My R65

[MR.E]

Now then

Instead of adding pics to loads of threads on progress on the bike thought i'd start one particular thread!

This was the bike when i bought it

[MR.E]

not done masses to the bike to make it pristine yet, but planned to get the engine out in the next few weeks & fully rebuild it (hopefully)
The frame will be going off to the powder coaters but think the tank will stay as it is, got used to the colour & it's original!

Whats the best thing to get the engine cleaned with?
Am i best sending it off for blasting or wire brushing it with nitromors or something??

Thanks

[MR.E]

done bits to the bike to make sure it rides ok, did most of the seals bushes etc on the engine & had to do the rear half of the wiring loom.

Just looking for the right cable colours to give it a new wiring loom, though with the alterations i've made to the bike i don't need a 'full' loom.

I'm not really one to take loads of photos or very good ones for that matter but there should be enough to give you an idea.

See you soon

[montmil]

Elliott,

Here's a UK source for your BMW tracer wire needs.

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/70/category/114

Monte

[MR.E]

cheers for the link

Elliott

[Adrian]

Yep thanks Montmil a very useful link for me also ......

[tom_hudson]

Hi Elliott,
On this r100/7 I bead blasted it - I have a small portable unit - did it in my drive way at home - warning the stuff get's every where but it looks nice when you get things cleaned up - tom

[MR.E]

Tom
do you have to hook it up to a compressor?
Whats the make of your machine?

Thanks

[Dave 2]

Tom your 100/7 looks beautiful! I decided to get a bench top bead blasting unit from Cyclone Manufacturing. http://www.cycloneblasters.com/ The "Pencil Tip Nozzle" did nothing. They then sent me a "Trigger Nozzle" which is working...slowly but I'm using very fine glass beads. I need to get a coarser bead and hopefully it work faster. Good Luck D2

[Dave 2]

BTW you do need a compressor. D2

[tom_hudson]

Tom
do you have to hook it up to a compressor?
Whats the make of your machine?

Thanks

yep - have to hook up to compressor - I bought my little blaster from harbor freight - don't recall the price but it's pretty cheap - but it's a slow process.

If you really want it to look nice after blowing away all the grim - is go to Mid-America - Corvette parts vendor - They have a special rattle can of paint mixed for Corvette's - It's called "Valve Cover Paint" Part #609-683 - This is the Hot Stuff for making that engine look new!!!!!!!! - you don't have to put it on heavy - just a light coat and BINGO! The color is perfect for a airhead engine!

Might be on the expensive side as far as rattle can paint goes but you have to pay the Corvrtte tax thats built into it - but it's worth it.

This color is for the valve covers on C4 Corvettes - Good stuff the airhead guys who likes to keep things tidy - Tom

[MR.E]

Now then

Been a while since i posted, work went bonkers, BUT i am now a Charity Founder!!

Anyway, i was going to log the bike build on here on what i've done etc but i don't need to as there are some AMAZING examples of how to do that already.
What i do need help with is most probably reassurance i guess.

I've very nearly finished with the 'styling' of the bike. It rides beautifully & i get some great comments about it but i've fallen out wit it, looks wise, i've a new seat being made & should have it this week but i'm highly tempted to sell it now it's done.

It's not that i don't like it but everytime i look at it i'm not happy & want rid......................anyone HELP???!!!

Elliott

[tom_hudson]

kinda like chasing girls - the fun can be in the chase - once you catch them - not so much 8-)

[MR.E]

evening

I've not been on here for a while or really anywhere, heads all over the place at the moment.

Anyway, i decided to keep the 65, sold the beta instead, as i wanted to 'finish it'!
Got it in the shed - which i haven't finished yet!!!! - and up on the bench.
I'm going to the hayride in 6 weeks so will be limited to what i do to it but decided to press on with it.
It doesn't need any running work, just cosmetics really.
I'll be stripping it down in winter for a rebuild!

Back on the bench

[nhmaf]

Do be careful working round that bench, Mr E - I'm not so keen on  that tippy-looking 4x4 post that seems to be supporting the back of the plank!