Lord, someone stop me......

[J_Hirst]

Well, instead of packing for the faminly vacation, I snuck out in my robe and messed with the ignition lock.  The realoem pic, which I'd seen, had more parts than I did! (extra ring and wave washer, parts 11 and 13)  And why in God's earth are the parts which to me seem very linear in their assembly, not ordered consecutively!?!?!

It took three hands to get it together, unfortunately I was alone, so I used cussing instead and it seemed to work.  It's now all together and cranks, but won't start.  4 weeks since it's been ridden, hopefully the battery tender will help.

After vacation I'll install the SS brake line, assuming the banjo bolt comes in to the dealer by then.

Talk to you all later.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Have fun on vacation!

You should have bought 2 motorcycles - one to ride and one to play with!  

[tagordon]

Banjo Bolts are a common item at hydraulic supply stores.
Yes, even metric.

[J_Hirst]

Blue's been back on the road for a couple of weeks, with only two major issues:

1) the headlight lens rattles.  A PO added a bunch of foam padding  inside the bucket at some point.  Probably had the same problem I'm having with the clips.  Any hints?

2) still haven't replaced the left side switch.  Found a used one from a '92 R100 which looks identical (except it still has the high/lo switch that I lost) but the RealOEM shows different part #s.  Anyone know if these are interchangable?

Will take a pic to show the turn signal transplant results.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Just writing to say I have no idea on either point.

I don't know how hot the headlight gets, but I'm not sure I would want some foam in there.
I have not had to play with those clips much, or for a very long time.  I find them to be very frustrating.  I know that the next time I have reason to remove them, I will take several photos showing how they are supposed to go back!

On the switch, I have no idea what they were using on the mono-shock bikes.  Do you have it in your possession?  If all the pins on the connector have the same color coded wire, I'd say go for it.  As far as the mount goes, it will either mount, or it won't.  Slips up in place and one screw keeps it there...

You might check the handlebar perch for that side, for your bike and the '92.  If they are the same #, you are closer.

[nhmaf]

I think that there is a fairly small "gasket" type thingie in the headlight that goes against the retaining ring, at least there appears to be on my '82 when I got it.
If you have trouble finding a proper part, perhaps trying some of the more rubbery-type "Form-a-gasket" stuff would give you a good tight, compliant fit.  If it can withstand use on valve covers on V-8 engines, it can take the heat of your light bulb, I should think.

[J_Hirst]

Took her out today to catch a TAG from the TVR forum - a nice 120 mile ride with a rattling lens, oh and the screws holding the speedo face rattled out and the face started turning around too!  What a riot.



Here's the front end now, with the signal transplant (and the new stainless brake line):

[NC Steve]

Blue's been back on the road for a couple of weeks, with only two major issues:

1) the headlight lens rattles.  A PO added a bunch of foam padding  inside the bucket at some point.  Probably had the same problem I'm having with the clips.  Any hints?

2) still haven't replaced the left side switch.  Found a used one from a '92 R100 which looks identical (except it still has the high/lo switch that I lost) but the RealOEM shows different part #s.  Anyone know if these are interchangable?

Will take a pic to show the turn signal transplant results.

Jonathan, have you seen this switch that Larry in Austin has?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260274741052&rd=1

As far as the headlight goes, I saw that insulation too when I put in the PIAA bulb. From looking in the Clymer manual, it appeared there were clips missing and something has to hold the reflector & bulb in place, so I just left it alone. I never had any heat issues, as the foam was behind the reflector. Never had any rattling lens issues though, so unsure how to stop that. A ring of silicon caulk maybe, allowed to dry and then installed, or some other rubbery-type giant O-ring material? :-?


ps: Like those signals! Did you do front & back?
The braided line's probably a very good idea too. Any changes in the feel of the front brake?

[J_Hirst]

Didn't do the back, yet.  Will redo all of them eventually, as well as adding LED brake lights.

I'll bid on that one Steve, but last time he sold one on ebay, the final price was as high as a new one!

Perhaps its my imagination, but the brake feels much more responsive.

[NC Steve]

That Ebay left switchgear closed at $73.50.

Jonathan, didja winnit?  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Justin B.]

The actual switch is identical to those on the "bigger" bikes but the R65 has a modular/Molex style connector on the end.  If one could get, say, an R100 switch on the cheap it would work with a bit of soldering and heat-shrink tubing...

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

That Ebay left switchgear closed at $73.50.

Jonathan, didja winnit?  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

For that kind of money, I would rather have a brand new one for just a little more...

$85.00 retail, $68.00 current price on Chicago BMW...

[montmil]

That Ebay left switchgear closed at $73.50.

Jonathan, didja winnit?  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

For that kind of money, I would rather have a brand new one for just a little more...

$85.00 retail, $68.00 current price on Chicago BMW...

Yep. $68.00 bucks. I checked before bidding.  Here's a continuation thread, sorta.
http://suraklyn.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1219444284
Monte

[J_Hirst]

Nope didn't win it.

[Justin B.]

Jonathan, do your signals blink a lot faster with the LEDs?  I put blinkers on the front of the R65RS that use a single bright LED and they now blink just like a bulb is out, which, I ghuess, is actually correct!