R65LS

[nicholsonj2252]

Last few parts arrived to finish the bike , new exhaust nuts and sealing rinhgs to sort the exhaust leak , replacement front brake switch , petrol tank filler gaskets and the choke lever pivot bolt

Also got the pannier rack adapter bracket and lock plate sso the Krauser panniers will lock onto the racks

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Well after a 5am start and 4.5 hours of battling with the pannier frames and locking plates they are finally on and working !

New exhaust nuts and sealing rings fitted - time for a coffee break I think

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[nicholsonj2252]

Exhaust leak sorted and seat fitted , bleed the front brakes and fit the headlight fairing after lunch and it's ready for a road test

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Nicely balanced and ticking over .......

 

[nicholsonj2252]

All finished , just need to get a few miles on it and give it a shake down checkover

Pictures make the red paintwork look better than it is

 

[Da1sycat]

Fantastic completion John. The Krauser panniers look great on it. Im sure you'll be glad to see the back of this one and another project moved in to replace it. Running so smooth too. Some talent

 

[dr nosh]

Looking great.

Haven't seen one of these models for years.

The new owner is going to be 'well happy' with this.

Next project?

 

[SilverSurferToo]

4.5 hours to fit the frames ... Sir, it is that tenacity and level of commitment that sets your bikes apart. Have you dared to estimate the hours spent on this one? Congrats to the new lucky owner, you've got a belter and a bargain.

 

[steve hughes]

Another chrysalis to butterfly thread. Thanks for posting John. These and the Mikey Boy threads really are a massive resource for anyone tackling an airhead rebuild.

 

[nicholsonj2252]

4.5 hours to fit the frames ... Sir, it is that tenacity and level of commitment that sets your bikes apart. Have you dared to estimate the hours spent on this one? Congrats to the new lucky owner, you've got a belter and a bargain.

I’ve not added up the hours I’ve spent on it , it’s a lot I know that but I’m just happy that it’s now sorted mechanically and should give the new owner years of service


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[nicholsonj2252]

Up and out for sunrise at 0440 this morning to give the R65LS it's first shakedown ride . Did just over 70 miles in 2hours and happy to report the bike ran great with no issues . Starts on the button , handles well and brakes are good . Off on Sunday to deliver it over to its new owner in Ireland

 

[Gelandestrasse]

Round our way if I get up that early I’m likely to come across deer in the road. I’ve hit one too many so actually stopped going into work early.

Delivering to Ireland sounds like a great adventure!

 

[KMD]

Will you ride it or trailer it John ?

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Will you ride it or trailer it John ?

Ride it over and fly home

I'm riding up from Durham to Cairnryan on Sunday and then on to Monaghan in Southern Ireland

Monday I'm heading over to Sligo and then up to Malin Head

Tuesday is a ride the long way round via the coastal route back over to Northern Ireland

Wednesday I'll be at the new owners doing a re-torque of the heads , valve clearances and check over

Thursday morning flight home Belfast to Newcastle

 

[SilverSurferToo]

That route has the potential to be visually stunning OR windswept and interesting. Most likely all of the above though.

 

[nicholsonj2252]

First 100 miles done , Durham to Dumfries , bike running great

Quick stop for breakfast then up to Cairnryan tomorrow catch the ferrry

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[ikkje]

Safe journey John

 

[Mad Hatter]

Ride it over and fly home

I'm riding up from Durham to Cairnryan on Sunday and then on to Monaghan in Southern Ireland

Monday I'm heading over to Sligo and then up to Malin Head

Tuesday is a ride the long way round via the coastal route back over to Northern Ireland

Wednesday I'll be at the new owners doing a re-torque of the heads , valve clearances and check over

Thursday morning flight home Belfast to Newcastle

You're making a habit of this John, I see a future as an international bike courier

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Arrived at Cairnryan , sun shining and roads quiet

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[Blacknbluex2]

What a great adventure this has turned into, if it had of been me that bought it I would have been riding it back to home in Ireland the long way myself. Great stuff John