Tach wiring harness delete?

[awaffa2003]

for that trans hole i used a black nylon plug from a hardware store i believe it was 5/8 in.

[montmil]

...i removed the speedo cable where the cable goes into the plastic housing i used a little jb weld and then placed a nickel on top of it for looks.

Jon, I like the nickel idea! I have just completed a working 3-view drawing for an 2024-T6 aluminum extruded angle to secure my hardware store rubber plug. I'm going to "borrow" your idea and hope people notice it. BTW, do you occasionally polish the coin? But then again, patina is a good thing.

[Ed Miller]

Does the battery ground bolt there stay in place?  I think that's the breather for the tranny, though I never did figure out how it's supposed to work.

[montmil]

Does the battery ground bolt there stay in place?  I think that's the breather for the tranny, though I never did figure out how it's supposed to work.

The small bolt is both the ground strap attach point and the tach cable attachment. The engine-end of the tach cable has a concave section milled in the cable end fitting. The small - but long - bolt snugs the batt cable and passes thru the milled recess, thereby securing the cable. Don't think this is a breather system.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Don't think this is a breather system.

Yes, if you look closely at the fastener holding the ground strap on, you will see a tiny hole bored down the center.

Sometimes these fasteners get replaced with something from the hardware store by a previous owner.  It is important to make sure you have the original fastener here, or if you are real good with a drill...

[montmil]

Don't think this is a breather system.

Yes, if you look closely at the fastener holding the ground strap on, you will see a tiny hole bored down the center. Sometimes these fasteners get replaced with something from the hardware store by a previous owner.  It is important to make sure you have the original fastener here, or if you are real good with a drill...

Jeez! Gotta quit lookin' at my nuts and start checking my bolts.  

I do have the original "vented" bolt. I'm finding my PO's never changed anything - wink, wink.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I do have the original "vented" bolt.

Run a thin wire through it to make sure it is clear.  The transmission needs to vent once in a while.

[montmil]

I do have the original "vented" bolt.

Run a thin wire through it to make sure it is clear.  The transmission needs to vent once in a while.

"Great minds"... and all that. Did wonder about a plugged opening so last evening, pulled the bolt and ran a short piece of .032 SS safety wire through the center vent hole. Found a bit of 'crusty' stuff.

[montmil]

As of 01 June 08, there are fourteen (14) fewer wires in the triple clamp area of my R65. Looks so much cleaner now that the old "steam gauges" and big ignition switch are gone along with the instrument housing, the empty metal brackets from all the above, and the rubber crash pad - which looked, appropriately, like a cow's tongue to me. Some metal refurbishing, fresh hardware and a few shots of primer, wet sanding and satin black rattle can completed the project.

Rick Jones/Motorrad Elektrik supplied the GEN lamp replacement resistor fix and that little assembly now lives under the fuel tank.

A 30 amp-rated weatherproof toggle switch mounts in the lower rear area of the headlight shell and handles the ignition switch duty. A lock secured battery cut-off is hidden somewhere and prevents any unwanted electrical or ignition activity.

And, if the DHL delivery folks are on schedule with some rear axle bits, I will be able to use the weekend to wrap up the rear wheel bearing replacement project plus... set the bearing preload.

Hopefully, the new Dyna coil installation will go quickly. Should the planets be properly aligned and personal biorhythms be in sync, I might get to roll out the scooter and cruise the neighborhood. YeeHaw!


  

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

pictures?

[montmil]

There are now fourteen fewer wires and one speedo cable no longer hanging out around the R65s steering head.

Rick Jones/Motorrad Elektrik sent me his GEN light bypass surgery thingy with the 330 ohm resistor. It now lives under the fuel tank.

A weatherproof 30 Amp-rated toggle switch, placed in the rear of the headlight shell, handles the ignition On-Off chores while a hidden and locked battery cut-off switch prevents unwanted electrical or ignition activity.

Front end looks like an R100S or similar. Visually very lightweight.

The Vapor tach/speedo/etc unit is on the way.

[montmil]

pictures?

OK, Rob.  Here's a teaser.

A few items to mention...  Note the usual R65 instrument cluster, crash pad, fairing mount tubes and ignition switch are gone along with the brackets that used to hold this stuff. The front plate has been trimmed, tidied up and refinished.

A 30 amp-rated and weatherproofed toggle switch is mounted in the lower portion of the headlight shell. I've tilted the headlight for the photo. A master battery cut-off is located XXXXX on the bike. I don't really care for the blue rubber boot...

New hydraulic brake line for the low rise Euro bars. Bars have a 2.5" rise and 24" width. Tossed the overly long hose that was meant for the American bars. They have a 5" rise and are a bit wider.

The visible wires in this photo are no longer such. A total of fourteen wires were no longer needed. What remains are now enclosed in a much smaller loom that's neatly tucked back where it originally lived. Motorrad Elektrik supplied the GEN light delete component that will keep the alternator, well, alternating. That little widget is now under the fuel tank.

Now it's time to get the Vapor digital instrument installed.

More photos later.     Monte

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Cool!  Thanks!