2010, 04:28:10 AM

Looks fantastic Mike. You are a man with very high standards. I see the swinging arm pivot pins still have the dab of factory green paint.

Title: Re: 81 R65 Final Assembly
Post by: dav on May 04, 2010, 08:05:55 AM

Mike words cant say how stunning your bike looks, as Barry said you have very high standards, awesome job.

Cant wait to see a pics of your bike soaking up the sunshine in the great outdoors [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif].

Title: Re: 81 R65 Final Assembly
Post by: Mike V on May 04, 2010, 01:52:40 PM

dav,
Thank you, your words (and others) are very much appreciated. Ridiculous amount of work on this bike and I have enjoyed every second of it. Wish I had digital pictures of it before I started, I'll have to get the snapshots converted to digital. It started out as a neglected rusty pile from the original owner. I'm so eager to ride this thing, hope to hell it starts and runs well, I've tried to incorporate all the good advice and knowledge from this forum and the Airhead guru's. It's time to put a road worthy patina on the shine!

I'm dialing up final static settings at the moment. I need to replenish fluids, hang the new Keihans, prime the motor and do the much anticipated first start-up and break-in. Then off to the CHP for VIN verification and get the title cleared with AAA/DMV since I neglected to keep the registration current for the past 15 years after purchasing it from the PO. Should have done a non-op filing. Wish me luck, if it doesn't start or self-destructs...I'll never show my face here again.

By the way; total money investment for the complete restoration is in the range of $3500. Adding the labor of love investment...priceless.

Can't thank everyone enough that has helped with this project.  One of the best forums and groups of enthusiasts I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Hopefully I can return the favor some day to every one of you.

Latest slideshow, more to come...

http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq8/gruntyman66/81%20R650%20Restoration/Final%20Assembly/?albumview=slideshow