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Author Topic: Restoration completed - FINALLY  (Read 4858 times)

kenbev

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2010, 04:59:44 PM »
Mate great job, you should be very proud of your efforts. Having done a few restorations I know the great feeling when the job is done. Well done. Regards Aussie Ken. ;D ;D ;D

Hunsta

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2010, 04:14:09 AM »
Extremely nice effort there mate. Im also in favour of the differant tank.
Have a look at my effort if you like. Not as spik and span as yours though.
http://www.bmwr65.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1255943772
Maybe we should have a small R65 SEQLD get together one day. There seems to be a few of us in here.
 Cheers
Craig

Ivan

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2010, 03:29:39 AM »
Hi Guys

SUCCESS - well, mostly.
Filled the tank, slight weep at the petcock which I tightened. Choke on, starter on. Fired first off. Everything checked out OK. All indicators, Horns, etc worked. Gen light, Neutral light all OK.

Now for the "Almost" bit.

The key in the ignition is effectively useless. I don't need to put the key in. The ignition is permanently on. The only suspect I have is that I wired the Ignition Key block wrongly. I did draw/make a note of the connections, but even after double checking, no luck. so now,

REQUEST - Is there any one there who can shed any light on the problem ?
I have the HAYNES service manual with the wiring diagram and everything, but no where are the exact pin numbers of the Ignition lock marked.
With the back of the lock facing you, the colours are - from top to bottom
YEL
GR/BL (dual wires)
OR
GREY

And at the 2 O'Çlock position is another Green Wire.

Can anyone confirm, enlighten me please ?

At the moment, the Bike is free to run. But the only thing the lock can be used for at the momebnt, is when I turn it to the lighting position. Then I can access main beam and dipped beam with the LH Yellow switch. Otherwise the Yellow light switch can only work in the down position - Main Beam

Thanks

Ivan
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Offline msbuck

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2010, 09:10:34 PM »
I vaguely remember that there were 2 hot connections that really confused me...other than that I'm not sure I can help much.  I'll keep thinking about it...  :-/
A?da
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'98 Laverda Ghost Strike
'06 Lifan LF200-GY
Willow Springs, North Carolina

Hunsta

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #19 on: February 19, 2010, 01:52:36 AM »
You could give this guy a ring. Hes my BMW mechanic. he`s very good, but dont know if he`ll be able to give you the answers over the phone. But you can try.
Tor Motors
Tor Drutschmann
0754466867
http://www.tormotors.com.au/

Ivan

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #20 on: February 19, 2010, 01:49:28 PM »
Thanks Hunsta,
will have another go at sorting the wiring out this week-end. Will maybe give Tor a call Monday

Cheers
Ivan

Ivan

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #21 on: May 05, 2010, 03:04:28 PM »
Hi Guys
haven't been able to get back online for awhile. Had to finish a few things before leaving for the USA.
I am right now in Philadelphia on holiday for a month and will be going off with another bikemad mate of mine for a week on a 2000 mile ride on a yamaha FJR 1300. we will be going thru the Shenandoah mountains, virginia, Tennessee and Carolina.

My r65 is running fine, though I haven't tackled the ignition switch problem as yet. We have been having a lot of wet weather on the Gold coast after I got my bike fixed, so haven't had much of an opportunity for long rides. When I get back in June I hope to remedy that.

I might give Mike V  of San Diego a call if he gets my e-mail and see how his restoration is getting on.

Will  try and get back to the forum more regularly.

Cheers

Ivan

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #22 on: May 05, 2010, 06:31:37 PM »
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I am right now in Philadelphia on holiday for a month and will be going off with another bikemad mate of mine for a week on a 2000 mile ride on a yamaha FJR 1300. we will be going thru the Shenandoah mountains, virginia, Tennessee and Carolina.  
Hey, when you head down to Virginia/Carolina way, you should stop by Willville Motorcycle Campground.  You just might meet up with one of us while you're there.  NCSteve and I visit quite regularly.  It'd be great to meet a fellow R65er - even if you are on a FJR...  ;)
A?da
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Willow Springs, North Carolina

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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #23 on: May 05, 2010, 07:20:57 PM »
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I am right now in Philadelphia on holiday for a month and will be going off with another bikemad mate of mine for a week on a 2000 mile ride on a yamaha FJR 1300. we will be going thru the Shenandoah mountains, virginia, Tennessee and Carolina.  
Hey, when you head down to Virginia/Carolina way, you should stop by Willville Motorcycle Campground.  You just might meet up with one of us while you're there.  NCSteve and I visit quite regularly.  It'd be great to meet a fellow R65er - even if you are on a FJR...  ;)

Yep, Willville is a great place, heading there Saturday morning for a quick 24 hours of R&R.

I'm also thinking about an FJR, or an ST1300, and would love to see yours if the timing works out...
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Re: Restoration completed - FINALLY
« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2010, 09:00:07 PM »
Ivan -- Nicely done!

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Bill Gould ?1980/03 R65 When at first you don't succeed....Moo!