New Airhead Owner - Needs Help! (Lots of Images)
Fellow airheads, I am a new proud owner of a 1982 R65. This is my first motorcycle so I am not entirely sure what I am doing.
Here is a picture of the bike:
A quick description (from seller):
16000 Miles. Features upgraded Marzocchi shocks, beefy K100 Forks, 34mm Vikuni VM Carbs. Bike has been serviced including: top end refresh, valve adjustment, final drive service, carb sync, etc.
I got this bike from a little shop in DC. Owner said it has been sitting for a long time.
The current problems I am facing:
• I am leaking fuel from the right exhaust nut
• Tiny leaks at the oil pan
• The bike starts fairly easily with the Mikuni chokes in the DOWN position (CHOKE OFF), however, after letting idle, and then revving the engine, the bike shuts off (see video).
[flash=] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cet85Zphamg [/flash]
• Bike shuts off when carb chokes are in UP position (CHOKE ON) and starts easier when carb chokes are OFF - a bit strange?
• The mixture screws were messed with, any advice on these Mikuni V34 Carbs?
My next steps are to:
Tuning
1) Valve adjustment following this guide:
https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/mc-how-to/adjust-valves-bmw-5-airhead-engines
If gaskets looks good, I will probably keep them.
2) Check/replace "$2000" O-ring where oil is leaking
3) Check/replace seals around exhaust nut
Minor Fixes
1) Fix right indicator light
2) Replace center stand spring
Questions:
Do you think I should go through all these tuning steps?
How can I fix some of these problems?
What are more good sources for information? Tuning equipment?
Is there anything I am missing?
Tools/Equipment Needed:
Exhaust nut tool
Torque wrenches (in/ft sized)
Spark tester
Magnetic drain plug
Contact point set and condenser
Valve cover gasket
In other news:
I get my motorcycle license in two weeks.
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