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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Rubber bushing
« Last post by Burt on May 07, 2026, 08:09:05 AM »
I had a chat to the right person tonight and the rubber insert that was used here (in Oz) is a part from a tractor (high density rubber) but he was trying to remember which brand it was.  Depending on the size, sometimes a thin washer is used against the engine block as well.  The torque on the front "bolt" is just starting to squeeze the rubber.  Loctite can be used on the nut whilst the rear bolt torque is still the same. 

The other option was by Luftmeister which is probably what you have in the US.  It was a cup with a rubber insert and then a washer which squeezed inside the cup onto the insert. 

I am still looking for the diagram which will be around somewhere.  I know which folder it is in, I just need to find the folder! 

I hope this helps. 
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Rubber bushing
« Last post by Tiedie on May 06, 2026, 06:49:06 AM »
Cool!!! :tekst-toppie:
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Rubber bushing
« Last post by Burt on May 06, 2026, 06:18:25 AM »
Fair enough regarding the photo. 

From what I can remember they were a hand made item to replace the washer.  I think I have a diagram from an old Club magazine, that I will try and find in the shed.  I am off to a Club meeting tomorrow and will ask around, as they were never an official part, so the origin of the modification eludes me.  The bloke who had the kits fitted them in his workshop but is now retired.  It made a noticeable difference in reducing the vibration of the engine at that certain rev range. 

The main problem is finding the correct grade and thickness of rubber, as there would have been a transfer of heat to the rubber.  If I remember correctly the torque on the engine mounting bolt remained the same.  Hopefully it should all be explained on the diagram.
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Rubber bushing
« Last post by Tiedie on May 06, 2026, 04:17:38 AM »
You hit the nail on the head with where the crash bar meets with the motor next to the oil filter cover. And yes it has deteriorated as it is 42 years old. Yes the picture is crap it's the only on I could get to stick.
I keep getting message file is too big. :thud:
Thanks for the response, could you tell me what the part number is or where to find it.
Maxx BMW doesn't show it in the micro fich.
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Rubber bushing
« Last post by Burt on May 05, 2026, 10:11:19 PM »
Not quite sure what you are referring to as the photo is crap. 

If it is the rubber between the engine and the frame where the crash bar rear leg attaches to the frame then that is an anti-vibration modification, as the original was a metal washer.  These deteriorate over time and need replacing but I don't think this is what you are referring to  ???  If it is something attached to the rear leg attachment nut, then just ignore it. 
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Siebenrock 860
« Last post by Tiedie on May 04, 2026, 04:49:15 AM »
Apparently my photos are too big to attach. :nopity:
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Rubber bushing
« Last post by Tiedie on May 03, 2026, 02:45:52 PM »
Anybody know about the rubberbushib
ng ont the crashbar that attaches to the motor? It is on the leg part under the cylinder/ infront.  Probably not worth woring about but Jake was looking at it ang we both questioned it.
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Siebenrock 860
« Last post by Tiedie on May 02, 2026, 05:42:45 PM »
Update: She came home last night  :laugh:.
List of everything done to date at  the Custom Vintage shop.
1. Siebenbrock power kit. (Dynoed at 51 HP.)
2. Machined heads. ( For the notorious R65 warped heads.)
3.New Siebenbrock Peanut valve covers. ( My bike, my choice.)
4. Secondary air delete.
5. Rebuilt carburators. ( Current 142 main jets, running rich so maybe putting 140's in in the future.)
6. New fuel lines.
7. New metal shifter roller, springs and cir clips.
8. New rear main seal.
9. New clutch kit.
10. New swingarm boot.
11. Fixed stripped final drive fill hole and installed new oversized bolt.
12. Breaking in now.
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Trading Post / Re: 1984 R65LS for sale
« Last post by Tiedie on April 26, 2026, 03:19:22 PM »
Thank you for the reply, waiting on mine to get out of referb jail. :ROTFLMAO:
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: New Tires
« Last post by nhmaf on April 25, 2026, 10:24:54 PM »
Try changing your tire pressure, if you are 100% certain that you don't have a bearing too loose or too tight.
I will get a wobble with my Bridgestones if the tire pressure is to low, usually around 26-28 psi in the front.
Getting them back to a more proper 34psi and it is perfectly good.
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