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There was a bit of water in the tranny when I dropped the fluids. None in engine oil. The gas tank has rust so will be dealing with that next. And will be taking all your advice, even considering replacing if nothing else works, thanks everyone! Will try and update as I go.

Hello Everyone! So, got to work on the bike, and the steal has been downgraded to a deal. Hopefully not a banana peel. Have any of you ever seen carbs this bad, and how does this happen? And what is the reality I am looking at here? What's a fix or home remedy for severely oxidized float bowls? It's...

Hello Everyone! So picked up a 1982 R65LS that I was hoping was a deal, until of course I looked deeper. Have any of you ever seen carbs this bad, and how does this happen? And what is the reality I am looking at here? What's a fix for severely oxidized float bowls? It's like someone poured baking s...

And Duane, Rob - thanks for making me smile. And really great photos BB.

Thanks everyone! Will try to update as I go.

I am listing out the basic things I need to do off the start and thought of these questions:

Can the rear drum brake shoes of a 1976 R60/6 fit the rear drum of the 1982 R65LS?

Do they use the same battery?

Same front and rear tires?

Same air filter?

And is the clutch cable interchangeable?

Thanks guys!

I think it will be a fun project.

Hey All, I am about to rip down my R60 for a much needed inspection and overhaul. A pretty good deal on a 1982 R65LS landed in front of me, so I am taking it on for the time being, to stay up. Are there any better updates to its innards that should be considered? Any quirks about this model to know ...

Oh, and any further ideas are greatly appreciated!

Thank Duane, thanks Rob. Good to see you guys are still well and on here. That's right, I was asking for advice on shippers. Which was good advice, but I opted for the adventure! In late July, I flew to Seattle with my tools and gear, took a bus to my cousin near Mt. Baker, pulled the bike from unde...