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Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build -- new bearings and triple tree installed

cafematty said:
Nice! Quick tip... When you put that shaft boot on... square side goes towards swingarm, round towards tranny... it should also say "OBEN" on the round end... this means top.. (so that side up)

At a glance, this is very easy to overlook and will end with a leaky swingarm joint. :D

Super excited to see the finished product!
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Thanks for the advice cafematty. I just noticed how one end is squared and the other is round.

redlinedave said:
why did you paint the handle bar clamps? they polish up so nice.
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Redlinedave, I guess I really wanted a blacked-out look. The handlebars are black and since the triple-clamp is polished aluminum I figured it would look cool (along with the top nut being black). They are powder-coated, so it should be pretty durable. If I don't like them in the end I can pick up a pair of used ones on ebay for cheap :)
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build -- update

Haven't posted in a while... things have gotten busy at work and the holidays. I did check up on the tank and fenders and turns out the tank had 5 pin holes in it. They have been welded and the tank is currently being re-lined. Should have the painted parts back in two weeks or so. Forks are on and I hope to have the swing-arm, final drive, and rear wheel on tonight.
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build -- rear-end together

Finally got time to do some work. Got the rear end all back together and changed all the fluids, etc. Got the rear tire mounted (much easier than removal) and I am happy with the rim polishing and tire results. Hammerhead shocks look pretty cool as well.

Should have the tank and fenders by next week. Tank should be bullet proof when finished :)


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rear_2 by jkluesner, on Flickr
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build -- question (wheel balancing)

Question for you experts. I was given some Dyna Beads and was thinking of using them to balance my tires. Lots of positive feedback on them online. What do you guys think? Try the beads or go get them balanced using ugly weights?

-J
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build -- question (wheel balancing)

I'd ride it first and see if you feel a vibration. Tire quality control is leaps and bounds better that years ago. If so, try them, as you said lots of positive feedback.
If you have your doubts, before installing them you can check the balance of your wheel by putting the axle across two jack-stands and give the tire a light spin. See if the wheel stops at the same place every time, or slowly hunts back and forth for a spot (down) if so that is the heavy side. If it stops in a different place each time go with it as is.
I noticed you mounted the painted dot opposite the valve stem. I always line them up. ???
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build -- question (wheel balancing)

Bike is looking great, What are your plans for the stock parts.
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build -- question (wheel balancing)

Hoosier Daddy said:
I'd ride it first and see if you feel a vibration. Tire quality control is leaps and bounds better that years ago. If so, try them, as you said lots of positive feedback.
If you have your doubts, before installing them you can check the balance of your wheel by putting the axle across two jack-stands and give the tire a light spin. See if the wheel stops at the same place every time, or slowly hunts back and forth for a spot (down) if so that is the heavy side. If it stops in a different place each time go with it as is.
I noticed you mounted the painted dot opposite the valve stem. I always line them up. ???
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Guess I was just lazy about lining up the dot on the tire... that or I just wasn't thinking about it. I got a valve core puller yesterday and am going to put the beads in and give it a whirl. We will see.
71cb750 said:
Bike is looking great, What are your plans for the stock parts.
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I haven't figured out what I am going to do with the stock parts. Might ebay them. BING carbs are in good condition. You interested?
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5

Im good on the bings actually and your right, they should bring some decent coin on ebay. I am currently interested in the stock front turn signals with the bracket. also needing a left side switch/perch. Keep up the great work. Your going to love that thing when you get it done and you dont have to worry about one like it parking next to you.
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5

71cb750 said:
also needing a left side switch/perch.
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I may have one. It would be for a newer airhead... I'll dig around after work.
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5

I have the turn signals and the mounts. The turn signals were painted ugly orange. Little pain remover and they should be fine.
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5-- parts painted

Got some pics of the painted parts . Had my uncle in Indiana do the paint job on these. Tank is welded, relined, and he is finishing the black stripes on the chrome today. The other parts are the two trimmed down fenders and the headlight bucket. Can't wait to see them in person!

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Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build

jkluesner said:
Got some parts when I came home from work today :) I decided to go with euro-type bars (black) and do away with the bulky/ugly turn signals and go with bar end signals combined with mirrors. Below is a mock-up of what it should look like. I sort like the combined look.


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Hey there, great build. I run a /5 as well. Im really curious to know if you got that bar end turn signal/mirror combo to work out. I would totally go that route if you did.

Thanks!
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build

Paradox said:
Hey there, great build. I run a /5 as well. Im really curious to know if you got that bar end turn signal/mirror combo to work out.
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Hey Paradox. I haven't installed the handlebar turn-signals and mirrors yet... might get to that tomorrow or sometime this week. I did a mock up early on and it looked like it will work. Just need to drill a small hole in the handlebars for the turn-signal wiring to go through.

Got my painted parts and worked all day on the bike today. Got the exhaust finished and installed. Decided to put a few coats of high-temp silicon paint on the header wrap to help seal it. Gave it a darker look which is good. Also did a fluid change on the forks and the front end suspension is good to go now. It's coming along... finally.

Also, the custom trimmed fenders turned out great. The back fender is pretty much hidden which is what I was going for.


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Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 -- catch tank mount? more pics

Finished the started cover with the painted R60/5 plates. Got a catch tank for the oil blow-off (previously went into old airbox and ended up gumming up right side carb... ) and am trying to find a place to mount it. Question: can I mount the tank above the blow-off valve? Will oil make it into the tank easily? I guess this is a dumb question, just want to make sure I don't need gravity on my side. Below are my two options-- inside the starter cover, which looks nice and streamlined, or down by the exhaust... not so great... close to exhaust and brake lever. Wiring harness is in as well as ignition coils, diode board, relays, etc.

Also, I put up another pic from the back of the bike. Took some custom drilling and bending of brackets to get that exhaust to fit... tight squeeze.


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catch_tank by jkluesner, on Flickr


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Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 -- catch tank mount? more pics

Issues with the handlebar bar-end turn signal setup. Turns out that BMW handlebar controls inner diameter is exactly 22 mm. 7/8 bars are basically 22.2 mm. This means I would have to bore out the controls or buy 22 mm bars. So, I bought 22 mm flanders bars.

Problem #2. The bar end turn signals are designed for 22 mm or 7/8 and the inner diameter of the flanders bars is about 5/8 inch. They are thick bars. Now I have two sets of bars, one that I can't mount the controls on without boring them out and the other that I can't put bar-end turn signals on or mirrors without boring out the inside of the flanders bars.

Crap. Have $150 in bars now. Very frustrating.
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 -- catch tank mount? more pics

jkluesner said:
Very frustrating.
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Oh man.. I've been there. The bars situation is a pain. I still don't have what I think is the optimal setup... but I also still need to rebuild the front end on the bike.. just not happy with it. So I'll probably be ordering some nicer clipons (the ones I have now are a little cheaper, and had to be turned down a little to work).
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 -- catch tank mount? more pics

I'm guessing the signal mounts are rubber bushings that expand when tightened? Different bushings? Careful working of bushings on a sander?

Are you leaving the airbox off and running pods? Maybe the catch can could sit on the platform where the airbox was?

I'm not keen on that little chrome filter sticking out from the starter cover. Maybe a bigger all-foam filter like a UNI filter would look more 'purposeful'.

BTW - what's the petcock for on the catch can? Drain?
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 -- bar-end turn signals mounted, finally

Tim said:
I'm guessing the signal mounts are rubber bushings that expand when tightened? Different bushings? Careful working of bushings on a sander?

Are you leaving the airbox off and running pods? Maybe the catch can could sit on the platform where the airbox was?

I'm not keen on that little chrome filter sticking out from the starter cover. Maybe a bigger all-foam filter like a UNI filter would look more 'purposeful'.

BTW - what's the petcock for on the catch can? Drain?
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Tim,

The "bushings" that came with the turn signals are metal and are way too big. Although, your post gave me an idea. I went to ace hardware and tried to get some rubber bushings. Turned out they don't have any... strange for a hardware store. So, I bought some rubber mounts for a cabinet or table-- next best thing I guessed. I chopped off the outer metal sleeve on the turn signal, sanded down the rubber bushing, and put on the metal tapered bolt and ta da! The thing is very sturdy and I have a spot to mount the turn signal.

I am not using directly mounted pods... I don't want to change the intake tract length. So, I am using the original intake tubes for the carbs that put the pods where the old air filter use to be. Not really any room to mount the tank there. I think I might change the filter... don't really like the chrome either. And yes, the petcock is for draining the tank.


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