The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Bob_Roller on November 07, 2010, 12:39:37 PM
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Installed the new parts that I got from Motobins this past week (throttle tube, cam /chain and throttle top) .
Noticed something on the throttle tube, it's now made of a plastic material, except for the gear teeth which are still metal .
The last tube I replaced was about 10 years ago on my'81 R65 and it was all cast metal, is this a recent change ?
Also the rubber grip seemed to be 'glued' on, I couldn't get it removed and didn't want to break anything before I even got it installed .
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That must be a recent change. I only got mine a couple of years ago, and it's all metal. I think I gently cut off the grip, if it came with one. I can't remember now.
What kind of grease will you use? I gobbed mine up with some spray lithium grease, but I just recently had to re-do it. I wonder if there is something better.
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I use a grease we use at work, Molykote 33 .
When we come up on the end of the month at work, we have to check all grease, sealants and paint for expiration dates .
If they expire, they have to be disposed of, I take the liberty of bringing home the occasional tube, if I'm running low .