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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] | ||
| + | * [http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/setvalves.htm Article on valve adjustment and rocker arm endplay] | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VExx_2kIc9c Chris Harris youtube vid on valve clearance and rocker arm endplay adjustment] | ||
==Tasks== | ==Tasks== | ||
| + | 201408: | ||
| + | *oil filter (SCP) & 20W50 oil | ||
| + | *joining compound for cylinder/case interface | ||
| + | *black silicon for pushrod rubber bits. | ||
| + | *at the cylinder/head gasket [http://www.gasgacinch.com/gasgacinch_002.htm GaskeaCinch] | ||
| + | *?anything in addition to the valve cover gaskets? | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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*Pushrods have slight score marks mid-length, some worse than others. Huh? | *Pushrods have slight score marks mid-length, some worse than others. Huh? | ||
| − | === | + | *Replace valve seats [http://www.beemershop.com Here] |
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| + | ===Replacement Parts=== | ||
*head gaskets | *head gaskets | ||
| + | *O-Rings for cylinder head (4 small at bolts and 2 big on cylinder) | ||
*valve cover seals | *valve cover seals | ||
*push-rod tube 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 | ||
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| + | ====Stainless==== | ||
| + | *SS Engine mount bolts | ||
| + | *SS bolt/nut kit | ||
===Related Vids and articles=== | ===Related Vids and articles=== | ||
*Piston ring compression [http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/piston/ringtool.htm] | *Piston ring compression [http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/piston/ringtool.htm] | ||
*Pushrod tube seal replacement - Part 1 of 3 (Chris fucking Harris)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A47LiKSYD9o] | *Pushrod tube seal replacement - Part 1 of 3 (Chris fucking Harris)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A47LiKSYD9o] | ||
| + | *Useful maintenance tips - R80 [http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/index.htm] | ||
==Parts== | ==Parts== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:43, 8 September 2014
Contents
Reference Material
- Electrical Hints at BMW Motorcycle Tech.info. Very thorough and informative reference to electrical systems.
- Revival Cycles Lots of nice/clean/minimal parts and they have a really nice electrical system overhaul package.
- Chris Harris youtube vid on removing engine from an AirHead
- Article on valve adjustment and rocker arm endplay
- Chris Harris youtube vid on valve clearance and rocker arm endplay adjustment
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
- Right side "Simple & Clean" On/Off & Starter Switch $30
- Left side controls
- 1 1/8" Wide
- High Beam LED
Throttle
- Two cables is for PushPull mechanisms. Some controls can serve either single or PushPull.
- Black Aluminum Biltwell "Whiskey" Throttle - (7/8", Single Cable) $95 looks to mtc like the best quality single.
- 7/8" Single Cable Throttle Assembly $16
- 7/8" Light-weight Nylon Throttle Assembly and Grips - (Gloss Black) $13
- [http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-throttle-parts-oem-style-satin-black-honda-throttle-assembly-44-9777.html
- Motion Pro Dual Cables.
- Cable kits Ordered kits for clutch and throttle.
- Throttle cable how to
Brakes
- Rizoma: Brake fluid reservoir really clean/minimal design. 50-80 euros.
- Another option for stainless braided brake lines. Check out the "carbon" color.
More Parts
Brakes
Bars
- Satin Black Drag Bars in 7/8" $25.
- Satin Black Supermoto Bars in 7/8" $25
- Satin Black Renthal Ultra-Low Superbike bars in 7/8" $65.
- Answer ProTaper Bars
- dimensions:
- up to 70cm wide total
- triple clamp is 20-24cm wide
- looking for minimal rise. (20-30mm)
- dimensions:
Lights
- Bar end blinkers $50 Can we clamp mirrors to them?
- Retro LED Blinkers 61.50 Euro
- Gloss Balck retro bullet LED turn signals $130... yikes!
- LED "Scarab" Turn Signals - (Satin Black & Clear) $50
- Mini LED "Torpedo" Turn Signals - (Black & Smoke) $35
- Mini LED Oval Turn Signals - (Black & Clear) $23
- Smooth and clean LED turn signals $95/pair
Speedometer/Tach
- Speedometer Ratio 3.56/1.318
- Acewell Black
- Acewell Cable Converter
- Vapor Digital $130
- Dashboard Lights $55
- 2.5" Black face stainless electronic Speedo $129
- "Matching Chrome Electronic Tach $71 (Brian at Dimecity - closest we can come up with)
- Acewell 3692 Rectangular Digital $240 w/shipping
- Customizable Guages!!!
- Reference for hooking up Gen light
Fuel Tank
Gas Cap - Aviation Style Chrome
Electrical
- Enduralast charging system upgrade (400 watt) $300
- Ignition system upgrade
- Shorai Li-PO battery type LFX21L6-BS12
- Length 5.83"
- Width 3.23"
- Height 5.51"
Mufflers
SS 18", 1.5" Diameter R65 is 35mm/1.37" and 17.5" long
Tools
Nuts and bolts - Stainless
- Stainless nuts and bolts and parts Full kit 140 pounds sterling
- Stainless pushrod tubes and axles (rear)
- More kit from England
- SS front axel (Sturgis, MS)
Nice Builds
- Yamaha with metal frame
- This bike also had some controls drilled into handlebar.
- View From The Bridge Blog, not sure if this is useful but seems kinda interesting.
- CafeBeemers Blog
- AnythingButStockBeemers Blog
