The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: oz_johnno on March 03, 2013, 03:54:24 AM

Title: gearbox filler
Post by: oz_johnno on March 03, 2013, 03:54:24 AM

I know its a dumb question but does anyone know where the filler for the gearbox is on an 86 model R65?

OZ

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: bruce_launceston on March 03, 2013, 05:08:19 AM

It should be the same as the earlier bikes. A filler plug with a 10mm Allen key on the side of the box just above the gear change shaft.

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: Dizerens5 on March 03, 2013, 02:03:17 PM

Use an Allen socket if you have one. An Allen key will be difficult.

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: Bob_Roller on March 03, 2013, 02:16:13 PM

If the filler plug is stubborn, you may need to give a hit or two with a rubber or plastic face hammer/mallet .

Or, you can put a 10mm socket on the allen wrench, with a long extension and use that to get it to break free .

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: oz_johnno on March 04, 2013, 07:18:14 AM

Cheers guys....

OZ

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: Olliepup on March 05, 2013, 07:05:01 AM

It is strongly suggested that you invest in an owner's manual for your bike.
Wavy Dave

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: montmil on March 05, 2013, 01:53:54 PM

Like Wavy Dave says. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

There's an R65 owners manual for download in the FAQs Section. It's for twin-shock models but we have gearboxes on our bikes, too.

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: Olliepup on March 05, 2013, 07:13:36 PM

 The '86 monoshock is very different from the earlier twin shock R65 models. It was similar to the R80 and R100, with a smaller engine. I don't know how similar the twin shock models were to the other models, but I think it was pretty unique.
I'd get the right manual.
Wavy

Title: Re: gearbox filler
Post by: Barry on March 06, 2013, 03:35:36 AM

Yes, you want the correct owners manual.

Later editions of Haynes cover this model reasonably well if you want a workshop manual.  I picked up a very clean copy on ebay.

As has been said the gearbox filler should be the same for all so you can still look at the manual in FAQ.