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by Charlespvdw
Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Bmw r65ls carburetors
Replies: 2
Views: 902

Bmw r65ls carburetors

Hi all I have been on a goose chace for the last 2 years trying to figure out what should be a simple fix on this air head but cannot seem to find a solution. I did a nut and bolt restoration on an 1983 R65LS, which ran perfectly before by the way. After the rebuild I could not get the timing right,...
by Charlespvdw
Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Bmw r65ls carburetors
Replies: 0
Views: 1674

Bmw r65ls carburetors

Hi all I have been on a goose chace for the last 2 years trying to figure out what should be a simple fix on this air head but cannot seem to find a solution. I did a nut and bolt restoration on an 1983 R65LS, which ran perfectly before by the way. After the rebuild I could not get the timing right,...
by Charlespvdw
Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:56 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start
Replies: 11
Views: 3155

Re: 1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start

Hi Rob. I assumed this was correct as I installed it in the way I removed it. Please educate me on how to set the timing? I don't have a timing light though. I see in the manual that I need to rotate the distributer counter or clockwise to advance and retard respectively. What position is static. In...
by Charlespvdw
Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start
Replies: 11
Views: 3155

Re: 1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start

Hi Guys During the lock down I have some time to actually work on the bike more than once in two weeks.. but I still can't get the bike to run right. I was able to sort out the electrical problem, and Zombie Master you are spot on, the main grounds did not make contact to bare metal because the fram...
by Charlespvdw
Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:29 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start
Replies: 11
Views: 3155

Re: 1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start

Hi Rob Thank you for your response. My feedback after going through everything is as follows: I do have a Heynes manual. I do have good spark at both plugs only when I pull in the clutch. I have replaced both diaphrams on the carbs and the chokes are correctly assemblied (verified with a youtube vid...
by Charlespvdw
Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:30 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start
Replies: 11
Views: 3155

1983 R65LS complete rebuild first start

Hi Guys I have been restoring a 1983 R65LS to its original condition the last year. I have completely rebuild the engine and gearbox, but did not touch the wiring harness as this was still in good working condition before I stripped the bike. Yesterday I came to the point where I could actually turn...