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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: jgp1854 on June 28, 2012, 06:44:28 AM

Title: Head bolt
Post by: jgp1854 on June 28, 2012, 06:44:28 AM

Members,

I'm looking at an 87 airhead that one of the head bolts was found stripped and repaired by Moon Powersports in MN.  I'm told some type of repair that was referred to as a re-sleeve was used, is anyone familiar with it?  Is it fixed?  Any possible issues I might run into down the road?

I was also told that this procedure was used/developed by some engineering guy out west.  The seller of the airhead, stated, he contacted "OAK", who referred the owner to the engineer, the owner and servicing dealer contacted the engineer to acquire the details in the re-sleeve.

Any insight you can offer is greatly appreciated.

Jim

Title: Re: Head bolt
Post by: wilcom on June 28, 2012, 07:21:04 AM

That the seller told you is amazing.

thumbs up for him!!!!!!

Title: Re: Head bolt
Post by: Red_Hen on June 28, 2012, 07:33:19 AM

Jim,

I live in MN and Moon motors has a very good reputation.

Title: Re: Head bolt
Post by: jgp1854 on June 28, 2012, 07:39:41 AM

Ken,

The seller said the mechanic at Moon Powersports has the last name of MOON, any chance you are familiar with him?  I would like to talk with him and get his perspective on the repair.

I'm planning on riding my LS "Poppy" to Sedalia.

jim

Title: Re: Head bolt
Post by: Red_Hen on June 28, 2012, 10:52:16 PM

Not sure about that but the service manager is who you should ask for - don't know his name but a very straight shooter.  This dealership is rated #1 by many riders in twin cities.

Title: Re: Head bolt
Post by: rwait on June 30, 2012, 07:20:41 AM

Oak Okleshen responds to technical questions via the Airheads Beemer Club - http://www.airheads.org.  His email address is AskOak@aol.com.  

Randy