In over my head.. and loving it.

Ape hangers

Do you think you can last thru "ten gallons" with those handle bars??

I can help.

PM me.

Jim

Paintless Repair

Some of us apparently find beauty in almost anything, especially including a 10-gallon Hoske --

I've never seen one up-close and personal, and have never looked inside, for sure, so I don't know whether this is a single-walled tank???

If the answer is YES, then -- given the beauty of the thing, I'd find a GOOD, very skilled paintless dent repair artist (yes, "artist" is the right word) who does a LOT of hail-damage repair -- and since you have hail where you are, you should be able to find the right guy by asking around, and the "right guy" will be honored to have such a task. (Simply check the Yellow Pages under "Hoske Tank Repair!")

The successful repair should result in a PERFECT job, and I'm talking about NO TRACE of creases, dents, etc., even when viewed in low-angle light (which is how they see to do the repair.)

Shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg, either. I know you're shy of funds, right now, but I wouldn't skimp on this job -- that tank is something special.

You seem to be moving this along very nicely, and this is a fun thread to follow, thanks to all you /2 people. . .

Regards,

Walking Eagle

This is what Scotchbrite does. Before/after:



I have a feeling I am going to leave some rust on this bike for the time being. Sorry?

I installed a low sidecar handlebar, related cables, and removed the extra 1' of wiring.



I got titles for both of the bikes.. not using the $1500-route, either.

Hurry up and get that done for the Guzzi Rally.



Nice job so far Dude!

Rapid_Roy said:

Hurry up and get that done for the Guzzi Rally.

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We'll see about that. I hope to have it road-worthy by the national in Sedalia, MO.

I graduated and got a job as a rocket surgeon, so I'll finally be able to afford some of these hobbies.

just wondering??

What is a "Rocket Surgeon"?

Ever heard of a 7 mm stock clutch disk?



jim-Ketchikan

gertiektn said:

What is a "Rocket Surgeon"?

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I am an aerospace engineer by education and profession.

Ever heard of a 7 mm stock clutch disk?

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Saw your questions on advrider. I haven't got that far.. yet..

gertiektn said:

Ever heard of a 7 mm stock clutch disk?

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Which bike? From Vech's catalog...

21 21 0 070 005--$75.00--7mm clutch plate R24-R25/2
21 21 0 070 025--$92.00--clutch plate 7mm R51/2-R67/2

wow!

The 7mm clutch system is not for the 1960 R50.. so maybe my pressure plate is a tad bit too tall.. and when the engine gets hot.. the clutch is inclined to easily release..
It does, but you have to have a 1/2 second of patience..
so the pressure plate??? is suspect..

am I guessing?

Jim, ketchikan.

crazydrummerdude said:

Ok, now comes the "fun" part. Obtaining a title.

I bought them from a guy who got them from Oklahoma. He did a VIN/title search through OK and it came back clear.

I took this to the license bureau today while I was doing other business and just asked about the steps necessary to obtaining a title. I was told to go to the Circuit Court Clerk.

I called the Circiut Court Clerk, and the b*tch was absolutely unfriendly and unhelpful. All I got out of it was that I need a "declatory judgement." To get this, I'd need a lawyer. I called a lawyer, and he wants "$1000-$1500"!!!!

$1500 for a piece of paper? If that's the case, I'll just take the plate off my R90 and put it on the sidecar rig.

So, anyone here actually title a vehicle purchased without a title? Specifically, in Missouri?

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In New Hampshire the process is essentially the same as in CA. Get a local policeman to complete and sign the form from the DOT that verifies you have a bill of sale and records the VIN (engine #) and then request the new title. Good luck! Avoid the lawyer. Check with the DOT/Title folks - try another person. And if the Cycle shop is no help, get hold of the local Vintage Auto club. They will know how to do it.

NH Lost Title process

In New Hampshire the process is essentially the same as in CA. Get a local policeman to complete and sign the form from the DOT that verifies you have a bill of sale and records the VIN (engine #) and then request the new title. Good luck! Avoid the lawyer. Check with the DOT/Title folks - try another person. And if the Cycle shop is no help, get hold of the local Vintage Auto club. They will know how to do it.

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In New Hampshire the process is essentially the same as in CA. Get a local policeman to complete and sign the form from the DOT that verifies you have a bill of sale and records the VIN (engine #) and then request the new title. Good luck! Avoid the lawyer. Check with the DOT/Title folks - try another person. And if the Cycle shop is no help, get hold of the local Vintage Auto club. They will know how to do it.

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Thanks for the help, but let's just say I found the "easy" button. I now have titles for both of the /2s.

I have a 68 R69S that I purchased after grad school in '73. Starting to go through it end to end and have purchased Barrington Motor Works /2 Restoration manual. It's a great read and saves tons of time in uninstall-install. Pricey, but well worth it.

geraldlcooper said:

I have a 68 R69S that I purchased after grad school in '73. Starting to go through it end to end and have purchased Barrington Motor Works /2 Restoration manual. It's a great read and saves tons of time in uninstall-install. Pricey, but well worth it.

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Definitely pricey ($117 after shipping), but definitely worth it. I also have the factory service manual ($35 plus shipping) and my brother found me a vintage Chilton manual at a book fair for ~$1.

Then, there are these: http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/2man/index.htm and http://bmwdean.com/1966-owners-manual.htm

And there's this for the electrical:

http://www.snafu.org/restore/uandm_bmw_v1.pdf

Vech sells an updated version of this that I feel is well worth it. Lots of good wiring diagrams and troubleshooting.