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WB1036506C6370337: |
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silver 1982 r65 LS |
(Updated: 2007.3.13) |
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| Purchased: |
01-06 |
| Usage: |
19,830 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzeler |
| Owner: |
Steve MacDonough
Email to Steve MacDonough
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Holden, Ma
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| Experience: |
1 yr
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
This bike is as naked as Hans Muth made it.
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Modifications:
None known.
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Problems:
Bike doesn't like to start in cold weather. Other than that, it runs fine.
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Comments:
Has anyone out there installed the parabellum shield made for the LS? Love to hear the pros and cons of that.
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6353782: |
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Polaris Silver 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2007.3.12) |
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| Purchased: |
January 2007 |
| Usage: |
19,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Kevin Dean
Email to Kevin Dean
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| Location: |
UK -- Reading
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| Photo: |
http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/
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Problems:
Just the sort of things you would expect from a bike that had been stored for the last fifteen years.
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6118761: |
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Black 1988 R 65 |
(Updated: 2007.3.8) |
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| Purchased: |
05 2002 |
| Usage: |
33,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Michelin |
| Owner: |
Stephan-Gabriel FORMHALS
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Monte-Carlo
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| Experience: |
30 years riding, on many diferent bikes (more than 50 I think)
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| Bikes Owned: |
100
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Accessories:
Sacoches BMW, culasses arrondies "a l'ancienne", porte vignette assurance, bulle de carénage façon "RS" peinte aux couleurs de la moto avec filets rouges et blancs
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Modifications:
aucune
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Problems:
aucun
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Comments:
Une excellente becane pour se promener sans souci mecanique . . . et sans penser aux radars !
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6340800: |
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Mystic Red 1978 R65 |
(Updated: 2007.3.3) |
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| Purchased: |
August 2006 |
| Usage: |
36,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
David Bissell
Phone: 0044 1869 340381
Email to David Bissell
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| Location: |
UK -- Oxford
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| Experience: |
7 this time around
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| Bikes Owned: |
10
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Accessories:
Surefoot sidestand, Boyer Bransden electronic ignition, clock and voltmeter
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Modifications:
Electronic ignition, Grimeca brake disc, stainless steel fasteners, fork gaiters
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Problems:
Vibrations at low revs, but it smoothes out later, dripping carbs despite full rebuild
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Comments:
Bought as a basket case last year and FULLY restored as it is the bike that I always promised myself. Powder coated frame, top quality respray, new seat, new cables and hoses, new bars, new tyres, rebuilt flat tops with new bowls, rebuilt forks, all new bearings, professionally rebuilt gearbox.
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WB1036407D6387487: |
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Black 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2007.1.20) |
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| Purchased: |
01/1986 |
| Usage: |
26,290 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler Marathon |
| Owner: |
T. E. Bartell
Email to T. E. Bartell
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Cazadero
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| Experience: |
40
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Nylon luggage bags, foam grips, original tool kit, bunji cords, 'brain bucket' type Shoei helmet.
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
Replaced speedometer about 9 years ago. Gas cap lock doesn't work, but the gas cap does. One of the battery tie-down straps is broken.
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Comments:
Always starts, always runs, never left me stranded in 20 years.
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For Sale:
Contact: bart@saber.net for pictures and info. I can take closeups of individual parts or specific areas, if you want. It looks used, very light rust on the undercarriage, mold spots or something on the engine. Runs excellent, utterly reliable. I'm going overseas in April 2007, so it'll be gone one way or another by then. Asking $4500.
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MILANOITA761840: |
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black 1989 r65 |
(Updated: 2007.1.2) |
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| Purchased: |
092006 |
| Usage: |
51,600 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
metzeler |
| Owner: |
abbiati danilo
Phone: +390382573105
Email to abbiati danilo
61840
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- pavia
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| Experience: |
almost experience in riding motos only tourism
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
1 set of two krauser bags black
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Problems:
nothing but j have used it only for two months
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Comments:
J have searched for it for 1 year and at least J have found what for J have dreamed since when J has twenty years old nom J am forty two years old. Good luck to everybody
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WBM03640XB6385300: |
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Blue 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2006.12.25) |
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| Purchased: |
08/1999 |
| Usage: |
63,988 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Mark Dunningtom
Email to Mark Dunningtom
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) --
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RED719742: |
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BLU 1986 R 65/3 |
(Updated: 2006.12.17) |
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| Purchased: |
SEPTEMBER 2005 |
| Usage: |
44,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
METZELER |
| Owner: |
STEFANO
Email to STEFANO
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- MILANO - ITALY
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| Experience: |
27 YEARS
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| Bikes Owned: |
37
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Accessories:
ORIGINAL BMW BAGS
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Modifications:
HYPER-PRO SUSPENSION KIT
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Problems:
BATTERY GOES DOWN VERY OFTEN, I BOUGHT A BATTERY CARGHER FOR THE GARAGE SLEEPING
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Comments:
VERY NICE BIKE AUTHENTICALLY BMW BOXER SPIRIT
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WB1045201G6073574: |
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grey 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2006.10.19) |
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| Purchased: |
August 2006 |
| Usage: |
36,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Avon |
| Owner: |
Bryce Finley
Phone: 250 797 0014
Email to Bryce Finley
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| Location: |
Canada (Western) -- Ladysmith, BC
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| Experience: |
two years
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Problems:
It dies in the rain
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WB1036408D6386719: |
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Black 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2006.9.21) |
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| Purchased: |
09/06 |
| Usage: |
50,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Jonathan Herrera
Email to Jonathan Herrera
www.myspace.com/jhebass
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Francisco
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| Experience: |
1
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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6548535: |
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Bronco Brown June 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2006.8.3) |
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| Purchased: |
February 1986 |
| Usage: |
265,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Front: ME Marathon; Rear: ME77 (Bridgestone Spitfire are good too) |
| Owner: |
Pax
Phone: 02 6255 1095
Email to Pax
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Canberra.
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| Experience: |
20yrs riding, commuting and touring around Oz (and 3 months in North America).
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
fork gaitors, S-style bikini fairing, tankcover, sheepskin seat cover, headlight protector, pannier racks (but no panniers) and rear parcel rack, GS sump pan and pan protector.
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Modifications:
custom made 2 into 1 exhaust system, second Ate caliper/15mm master cylinder (only imported into the US with twin Ates up front).
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Problems:
No problems with regular tunes/servicing. Stock exhaust system died 80K, new clutch plate/diaphragm and rear main seal 110K, serviced heads 120K, alternator rotor died 143K, new brake rotors 150K, removed gearbox for strip and precautionary check (was in excellent shape) and new brake shoes 173K, rebuilt front forks 180K, serviced the heads/oversize pistons/new shells 223K, new clutch plate 245K.Since the phase out of leaded fuel in Oz at the start of 2001 I've noticed my exhaust valves are closing, and within a 5000km distance one closed up completely. Any ideas on treating this problem other than fitting unleaded seats????
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Comments:
A sound machine which has never let me down, but a bit gutless. Severely benefitted from the second brake disc.
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6074240: |
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Avus Black 1986 r65/3 |
(Updated: 2006.7.25) |
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| Purchased: |
27/02/2006 |
| Usage: |
70,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
metzler |
| Owner: |
Marco Pera
Email to Marco Pera
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Lucca, Italy
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| Experience: |
1 year
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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WBM036401B6385279: |
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Black 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2006.7.17) |
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| Purchased: |
July 2006 |
| Usage: |
68,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Terry McLay
Phone: 1 604 984 8028
Email to Terry McLay
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| Location: |
Canada (Western) -- North Vancouver
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| Experience: |
43
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| Bikes Owned: |
8
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Accessories:
Windscreen, Tank bag, Hard panniers,
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
1. Starter will not turn engine when stopped after running in very warm air temperatures. Solenoid works but no current to starter. May need new starter brushes. 2. Purchased in Denver (mile high). Runs well at high altitudes but terrible at sea level. I will have the carbs retuned for lower altitudes. 3. Front twin disc brakes grab and squeal.
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Comments:
Bike was restored by previous owner. Looking closely at the bike, you would think it could be 2 years old at most.
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71170: |
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GY 83 R65LS |
(Updated: 2006.6.14) |
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| Purchased: |
6/28/83 |
| Usage: |
4,900 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
W.cotter
Email to W.cotter
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- New York
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| Experience: |
29Years
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Problems:
Hard to get started sometimes.Replaced coil Starts everytime.
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Comments:
I love the the bike.My LS was stolen 04/23/01.Looking for another 83-84
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6370955: |
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Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2006.6.7) |
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| Purchased: |
6/82 |
| Usage: |
14,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler Lasertec |
| Owner: |
Gregory Lawless
Phone: 925-831-4963
Email to Gregory Lawless
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Ramon
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| Experience: |
40
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| Bikes Owned: |
25
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Accessories:
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Modifications:
Krauser small bags, Luftmeister 2 into 1 exhaust, K&N air filter, Parabellum short windshield, low bars polyethelyene filled, Luftmeister engine mounts, stainless reinforced brake lines, Lichstenstein bicycle bell
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Problems:
Never got rid of mid RPM vibes, does handlebar shake on deacceleration, still can keep up with very fast bikes in tight turns. Valve settling still noticeable but use lead substitute in gas to minimalize. Needs new valve seats.
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Comments:
Bought new on Beach Tour at factory in 1982, with wife, before children. Major sentimental attachment.
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For Sale:
Maybe from my heirs
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WB1046200G6128179: |
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blue 1986 r65 |
(Updated: 2006.5.1) |
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| Purchased: |
10/2000 |
| Usage: |
37,799 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzler |
| Owner: |
Steve decker
Phone: 704 264 5508
Email to Steve decker
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Charlotte, NC
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| Experience: |
29years
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| Bikes Owned: |
9
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Accessories:
BMW hard bags
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Modifications:
"S" bars
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Problems:
Coil cracking
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Comments:
Great riding bike, not alot of power, but bullet proof reliability. Take it any where in the country tomorrow with no worry!
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6380562: |
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Black, white pin stripes 1979 R65 'Der Dachs' |
(Updated: 2006.3.6) |
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| Purchased: |
Sep 97 |
| Usage: |
47,600 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Me33F Me99R |
| Owner: |
Ronan Murphy
Email to Ronan Murphy
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Mukilteo WA
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| Experience: |
8 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Sport faring, Brown sidestand (a must, get one if you don't have one!)
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Modifications:
I wanted this little R65 to show its heritage. Originally brown with an orange pinstripe, scratched and dented, it has been repainted with classic looks, black with double white pinstripe. The seat has been altered, also black with white pinstripe. Result, timeless BMW look, very nice. Electronic ignition - Boyer Bradson, from Motobins.
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Problems:
Cracked solder connections at insertion on wiring harness into instrument cluster caused a charging problem that was a nightmare to diagnose. Once I found the problem, and re-soldered the pins, very reliable. Blown crankcase breather valve (common) - fixed when I had the top end done a few years back. Had crack in rear gearbox plate - seems the speedomoter gear jumped a tooth at some time. Rebuilt the gearbox, put in new plate and seals. The timing advance mechanism died at 44kmiles. It was easier, and cheaper to replace it with electronic ignition - now bike feels more powerful, and accelerates better, thanks Boyer Bradson!
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Comments:
Bike was sold in 2005 theough Ride West BMW. I'm keeping it on the registry for good measure. (If the current owner reads this and wants to take over the listing just e-mail me.)
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6380706: |
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Champaign 79 R65 |
(Updated: 2006.2.2) |
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| Purchased: |
Feb 93 |
| Usage: |
22,300 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
gerry barton
Phone: 202-363-0292
Email to gerry barton
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Washington DC
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| Experience: |
About 25 years, mostly to/from work, touring
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Reynolds rack with ugly but VERY useful black top box. Still looking for hard bags. Luftmeister fairing. So, I have a R65LT :)
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Problems:
Front Pads, rebuild leaky front forks, replace rear shocks, replaced batter with Sears DiehHard great battery that almost fits, now a Gel Battery.
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Comments:
Extremely reliable. Sold my beautiful 87 K100RS and kept the R65. I don't miss the K bike as much as I thought I would.
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For Sale:
For Sale: $3200. email woxof_2@msn.com for e-pictures.
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6386435: |
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black 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2006.1.21) |
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| Purchased: |
1/6/06 |
| Usage: |
47,500 miles, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Danny Ford
Email to Danny Ford
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Fairhope, AL 36532
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| Experience: |
40+Years
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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6074692: |
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Black 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.12.4) |
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| Purchased: |
November 2004 |
| Usage: |
92,200 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone - rear/Michelin - front |
| Owner: |
David R Jackson
Phone: 61 8 83392321
Email to David R Jackson
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| Location: |
Australia (Southern) -- Crafers West (Adelaide Hills)
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| Experience: |
40+ years on & off, just enjoying getting out there again after a few years of no bikes.
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| Bikes Owned: |
12 - road & Trail
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Accessories:
Engine crash bars, otherwise totally as it came out of the showroom including tools etc.
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Modifications:
Slightly heavier oil in the front forks seems to have worked for better ride. Put in a headlight isolation switch so I could start it without the headlights being on otherwise stock standard.
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Problems:
Nothing major. Getting the carbies nicely balanced, speedo trip metre working, dicky battery & some minor electrics etc.
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Comments:
Although I am the 4th owner this bike has been well loved & looked after. It's the mono shock model and is a delight to ride. Would like to put a genuine BMW high bar on it for touring if anyone in Oz has one for sale. Makes an interesting contrast to my other bike - 1964 Triumph 650 TR6C (desert racer) - restored.
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For Sale:
Sold & will be missed.
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WB103640106386965: |
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BLUE 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.11.23) |
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| Purchased: |
6/95 |
| Usage: |
43,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
METZLER |
| Owner: |
MICHAEL PEILET
Email to MICHAEL PEILET
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Colorado
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| Experience: |
10 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Sport fairing, hard bags, tank bag, cover
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Problems:
Steering head stuck, replaced bearings. Intermittent ignition failure, replaced coil. Intermittent ignition failure, replaced ignition control module, Intermittent ignition failure, replaced Hall Sensor. OK
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Comments:
My first and only bike, ready for a GS100.
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For Sale:
SOLD
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6390103: |
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Dark Metallic Brown 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.10.25) |
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| Purchased: |
08/05 |
| Usage: |
2,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Malcolm Campbell
Phone: (619) 2986023
Email to Malcolm Campbell
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Diego
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| Experience: |
56 years riding experience
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| Bikes Owned: |
15
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Problems:
The engine idles good and runs strong at high speed but it wants to die when I open the throttle. I think the intermediate circuits are clean. I'm not sure I have the float levels right.
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Comments:
This 1979 R65 with 1922 miles was parked and sat outside for 22 years. I'm trying to get it drivable and safe then will restore it. Having problems with the carbs. Need a pair of used rear shocks.
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6316770: |
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Black 1982 BMW R65 |
(Updated: 2005.10.17) |
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| Purchased: |
15/10/2005 |
| Usage: |
50,400 miles, Other. |
| Owner: |
Simon O'Connor
Email to Simon O'Connor
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Drogheda, Ireland
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| Experience: |
6
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Comments:
Just bought the bike. 1st motorcycle proper and looking forward to restoring it to it's former glory. Sound engine, most of the stuff to be fixed is cosmetic.
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6382365: |
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White 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.9.26) |
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| Purchased: |
4-2005 |
| Usage: |
94,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
f-Bridgstone, r-Perelli MT 68e, /Metzler laser |
| Owner: |
billygoat
Email to billygoat
www.geocities.com/linuxkidd/r65.htm
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Davis
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| Experience: |
35 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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| Photo: |
www.geocities.com/linuxkidd/r65.htm
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Accessories:
two vins- f-6382365/e-6381859
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Modifications:
Welded on frame support bars, welded swingarm supports, San Jose fork support bracket, Cut down fork springs, LS seat cowling
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Problems:
oil leak, replaces clutch and oil pump o-rings, frame re-paint and restore. Frame was blue with white tank and trim, now metalic-black with grey-green tank and trim.
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Comments:
Awsome custom BMW R65!
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For Sale:
Black LS pipes 1979 single crossover pipe $100.00 for headers and cans.
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