The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => Restoration Progress Logs => Topic started by: MR.E on February 07, 2012, 04:33:13 PM
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Now then
Instead of adding pics to loads of threads on progress on the bike thought i'd start one particular thread!
This was the bike when i bought it
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not done masses to the bike to make it pristine yet, but planned to get the engine out in the next few weeks & fully rebuild it (hopefully)
The frame will be going off to the powder coaters but think the tank will stay as it is, got used to the colour & it's original!
Whats the best thing to get the engine cleaned with?
Am i best sending it off for blasting or wire brushing it with nitromors or something??
Thanks
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done bits to the bike to make sure it rides ok, did most of the seals bushes etc on the engine & had to do the rear half of the wiring loom.
Just looking for the right cable colours to give it a new wiring loom, though with the alterations i've made to the bike i don't need a 'full' loom.
I'm not really one to take loads of photos or very good ones for that matter but there should be enough to give you an idea.
See you soon
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Elliott,
Here's a UK source for your BMW tracer wire needs.
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/70/category/114
Monte
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cheers for the link
Elliott
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Yep thanks Montmil a very useful link for me also ......
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Hi Elliott,
On this r100/7 I bead blasted it - I have a small portable unit - did it in my drive way at home - warning the stuff get's every where but it looks nice when you get things cleaned up - tom
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpic20.picturetrail.com%3A80%2FVOL93%2F471113%2F23983758%2F380142018.jpg&hash=9c19b4434af31a99e6e4b365e82544bf45717547)
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Tom
do you have to hook it up to a compressor?
Whats the make of your machine?
Thanks
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Tom your 100/7 looks beautiful! I decided to get a bench top bead blasting unit from Cyclone Manufacturing. http://www.cycloneblasters.com/ The "Pencil Tip Nozzle" did nothing. They then sent me a "Trigger Nozzle" which is working...slowly but I'm using very fine glass beads. I need to get a coarser bead and hopefully it work faster. Good Luck D2
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BTW you do need a compressor. D2
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Tom
do you have to hook it up to a compressor?
Whats the make of your machine?
Thanks
yep - have to hook up to compressor - I bought my little blaster from harbor freight - don't recall the price but it's pretty cheap - but it's a slow process.
If you really want it to look nice after blowing away all the grim - is go to Mid-America - Corvette parts vendor - They have a special rattle can of paint mixed for Corvette's - It's called "Valve Cover Paint" Part #609-683 - This is the Hot Stuff for making that engine look new!!!!!!!! - you don't have to put it on heavy - just a light coat and BINGO! The color is perfect for a airhead engine!
Might be on the expensive side as far as rattle can paint goes but you have to pay the Corvrtte tax thats built into it - but it's worth it.
This color is for the valve covers on C4 Corvettes - Good stuff the airhead guys who likes to keep things tidy - Tom
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Now then
Been a while since i posted, work went bonkers, BUT i am now a Charity Founder!!
Anyway, i was going to log the bike build on here on what i've done etc but i don't need to as there are some AMAZING examples of how to do that already.
What i do need help with is most probably reassurance i guess.
I've very nearly finished with the 'styling' of the bike. It rides beautifully & i get some great comments about it but i've fallen out wit it, looks wise, i've a new seat being made & should have it this week but i'm highly tempted to sell it now it's done.
It's not that i don't like it but everytime i look at it i'm not happy & want rid......................anyone HELP???!!!
Elliott
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kinda like chasing girls - the fun can be in the chase - once you catch them - not so much 8-)
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evening
I've not been on here for a while or really anywhere, heads all over the place at the moment.
Anyway, i decided to keep the 65, sold the beta instead, as i wanted to 'finish it'!
Got it in the shed - which i haven't finished yet!!!! - and up on the bench.
I'm going to the hayride in 6 weeks so will be limited to what i do to it but decided to press on with it.
It doesn't need any running work, just cosmetics really.
I'll be stripping it down in winter for a rebuild!
Back on the bench
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Do be careful working round that bench, Mr E - I'm not so keen on that tippy-looking 4x4 post that seems to be supporting the back of the plank!
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Do be careful working round that bench, Mr E - I'm not so keen on that tippy-looking 4x4 post that seems to be supporting the back of the plank!
Now then
Thanks for the concern, the bike is tied into the roof to 'secure it' and the bench is now anchored to the floor.
Elliott
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So went to the shed today, had a few things to finish on the BMW to get it rideable to hayride..........not going anymore!
Whilst there decided to see what it'd be like to have over the head exhausts.............wish i hadn't done that!!
i like the look of the exhaust up high though, think i'm gonna weld a mock up header to be sure though.
The exhaust will roughly be the same height of the muffler in the pic, not where the standard pipes end up.
Anyway took off the rose nut, eventually, and found it's stripped (see pic), luckily i picked up some spare cylinder heads a while ago in perfect condition, just need a good clean.
So the bike will now be fully stripped down, re painted, and rebuilt.
(not gonna be as clean as some as the bikes on here but it'll be good for my standards!!)
shame as i wanted to ride it this summer, but i also managed to fix the side stand!
Elliott
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now then
Not really done much to the bike this year, rode it 400 on a 3 day trip & other than that it's been in the shed with all the other bikes
I never really liked the position of the exhausts, they cover too much of the rear wheel, and it's too nice to not show them off!!
What you guys think to this??
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That looks really nice Elliot - and I love the spoked wheels! Can't afford those at the moment lol. Not sure about the high level exhaust - its a bit scrambler-ish to me. I think the shortie exhaust is much better for what its worth.
Bummer about the stripped threads - I'm dreading checking mine, I think I know whats going to happen right now judging by the rest of the bike ::) :(
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Cheers mate
for once i'm happy with the bike.
but due to a change in direction, i think it's gonna be sold.
i've still got the R65 race bike, but with the little one and an focus on trials so i can ride the SSDT, this is gonna go!
If you want the spoke wheels a deal could be had!!!
Elliott
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The wife will kill me, but it might be worth the risk... how can I sneak them past her??? ;D
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Paint your rims the same, she'd never know!!!