I thoroughly enjoy the detail that is given, very informative! I’ve a R80/7 , a RT and a RS that require attention, I will use your knowledge and excellent videos to assist me. Thanks, Jim.
Good to see you making such quick work of this project. While the process is (as always) very interesting to watch, the idea that this motorcycle will go to a good cause is even better. Hopefully we'll get to see it "in action" on one of the veteran rides. Thank you for the videos, all the best 🙂
Thank you mysticapprentice. I look forward to putting 1,000 miles or so on the bike, which is my norm for sorting out any issues, before putting it up for auction.
Excellent - as always Brook. I would have thought that lifting engine out of the frame would be easier - but I guess not! Great detail about the two different thickness of spacers and their placement. I'll be noting that in my little one-horsepower brain. Pete
Gaylord, I have found all the ones I have rebuilt have their own charms, quirks and enjoyable characteristics. So, I like them all. That said, the rumor is the 1977 R75/7 is one of the best airheads BMW built. I have yet to work or ride one, so I can't verify that. The rumor also is that the R80ST has excellent handling. I'll get to check that out at some point. 🙂
My dad had an R50,an R60 and my favorite an R69S. I learned to ride on my brothers Suzuki but dad would let me ride his R69S with him on the back from time to time which was a huge deal for a 12 year old.I always wanted another R69S but today they’re like the holy grail and not affordable.I’m trying to put together a R100rt barn find now and your videos are a blessing Thanks
@@Hodado My introduction to motorcycles was a Vespa 125 with sidecar in 1958 that my dad bought through Sears that they rebranded as an Allstate scooter. It would have been a lot cooler if he got a BMW. :-)
Hey Brooks, any idea why I'm having a hard time removing the front stud? The rear stud removed like butter but I'm having a hard time removing the front stud. I Put enough penetrant spray around the front stud on both sides so that I can seesaw the frame with relative ease, pounded on the front stud on both sides probably much harder than I should..., but it still won't come off... Pound harder? th-cam.com/video/TAu7I0pw2so/w-d-xo.html
FrodoLoggins, I'd try to support the engine and take the weight off the stud. Perhaps that will make it easier to get it to slide. I've used a piece of rebar in the past with a hammer to drive one that was being stubborn so I didn't damage the threads or deform the end.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage Finally got her off... I ended up tightening a nut onto some washers to pry it off. Took 30 washers before it got easy... Looks like a bunch of rust built up on one side of the nut and that was keeping it on the frame.
Thanks so much for making all of these videos.... I'm renovating an 83 R65 and all these are so helpful... 👍
You’re welcome Jim 😊
I thoroughly enjoy the detail that is given, very informative! I’ve a R80/7 , a RT and a RS that require attention, I will use your knowledge and excellent videos to assist me. Thanks, Jim.
You're welcome Jim. Be sure to visit my website for in depth details on my four rebuilds ( brook.reams.me)
Good to see you making such quick work of this project. While the process is (as always) very interesting to watch, the idea that this motorcycle will go to a good cause is even better. Hopefully we'll get to see it "in action" on one of the veteran rides. Thank you for the videos, all the best 🙂
Thank you mysticapprentice. I look forward to putting 1,000 miles or so on the bike, which is my norm for sorting out any issues, before putting it up for auction.
Excellent - as always Brook. I would have thought that lifting engine out of the frame would be easier - but I guess not! Great detail about the two different thickness of spacers and their placement. I'll be noting that in my little one-horsepower brain.
Pete
Assessor 12, keep in mind I'm an old fart, and, "A man has got to know his limitations". My limitations grow yearly. 🙂
I was wondering if there is a particular vintage airhead that you prefer if so please elaborate. I appreciate the engineers opinion
Thank you
Gaylord, I have found all the ones I have rebuilt have their own charms, quirks and enjoyable characteristics. So, I like them all. That said, the rumor is the 1977 R75/7 is one of the best airheads BMW built. I have yet to work or ride one, so I can't verify that. The rumor also is that the R80ST has excellent handling. I'll get to check that out at some point. 🙂
My dad had an R50,an R60 and my favorite an R69S. I learned to ride on my brothers Suzuki but dad would let me ride his R69S with him on the back from time to time which was a huge deal for a 12 year old.I always wanted another R69S but today they’re like the holy grail and not affordable.I’m trying to put together a R100rt barn find now and your videos are a blessing
Thanks
@@Hodado My introduction to motorcycles was a Vespa 125 with sidecar in 1958 that my dad bought through Sears that they rebranded as an Allstate scooter. It would have been a lot cooler if he got a BMW. :-)
All the crud at 2:20 comes from what? A failed clutch sealer?
Likely it comes from a leaking rear crankshaft seal and or leaking oil pump seal.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage Would a thinner synthetic oil be the culprit?
No
@@BrooksAirheadGarage Thank you. I've asked you that because in the K series synthetic oil caused similar leaks.
Following closely,,,as usual !
Thank you Kevin. Stay well.
Hey Brooks, any idea why I'm having a hard time removing the front stud? The rear stud removed like butter but I'm having a hard time removing the front stud. I Put enough penetrant spray around the front stud on both sides so that I can seesaw the frame with relative ease, pounded on the front stud on both sides probably much harder than I should..., but it still won't come off... Pound harder?
th-cam.com/video/TAu7I0pw2so/w-d-xo.html
FrodoLoggins, I'd try to support the engine and take the weight off the stud. Perhaps that will make it easier to get it to slide. I've used a piece of rebar in the past with a hammer to drive one that was being stubborn so I didn't damage the threads or deform the end.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage Finally got her off... I ended up tightening a nut onto some washers to pry it off. Took 30 washers before it got easy... Looks like a bunch of rust built up on one side of the nut and that was keeping it on the frame.