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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Stalling out, breather issue?
« Last post by georgesgiralt on July 14, 2026, 01:45:05 PM »
Hi !
My 1982 R65 eat oil until the level is at about the middle of the min/max interval on the dipstick.
Once there the level stays there provided there is no leak or mechanical problem ....
Hope this helps.
P.S. : you can run your engine without the air filter box to see where the leak actually is ....
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: Fuel Taps
« Last post by dogshome on July 14, 2026, 01:05:35 PM »
Also fit Atco, Empress, Briggs and other lawnmowers. Nice find 😎
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: RT Fairing, summer, sweat and vents....
« Last post by dogshome on July 14, 2026, 01:01:36 PM »
I've ordered the vent. I got a ?25 clear one. We'll see how it fits the profile of my screen before I go cutting. Clearview shape their screens to fit it. I have two heat guns and some experience bending acrylics.

It's 30c here, which helps.

Might take the parking light out and see if that makes any difference. Making a mesh for that hole should be easy.
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Stalling out, breather issue?
« Last post by Barry on July 14, 2026, 12:46:42 PM »
I looked for that drain hole too but you are correct it doesn't exist on type 248 crankcases.

On a 79 model one thing you can do is run the oil no more than half way between min and max on the dipstick. The additional air space in the sump will give the breather an easier time. There's a BMW service bulletin that recommends running like this so it's not a problem at all for the engine. I ran my 79 for 18 years at half way on the dipstick.

The 81 on models have a larger sump and half of the additional capacity was given over to air space so crankcase compression is less of an issue.
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Stalling out, breather issue?
« Last post by Vashon65 on July 14, 2026, 11:25:11 AM »
My 1979 r65 starts up, blows white smoke, runs for a little while and then stalls out.  It I tilt it to the side, oil flows through the cracks in the top of the engine as seen in the picture. 

Things I have learned so far, the bike has a disk-style breather as opposed to the reed-style. The disk and spring all look fine. I was originally told that it is likely a clogged tiny drain that could be cleaned with something the size of a guitar string, only later to discover that drain hole apparently doesn't exist on this r65 model. 

So, I'm left wondering, what is going on and what I should try next?  I am no expert. 
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Fuel Taps
« Last post by Justin B. on July 13, 2026, 07:35:02 PM »
A couple of weeks ago I decided that the R100 had been vegitating too long on the back porch so I pushed it into the yard and gave it a washing.  Man, a few years covered with dust relly dulled the shine so I will need to get out the polisher...  I then pulled and dumped the tank as the gas was pure varnish and then I found the fuel petcock "straws" had disintegrated! and would not pass anything.  I found some older style petcocks on FleaBay and ordered a pair.  They don't have a "sock" over the tubes but do have the dual level tubes and a strainer in the outlet.  I put them on and as soon as my new bowl gaskets get here I'll dump in some gas and see what happens.

I might actually take it for a spin around the neighborhood!!!

Here's what I bought:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/317951398806

For $14 and change I thought they were a steal!   :thumbsup:
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: RT Fairing, summer, sweat and vents....
« Last post by Justin B. on July 13, 2026, 07:26:37 PM »
I had a Clearview shield on my '95 RT and the optional vent did help.
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Totally Off-Topic Discussions, Rants, Tire & Oil Threads, Etc. / Footie!
« Last post by dogshome on July 13, 2026, 03:49:06 PM »
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/13/argentina-england-fifa-world-cup-semifinal-prediction-messi-kane-venue

 :beerchug:
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Chit-Chat / Re: More great sci-fi
« Last post by dogshome on July 13, 2026, 03:44:22 PM »
A Year later. The Hail Mary Project. More accessible (to the luddites out there, you know who you are) than some Sci-fy. It kept the missus and I entertained from start to finish. Some may say a bunch of bananas and a scratching stick would acheive the same  :vrolijk_26:

Better than Englands performance against Norway? This guy knows what he's talking about: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c7vy25lqll6o

For what it's worth, a recommendation  :Norton:
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Chit-Chat / Re: Hero Xpulse 200
« Last post by dogshome on July 13, 2026, 03:36:15 PM »
Himalayan 411. Cheap! Several good examples for sale. Seat and pegs a problem. Someone a foot shorter than me would probably still find it cramped. Possibly even more basic than the Hero, but construction is a lot heavier. Quite gawky in design, 1950s meets 1980s.

Voge 300. It's tall. I looked at one in a row of other shiny new bikes with the salesman and a couple of punters showing interest in my boarding attempts. I stopped Karate 25 years ago. I've never been a ballet dancer... I need a quiet car park to perfect the stirrup method. The bike is still in the cheap bracket and I will have a go on one.

Various Chinese and japanese 400s plus. Suddenly a lot more money. Big GS etc, VERY expensive and incredibly heavy for off-road. Yes I still have TBWMNBN, all 670lbs of her. She dwarfs a lot of bikes, but is a doddle to ride. No plans to sell.

I might wait a little. The 210 will appear at some point and 200s will start popping up second hand. Finding one that hasn't been repeatedly bounced off boulders and dropped in rivers might be interesting though. A nice 1980s 1990s trail bike rebuild might be an alternative plan. Anyone got a GS for a couple of grand?  ;)
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