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===Reference Material===
 
===Reference Material===
 
*[http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/electricalhints.htm Electrical Hints] at BMW Motorcycle Tech.info.  Very thorough and informative reference to electrical systems.
 
*[http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/electricalhints.htm Electrical Hints] at BMW Motorcycle Tech.info.  Very thorough and informative reference to electrical systems.
===Tasks===
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* [http://revivalcycles.com/ Revival Cycles] Lots of nice/clean/minimal parts and they have a really nice electrical system overhaul package.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52HRAhAzrBE Chris Harris youtube vid on removing engine from an AirHead]
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* [http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/setvalves.htm Article on valve adjustment and rocker arm endplay]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VExx_2kIc9c Chris Harris youtube vid on valve clearance and rocker arm endplay adjustment]
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==Tasks==
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201408:
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*oil filter (SCP) & 20W50 oil
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*joining compound for cylinder/case interface
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*black silicon for pushrod rubber bits.
 +
*at the cylinder/head gasket [http://www.gasgacinch.com/gasgacinch_002.htm GaskeaCinch]
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*?anything in addition to the valve cover gaskets?
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Older:
 
* Check w/ Gene at Moto Loco on powder coat pricing breakout
 
* Check w/ Gene at Moto Loco on powder coat pricing breakout
 
** Guestimate $600-1K for a big pile.
 
** Guestimate $600-1K for a big pile.
* Check w/ Channing about using his powder coat gear.
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* Adrian also suggested Shelby at Santa Barbara Industrial Metal Finishing in Goleta, he'd probably be good for non-frame stuff w/out tight tolerances.
** Probably not an option.
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*[http://www.gastanklining.com/index.html Gas tank cleaning and lining] North Hollywood - $195 + 50% off second tank (for odd HDavidson tanks).
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===Machining===
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*flatten heads to mate w/ valve covers
 +
*polish cylinders, heads, valve covers
 +
** Should the stainless pushrod tubes be installed before or after polish?
 +
 
 +
*Pushrods have slight score marks mid-length, some worse than others.  Huh?
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*Replace valve seats [http://www.beemershop.com Here]
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===Replacement Parts===
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*head gaskets
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*O-Rings for cylinder head (4 small at bolts and 2 big on cylinder)
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*valve cover seals
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*push-rod tube seals
 +
*center stand springs
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*rear brake switch
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*oil pressure/neutral sender and wire
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*fork cartridge update.
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**fork seals
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*Wheel bearing seals and wheel bearings
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====Stainless====
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*SS Engine mount bolts
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*SS bolt/nut kit
  
===Parts===
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===Related Vids and articles===
====Bars====
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*Piston ring compression [http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/piston/ringtool.htm]
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-parts-satin-black-drag-bars-23-12570-sbpc.html Satin Black Drag Bars in 7/8"] $25.
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*Pushrod tube seal replacement - Part 1 of 3 (Chris fucking Harris)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A47LiKSYD9o]
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebars-parts-satin-black-supermoto-bars-23-12571s.html Satin Black Supermoto Bars in 7/8"] $25
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*Useful maintenance tips - R80 [http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/index.htm]
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebar-parts-black-aluminum-low-superbike-bars-80-0627.html Satin Black Renthal Ultra-Low Superbike bars in 7/8"] $65.
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* [http://www.protaper.com/products/handlebars/ Answer ProTaper Bars]
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==Parts==
** dimensions:
 
*** up to 70cm wide total
 
*** triple clamp is 20-24cm wide
 
*** looking for minimal rise. (20-30mm)
 
  
====Lights====
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===Controls===
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebar-parts-black-led-bar-ends-15-1010.html Bar end blinkers] $50 Can we clamp mirrors to them?
 
*[http://www.britishracer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1866 Retro LED Blinkers] 61.50 Euro
 
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-retro-gloss-black-led-bullet-turn-signals-blinkers-ag330-537-blk.html Gloss Balck retro bullet LED turn signals] $130... yikes!
 
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-retro-scarab-turn-signals-blinkers-26-6216.html LED "Scarab" Turn Signals - (Satin Black & Clear)] $50
 
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-black-topedo-turn-signals-blinkers-60-1900s.html Mini LED "Torpedo" Turn Signals - (Black & Smoke)] $35
 
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-black-oval-turn-signals-blinkers-26-6219.html Mini LED Oval Turn Signals - (Black & Clear)] $23
 
*[http://store.revivalcycles.com/collections/lighting-1/products/x-arc-signals Smooth and clean LED turn signals] $95/pair
 
  
==Controls==
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====Levers and Perches====
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*[http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p776/buy/m-c-parts/wheels-tires-amp-brakes/universal/brakes/lcfabrications-universal-brake-fluid-reservoir-brass-amp-aluminum/ Brass & Aluminum brake reservoir]
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*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-caferacer-cafe-racer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-brake-parts-black-aluminum-nissin-retro-hydraulic-front-brake-master-cylinder-717-654e.html Nissin Brake lever/master cylinder and brake switch] $189
  
 
====Switches====
 
====Switches====
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*[http://www.rizoma.com/universal/fluid-tanks/en Rizoma]: Brake fluid reservoir really clean/minimal design.  50-80 euros.
 
*[http://www.rizoma.com/universal/fluid-tanks/en Rizoma]: Brake fluid reservoir really clean/minimal design.  50-80 euros.
 
*[http://www.venhillusa.com/Venhill-Custom-Shop/Venhill-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Brake-Line-Custom-Make-Your-Own-Brake-Line-KitOne-Line-with-Stainless-Steel-Fittings-p705.html Another option for stainless braided brake lines.] Check out the "carbon" color.
 
*[http://www.venhillusa.com/Venhill-Custom-Shop/Venhill-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Brake-Line-Custom-Make-Your-Own-Brake-Line-KitOne-Line-with-Stainless-Steel-Fittings-p705.html Another option for stainless braided brake lines.] Check out the "carbon" color.
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==More Parts==
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====Brakes====
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*[http://www.amazon.com/EBC-Brakes-MD606LS-Brake-Rotor/dp/B006B25PE2 Front brake rotor]
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====Bars====
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*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-parts-satin-black-drag-bars-23-12570-sbpc.html Satin Black Drag Bars in 7/8"] $25.
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*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebars-parts-satin-black-supermoto-bars-23-12571s.html Satin Black Supermoto Bars in 7/8"] $25
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*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebar-parts-black-aluminum-low-superbike-bars-80-0627.html Satin Black Renthal Ultra-Low Superbike bars in 7/8"] $65.
 +
* [http://www.protaper.com/products/handlebars/ Answer ProTaper Bars]
 +
** dimensions:
 +
*** up to 70cm wide total
 +
*** triple clamp is 20-24cm wide
 +
*** looking for minimal rise. (20-30mm)
 +
 +
====Lights====
 +
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebar-parts-black-led-bar-ends-15-1010.html Bar end blinkers] $50 Can we clamp mirrors to them?
 +
*[http://www.britishracer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1866 Retro LED Blinkers] 61.50 Euro
 +
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-retro-gloss-black-led-bullet-turn-signals-blinkers-ag330-537-blk.html Gloss Balck retro bullet LED turn signals] $130... yikes!
 +
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-retro-scarab-turn-signals-blinkers-26-6216.html LED "Scarab" Turn Signals - (Satin Black & Clear)] $50
 +
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-black-topedo-turn-signals-blinkers-60-1900s.html Mini LED "Torpedo" Turn Signals - (Black & Smoke)] $35
 +
*[http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-black-oval-turn-signals-blinkers-26-6219.html Mini LED Oval Turn Signals - (Black & Clear)] $23
 +
*[http://store.revivalcycles.com/collections/lighting-1/products/x-arc-signals Smooth and clean LED turn signals] $95/pair
  
 
====Speedometer/Tach====
 
====Speedometer/Tach====
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====Nuts and bolts - Stainless====
 
====Nuts and bolts - Stainless====
 
*[http://www.shawstainless.co.uk Stainless nuts and bolts and parts] Full kit 140 pounds sterling
 
*[http://www.shawstainless.co.uk Stainless nuts and bolts and parts] Full kit 140 pounds sterling
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*[https://www.motobins.co.uk/index.php Stainless pushrod tubes and axles (rear)]
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*[http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Home/index.php More kit from England]
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*[http://www.benchmarkworks.com SS front axel (Sturgis, MS)]
  
 
===Nice Builds===
 
===Nice Builds===

Latest revision as of 13:43, 8 September 2014

Reference Material

Tasks

201408:

  • oil filter (SCP) & 20W50 oil
  • joining compound for cylinder/case interface
  • black silicon for pushrod rubber bits.
  • at the cylinder/head gasket GaskeaCinch
  • ?anything in addition to the valve cover gaskets?

Older:

  • Check w/ Gene at Moto Loco on powder coat pricing breakout
    • Guestimate $600-1K for a big pile.
  • Adrian also suggested Shelby at Santa Barbara Industrial Metal Finishing in Goleta, he'd probably be good for non-frame stuff w/out tight tolerances.
  • Gas tank cleaning and lining North Hollywood - $195 + 50% off second tank (for odd HDavidson tanks).

Machining

  • flatten heads to mate w/ valve covers
  • polish cylinders, heads, valve covers
    • Should the stainless pushrod tubes be installed before or after polish?
  • Pushrods have slight score marks mid-length, some worse than others. Huh?
  • Replace valve seats Here

Replacement Parts

  • head gaskets
  • O-Rings for cylinder head (4 small at bolts and 2 big on cylinder)
  • valve cover seals
  • push-rod tube seals
  • center stand springs
  • rear brake switch
  • oil pressure/neutral sender and wire
  • fork cartridge update.
    • fork seals
  • Wheel bearing seals and wheel bearings


Stainless

  • SS Engine mount bolts
  • SS bolt/nut kit

Related Vids and articles

  • Piston ring compression [1]
  • Pushrod tube seal replacement - Part 1 of 3 (Chris fucking Harris)[2]
  • Useful maintenance tips - R80 [3]

Parts

Controls

Levers and Perches

Switches

Throttle

Brakes

More Parts

Brakes

Bars

Lights

Speedometer/Tach

Fuel Tank

Gas Cap - Aviation Style Chrome

Electrical

Mufflers

SS 18", 1.5" Diameter R65 is 35mm/1.37" and 17.5" long

Tools

Nuts and bolts - Stainless

Nice Builds