My "New to Me" 1960 R60

312Icarus · Post by **312Icarus** » Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:34 pm

A good toy is a indirect read IR thremometer. Point it at the head and the exhaust after a rid and see how close the temps are between CFLs. Mine run within about 20F of each other when fully warm with the left always hotter, both the head and the exhaust. Also, checking the plugs now and again. I prefer a bit too rich mixture in the net, keeping the plugs a bit black, figuring it is a cooler running mixture.

Icarus

Darryl.Richman · Post by **Darryl.Richman** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:08 am

Be careful choosing and using an IR Thermometer. I have one I bought a while back, and I was using it to do this exact thing (for my 1928 R52). While reading the temps on the running motor, the thermometer suddenly stopped working. The company pointed out that the low end model I had bought was not shielded against the EMF generated by the plugs. They did give me a refurb unit, but now I never turn it on while the motor is running.

312Icarus · Post by **312Icarus** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:58 am

Thanks for that. Never had an issue like that with mine, and its a cheaply. Ill pay attention though.

Icarus

narcop482 · Post by **narcop482** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:25 pm

Good eye...... Yes, both had cracks and hard. I changed those out a couple of days after I took those pictures. And yes, I felt a definite difference in the way it idled and at speeds. These are just those little things I'll be replacing as I go along....... I just got carb rebuild kits delivered yesterday. Just one more thing I want fresh for me. This bike is a fantastic runner.

narcop482 · Post by **narcop482** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:19 pm

New carb rubbers. Big difference....... And had to take a short ride just to make sure. Love this bike!!!!!!!

schrader7032 · Post by **schrader7032** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:28 pm

It will probably run even better with the clamps back on!

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nebseyer · Post by **nebseyer** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:49 am

It looks like he painted the clamps black.

schrader7032 · Post by **schrader7032** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:56 am

Nice eyes!!

narcop482 · Post by **narcop482** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 6:28 pm

Yes, after cleaning up what appear to be original clamps, I used some high gloss 500 degree engine rattle can. Only used it because it's a "harder" paint. Nothing to do with heat....... Plus, I like the look.

Oh, definitely runs better or might just be my imagination...........

Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

My "New to Me" 1960 R60

A good toy is a indirect read

Be careful choosing and using

Thanks for that. Never had

Good Eye.....

New Rubbers.......

It will probably run even

It looks like he painted the

Nice eyes!!

Painted the Clamps......