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Author Topic: New to me R65  (Read 3487 times)

JPSpen

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New to me R65
« on: July 11, 2011, 10:06:21 PM »
Just picked up an 82 R65 on Saturday..
I'm going to be needing some parts to restore the headlight and turn signals..It had a Vetter fairing on it and the guy I got it from took it off and now I have a little bit of a mess to clean up...

I will not cafe this bike ! :D

I'd post a pic but I can't yet... Gimme a minute.

John
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JPSpen

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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2011, 10:07:29 PM »
Hopefully this is posts number 2 and in post number three I can put a pic..

I will trade the Vetter fairing and mounting setup to anyone who will trade me the complete headlight, backplate, and turn signals..

John
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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2011, 10:08:38 PM »
Now for the pic...



John
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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2011, 10:20:01 PM »
Good looking bike !!

Great looking line-up of bikes in the back, looks like a GS, RT oilhead and an R1200C .

Welcome aboard !!

Enjoy the insanity !!!!
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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2011, 05:01:47 AM »
Welcome aboard mate, that looks very well looked after mate, love the blue [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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JPSpen

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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2011, 08:34:28 AM »
She's in pretty good shape BUT !!!!

There's a puddle of gear oil under her this morning... Looks like it's dripping off the front boot....Here's to hoping the tech just did a sloppy job when he tuned her up... He certainly didn't get the carbs right..

John
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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2011, 11:15:49 AM »
Stay away from synthetics if your doing oil changes.................
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JPSpen

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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2011, 12:15:58 PM »
No synthetic for me....I know better...

I think I have sourced a complete headlight assembly....Yea ! 8-)

Headlight and turn signal assembly on the way !

John
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Look Two Sidestands
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2011, 03:36:13 PM »
Never even noticed it had two sidestands on it.. I guess the other is a Browns ????



And, Everything under the hood looks A-OK !



This is all I have left to deal with after the complete VetterEctomy.. I have a complete backplate, headlight, and turn signals on the way... :)



John
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Re: Look Two Sidestands
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2011, 05:53:21 PM »
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... And, Everything under the hood looks A-OK ! John

Uh Oh. Do my pitifully tired, old eyes spy the accursed BMW Crack-O-Matic ignition coil? The agony...

And, what's that down on the end of those plug wires? I do believe those are OEM metal spark plug caps.

John, you and your R65 have arrived at the right place and at the right time. We can save you from the embarrassment of one day having to push your new R65 back to the house. Uphill. Both ways. In the rain.

The Beemer Airhead Chorus will chime in shortly. I can hear them now clearing their throats and keyboards...

Glad to have you with us, John. Nice scoot, too. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Monte


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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2011, 09:41:30 PM »
Aaaaaahh, meeee meeee mmeeeeeeee!
Indeed, when you get a chance, many of us would recommend that you update your BMW dual coil (though yours looks like it might have been replaced already from the original BMW coil, still....) with the nifty DYNA BROWN coil (it is really orange in color) for trouble free operation.  NGK plug caps (with resistors) are better sealed against the elements, too.    There is a seller on ebay who sells them premade with decent cable, in a variety of colors, too.
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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2011, 12:03:32 AM »
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There is a seller on ebay who sells them premade with decent cable, in a variety of colors, too.

Yeah - for $25!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Motorcycle-Airhead-Wires-R65-R75-R80-R90-R100-/330586218863?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf879616f

I like Mikes (XS supply, that is).  $5 for the wires, $8 for the caps.  
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-27.html#products


And don't throw away your old wires without first de-soldering the tips that go into the coil.  Reuse them.  They are much better than the crimp-on type.
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Offline montmil

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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2011, 07:33:40 AM »
Any problems with ignition issues during high humidity days, rain, fog, whatever, can often be traced to the black/gray OEM coil fitted to the R65. Tiny cracks in the plastic case are the death knell for the aptly named Crack-O-Matic BMW coil. On my '81, the cracks appeared in a circular pattern on one end. Had to actually clean the coil to find 'em. I've seen photos of a coil with a longitudinal crack running the length of the coil.

Herr Crack-O-Matic can trace his heritage back to the English Lord Lucas, the Prince of Darkness, his third cousin twice removed.



This is my recommendation for some ignition coil peace of mind.

The Dyna Brown -see? I swear it's orange- is an easy plug 'n play. Now that you have an Airhead, it's time to introduce yourself to Rick Jones at Motorrad Elektric.  http://www.motoelekt.com/index.html  Rick can assist with all manner of electrical issues. Plus, you can call him with tech questions and he's actually happy to talk with you. Northern Alabama he is.



Everything you need for installation is included with the Dyna package.

[size=16]+[/size][smiley=thumbup.gif] for Mike's XS. This Yamaha specialist in Florida has the NGK goodies and many other electrical wiring bits that cross-pollinate with our Airheads.

Monte
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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2011, 10:27:02 AM »
Yep, sure looks like a crack-o-matic to me.  IIRC, the original had the screw on terminal, while the later replacements had a spade terminial.

If it is original to the bike, you are on borrowed time.  I just replaced my 1982 crack-o-matic with a brown Dyna.  What a difference, and what a savings over a BMW coil.

k_enn
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JPSpen

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Re: New to me R65
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2011, 11:05:37 AM »
The wires and coil still appear to be in good shape compared to the ones on my 91 GS...There's a shop here in town that sells wire and the caps. Already did that to the GS....I'll check the coil carefully and probaby just replace it..Keep the old ones for spares..

Thanks for all the input guys..  The Evil Lucal lives !

John
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