larstorders
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Hi. I'm new on the forum and very pleased to find a place where G/S owners are sharing their experience. Got my 81 G/S t'other day, at last. After much searching for a stablemate for my very, smooth road, oriented 1982 R65 I'm pretty sure the G/S will be right for me. Can't test the theory yet though cos I need to do a few little jobs on it.
I've decided to get the rims replaced and would appreciate any recommendations for a midlands wheel builder who can do a good job lacing up the wheels, especially the rear. Also trying to find a proper workshop manual with details to check the shimming the rear bevel drive. Could be it needs shimming to reduce the small amount of play > 1.5mm at rim, but I suspect the bearings may be on there way out. I've had 5 airheads and enjoyed working on them when required, but all of them twin shocks up to now.
I've decided to get the rims replaced and would appreciate any recommendations for a midlands wheel builder who can do a good job lacing up the wheels, especially the rear. Also trying to find a proper workshop manual with details to check the shimming the rear bevel drive. Could be it needs shimming to reduce the small amount of play > 1.5mm at rim, but I suspect the bearings may be on there way out. I've had 5 airheads and enjoyed working on them when required, but all of them twin shocks up to now.
