What's going on in the garage?

[Radioguylogs]

I've had two V65's (VF1100C), and I think they are my favorite bike that I have owned. I have a nice '85 right now.

I love riding them, but working on them is a pain in the keyster. But, like anything else, once you get some experience, it's not as bad.

[LenB]

So I was all proud of myself for finally dialing in the carbs on the V45 and getting it running nicely when, upon taking it for a test run, quickly discovered that it popped out of 2nd. Suffering from a severe case of Deja Vu as it was the nightmare of the XS11 all over again. Having invested too much at this point, I've found and ordered the suspect replacement gears, shifter drum and forks on flea-bay. Got the fluids drained and am preparing to flip the bike and attempt the necessary parts swap - hopefully without pulling the motor or splitting the cases. As with this site, V4MuscleBike.com has proven to be a valuable resource. Have you torn down your V65 yet Mike?

Pre transmission woe discovery -

[Radioguylogs]

I did everything except split the cases on my previous V65. I rebuilt everything and then discovered the frame was bent. So I took it all apart AGAIN and replaced the frame.

My current V65 came with a rod knock that became loud enough to diagnose with a couple of hundred miles. I did an engine swap on this one.

I have not had any transmission problem so far (knock n wood).

Here is the frame swap in progress:

[Mathh]

I always loved these awesome bikes although I never bought one because of their complexity... Awesome advert too..

[DEEBS11]

[DEEBS11]

My 74 R90/6 BMW uses oil. Quite a bit. Kinda like a 2 stroke. However, it runs great. I have ridden it for twenty years after a mechanical restoration with only basic carb rebuilding, points/condenser replacement, coil replacement, and valve adjustment/sync. It's time for a last ride and tear down to rebuild the motor from the crankshaft up.


This is what it looked like in 2006 when I brought it home for $300.00.

[DEEBS11]

After the rustoration.

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The teardown.

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Down to the crankshaft.

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Connecting rods off.

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Kitted parts off to the machine shop.

[DEEBS11]

All four valves are shot. The head will be rebuilt with 4 new Kibblewhite guides and valves. Rockers looked ok with the exception on left intake there was some pitting. Going to replace that rocker with a good used one. All four rocker needle bearings will be replaced. No crosshatch left inside the bore. Shiny smooth glazed. Piston ring lands were shot so they were no good. Will need 2 new pistons with a slight overbore and 3 piece oil rings to replace the BMW single oil ring which is a poor design. New head nuts. The four pushrods are good. New pushrod tube seals.

[Radioguylogs]

Interesting thread.

How many miles are on the Beamer?