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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.
 
* [http://revivalcycles.com/ Revival Cycles] Lots of nice/clean/minimal parts and they have a really nice electrical system overhaul package.
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52HRAhAzrBE Chris Harris youtube vid on removing engine from an AirHead]
 
* [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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==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.
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*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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
 
*[http://www.gastanklining.com/index.html Gas tank cleaning and lining] North Hollywood - $195 + 50% off second tank (for odd HDavidson tanks).
 
*[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
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*polish cylinders, heads, valve covers
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** Should the stainless pushrod tubes be installed before or after polish?
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*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
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*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
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===Related Vids and articles===
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*Piston ring compression [http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/piston/ringtool.htm]
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*Pushrod tube seal replacement - Part 1 of 3 (Chris fucking Harris)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A47LiKSYD9o]
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*Useful maintenance tips - R80 [http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/index.htm]
  
 
==Parts==
 
==Parts==
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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

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