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WB1036400C6386468: |
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Blue 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.6.7) |
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| Purchased: |
5/1982 |
| Usage: |
90,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring, Other. |
| Owner: |
Donald Woodward
Email to Donald Woodward
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- Monroe, LA
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| Experience: |
30
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Rapid Transit (Don Vesco) Fairing.
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6380675: |
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Bronco Brown 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.6.3) |
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| Purchased: |
March 1980 |
| Usage: |
78,751 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Spitfire 100/90 front, 110/90 rear |
| Owner: |
Rob Valdez
Phone: 317-372-6890
Email to Rob Valdez
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Indianapolis, IN
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| Experience: |
30
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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| Photo: |
http://www.pbase.com/tomfarr/image/96415112/large
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Accessories:
Heated grips, saddlebags, BMW luggage rack and bag mounts, G/S repro seat/rack, G/S hand guards, Heinrich leg shields, fork gaiters, dual Fiamm horns, GPSr mount, blade-type fuse block, LED taillight from Moto Elektrik, Hyper-Lites LED brake/running lights.
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Modifications:
I unplug the turn signal beeper until I forget to cancel a turn signal, then I reconnect it for a while. Being a U.S. import, I had European handlebars installed at the 500 mi service. Hagon shocks at 75,000 mi (overdue!).
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Problems:
It used to be a hard starter in cold (cool) weather. As a result it was hard on batteries. In the Spring of 1994 I was riding the interstate at about 80 - 85 mph. It started loosing power. I just thought one of the carbs was acting up or one of the coils. So I just kept on riding (basically on one cylinder) hoping it would clear itself up. Then I came upon a slight incline (this is central Indiana) and it died completely! I got it home and because I had other priorities (like moving to PA) it sat untouched for 1 1/2 years. Finally I opened the motor up and found the following: the left connecting rod twisted and broken, both cylinder skirts had pieces broken off, the camshaft was broken in two, there was a hole about the size of a nickle in the top of the crankcase near the starter and I think the right piston skirt had some damage also. Both heads are in good shape, it doesn't appear to have dropped a valve. The oil level was up to spec. I have never figured out what caused this catastrophe. I added up the cost of replacement parts and went out and found a used motor. There was 53000 mi on the clock. I change my oil every 3000 mi. Blah blah blah. **11/99** This year has been very enlightening. After almost twenty years together (my R65 & I) I finally bought an aftermarket (Yuasa) battery. This helped eliminate the hard starting I had experienced for a long time. I sense it will also eliminate having to replace the battery every other year. The other learning experience I had was admitting that I am not a great mechanic, and a good mechanic is a great thing to have access to. Not to mention spending the money once a year to make sure it is in top shape. I took it out after over a month of not riding, and it started right up, and settled down to a nice idle rather quickly.
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Comments:
This was my first BMW. My third bike. I have enjoyed it a lot. From Indianapolis I have ridden it to Arkansas, Georgia, and New Mexico. It has always been a faithful friend. It has been stolen once. The thieves kept the battery (fools) and the Tracy sport fairing. They sure had to work to get that battery :)
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WB1036507E6371449: |
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yellow 1984 R65LS |
(Updated: 2008.6.3) |
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| Purchased: |
05/08 |
| Usage: |
21,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Kenda |
| Owner: |
Sam Cudney
Email to Sam Cudney
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- ALbuquerque NM
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| Experience: |
lots
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| Bikes Owned: |
lots
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For Sale:
spare LS fairing, both pieces, OK condition
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WB1046209H6128456: |
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612 Silver 1987 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.6.2) |
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| Purchased: |
12/07 |
| Usage: |
43,171 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Battlax BT45 |
| Owner: |
Ed Bellair
Phone: 770 826 2534
Email to Ed Bellair
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Kennesaw, GA
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| Experience: |
10 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
BMW bags, Rifle Sportsbike fairing, BMW accessory power outlet
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Problems:
pushrod seals leaking, Speedometer/Odometer quite inaccurate. Minor trans oil leak
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WB1036405E6388042: |
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| Purchased: |
april 2008 |
| Usage: |
15,000 miles, Other. |
| Tires: |
avon |
| Owner: |
Juan Tovar
Phone: 871-7254383
Email to Juan Tovar
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| Location: |
Mexico & C.A. -- Cd.Lerdo,Durango. Mexico
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| Experience: |
25 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Problems:
Electrical and choke wires
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6380194: |
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Champagne 1979 r/65 |
(Updated: 2008.4.27) |
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| Purchased: |
July 2007 |
| Usage: |
38,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring, Other. |
| Tires: |
Round and in balance |
| Owner: |
A. D.
Email to A. D.
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Pittsburgh area
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| Experience: |
40
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| Bikes Owned: |
20+
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Accessories:
Vetter, on board air compressor,jump box,AC battery charger,cd/radio, AC-DC convt for the onboard laptop and GPS.
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Modifications:
Gel cell battery...After buying it was ripped down and every part except frame/engine/trans/rear has been powder coated.
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Problems:
Bought it with 18,000 miles in 2007. At 30k the floats sunk on a ride 600 mile ride home. Squared up the cv tops at that point. The rear drive seal and a complete clutch/pressure plate/spring was replaced years before i bought it. At 35k the rear seal started to leak and the clutch begain to feel really weak. At 38k bought new seals and had 2 new friction plates cut. I'll clean the old clutch and rebond the new friction plates myself. Looking for a better gear ratio. The stock one is fine for giddy up and go..but want to lower the RPM's per mile. The rpms at 65MPH is higher then my other Bimmer's and Beemer.
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Comments:
Since this R65 is over 25 years old it was registared as a Antique.
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036401B6385960: |
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Red 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.4.24) |
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| Purchased: |
April 2008 |
| Usage: |
36,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Sid Saldanha
Phone: +1 (905) 333-0499
Email to Sid Saldanha
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| Location: |
Canada (Eastern) -- Burlington
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| Experience: |
5
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
None
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Comments:
Nice Ride
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6349271: |
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Gemini Blue 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.4.20) |
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| Purchased: |
January 2008 |
| Usage: |
4,400 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Michellin |
| Owner: |
Peter Frankis
Email to Peter Frankis
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Canberra
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| Experience: |
5
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Some kind of bodgie fairing (that's gotta go); BMW panniers; Clock coming soon.
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Modifications:
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Problems:
Odometer & trip meter don't work - Now fixed - thanks to Lionel Otto Instruments - http://www.ottoinstruments.com.au/ ; broken centre stand - new one - nice but $$$. What else would you spend your hard-earned on?
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Comments:
Great fun bike
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R656413235: |
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BLACK 1985 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.3.31) |
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| Purchased: |
01/2008 |
| Usage: |
67,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
BRIDGESTONE BT45 front/11R rear |
| Owner: |
John Lynas
Email to John Lynas
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| Location: |
Australia (Western) -- Bunbury
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| Experience: |
25 yrs riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
15+
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Modifications:
None - bog stock
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Comments:
Just about to strip & rebuild the chassis as it's tatty. Engine/tranny work already done by PO. Looking forward to going back to old twins after a few years on modern stuff. Spares arrived from UK (at half the price the Oz dealers want) including the elusive side panels. Go to www.motobins.co.uk for some bargains!
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WBM036405B6385897: |
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black 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.3.23) |
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| Purchased: |
June 2006 |
| Usage: |
24,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Christopher Penrod
Phone: 586-838-8012
Email to Christopher Penrod
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Detroit MI
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| Experience: |
2 years street riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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| Photo: |
http://www.flickr/photos/penrods/
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Accessories:
The previous owner installed Koni coil-over shocks as well as a brown sidestand. The bike was severly over loaded with crap including an aftermarket wind shield, engine protection bars, rear luggage rack. I kept the panniers and mounts(in my basement) and offed the rest of that stuff.
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Problems:
Hard start when cold. Difficulty getting the bike to idle when cold
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6343434: |
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Red 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.3.18) |
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| Purchased: |
10/1979 |
| Usage: |
37,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Richard M.
Email to Richard M.
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) --
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| Experience: |
35
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| Bikes Owned: |
12
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Accessories:
Krauser Panniers, Hella Driving Lights, Fiamm Air Horns
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Modifications:
Lockhart Oil Cooler
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Problems:
Timing Chain replaced, broken coil mounts, cracking of rubber instrument surround
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Comments:
Wrecked May 1981 after T-Boning a Holden Kingswood
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6312202: |
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avon Black 1981 R 65 /1 |
(Updated: 2008.2.6) |
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| Usage: |
50,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Pierluigi Venditti
Phone: 348/289891
Email to Pierluigi Venditti
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Pescara
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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6381462: |
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Red/Orange 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.1.1) |
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| Purchased: |
12/1981 |
| Usage: |
21,964 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Carl Gustafson
Phone: 281-744-6711
Email to Carl Gustafson
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- Pearland, TX
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| Experience: |
30 years with about a 17 year gap that ended in 2006
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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Accessories:
Saddle Bags. Have a ferring for it but not currently installed.
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Modifications:
None. Bone stock,
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Problems:
Mostly carb related. Been through a couple sets of diaphrams already.
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Comments:
Bike was my father's. He taped it to repaint the frame in 1993. Things got in the way and it never happened. He sold the house in 2006 and delivered the bike to me in pieces that fall. Got it running but ran out of time to finish. Hauled it to Dallas for completion. Now riding it a day or two at a time until the next thing breaks. I really enjoy the bike but working out the bugs on a 30+ year old bike that sat for almost 15 years is trying my patience. Persistence will triumph.
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WBM03640XB6385863: |
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RED 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2008.1.1) |
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| Purchased: |
MAY 2007 |
| Usage: |
40,305 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
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| Owner: |
Troy Atwater Gordon
Phone: +1(801)824-2240
Email to Troy Atwater Gordon
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Experience: |
30+ years & still learning
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Only accessory is 91 R100 Cafe
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Modifications:
Leather seat cover w/gel insert.
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Problems:
Developed weeping fork seal. Not too bad yet.
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Comments:
Welcome any advise offered to a first time Airhead owner. Email if you will be in/around Salt Lake City, Utah.
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R65GS6125140: |
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White 1989 R65GS |
(Updated: 2007.12.1) |
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| Purchased: |
Dec 2007 |
| Usage: |
56,000 kilometers, Other. |
| Tires: |
2 (1 at the front, and 1 at the back) |
| Owner: |
Bill Holland
Phone: 00000000000
Email to Bill Holland
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| Location: |
UK -- Congleton
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| Experience: |
44
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| Bikes Owned: |
several
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R65LS6354344: |
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silver/grey 1984 r65ls |
(Updated: 2007.10.21) |
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| Purchased: |
2006 |
| Usage: |
74,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Greg Smith
Phone: 0427966848
Email to Greg Smith
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| Location: |
Australia (Northern) -- Malanda 4885
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| Experience: |
35yrs , C grade club racing, touring Aus.
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| Bikes Owned: |
10+
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Accessories:
Standard, with add. for side car
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Modifications:
Side car lugs[fixing points] Elec. connections
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Problems:
Have replaced parts cosmetically i.e tail piece,engine pipes,instrument cover,fairing,have spare fuel tank,rear shocks standard-useless-need to replace.
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Comments:
Bought bike on a whimm, had never seen one before. Great little ride,handling something to get used to as is tappet[cam chain]engine noise. Have ridden East coast Aus[NSW through Qld] after purchase no major problems. Use bike now as commuter and weekend touring.
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For Sale:
Always for sale at right price, will consider swap for bike better for touring 2up BMW only. R65LS is 95% restored frame repaint and decals then as new
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6118391: |
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Azur Blau 1985 R65 |
(Updated: 2007.8.15) |
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| Purchased: |
January 2006 |
| Usage: |
54,834 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Eugenio Ferrari
Phone: +34913885728
Email to Eugenio Ferrari
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Madrid, Spain
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| Experience: |
6
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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6386584: |
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blue 1982 r65 |
(Updated: 2007.7.26) |
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| Purchased: |
March 10 2007 |
| Usage: |
45,028 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Len Yarbrough
Phone: +1 256 652 7764
Email to Len Yarbrough
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Blountsville, Alabama
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| Experience: |
I was a bicycle courier for years, but this is my first bike.
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Magellen Explorist GPS and bicycle mount luggage rack
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Problems:
shift return spring just failed
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Comments:
I've had so much fun on this bike I can't wait to get it rolling again.
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WB1036402E6388161: |
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Black 1984 R65 LS |
(Updated: 2007.7.17) |
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| Purchased: |
7/1/07 |
| Usage: |
90,000 miles, Other. |
| Owner: |
Peter Elling
Phone: 253.441.8836
Email to Peter Elling
www.elling.blogspot.com
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Tacoma
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| Experience: |
>1
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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| Photo: |
http://picasaweb.google.com/peter.elling
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6412935: |
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black 1984 r65 |
(Updated: 2007.7.3) |
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| Purchased: |
06.07 |
| Usage: |
105,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
bridgestones |
| Owner: |
malcolm flanagan
Phone: 6146135797
Email to malcolm flanagan
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- toowoomba
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| Experience: |
38
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| Bikes Owned: |
15
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Accessories:
bmw panniers so far
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Modifications:
unknown for now
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Problems:
side covers missing, know where i might locate some?
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Comments:
looking for side covers and leg protectors/ and hand protectors/ electric hand grips/warmers?
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For Sale:
looking for side covers and leg protectors. Cold deflectors)
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6314622: |
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Turquoise 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2007.6.26) |
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| Purchased: |
09 1994 |
| Usage: |
75,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone BT-45 |
| Owner: |
Jeremy Thomas
Email to Jeremy Thomas
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| Location: |
UK -- Cwmbran
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| Experience: |
Since 1980
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
Krauser panniers
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Modifications:
RT Fairing, unleaded valve conversion, twin-plugged
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6074684: |
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Azure Blue 1987 R65 |
(Updated: 2007.6.26) |
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| Purchased: |
June 2007 |
| Usage: |
74,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Michelin Macadam 50 |
| Owner: |
Bonzo
Email to Bonzo
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| Location: |
UK -- Isle of Man
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| Experience: |
22 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
14
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Factory fitted RS fairing. BMW Touring panniers, fairing pouches from Bob Porecha.
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Modifications:
Koni Dial-a-ride rear damper, Stainless exhausts pipes & collector box. Having had a little more time with this machine, I have to say that the RS fairing is simply amazing.
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Problems:
Soon to get a major service incl new valves & camchain, hopefully it wont be so 'wheezy'. Ill let you know.
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Comments:
My 2nd R65. I had an '81 twin shock a few years ago and I regret selling it.
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6315539: |
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Black 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2007.6.22) |
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| Purchased: |
March 2006 |
| Usage: |
16,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
BT45 |
| Owner: |
Tony Stevens
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| Location: |
UK -- Preston
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| Experience: |
32
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| Bikes Owned: |
11
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Accessories:
Panniers + Top Box, Givi Windstar screen, Tankbag
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Modifications:
Stainless exhaust system, Xenon H/L bulb.
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Problems:
Replaced starter relay which cured intermittent starting.
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Comments:
Excellent bike to work on, ride-to-work & short tours.
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6128105: |
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Blue 1986 R65 Monoshock |
(Updated: 2007.5.26) |
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| Purchased: |
18 May, 2007 |
| Usage: |
10,320 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Currently Bridgestone S-11 Spitfires |
| Owner: |
Karl Kugler
Email to Karl Kugler
www.evolutioncycles.com
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Milwaukee, WI
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| Experience: |
Riding since 1981, no car since 1998
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| Bikes Owned: |
4 currently, 9 BMWs, numerous UJMs
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Accessories:
Pichler Uni-4 fairing, Krauser bags, Reynolds backrest/rack, Corbin saddle, engine protection bars. Just added factory heated grip kit.
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Modifications:
Added fuse block and relays for headlight & horn. Steibel compact air horn. Stainless braided brake line. Working on custom top brace for top of steering stem.
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Problems:
I am the third owner, and the PO had neglected some of the maintenance. Had to replace the steering head bearings and front brake master cylinder due to moisture intrusion and corrosion damage. Luckily found mouse nest in air cleaner BEFORE I let him attempt to start it for me... Otherwise, she seems to be in good order.
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Comments:
I am suprised at how readily this little Beemer revs. I am used to the longer stroke versions of the engine, from my old R75s to the current R100RTs that are in the stable. The short stroke really makes her feel more lively on the throttle than I expected.
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For Sale:
The Krauser bags are in good shape, but I would like to trade them for a set of the BMW touring bags for uniformity across my stable.
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WB1036405E6388056: |
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BLK 1984 R65 |
(Updated: 2007.3.20) |
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| Purchased: |
03/07 |
| Usage: |
12,375 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
CONTINENTAL |
| Owner: |
David Long
Phone: 216-577-9849
Email to David Long
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Shaker Heights, Ohio
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| Experience: |
1
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Luftmeister Fairing
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Comments:
Looks and runs like a champ.
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