1971 AMF m65 Leggero

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Jun 14, 2020 | 08:05 PM

theonlychrisj

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1971 AMF m65 Leggero

Hey boys. I picked up a rusty 71 m65 with 564 original miles today for real cheap. Everything is there, and the engine isn’t seized. I also found a complete (and free) original service manual online.

Does anyone know of a restoration thread on these, or the similar years? It’s a 1cyl, so I don’t expect problems, but I’d love to look at someone else’s thread if one exists.

Jun 14, 2020 | 08:26 PM

IzzoQuazzo

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Never saw one.

Jun 15, 2020 | 12:02 PM

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Rode an earlier one as kid
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"Jims" in Mendon OH
Bills Cycle Barn in PA

Jun 15, 2020 | 01:47 PM

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Rode an earlier one as kid
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"Jims" in Mendon OH
Bills Cycle Barn in PA

thank you! I know I’ll need a few non-period parts so I’ll check them out for sure.

Jun 16, 2020 | 05:06 AM

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just google it as there is a following on just about everything.
the only bad thing i remember about that period was then engines tended to carbon up but then again, oil injection was just beginning to appear and oils were not that great. i worked on a ton of the small displacement machines. if in top shape, would run about 70 mph all day long.