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6353580: |
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Henna Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2010.11.30) |
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| Purchased: |
2009 |
| Usage: |
15,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Johannes Swaton
Phone: +61411193747
Email to Johannes Swaton
hjswaton@ozemail.com.au
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Sydney
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| Experience: |
36
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| Bikes Owned: |
29
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Accessories:
Panniers
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Modifications:
Staintunes
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6074137: |
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Black 1985 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.11.29) |
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| Purchased: |
19/7/2009 |
| Usage: |
82,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Perry Mills
Phone: (0458) 848 646
Email to Perry Mills
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| Location: |
Australia (Southern) -- Torquay
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| Experience: |
1
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| Bikes Owned: |
1 - why would I need another?
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Accessories:
Small fairing, luggage boxes
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Problems:
Battery kept going flat- disconnection of the horn prevented that, plus a new battery
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For Sale:
No, but I'm looking for other local owners
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6382423: |
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(unknown) 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.11.6) |
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| Purchased: |
N/A |
| Usage: |
4,350 miles. |
| Tires: |
N/A |
| Owner: |
John McMahon
Phone: (325) 437-2247
Email to John McMahon
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Abilene, Texas
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| Experience: |
Since 1990, all on BMW motorcycles
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
Held tank bag.
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Problems:
Dis-assembled, and missing many parts. Unable to determine the original paint code.
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Comments:
This title-less BMW R65 was disassembled all the way to the frame on November 5, 2005. There was not much left of this motorcycle when it was located. The motor (matching VIN) was without the alternator cover, the rear fender was broken, the fork tubes were missing as were the fuel tank, the saddle, the front fender, both wheels and tires, the side covers, battery, starter, handlebars and controls. Aside from the motor and frame, what remained was the transmission, propellor shaft and final drive, front brake caliper and rotor, rear foot pegs, rear springs, swing-arm and rear subframe, the wiring harness, exhaust pipes and mufflers. The exhaust pipes and mufflers are in poor cosmetic condition. Since acquiring this neglected and cannabilized R65, I have commenced a restoration and "Cafe Racer" conversion project. It is going so slooooowwwwww .....
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For Sale:
No. Wanted: (1) BMW spoke wheel hubs, (2) Akront 18" spoke wheel rims, (3) Marzocchi fork tubes, (4) black R65 fuel tank, (5) black R65 front wheel mudguard.
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2BUPDATED12345: |
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HellRot (551) 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.11.6) |
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| Purchased: |
April, 1990 |
| Usage: |
18,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME33 Laser/ME99A Perfect |
| Owner: |
John McMahon
Phone: (325) 437-2247
Email to John McMahon
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Abilene, West Texas, USA
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| Experience: |
Since 1990
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
(1) BMW Touring Cases and case liners (2) BMW cylinder head guards, black (3) BMW rear rack (4) Telefix fork brace (5) Krauser "Starlet" cases
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Modifications:
(1) chrome European/low handlebars (2) black, long-stem mirrors (4) half-way done with the BAI alcohol-proof floats update to the Bing carburetors (5) possible re-paint by a previous owner ... it may have been "Bronco" at one point (6) the steering damper has been removed (7) most of the fasteners have holes for lock-wire, indicating that it may have been raced in the 1980s (8) "AWS" battery.
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Problems:
(1) broken ignition coil frame mountings (2) a slashed saddle (3) the anemic charging system (4) left crossover pipe clamp has broken off (5) the left Bing carburetor float floods and overflows at times (6) small oil leak underneath (7) it needs a new battery due to an animal gnawing on it while in storage
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Comments:
This particular motorcycle may have been first owned by Pete of "Pete's Cycle/BMW" of Marlborough, New Hampshire (the predecessor to the current "Second Wind BMW" of Amherst, N.H.). A fun, nimble, well-balanced motorcycle. Excellent for in-city usage! In my opinion, it lacks sufficient comfort (due to the stock saddle) and power for long-distance, two-up, interstate highway touring, but for short in-town errands and economical commuting on secondary roads, it is an excellent choice. Steering head bearing service underway. This motorcycle was ridden in northern Sardinia, Italy from 1997 to 1999.
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For Sale:
No. Wanted: 1) kick-start mechanism, complete or not.
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6351005: |
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RED uk R65LS |
(Updated: 2010.9.22) |
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| Purchased: |
2004 |
| Usage: |
28,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Bridgstone |
| Owner: |
R G Sampson
Phone: 0027832597229
Email to R G Sampson
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| Location: |
Africa (Southern) -- Hermanus
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| Experience: |
50 yrs Holding a licence
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
none
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
none
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Comments:
I need to establish the exact year of manufacture
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6342755: |
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BLUE 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.8.16) |
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| Purchased: |
09/1981 |
| Usage: |
76,500 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Michelin |
| Owner: |
Corrado
Email to Corrado
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Reggio Emilia
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
krauser rigid bags
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Modifications:
nothings
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Problems:
membrane carburetors, losses oil for consumption packings, broken cables accelerating
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Comments:
Fantastic motorcycle
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6310964: |
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white 1983 r65 |
(Updated: 2010.8.10) |
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| Purchased: |
january 2008 |
| Usage: |
25,963 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzeler me77 |
| Owner: |
Scheldon
Email to Scheldon
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| Location: |
Africa (Southern) -- Alberton
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| Experience: |
4 years riding,
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Modifications:
gas flowed heads, powerflo slip on's.
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Problems:
charging system, oil leaks.
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6316013: |
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Azur Blue Nov 81 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.8.3) |
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| Purchased: |
May 2005 |
| Usage: |
20,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Avon & Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Mark Rennick
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| Location: |
UK -- Somerset
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| Experience: |
2 years since rebirth!
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
engine bars, panniers
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Modifications:
RS fairing
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Comments:
Vibrates at low revs (normal I guess), mirrors blurred until 3000 revs - then very smooth.
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6345545: |
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bronco 1979 R-65 |
(Updated: 2010.7.19) |
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| Purchased: |
december 1979 |
| Usage: |
95,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
metzeler |
| Owner: |
JC
Email to JC
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Irun
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| Experience: |
45 years riding bikes. 10 years motocross racing
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| Bikes Owned: |
19
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6381477: |
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Hell Red Scheme 551 Colour 050 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.7.18) |
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| Purchased: |
July 2010 |
| Usage: |
34,576 miles, Touring, Other. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Aaron
Email to Aaron
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| Location: |
USA (Alaska) --
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| Experience: |
4
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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6074451: |
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Black 1986 R 65 |
(Updated: 2010.7.6) |
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| Purchased: |
January 2008 |
| Usage: |
45,600 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Owner: |
Colin Anderson
Phone: +628118400441
Email to Colin Anderson
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| Location: |
Asia (Eastern) -- Denpasar, Bali
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| Experience: |
43 years. Touring in Africa, Middle East, Sout East Asia & Europe
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| Bikes Owned: |
11
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Accessories:
Panniers, Top box, windscreen
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Modifications:
LED riding lights
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Problems:
none
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Comments:
Great Bike, easy to maintain, reliable. Ideal for Indonesian roads and driving conditions
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6380637: |
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Blue 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.7.2) |
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| Purchased: |
5/08 |
| Usage: |
31,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Justin Morrison
Email to Justin Morrison
http://justinmorrison.net
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Diego
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| Experience: |
3 yrs, 2 Airheads
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Comments:
All stock, so far as I know.
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6312340: |
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Black 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.6.17) |
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| Purchased: |
June 2009 |
| Usage: |
65,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone BT45's |
| Owner: |
Timothy Lane
Email to Timothy Lane
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| Location: |
UK -- Norwich
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| Experience: |
3 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
BMW Hard Panniers.
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WB1036408D6387594: |
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TURQUOISE 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.5.8) |
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| Purchased: |
4/2000 |
| Usage: |
32,614 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzelers (Current) |
| Owner: |
Dan Pergiel
Email to Dan Pergiel
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Bay Area
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| Experience: |
1969 Moto Guzzi 750 Ambassador; 1970 Vespa 125 cc.
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
Heated hand grips, Corbin seat, cylinder guards, soft side bag.
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For Sale:
Offers above $4000 entertained...
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WB1036407D6387540: |
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Blue 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.4.25) |
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| Purchased: |
December 2009 |
| Usage: |
16,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler Lasertec |
| Owner: |
Greg Lyons
Email to Greg Lyons
nebraskaserval.com
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Omaha, Nebraska
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| Experience: |
20 years, commuting and some touring
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| Bikes Owned: |
9
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Accessories:
BMW hard bags & mounts, unknown brand of plastic wind screen
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Modifications:
none yet
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Problems:
Somehow this bike ended up with one key for the gas cap; and another key for ignition, seat lock, and hard bags. But no key that I have works in the fork lock. Nothing about the bike or its paperwork suggests a salvage job. A minor irritant--but stuff happens on a vehicle this old.
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Comments:
I'm still evaluating the wind screen that came on the bike--it might be coming off. This is the 2nd R65 I've had: the 1st one I sold after I bought a sports car in 1990. I'm very happy with its highway performance (I ride alone). It'll run all day at 65mph.
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6316478: |
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Black 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.4.18) |
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| Purchased: |
02/08 |
| Usage: |
100,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Glenn Matthews
Email to Glenn Matthews
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| Location: |
Australia (Southern) -- Adelaide
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| Experience: |
10 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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| Photo: |
http://picasaweb.google.com/glennmatthews1971
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
None
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6381692: |
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champagne 1980 R 65 |
(Updated: 2010.4.7) |
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| Purchased: |
Sept 03 |
| Usage: |
97,700 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzlers |
| Owner: |
Ron Douglas
Phone: 1-250-339-3330
Email to Ron Douglas
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| Location: |
Canada (Western) -- Comox, British Columbia
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| Experience: |
Riding since 1969, NO racing.
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| Bikes Owned: |
12
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Accessories:
BMW- Bikini fairing, Crash bars, Hard bags, Rear mud flap Fork gators
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Modifications:
Footpegs are not offset to match cylinders Aftermarket mufflers give it a bit more 'Growl'
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Problems:
Charging light stays on VERY faintly (noticed only at night) but battery stays charged. Speedometer reads up to 20 kph at highway speeds. I ride by RPM to compensate
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Comments:
Very comfortable to ride but dosnt like high RPMS Feels like it is straining. Presently looking for a 1994-95 R100R 'Classic"
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For Sale:
Actually, I lost my original BMW Owners manual last summer, and am in dire need of a replacement. Anyone ??? R65 MIGHT be for sale, IF I can find a sutable R100R
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85021: |
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Turquoise 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2010.2.6) |
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| Purchased: |
July, 2009 |
| Usage: |
24,300 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
F=100/90V18, R=4.00V-18 |
| Owner: |
Gregg
Email to Gregg
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Maryland suburbs (Wash, DC)
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| Experience: |
32 Years
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
Factory hard bags were installed, and I immediately installed Progressive rear shocks.
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Modifications:
It has an 800cc engine installed, (not 850 jugs). I'd like to track the serial to get date of Mfr. to identify parts.
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Problems:
Same as many owners, the seat could be used to interrogate POW's. It has the usual 4,200 RPM buzz, but can cruise endlessly @ 4,000. Slow from a start even with the 800 engine (which is also VERY thirsty). One of the earlier "owners" tried to repaint the front fender and now the paint is etched badly.
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Comments:
All the above problems are minor compared to the positives on the bike. I'm currently repairing some small maintenance items and am really looking forward to my first full season riding it.
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WB1045206G6073957: |
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Silver 1986 RS |
(Updated: 2010.1.23) |
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| Purchased: |
01 / 2010 |
| Usage: |
31,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzlers |
| Owner: |
Mike Grimes
Email to Mike Grimes
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| Location: |
Canada (Eastern) -- Newmarket, ON
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| Experience: |
7 yrs
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
Hard bags
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Modifications:
Interstate Gel Batteries
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1036505C6370572: |
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Black 1981 LS |
(Updated: 2010.1.23) |
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| Purchased: |
09 / 2003 |
| Usage: |
248,378 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzlers |
| Owner: |
Mike Grimes
Email to Mike Grimes
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| Location: |
Canada (Eastern) -- Newmarket, Ontario
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| Experience: |
7 yrs
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Tank bag. Additional LED running lights to increase conspicuity.
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Modifications:
Four way flashers added, air box reshaped and sized, igniton & electronics modified to handle cheap/readily available automotive components. Irridium plugs, high performance wires. Quick release top chest saddle bag rack. Homemade metal topchest 30"x12"x12", and saddlebags 12"x22"x8" with integrated lights and fender. 150W/120VAC.
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Problems:
Nothing you woundn't expect with a 25 year old bike!
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Comments:
Third owner, I know both the previous owners, the bike has been from Toronto to the maritimes countless times, and serves me well as a daily commuter, including a few days in the snow. I recently purchased an 84' R100 and the R65 now belongs to my wife. We just got back from the Grand Canyon (8,000 kms in two weeks), and both bikes were 100% reliable. Everything is past tense now. Nov 9, 2009 the bike was hit by a car driver doing a left turn while my wife was driving. She shook off the dust from herself... the bike was a complete write off. Today, purchased a new baby 1986 R65 with only 31,000 kms.
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R65LS6354564: |
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Hennarot (RED) now Yellow! 12/84 R65LS |
(Updated: 2010.1.12) |
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| Purchased: |
05/1985 |
| Usage: |
90,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Owner: |
Bruce Harper
Email to Bruce Harper
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| Location: |
Australia (Southern) -- Launceston, TASMANIA
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| Experience: |
32
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| Bikes Owned: |
13
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
None, it's stipped back to minimum factory standard, not even the engine bars anymore
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Modifications:
Kawasaki ignition coils, fuel cap seal off a later model, mirrors off Harley (closest to original chrome rectangular units) seat recovered in modern style vinyl (twice), resprayed twice, now Ducati 748SP yellow, new BMW gel battery - my first 2 BMW batteries lasted 8 years each! New floating front brake rotors and braided SS lines.
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Problems:
Lost a sidecover before I started to zip tie them on, alternator rewound, split cv diaphram, dead coil, leaking fuel tap, water in fuel, unevenly worn front disk rotors due to the hole spacings, timing chain replaced once, speedo was fixed 17 years ago, the rear main seal has been replaced twice, the gear shaft seal and the rear diff seal and wheel bearings have been replaced, only had to replace the rear brake shoes once, the rear drive splines have some wear - requires high quality grease to absorb shock and minimise wear,
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Comments:
Lots of bikes have come and gone but I've kept the little beemer for 24 years, it's a part of the family. Never had the heads off, doesn't use oil. It's done a lot of 2-up touring with a heap of gear, had the rings reved out of it keeping up with the big japs, done a few wheelstands and we even have a TasRally donut comp trophy and won a bike overload - 12 people and I rode it! Since doing it up I have won the 'Best European' trophy at a local show-n-shine 2 years running.
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TO343797: |
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Orange 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2009.11.25) |
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| Purchased: |
11/2008 |
| Usage: |
68,150 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Patrick
Phone: 3281753291
Email to Patrick
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Turin, Italy
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| Experience: |
2
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Modifications:
New engine 2009
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6381082: |
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Red 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2009.11.3) |
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| Purchased: |
7/2009 |
| Usage: |
581,042 miles, Street/Sport, Other. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME33 / ME99A |
| Owner: |
scott
Email to scott
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Portland, OR
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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6411529: |
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Blue 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2009.9.28) |
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| Purchased: |
Feb 2007 |
| Usage: |
71,000 kilometers, Other. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop |
| Owner: |
John Whitfield
Phone: +675 72001206
Email to John Whitfield
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| Location: |
Pacific Islands -- Port Moresby PNG
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| Experience: |
10
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Problems:
RPM / tachometer failed at around 70k still trying to trace the problem. Purchased strobe light to set up timing a few weeks ago - no mechanical problems at all, very reliable. I'm the second owner, the bike is very good original condition.
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Comments:
Used daily to/from work
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6386328: |
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Black 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2009.9.19) |
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| Purchased: |
01/83 |
| Usage: |
132,600 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Jim
Email to Jim
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) --
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| Experience: |
50 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
<10
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Accessories:
Street Shield, Bagster Tank cover & bag and soft saddle bags
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Modifications:
Factory manuals, exaust wrench, Progressive Suspension shocks, boots, Luftmeister triple rate springs, heated grips, butt buffer seat pad.
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Problems:
Low compression. Bike fails to run. Cylnders off. needs rings. Cost est too high ($2.5k). New metzlers and gel batt. Want to sell for $1500. Want to buy another 1982 or later with under 50,000 miles.
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Comments:
carb diaphrams every 50,000 miles, oil and filter every 2500 miles, tourque head and check valve gaps and grease swing arm every 5000 miles. Change transmission and drive oils, air filter every 15,000 miles.
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For Sale:
yes - needs top end work - cylnders, pistons are off now. Sell for $1500 O.B.O. Would like to get another 1982 or later R65 with much lower mileage and keep this one for spares. Please contact me if you are nearby and have a nice running one to sell, thanks.
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