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Author Topic: Is this a good place to Post my R65 Project?  (Read 642 times)

Red_Hen

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Is this a good place to Post my R65 Project?
« on: November 09, 2009, 09:41:31 AM »
The project resumes - Engine rebuilt, tranny rebuilt, frame painted and all the gunk & grime clean.  I need a good condition exhaust nut and new throttle & choke cables & handgrips - just in case anyone has some sitting around.

I've got one other concern - I wasn't watching close when my friend re-installed the rocker arms - I want to re-check the needle bearings before starting (a long ways off). Is there any rhyme & method for re-installing? If I'm missing some, where do I get?

I'll keep adding to the post as I go further down the line.

Ken in MN *How do I get my Jpegs to load?  They're small enough?
« Last Edit: November 09, 2009, 03:55:16 PM by Red_Hen »

Offline Mike V

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Re: Is this a good place to Post my R65 Project?
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2009, 10:29:02 AM »
Ken,
I previously replied to your post regarding the exhaust nut, never heard back from you. I have a used spare in functional condition, the threads are not perfect but a good 50% are there for an adequate bite I believe. Worth a try since I will not be needing it.  It's yours for the asking. Contact me off-list and I can get it to you if you desire.

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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Is this a good place to Post my R65 Project?
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2009, 11:57:41 AM »
If you're talking about re-installing the individual needles, in the bearing shell, just get something like petroleum jelly, and put some in the metal shell, and that should hold the needles in place .

If you lose some of the needles, I'm afraid, that you need to purchase a complete bearing assembly .
« Last Edit: November 09, 2009, 12:44:07 PM by Bob_Roller »
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
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Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!