newbie.

[geekmong]

Hi all, could not sight the OT marker when i decided to look at whether the valves needed adjusting, am i missing something, followed the manual to the letter. I assume the rubber grommet you look in is the one next to the dipstick/oil filler. i found it difficult to turn the wheel slowly enough, maybe get a mate to help or some glasses for me. Also does anyone else struggle to put the bike on its centre stand, i am no lightweight- does it need adjusting or is my technique wrong. I lift and pull backwards as on other and bigger bikes but have never strained this much.
Other than that did a twenty odd mile trip just to get some eggs this morning- superb.

[Bob_Roller]

If you have a center stand that has the 'tang' that you step on, about 3 inches (8cm) from the part that contacts the pavement, not uncommon it's a poor design .

[Barry]

Although it seems to be the recommended method trying to find the OT mark while jerking the back wheel is very hit and miss. I gave it up as a bad job and rotate the engine plugs out with a long handled Allen in the alternator rotor bolt. So much easier and more accurate. Removing the front cover for access to the rotor bolt would take all of 30 secs if it wasn't for the fact you have to disconnect the battery first to eliminate the risk of shorting out the diode board.  

Most stands go too far over centre due to wear after so many years use. This definitely makes them harder to get off the stand but they seem harder to put on too. Although mine is the old type with the tang it was transformed after a welding repair on the end stops.

A forum search will find you lots of threads on stands and repairs.

[nhmaf]

Maybe I am odd, but I don't have any difficulty with using the rear wheel to turn the engine to OT.  Plus, I am right in position to be watching in the timing window for it.   I usually use 2nd gear so that more tire movement is needed - some people use higher gears and that just makes things harder, IMO.

Keep looking - those marks are in there - once you find them, you can daub on some light color paint and wipe it before it dries - should fill in the letters nicely for improved visibility.

[Bernard_Browne]

G'day. I have a really butchered Alternator bolt. The Allen key is in a bad way. Crucial to my work is this question. Is this bolt a left-hand thread? Crucial because I will only have one crack at un-doing it.  Regards, Bern.

[Barry]

Is this bolt a left-hand thread? Crucial because I will only have one crack at un-doing it.Regards, Bern.  

Welcome Bern

No it's a standard right hand thread.

Do you have the proper spare part for replacement. It's not just an ordinary Allen screw. The unthreaded shank is reduced in section and this is absolutely necessary as the threaded part passes first through the threaded rotor and then into the threaded hole in crankshaft.

[Ron_S.]

Hi:  Just joined.  Just got an '86 R65, haven't ridden in a while (don't ask) and am making a comeback at age 55.  I love the motorcycle and want to keep it in first rate shape.  Obviously, I may need some help.  I've already learned a lot just from reading what y'all have posted when I should have been working.  Thanks already.  

[khughell]

Hello All,

I picked up an 82 R65 a couple of years ago.
I spent about a year going through it. It had sit for about 10 years.
It's running good now.

I've trying to figure how to edit my profile, can't seem to find the edit profile button.

Kelly
Aurora, IL

[Barry]

Kelly

If you are logged in click on the User CP tab then Profile tab and select edit profile. You will be asked to confim your password before it will let you edit anything.