I finally got my R65 Ls out of the basement after taking off the whole rear end o clean it up and paint it after winter riding left it a bit rusty. The only engine work I did was lubing the clutch splines.
The other day I took it for a short spin to get gas. About 13 km's in I heard a horrible screaming. Thinking wheel bearings I stopped and had a look and they seemed ok. I got home without much more bad noise and pulled the front wheel to have a look.
Bearing were fine so put the wheel back on. I started it again and immediately it started screaming again and now I could tell the noise was coming from the cylinders.
Obviously I checked the oil first and that was not the issue. I haven't touched anything else on the engine. Anyone have any thoughts for me?
thanks
Rocker shafts and needle rollers ??
If you had not said the cylinders, then I would have looked at the speedometer drive cable, the instrument heads, or something under the front engine cover. Those are areas that have "spinning" items more prone to squeal.
Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.
Worth having a look under there too as I was messing with the contacts to the stator and I replaced the control unit. Maybe I bumped something? I should do that asap as we're under fire alert for a wildfire that's headed our way and I want to evacuate the 3 bikes I have here if we have to run.
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