vestandpants 1979 r65 winter/spring resto

[vestandpants]

Update:

Well its been a while since I was last on here but due to change in job Im no longer able to get on the pc as much  

However, I have been able to crack on with my R65 and after disappointment in my last post I can proudly proclaim that the heads have been away and returned with new hardened exhaust seats and brand new valve guides too  

I had to send them away to a company who specialises in bike engines, S.E.P. Kegworth in Derbyshire. They did a first rate job too although it took them a few weeks to get them done due to the amount of work they get in. They also bedded in the inlets in too and built the heads up (springs and collets) so all i had to do was put them on the barrels.

Just prior to getting the heads back I sent the wheels off too for attention. They were looking tired so they were sent to a local firm (J. Wilkinson's of Shavington) who shot-blasted and power-coated them silver. They then had the bearings re-installed and they look fantastic.

next job is the removal of the gearbox and engine from the frame, all being well that should be next sunday (6th july).

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[vestandpants]

Another weekend and more done on my R65.

After many many months of staring at the engine and frame I have finally removed them from each other.

Pictures of the separation on my pic website  

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[vestandpants]

Update:

since i last posted, which must be months now, I have been saving all the overtime Ive been doing at work to be able to afford the powdercoating of the frame and the recon gearbox, which must of totalled over £600.

I realise that the title of this thread is mis-leading as I didnt figure it would take this long to complete but if you're going to do a job I'll do it properly first time around! plus i've taken on another loco (see my website)

Thats it for now, unless anyone knows how to get the felt seal on the actuation rod to go through the hole of the 'box? I've tried and I keep failing  

I'll try to keep you all updated a little more often

 

[Justin B.]

I've heard that this little bugger can be a real PITA, surely somebody here knows a trick or two...

[vestandpants]

Hello again guys,

I know its been a while and the title of this post is a little mis-leading now however I'll try to update you all on progress (it should read winter/spring/summer/autumn/winter and possibly spring resto).

The engine is in, clutch and g/box is bolted on. Swing arm and shaft, well its on although it pays to find that spanner I was using to attach the shaft to the 'box when it let go and disappeared. I though it was on the floor somewhere until I pushed the bike out into the late winter sun last weekend and there was a strange noise coming from the swing arm .... bugger! stripped it down and retrieved it. installing the new wiring has started with the rear section attached and a new rear indicators wired. rear mudguard in a bit of a state so its in the process of repair and painting.

i am toying with the idea of dual coil 1.5ohm from dyna coils until i saw the price, will probably stick with new bmw single ones instead. Its coming along now and HAS to be ready before May as i am booked in on the Welsh National Rally.

well that's it for now, I will still update my piccy site until the 65 is finished and all of my other projects too!! one thing I can say for certain, they wont be ready for May this year  

[Justin B.]

If the shipping isn't too high the Dyna coils are not that bad over here - way less than the price of a stocker.