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- 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,...
- 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,...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...