Hi there fron sunny South Africa

[Danie]

Welcome abroad Brendan.

Being a former "Capetonian" for a number of years myself, I still have very fond memories of living in that beautiful area.

While Colin is talking about rugby and biltong - any "inside information" about the reason for the Stormer's poor performance this year ?

Regards

Danie

[lairhead]

Hi all
What an Easter weekend i had myself and group of unpopular men(with there wife's) spent the weekend stripping the R65 mono and rebuilding the R65 twin shock !!
to my absolute amazement everything came together yesterday evening and timing is done carbs are set valve clearance is done and CO's are set ,
took 5 men 19 hours to strip and engine and gearbox out of 2 bikes and replace on one bike .
today Finally i get to ride an R65
now i have to decide what colour to make the bike silver or fire engine red mixed at he moment because of the undamaged red tank.
will post photos as soon as i can bribe someone with a camera
enjoy your rides and be safe
Brendan

[Justin B.]

Cool!

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Is a "paramechanic" anything like a "paralawyer"?  I think I had one of those when I severed a long term contract a few years ago.

But seriously Terror, everything you need to know about the health and well being of your new scooter can be found on this forum.  You have but to ask and the wisdom will flow.  Good luck to you!

[montmil]

Yo, Brendan... I you're through with those helpful guys, send 'em over to my place. Justin and I will keep them busy for days.

Oh, yeah... Post some pictures of the angry wives!

Monte who often spends the night in the garage Miller

[steve_wicks]

Hi Brendon

You're lucky. I'm looking for a donor bike to use as a spare parts bin but I can't find one.

I bought mine for about $900 and spent $1000 doing all the input & output seals as well as a new clutch & spigot shaft. Bought it unseen from PMB, flew down and rode it back (to JHB) without a problem apart from a puncture at the top of Van Reenen Pass.

PS, my daughter is also studying to be a paramedic and just got accepted into Lebone College for that new ECT diploma.

I will be at Killarney on Fri 1st and Sat 2nd of May for Engen Supa Karts.

Good luck .....

[lairhead]

hi yall bike has gone in for a spray job today to complete the colour setup and i am going to fit an R90s fairing to it to make it more comfortable at high speed ,i was also asked if i would like to put in light Wiseco pistons in because it smoothes out the engine and alows beter accelaration and rev limit for high speed (dont want a racer but a classic bike) any thoughts
thanx Brendan

[Danie]

I do beleive in the saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - so if the current pistons are still in good condition, I would not even think of replacing it with any other brand.

By the way, it is always good to know that not all people who are involved in the medical / health services, are totally against motorcycles.

My daughter is an ICU trained registred nurse (called a "sister" in South Africa - and I beleive in some other countries as well) - and she always try to convince me to get rid of my motorcycles...........

[Bob_Roller]

hi yall bike has gone in for a spray job today to complete the colour setup and i am going to fit an R90s fairing to it to make it more comfortable at high speed ,i was also asked if i would like to put in light Wiseco pistons in because it smoothes out the engine and alows beter accelaration and rev limit for high speed (dont want a racer but a classic bike) any thoughts
thanx Brendan

The R65 isn't a 'fast' bike, and doesn't take upgrades and modifications to the engine very well.

Keep your engine stock, as you can put a lot money into it, and not really see an appreciable increase in performance.

If I had my engine apart, the one thing I would do, is to 'balance' the engine, getting the pistons connecting rods and hardware etc., as close as possible in weight to each other.

Remember BMW stands for Bavarian Motor Works, they know what they are doing when they build an engine, they've got a pretty good design for performance and longevity in the boxer engine.

[suecanada]

Just want to chime in here with a big congrats to you Terror! Not getting down on your knees and crying after your first ride and getting a new engine that quickly plus getting it installed is what Melena and I would called a "bloody miracle!"

[lairhead]

i love this space it is becoming my little blog into the world of R65
tomorrow i am starting to study again so no more running repairs or working on the bike for at least a week ,but so it go's ,photo'"s of the  bike as well as the restoration as well as the wife's of the unpopular men are forthcoming ,only probplem is i am still living in the analogue time (hence the R65) so i need a friend of mine to scan the photos so to be able to post pictures!!
well folks i need advise going to fetch the bike on thursday from the paint shop and last on the list is tires which works best on the R65?
My fellow Bmw Riders in Cape Town say my bike is like an comunity project everybody is involved in the rebuild in some or other way  
well all have a save week on your bike and take care out there
Brendan

[steve_wicks]

Hi Terror

KEEP the BLOG GOING.....

I fitted a Bridgestone Spitfire 110/90 to the rear (it has already got an almost new Kenda on the front) and there is a huge difference between a worn tyre and a new tyre ..... but I'm not a 'knee down getter' so I can't say which is the best tyre. My Bridgestone was R500.00

My daughter worked at a Kyalami track day yesterday and treated lots of broken riders --- was evidently a day for crashing.

[lairhead]

it is a sad day if you get an free entrance into the track and expect it to be uneventfull and then have to see broken bodies and blood thank goodness for the medics .is your daughter an Baa or Aea great repect to her cant do the races anymore becausee and private ambo service has received the contract, till next time Brendan

[lairhead]

Howsit folks
well first day back at university started with 2 papers lasting 2 hours each ,felt like i was going to die right there ,but the worst was still to come no tires for the R65 is availible in the Cape and best they can do is order me a 90/90/18 and 110/90/18 Michelin macaddam but the prices are crazy and makes me wonder if i should just rather buy new tires for my R1150Gs at the same price and ride on the 15 year old Dunlop tires that are on the bike , tomorrow is election day and i have decided rather to go and ride on invitation with the Classic Motorcycle club even though my bike is ONLY 27 years old
ride  safe
Brendan

[steve_wicks]

What are you studying?
She's BAA but starts her 2 yr ECT next month. She's doing the Sasol Rally this weekend and hopes to be at World Superbike event in May.

With regards to rear tyre, I've heard one needs to be very careful with size as some 110/90 foul the swingarm ...... don't know if is true or just an urban legend.