Boxer Bolshie's '84 Restoration and Rant

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Any advice for peeling chromed plastic bits (ie turn signals and tail lamp)?

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Just hauled in the motor... My wife is REALLY going to kill me now!

[Adrian]

Variable-speed, hand-held drill

Okay thanks I have a small heand held one - I was thinking of using mime for the same reasom but with a flexible shaft atteched - thanks mate.
I remember those days of engine and bike bits in the house - thankfully I have a big shed out back now - good luck with it.
Adrian ..........................

[montmil]

Just hauled in the motor... My wife is REALLY going to kill me now!

Keep a fire extinguisher handy. Not for the bike bits; for your wife when she detonates. [smiley=Kick.gif]

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Right by the front door and just for her  

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Pucker factor today.  

While attempting to remove the stator rotor with a 6mm bolt to push against, the rotor bolt snapped and I thought I had just fecked up the shaft.  



I had to use a magnet and tweezers to remove threads and chunks of metal until it was all clear and I gave it another few shots of PB Blaster and finally with a snap (another pucker factor moment) the rotor came off!

[Boxer_Bolshie]

I've searched RealOEM.com but can't find the part number for the rotor bolt.  Anyone know what the PN is?

Thanks!

[MR.E]

from motorworks

Rotor mount bolt | ELA02348
http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=20&Ct=IA&SbCt=BA_15_20_IA_05&spPage=2

hope it helps

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Thanks Mr, got it ordered thanks to you!

[Boxer_Bolshie]

OMG I almost shouldn't post this but it's just too funny or ridiculous to NOT rat on myself.  

Not thinking (like I normally do) I was effing around with the rocker arms not knowing what provided the shaft it's excellent and smooth operation until I took the shaft out at which several dozen needle bearings poured out onto my lap and floor (carpet)!  Duhh,  :-?  After getting them picked up and packed back in, I noticed that I was missing one.  After two days of scouring the floor and not finding the missing bearing I called BMW to see if I could order just one bearing.  They were happy to help and I now have one on it's way to me.... after paying $35!    For one bearing!

I sometimes even amuse myself how fast I throw my money away!

DISCLAIMER: I research how many bearing go into the rocker arm assembly on Skowbum's site and am certain I am missing one because of the larger gap where what looks like two would fit but in reality just one will.  Also on his site I read about the different types of needle bearings and so I am sure I ordered the right part.

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Anyone have an idea what this plug belongs to? It was all taped up when I took the bike apart.

[MR.E]

where abouts does it fit on the bike?
Are the red and black connectors the handlebar switch units??

[Boxer_Bolshie]

I'm not sure about what the red and black plugs work but they plug into the relay mount on the bike frame as seen on the left side of this picture.

(not my bike)


Also what do you all think about these $17 + $13 for ship mirrors?

[montmil]

Those mirrors look spiffy but the threads on the mirrors sure look big. Have you confirmed the bling-blings will fit the R65's threaded mirror mounts?

As I recall with my after market mirrors, there is a bit of an interference with the left side switch assembly when attempting to snug down that mirror's locknut -just like the one in your post. BTW, what are those smaller nuts or whatever below the larger chrome nuts?

As to your wiring harness question:



Black over white.
Red on the right.

I'm a poet and didn't know it.

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Hey thanks Monte.

I was actually thinking the mirrors would have some sort of universal clamp which they would thread onto but I don't know.

As for the white plug, do you know what it goes to?  Also I see you have one of the more expensive aftermarket dual coils (Dyna), was it worth the $$ and do you know how it compare to the EnDuraLast coils?