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WB1046208G6128110: |
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Black 1986 R65 Mono |
(Updated: 2005.9.25) |
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| Purchased: |
May 2005 |
| Usage: |
26,189 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Albert Vallecillo
Email to Albert Vallecillo
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Winters, Yolo County
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| Experience: |
Started riding in late 70's, then did not and have recently started riding again.
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
BMW Luggage, GPS rack, small plexi fairing/ windscreen.
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
Does not like starting when cold... takes some coaxing.
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Comments:
I love everything about this bike however would like to fit it w/ a fairing so I can ride all year more comfortably. Any advise would be welcome. If this is not immediately possible I am lookiing for some handguards that will fit this machine.
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12345: |
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Bronco Brown 1979 r65 |
(Updated: 2005.9.16) |
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| Purchased: |
March 2003 |
| Usage: |
35,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Justin D. Gericke
Email to Justin D. Gericke
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Portland, Oregon
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| Experience: |
10 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
Krauser two piece luggage mounts and bags, BMW r65/r80st specific fairing, Napolean bar-end mirrors, Reynolds ride-off stand
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Modifications:
Stock
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Problems:
None
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Comments:
Great bike for city riding -- not bad for touring -- not winning any speed contests but pretty comfortable one-up at 80ish mph on the highway. Fun and easy to work on . . .
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For Sale:
Two sets of Krauser engine guards - one black set and one chrome set (both finishes could use updating), Krauser one piece luggage rack - black.
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6381821: |
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Black 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.9.4) |
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| Purchased: |
nov 2004 |
| Usage: |
999 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
P Boyle
Email to P Boyle
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| Location: |
New Zealand --
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| Experience: |
Had bikes on and off for years.
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| Bikes Owned: |
10+
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Accessories:
Panniers, crash bars, tank bag.
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Modifications:
Nil
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Problems:
Idles high when hot
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Comments:
I've done 1000s of kms on the R65 and it has never had any problems. I did a 2500km South Island tour last year - fantasitc. I'll be back this summer!
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6381590: |
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Silver 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.8.26) |
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| Purchased: |
June 1996 |
| Usage: |
37,988 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
James E. Canada
Phone: 806-359-1222
Email to James E. Canada
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- Amarillo, Texas
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| Experience: |
15 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
None the bike is factory stock
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Modifications:
K&N airfilter, cyl crash bars
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Problems:
Not running when I got it, took almost three years of trips to the local BMW Bike dealers in Seattle an on the net to bring it back to life.
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Comments:
Bike had sat out in the sun in Tulsa, OK for a couple years. Motor & Transmission sound but almost every thing else eaten up by the sun. After many packages of stuff going out to be repaired an or rebuild't ride it most every day with out a problem.
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WB1046203G6128094: |
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Blue 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.8.15) |
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| Purchased: |
12 August 2005 |
| Usage: |
15,756 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Doug Cochran
Phone: (480) 965-7409
Email to Doug Cochran
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Experience: |
Dirt and street riding since 1973.
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Stock bullet fairing. BMW touring cases and tank bag.
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Modifications:
None.
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Problems:
None. Even the clock works.
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6316355: |
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Blue (at the moment) 1985 R 65 |
(Updated: 2005.8.10) |
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| Purchased: |
3/7/05 |
| Usage: |
75,000 miles, Other. |
| Tires: |
Metz |
| Owner: |
Nigel Lucas
Email to Nigel Lucas
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| Location: |
UK -- Maldon
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| Experience: |
Test past 1973, riding 8 years before that so a bit.
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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| Photo: |
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/64/63/c6_2.JPG
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Accessories:
Currently all in boxes, so will revert.
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Modifications:
Non yet but an S fairing might be nice (subject to fitting modifications).
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Problems:
None yet but I have not started.
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WB103650806371345: |
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Henna Red 1983 R65LS |
(Updated: 2005.7.28) |
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| Purchased: |
3/18/04 |
| Usage: |
31,191 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Spitfire (f)/Kenda Challenger (r) |
| Owner: |
Matthew Wilson
Phone: 317.850.8229
Email to Matthew Wilson
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Indianapolis, IN
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| Experience: |
7 years.
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Brown's sidestand, Parabellum windshield, Bagman soft saddlebags.
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Problems:
Brought it home with a dead battery. Installed a new maintenance-free unit. Diode board and Voltage Regulator went out shortly thereafter. Replaced it with a Thunderchild unit. Works great! Need new rubber and front brake rotors.
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Comments:
Cool bike. Attracts attention here in Indiana. Won't tear your arms off with power, but is fun in the twisties. Need to change the ergos, as it is best suited for smaller riders. I've ridden it to Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. Ass and arms go numb after 40 miles. It is best suited as a city bike. Would like a bigger Beemer for 2-up touring.
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6073269: |
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Blue 1985 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.6.29) |
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| Purchased: |
July 04 |
| Usage: |
35,600 kilometers, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Leo Powning
Email to Leo Powning
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| Location: |
Australia (Southern) -- Melbourne
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
Sidestand
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Problems:
None
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6348001: |
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Gold/Champagne 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.6.24) |
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| Purchased: |
March 2005 |
| Usage: |
21,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Gian Maria Girardi
Email to Gian Maria Girardi
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Treviso, Italy
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Accessories:
Krauser bags
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6411404: |
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white (code 583) 1983 r65 |
(Updated: 2005.6.6) |
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| Purchased: |
102004 |
| Usage: |
82,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Peter Trolle Jakobsen
Email to Peter Trolle Jakobsen
www.tannis.dk/bmw
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Hjoerring
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| Experience: |
5
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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| Photo: |
http://www.tannis.dk/bmw/before_and_after.htm
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Accessories:
S-fairing, progressive Koni shocks, double discs
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
none
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6350729: |
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Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2005.5.19) |
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| Purchased: |
May 2003 |
| Usage: |
109,000 kilometers, Touring, Other. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Spitfire S 11 |
| Owner: |
Jim Rillie
Phone: (902)492-4984
Email to Jim Rillie
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| Location: |
Canada (Eastern) -- Halifax, Nova Scotia
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| Experience: |
riding since 1964 on & off
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| Bikes Owned: |
8 (1 now)
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Modifications:
Parabellum windshield for spring and fall Speedo fix (tightened the little gears on their shafts so the odo works again.
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Problems:
Those foolish plastic fairing/cowling pieces that break so easily when taking them on & off to access stuff.
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WB1036409D6386812: |
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silver 83 R-65 |
(Updated: 2005.5.13) |
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| Purchased: |
02/05 |
| Usage: |
19,500 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
dunlop/metzler |
| Owner: |
Craig Holder
Email to Craig Holder
http://community.webshots.com/photo/284285957/284287822PYQEqd
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- detroit
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| Experience: |
23 years street/touring
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| Bikes Owned: |
20+
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Bike came to me with a national city plexifairing and BMW hard bags , I just installed a marsee tank bag and sheepskin seat cover
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Modifications:
Works performance rear shocks , Brown sidestand , aftermarket fwd pegs
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Problems:
tachometer lamp was blown when I got the bike , no other issues yet
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Comments:
My first BMW , have always been , and will always be , a big fan of British motorcycles , but this particular machine really caught my attention , after less than 600 miles on it , I am growing very attached to it . I have a 4,000 mile + trip planned in two weeks , would be very interetsed in hearing about anything specific to these bikes as far as touring and/or maintainance . Update , Completed the plannedtrip of just over 4,000 miles . I saw Mi.,Oh,In.,Ill.,Mo.,Ok.,Tx.,Ar.,Ms.,Tn.,and Ky aboard this lil' beast , had more fun than I have had in years on two wheels. Other than an oil change (it didnt seem to lose a drop , but it did blow some smoke out the left pipe when I left it on the sidestand overnit) some add on fwd mount pegs and an adjustment of rider pegs, the bike required absolutely no attention . Cruising at speeds of 80-90 MPH most of the time never hit 40 MPG , this was my only disapointment with the bike(other than the characteristic slow acceleation ) , and I have some tuning ideas that should help . All in all , Being this is my first BMW(and it wont be the last ) I think it exceeded my admittedly high expectations, I am very impressed with it . Thanks , Craig
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For Sale:
would like to find a tank cover for this model
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WB1036407E6388060: |
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Metallic Emerald 1984 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.5.13) |
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| Purchased: |
June 2003 |
| Usage: |
130,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Cheng Shin |
| Owner: |
John Janssen
Phone: (864) 855-9431
Email to John Janssen
http://www.geocities.com/jgj29640/My_BMWR65_Page.html
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Easley, SC
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| Experience: |
I have ridden motorcycles since 1971
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| Bikes Owned: |
12
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| Photo: |
www.geocities.com/jgj29640/My_BMW_Page.html
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Accessories:
This bike currently has a National Cycle Plexi-Fairing, engine cylinder guards, BMW Hard Luggage and backrest/luggage rack, and a BMW accessory outlet for heated gloves, vest, etc.
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Modifications:
The stock color was originally Pacific Blue, but was repainted in September of 2003 and is now Metallic Emerald. No other modifications made, other than replacing the worn out stock sidestand with a Brown sidestand.
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Problems:
None, other than normal wear and tear from extended mileage and everyday usage.
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Comments:
I am only the 3rd owner of the bike since it was purchased new in October of 1985.
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6370046: |
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Red 82 R65LS |
(Updated: 2005.4.30) |
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| Purchased: |
11/21/03 |
| Usage: |
37,191 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Scott Conley
Phone: (480)7829300
Email to Scott Conley
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Chandler, Arizona
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| Experience: |
30 years riding, street, touring, off road, etc
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| Bikes Owned: |
8
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Accessories:
Looking for new speedo and tach that sits cleanly on top. Current model is missing an attractive back. Also looking for bar end rear view mirrors. Need to get SS exhaust system.
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Modifications:
Tore bike down to frame. Powder coated frame black, wheels dark silver and repainted other parts to Pepper Grey Metallic. Having new seat done (rider only seat). Chromed handlebars and mounts. Took off LS fairing and looking for better instrument display. Setting up as cafe racer style. New tires, rebuilt transmission, wiring harness and much more.
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Problems:
Cleaning the engine and all the heat sync fins. It has been the stress releaser, to go into garage at night and tinker. So even problems are distractions from everything else and I soon forgot the little stuff. But I have lost knuckles on the cleaning.
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Comments:
Bought bike to restore and modify with my son. Expect to finished this fall. I have other BMWs, but enjoy working on this the most. Looking forward to the next project after this.
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For Sale:
If anyone wants to make offer on LS fairing, I'll sell cheap
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6330628: |
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white 581 1984 sept 18 R65 TIC |
(Updated: 2005.4.20) |
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| Purchased: |
02-2005 |
| Usage: |
88,620 kilometers, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Jaap Meijer
Email to Jaap Meijer
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Netherlands
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| Experience: |
21 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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| Photo: |
http://members.lycos.nl/yaap/html/bmw_r65tic.html
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6380113: |
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Light Blue 79 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.4.14) |
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| Purchased: |
5/00 |
| Usage: |
75,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler- Lazer and Marathon |
| Owner: |
Lee Parker
Email to Lee Parker
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Washington State
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| Experience: |
Riding 31 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Accessories:
Brown side stand, Telefix fork brace, Progressive brand fork springs with Bel-Ray 10W fork oil, Progressive brand rear shocks. Dual discs off R65LS with K75 Brembo brakes and hand lever, fork gaitors, and S bars.
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Modifications:
Be sure to go to 10W fork oil when changing out the front springs to an aftermarket brand. The heavier springs will DEFINATELY need the extra damping. Changed the seat pan to 1983 model, looks much better! Painted 83 R65 blue instead of original Bronco Brown.
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Problems:
Most problems were associated with the previous owner over-tightening bolts. The brand new speedometer from BMW is still 5 miles per hour optomistic. It's 2002, you would think BMW could make an acurate speedometer!!
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Comments:
Just put in a new Speedometer and Tach at Ozzie's BMW in Chico, CA. Buying new ones was cheaper than the price quote for having them rebuilt at Palo Alto Speedometer!! Also, got the under seat tire pump for the bike, (was missing) but BMW now sells cheap plastic ones, instead of the original metal. :( Bike has now been repainted the original Light Blue, with silver pinstripe, after needing a new tank because the old one developed pinholes!
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WB1036502C6370254: |
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Henna red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2005.4.9) |
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| Purchased: |
January 2005 |
| Usage: |
39,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metz |
| Owner: |
Aaron M Kirsch
Email to Aaron M Kirsch
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Diego
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| Experience: |
28
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| Bikes Owned: |
8 +
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Accessories:
bike came with a fairing, nice bags and plenty of books and reports. But the bike wears no accessories and is bone stock.
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Modifications:
None ,.....I powder coated the mag wheels white, just like the factory option at the time.
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Problems:
the owner b4 me had to do the entire top end with many other little repairs,...I had to do a Major tune, new steering head bering, minor carb work, a couple rubber boots to keep all the liquids in. all work done by dealer in SAn Diego$$. looks like brakes are next.
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Comments:
with a little love the bike is now very cool. perfect size for me (5'8) at 170 lbs. I put a trickle charger on during the weeks I am out of town. what a great bike.
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For Sale:
the bags and hardware are "Givi" very cool looking. the Fairing is small with hardwear as well but I am not sure who make it. buy it,
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6345968: |
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BLACK 1980 SOLO |
(Updated: 2005.4.5) |
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| Purchased: |
01/04/2005 |
| Usage: |
30,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Michelin |
| Owner: |
Zark
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- FRANCE
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| Experience: |
2 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Comments:
I don't know yet, must wait one week for my driving license...
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6380699: |
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silver 1979 r65 |
(Updated: 2005.3.29) |
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| Purchased: |
04/22/80 |
| Usage: |
10,700 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
mes |
| Owner: |
jon ericson
Phone: 319 264 2827
Email to jon ericson
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- 2214 lucas st muscatine ia
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| Experience: |
off and on since 175 hon I wish I had now
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
bags,faring
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Modifications:
geting redy for new gas
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Problems:
tank had a leak parked for 6 years
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Comments:
just right size for one person
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6315488: |
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Blue 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.3.24) |
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| Purchased: |
April 2004 |
| Usage: |
1,650 miles, Other. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
John Malcolm Smerdon
Email to John Malcolm Smerdon
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Wirral UK
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| Experience: |
Around 40 years general riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
22
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Problems:
Starting is always a problem but less so in warmer weather. Once startted it runs fine. However fuel consumption remains poor around 40 MPG or 10 miles per litre, it does have an RT fairing. The mileage on the speedo when I bought it was 300, but it was a new speedo. My estimate of mileage is around 20000
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WB103640XE6387825: |
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Black 1984 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.3.20) |
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| Purchased: |
11-03 |
| Usage: |
15,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
ME33 Front Metzeler rear |
| Owner: |
D.Leach
Email to D.Leach
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- New Hampshire
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| Experience: |
28 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
10
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Accessories:
Hard bags,Browns sidestand. Rick Mayer seat(soon to be added)
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Modifications:
Stainless front brake line,Ferrodo rear brake shoes,EBC Kevlar front brake pads,Thunderchild diode board,Master link timing chain,Removed air recirculators(epa),larger jets,modified airbox,drilled baffles,Luftmeister anti-dive kit, welded in bracing on frame when restoring, for added rigidity
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Problems:
Bought the bike as a barn bike, am in the final phases of a frame up restoration....Bike runs like a top...none so far,motor ran well when bought,only 20K,but the rest needed the work badly..very corroded,but not anymore! A full year of riding and not even a hiccup, bike runs flawlessly.
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Comments:
Hoping this will be my 2nd bike,first is a Triumph Trophy 1200...This will be my sunny day going out and about putt bike.Nice day trips on the backroads and running errands. The Trophy will be my long haul/Hiway bike.Looking for a longterm/lowcost 2nd bike for carefree riding with low weight around town... I have really grown to enjoy this little bike. It is perfect for riding when you need to run a few errands or as a backroads cruiser on a sunny day. Truly a wonderful bike, and the engine revs so freely, fun is not out of the question either. This little bike can ROCK when you do a few simple mods...exhaust, jetting, airbox, remove epa piping.. It runs too well for words. Sweet comes to mind.
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6412935165123: |
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black 84 r65 |
(Updated: 2005.3.11) |
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| Purchased: |
2003 |
| Usage: |
105,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Owner: |
Tony hoy
Phone: 610249609649
Email to Tony hoy
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Newcastle
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| Experience: |
18
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Problems:
How to use choke correctly Water in gearbox
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Comments:
i love my boxer
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6311966: |
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Red 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.3.1) |
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| Purchased: |
May 1998 |
| Usage: |
42,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Michelin |
| Owner: |
Mike Hamm
Phone: +27 (084) 9602163
Email to Mike Hamm
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| Location: |
Africa (Southern) -- Cape Town
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| Experience: |
9
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Problems:
Heavy oxidation due to the sea air, in the process of restoring. Also overhauling the front suspension due to a minor oil leak, and intend replacing the rear suspension.
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WB1046206G6128249: |
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Black 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.2.28) |
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| Purchased: |
07/ '04 |
| Usage: |
18,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Anthony Chelz
Email to Anthony Chelz
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Manhattan KS
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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680303: |
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银色 1978 |
(Updated: 2005.2.24) |
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| Purchased: |
2004.11 |
| Usage: |
12,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
胡顺
Phone: 027-6207052
Email to 胡顺
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| Location: |
Asia (Eastern) -- 武汉
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| Experience: |
10年驾驶经验
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| Bikes Owned: |
12300
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Accessories:
喜欢BMW
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