Good afternoon Sir, I'm just watching your vid on installing the connecting rods, I'm not seeing any holes in the shells being install for oil .....and not any oil passage ways on the rods too.......did I just miss that or isn't there on this model..........my R60/6 1974 has those oil passages through the Crank and into the Crank end of the rods then oiling the rod shells ....... although on the break down of my engine and one of the shells is scored....now being replaced I find the oil passages clean and clear of obstructions........and the most part worked extremely well.......the damage to the shell was caused by a fine slither of metal burr which I found ......thanks for the allllllll the vids I find your explanations extremely helpful I do hope you do more...........regards `Phil
Thanks for these videos you do. I bought my first BMW, a 1982 R100RS and am rebuilding it using your wisdom which is really helpful. I'd like to email you a question or two along the way if that's possible.
Thanks again. I'm surprised that you didn't clean the backside of the bearing and the mating surface of the rod with zylene or something non-petroleum. Not criticizing , just commenting.
Hi Cam, The bearing material is delicate and is clean out of the box. I avoid putting my fingers on the bearing surface as the oils will cause some corrosion of the bearing alloy. The rods were refurbished, so no cleaning needed. In general, I try to only use the lubricant that the material will be exposed to. The exception to that is engine assembly lube to protect parts that won't be fully lubricated for a bit on first engine start. That said, I drain the oil in the first 10 miles and refresh to flush out the assembly lube, and bits of metal debris that's always created in a new motor.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage Thanks for the response. I totally agree. I've built a few sprint car engines ( with some success) and had a few built by pros, and I've always done/seen the mating surfaces cleaned because of hand oils. I appreciate all that you show us and I have learned tons about my motorcycle. Thank you for your videos.
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Another great,finely detailed video.Thank-you for posting.
HI Don, You're welcome.
Good afternoon Sir, I'm just watching your vid on installing the connecting rods, I'm not seeing any holes in the shells being install for oil .....and not any oil passage ways on the rods too.......did I just miss that or isn't there on this model..........my R60/6 1974 has those oil passages through the Crank and into the Crank end of the rods then oiling the rod shells ....... although on the break down of my engine and one of the shells is scored....now being replaced I find the oil passages clean and clear of obstructions........and the most part worked extremely well.......the damage to the shell was caused by a fine slither of metal burr which I found ......thanks for the allllllll the vids I find your explanations extremely helpful I do hope you do more...........regards `Phil
Phil, there are lubrication holes in the crankshaft connecting rod journal that bring oil to the bearing shells.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage thank you
Thanks for these videos you do. I bought my first BMW, a 1982 R100RS and am rebuilding it using your wisdom which is really helpful. I'd like to email you a question or two along the way if that's possible.
Hi Richard,
I'd prefer you post any questions to a relevant procedure document on my web site, brook.reams.me. That way others get the benefit.
Excellent....as always Brooks. I’ve got to find a good RS that I can afford.
Peter, Indeed. That way another airhead will be saved from parting out or corroding away :-)
Bam! I’m number 1! Grin. Great vid.
John, Indeed. Must have been a bit slow at the airport. :-)
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Nah, just enjoying my morning coffee🤓
Great Video...!!!
Julian, Thank you for the kind words.
Thanks an other time, teacher!!!
Jordi, I hope this helps you if you have to do this work.
Can that shaft fit my xmoto g650 2009
Joseph, I have no idea.
Thanks again. I'm surprised that you didn't clean the backside of the bearing and the mating surface of the rod with zylene or something non-petroleum. Not criticizing , just commenting.
Hi Cam, The bearing material is delicate and is clean out of the box. I avoid putting my fingers on the bearing surface as the oils will cause some corrosion of the bearing alloy. The rods were refurbished, so no cleaning needed. In general, I try to only use the lubricant that the material will be exposed to. The exception to that is engine assembly lube to protect parts that won't be fully lubricated for a bit on first engine start. That said, I drain the oil in the first 10 miles and refresh to flush out the assembly lube, and bits of metal debris that's always created in a new motor.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage Thanks for the response. I totally agree. I've built a few sprint car engines ( with some success) and had a few built by pros, and I've always done/seen the mating surfaces cleaned because of hand oils. I appreciate all that you show us and I have learned tons about my motorcycle. Thank you for your videos.
Cam McLean well you have been getting greasy with lots of toys 😀. Thanks for looking and commenting.