Dipping a toe to test the water!

[Ed Miller]

I think that plug with the blue is some sort of accessary plug, though it's obviously not convenient to use.  There is one lead in that that is hot all the time, even when the ignition is off so be careful with it.  I used that as a feed for my fog lights, simply because it was handy and I didn't want to run another wire right off the battery.  

Sounds like you're having fun with that thing!
Ed

[NC Steve]

Okay, Mr. Clymer wasn't a lot of help, but here we go.
Blue thing: don't know, see above.
Silver relay on left: don't know, my own bike has 2 there.
Black, in middle: turn signal relay (I knew that one!)
Silver on right w/red strip: voltage regulator.

I'm sure someone else will chime in soon to clear up the mysteries.
Rob is particularly good at these things.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Hi Kev,  I just finished reading the entire thread on BmBikes.  Sound advice from all.

I agree with Justin, on the blue-capped accessory socket.  While my bike is a '79, and the under-tank is arranged differently from the '81-'84s, having installed a factory 4-way hazard light kit on mine, I am pretty sure it was the blue socket I employed in the upgrade.

If you decide you like the bike, once you get it running, I would take airhead's advice and go with the POR 15 flush/rustproof/sealant.   I have not used it myself, but I have heard nothing but good things about it.

And for 275 pounds, I'd say you got a pretty good deal, there!

Beware of the fragile plastic bits on the fairing that the screws go into.  From what I have read on this forum, they are like walking on eggshells...

[Chris_in_BC]

What is the blue plug with cap on the left, and also what are the others from left to right?

[SCJJR65]

I just wanted to also extend a hearty "Welcome aboard", Kevin!  Your bike may be a "work in progress" right now, but just think how good you're going to feel when you finish sorting out the problems and are cruising down the road, with an ear to ear grin on your face!!

Keep us posted on your progress!  Lots of folks here who have been thru what you're going thru who can probably help answer any questions you may have!  Good luck!   [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[its_only_me]

Thanks guys, I wish my clymer would show up, mind you have you seen the price some of those go for on Amazon books

forum has had a senior moment I think! couldn't post one minute, and couldn't logon the next :-?

[its_only_me]

Clyner Manual, Damn how big are these things, mine arrived from e-bay land yesterday carried by a knackered postie I got the one that covers 70-89 models, so I may not have to ask so many basic beemer questions now! I did say "may not".



Dont you just love it as the evenings start to drag out, the chance to do a little when you get in from work. I managed to get in a little early yesterday and so set about the other (l/h) carb, and all went surprisingly well, stripped, cleaned and put back, with new gaskets and mounting rubbers, and looking good to go. I also removed both lower choke cables in readiness for the new ones to arrive, and if by chance my new coil should show before the end of the week, I may even get her fired up at the weekend! watch this space.

Back to today, and a parcel of bits has arrived, but not the much needed coil! I will have things to do this weekend though, so I should make some good progress on the bike, I hope it is all worth it in the end?
I have the parts so far for this weekend, new brake pads and caliper overhaul kits for the Brembo's, replacement choke cables and new cable splitter, I also bought new choke return springs, and stainless carb screws. oil filter and oil change, inner tank fuel tap filter to fit. and new plug HT leads. if the coil is a no show, I will try filling the crack in the old coil with araldite, and see if I can get her going.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

The Clymer manual is good, but I am not sure how much of it covers the R65.  I don't have the large version.  Once upon a time they put out a small one, about 1/3 the size of yours.  Also beware of torque values, as some (no matter what the source) have been known to be wrong.  Use common sense.  Most of the time these are steel bolts threading into aluminium castings.

I know what a postie is.  What is knackered?   :-?

Have a good weekend!  I'll be rootin' for you!

[its_only_me]

I know what a postie is.  What is knackered?   :-?

Imagine having to push your beemer for two miles on a hot summers day to get some fuel,  that is knackered.

Knackered = Worn out.

as in ready for the knackers yard.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=knackered

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

O.K., so he wasn't wearing knickers, then...  

Thanks Kev!

[its_only_me]

It RUNS!
Yes ladies and gentlemen, this mornings fettlin did the trick and she purrs like a new bike.

No leak, rattles, bangs, or pops, sits there ticking over as quiet as a quiet thing.
now for the brakes, and to find out why the tacho doesn't work.

I thank you.

[its_only_me]

it is now a few hours later...

Right, still no leaks from the carbs etc, all is looking good. not sure why the tacho wont play, any ideas?

It has been a good morning, as I have done a filter and oil change on Rhonda my CB750K too.

I knew it was all going too swimingly, and I was right, removing old, and fitting new brake pads was no bother, but on bleeding the things through it became aparent that I will have a fight tomorrow.
Right hand side caliper bled ok but the fluid was full of water, but the left side caliper is seized solid, so it will be a full strip down job of both tomorrow, I would do it today, but my knees are shot from kneeling on the pavement.

[Justin B.]

Good to see you are making progress.  What is frozen, the bleeder screw or the pistons?

If there is a Brit equiv. of a Harbor Freight Tools store?  One of the $299 maintenance lifts is a God-send once the knees get old...

[its_only_me]

It is the l/h piston that is stuck, so I will strip and rebuild both calipers, a bike lift would be cool, but I don't have a workshop or garden, I do all my bikes out on the street outside my house!

[its_only_me]

Another day, another play..

first thing today was a full on attack of the brake calipers, and it all went very well, nothing was beyond repair or overly damaged, and only one piston was slightly seized, so with all new seals fitted, and the calipers hung back on the fork legs, it was time to bleed them through.  only the left hand side wouldn't bleed through, so I pulled the bleed nipple, nothing, pulled the pipe, nothing, so the pipe is blocked. So time to order some stainless pipes this week.

I did however manage to free the clutch, with some advice from the real classic forum, by running the bike (yes it did start again) in gear and dabbing the rear brake. So I am getting closer to hitting the road every day