The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: Ian_R on November 21, 2007, 08:20:26 PM

Title: Back on board
Post by: Ian_R on November 21, 2007, 08:20:26 PM

Hi Guys

Back again. It was so long I forgot my user name AND password which is pretty normal for me.
Used to be Stork now just Ian_R.
R65 is absolutely going like a rocket lately (touch wood).
Since last on the forum:
Replaced clutch, redid wiring (again) success this time - no more gremlins and it's like a new bike.
Cleaned and painted a few bits too, but I'd rather just ride it than polish it, especially since we can ride all year here.
New tyres soon - after my other half parts with the rego and insurance money. which is like trying to get a zebra steak off a lion(ess).
Have fun
Ian

Title: Re: Back on board
Post by: Ritter1066 on November 22, 2007, 10:49:53 PM

Ian, I'm an fng ("new guy") to this site, but I wondered if you had any experience plugging a leaking push rod.  Seems to be spewing from the rubber seal.  Any quick fixes there, or do I really have to take the head partway off and replace the seal?  My buddy says that plumber's epoxy would work....
Thanks for any input--Ed out.

Title: Re: Back on board
Post by: Ian_R on November 23, 2007, 06:25:45 AM

Hi Ritter

You need to make a new post of this question in Technical Q&A

I wouldn't be using plumber's epoxy. Maybe Permatex Type 3 sealant.

But you probably will have to remove the head or at least the rocker gear, not really sure. But Airhead will know.

So post this question under Technical Q&A with the subject: Leaking Pushrod Rubbers.

Title: Re: Back on board
Post by: Semper Gumby on December 04, 2007, 08:01:41 AM

Ritter1066

See my post here.  PM me if you have any questions.

http://suraklyn.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1196646120

There is a quick fix that doesn't require replacing the seals unless they have fallen apart.

HI IAN,

Glad to see you made it back!!!