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6131114: |
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silver 1988 r65 |
(Updated: 2005.2.22) |
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| Purchased: |
june 2004 |
| Usage: |
38,230 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
continental |
| Owner: |
charles leadbeater
Phone: 01422370402
Email to charles leadbeater
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| Location: |
UK -- huddersfield west yorks
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| Experience: |
riding since 17. full licence at 18 .IAM rider
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
front crash bars after market screen pannier frames tank cover
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
usual problems fork seals leaking battery us managed to buy a second hand hawker
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Comments:
i really enjoy riding this fine machine i have been told they are under powered i find even with the wife on the back the r65 holds it's own with the traffic and plenty if required to get me out of trouble
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6412139: |
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Blue 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2005.2.13) |
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| Purchased: |
01/2005 |
| Usage: |
70,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Barracuda |
| Owner: |
A Dem
Phone: 0738810469
Email to A Dem
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Brisbane
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| Experience: |
2
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Comments:
Needs Brake Disk, Paniers, Side Panels
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6073184: |
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Black 1986 R65 RT Mono |
(Updated: 2004.12.29) |
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| Purchased: |
November 2004 |
| Usage: |
61,000 miles, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Mark Collins
Phone: +447766834030
Email to Mark Collins
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| Location: |
UK -- Leicestershire
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| Experience: |
Many years riding, only 5 with full licence
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Original BMW Panniers.
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
No Ignition Key when the bike was picked up, but thanks to Alan Jeffries BMW Dealership, had a key within 48 hours.
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Comments:
I've been told that this is indeed a rare machine. Not many R65 Mono RT's built apparently.
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WB1036401D6387484: |
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BLACK 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.12.17) |
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| Purchased: |
12/2004 |
| Usage: |
64,081 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
METZLERS |
| Owner: |
PAT WALTON
Phone: (435) 688-8399
Email to PAT WALTON
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- St. George Utah
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| Experience: |
40 years, old grass track rider
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| Bikes Owned: |
10
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Accessories:
WINDSHIELD
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Comments:
FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS BIKE AT FIRST SIGHT, LOVE IT MORE EACH TIME I RIDE IT.
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JS1VS51A9M2126587: |
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| Usage: |
0 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
.
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| Location: |
Canada (Central) --
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6380556: |
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Bronco Metalic 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.11.21) |
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| Purchased: |
March 1979 |
| Usage: |
76,828 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
ME33/ME99 Metzlers |
| Owner: |
Phil Cheney
Phone: (203) 240-0719 cell
Email to Phil Cheney
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Ridgefield, Connecticut
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| Experience: |
35 years riding, 5 Years Racing AAMRR,35 Years BMW Tech.
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| Bikes Owned: |
20+
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Accessories:
Harro Tank Bag, Krauser Bags.
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Modifications:
Euro Bars/Brake Line, 851 Piston Kit, Ported Intakes, Dellorto 36MM Carbs. Prior to this instalation three piece oil rings and lightened wrist pins were installed in the stock pistons.
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Problems:
Under Warranty at 31,000 miles front main bearing carrier found to be undersized. Oil pump rotor had galled its well in the crankcase. BMW covered the crankcase and complete bottom end.
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Comments:
This was my Demo machine in 1979. I liked it so much I purchased it when we took it off the demo program with 4000 miles on the clock. In the summer of 1980 I put 17,000 miles on it in three months traveling around the US and Northwest Canada. It would cruise at 117 MPH indicated prior to being modified. It was carfully maintained and never gave me a problem after the warranty work. I rode it constantly year around even in the snow. The week before Christmas 1981 I rode it to Maine and L.L. Beans from Connecticut to do some shopping for the family. This was a night time ride with no fairing or windscreen. The transmission and rear drive have never been appart and work faultlessly, as do the instruments and electrics. After a number of years riding through New Englands winters the R65 was disassembled and the frame/swingarm re painted gloss black as the semi gloss the factory used did not hold up to the harsh weather. I was never happy with the 851 piston kit. The machine pulled hard and was noticably faster but the teflon coated slipper skirt pistons would rattle during warm up and eventually just got under my skin. I didn't run the machine for fifteen years, but kept it warm in my garage with my other riders. I am just now, late 2004, bring it back to original specification and hope to have it on the road again very soon.
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WB1046204H6128509: |
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SILVER 1987 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.11.7) |
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| Purchased: |
4/91 |
| Usage: |
25,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
AVON |
| Owner: |
David Rorty
Email to David Rorty
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Mahwah, New Jersey
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| Experience: |
30 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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Accessories:
Reynolds back rest, BMW hard bags, engine guards, large and small removeable wind screens, fork gaiters
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Modifications:
Supertrapp 2 into 1 exhaust system, braided brake line.
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Problems:
Outer casing of ignition coil cracked and was arcing. Replaced coil.
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Comments:
Bike has been virtually flawless since purchased from 1st owner. With two other bikes to ride, Commando and Morini, the low milage has this bike just broken in. I believe this was the last year for the R65 in the USA.
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R656074869: |
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black 1987 r65 |
(Updated: 2004.10.24) |
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| Purchased: |
august 2004 |
| Usage: |
79,020 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
michelin-macadam |
| Owner: |
craig & darryl jones
Email to craig & darryl jones
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| Location: |
New Zealand -- hawkes bay
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| Experience: |
riding since age 15 (now 45)
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| Bikes Owned: |
10++
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WB1036501C6370553: |
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Henna Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2004.10.22) |
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| Purchased: |
November, 2000 |
| Usage: |
54,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME33 Laser, ME99 Perfect |
| Owner: |
Mark Atkinson
Email to Mark Atkinson
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Charlotte, NC
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| Experience: |
25 years street riding experience
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Pichler full fairing, Krauser saddlebags, Fiamm horns
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Modifications:
Braided steel lines, Koni shocks
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Problems:
Hall sensor replaced at 50K miles, speedo rebuilt at 53K (try Palo Alto Speedometer Repair in CA - these guys are great!). Horrific brake squeal from front discs no matter what pad compound I use, have had warped front right rotor. Also have a wierd intermittant loss of one cylinder when starting up cold that no one has been able to fix. It goes away immediately once warmed up a bit. Any comments or experience on this??
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Comments:
I am the second owner having purchased the bike from a guy I work with who bought it new. This bike has a personality all its own - not fast or fancy by any means, but it always gets looks at the bike shop or on club rides. I have a K1200RS for long trips and two-up rides, but I seem to gravitate to this bike when I am alone. It is probably the most fun bike I have owned for riding in the twisties, and it seems to handle like it is on rails, despite the skinny little Metzeler on the front rim! Easy to work on and just a pleasure to ride on trips or around town. I will probably always keep this one.
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For Sale:
For sale: One set of Krauser saddlebags that fit on the trapezoidal Krauser pannier frames and latch with seatbelt type tabs. These bags are in great shape, are white in color, and are smaller than the big "suitcase" style Krausers that most of us have. Good for city riding or weekend trips.
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WB1036500C6370382: |
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Red 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.10.10) |
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| Purchased: |
4/82 |
| Usage: |
9,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Robert Foster
Phone: (303) 312-7320
Email to Robert Foster
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Denver, CO
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| Experience: |
30
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Bags
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
None
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Comments:
When I die I want them to bury me with it
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6073461: |
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Black 1985 |
(Updated: 2004.9.22) |
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| Purchased: |
8/2003 |
| Usage: |
25,476 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Owner: |
Alex van Blommestein
Phone: 0895285393
Email to Alex van Blommestein
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| Location: |
Australia (Western) -- Perth
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| Experience: |
14 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Problems:
Medium vibration through the handle bars - remove screen?
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Comments:
Great third bike - used only for weekend riding. Vibration through handle bars a problem - might remove front screen eventually.
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6317399: |
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Black 1982 R65/2 |
(Updated: 2004.8.25) |
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| Purchased: |
02/2004 |
| Usage: |
40,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
luigi
Email to luigi
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Rome
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| Experience: |
Peugeot 104, Honda 125 CS, BMW R45/2, Vespa ET4 150
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
original Krauser sidebags with rack system, double brake disk in front, engine protection guards (bull-bar), wind shield (original)
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Modifications:
Are you kidding?
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Problems:
Oil leakege from gearbox!! They ask me 400 euros to fix it! (march 2004)
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Comments:
I have had an R45 for 8 years from 1994 to 2002. Then I had a scooter (Piaggio Vespa ET4 150). Then I bought my R65 on February 2004. It has been restored by a workshop in Rome. I'm very proud about it!
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BLUNDY98765: |
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red 1984 r65 |
(Updated: 2004.8.17) |
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| Purchased: |
08/07/03 |
| Usage: |
190,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Brigstones |
| Owner: |
Daniel Blundstone
Phone: (07) 41 231 666
Email to Daniel Blundstone
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Maryborough
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| Experience: |
2
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Gators, Paniers stain tune exhausts,Bikini faring
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Modifications:
Nil
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Comments:
It is a beautiful motorbike with no problems except someone with nill experience in bike care owned it previously, since then it has been restored to it's former glory.
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For Sale:
Also for sale a fully restored 1981 Honda H100 comuter bike with new chain, new suspension, new cables, except throtle cable and much more. I ask $850.00, will accept $800. Must get RWC as yet. Contact me on (07) 41 231 666, or 0408065401
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607358965: |
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Black 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.7.23) |
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| Purchased: |
June 2004 |
| Usage: |
61,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Owner: |
Bill Emery
Phone: 0412317865
Email to Bill Emery
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| Location: |
Australia (Western) -- Willagee/Perth
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| Experience: |
25 years, street/commuting,
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Crash bars, back rack, S style fairing, volt meter & clock in fairing dash, tank bag and set of soft panniers.
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Modifications:
Running Rock Oil semi synth 15w50 and fully synth gear/final drive oil. Semi gutted and rewelded remaining baffles in muffler and welded shut. Can't afford AU$400 just yet. Fitted new Staintune tail pipes, bargain at AU$600.
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Problems:
None so far. Do BMW's have problems?? Gave the carbs a much needed o/haul and replaced throttle cables and timing chain. Once correct sequence of carb/cable synchronisation learnt (using manometer), purrs like a kitten and pulls smoothly in top from just under 2k revs (but don't make a habit of it, just that it now can).
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Comments:
Is the realisation of a 10 year dream to own an airhead classic. Totally different feel from my previous rice cookers, even the Yammy SR500. Hope to take Eastern States tour later this year, all the way to Sydney and back. Love the sound/feel at idle of the boxer engine (also long time VW/Porsche fanatic) and the power delivery, flat torque curve, on acceleration. Not a rev head so love the raw feel of the bike, vibration and all. Only 5'3" so am on tippy/toe at rest, but low centre of gravity means leaning bike to flat-foot it is not a chore lifting it back up for take off. Hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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6073501: |
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Azure Blue 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.7.19) |
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| Purchased: |
Feb 2004 |
| Usage: |
32,059 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Rose Johnson
Email to Rose Johnson
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Seattle
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Accessories:
Bmw Hard bags, "S" type fairing.(off R90S?)Tank bag, Corbin seat
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Comments:
Looking to replace cracked rear cowl and tool box. Need spanner wrench.
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6318701: |
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Black 619 1982 R65/2 |
(Updated: 2004.7.19) |
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| Purchased: |
09/2003 |
| Usage: |
129,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Andrea Bianchetti
Email to Andrea Bianchetti
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Busto Arsizio
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| Experience: |
riding since 1990
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Krauser
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
none
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WB1036504C6370210: |
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Henna Red 1982 R65 LS |
(Updated: 2004.7.15) |
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| Purchased: |
3/15/04 |
| Usage: |
22,650 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Karl Stevens
Phone: 813-739-1494
Email to Karl Stevens
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Tampa, Florida
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| Experience: |
Thirty plus years riding - have owned 5 prior Beemers, over 30 other bikes from Honda to Harley
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| Bikes Owned: |
30+
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Accessories:
Pichler color-matched full fairing, black chrome crash bars, Sargent seat, gold pin stripes, black valve covers, Saeng antiturbulence windscreen trim, Hepco/Becker hard bags.
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Modifications:
None yet. Installed foam handlebar grips after first highway trip to keep hands from from going numb again. Replaced dead battery with Wesco sealed battery.
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Problems:
The bike is in excellent condition and reflects the low mileage. Petcock started leaking, but this was a simply $30 fix. The bike will be used mostly around town and on short Interstate trips. For those uses, the stock BMW American (high)bars seem a bit too low and forward (for my personal preference), causing pain in my hands after leaning on them in about 10 minutes. I'm going to try higher RT bars, plus a taller windscreen (Gustafsson) to lower buffeting (ask me about the problems that I had with Leif Gustafsson, the windscreen manufacturer!). The only minor annoyance, besides the inherent vibration between 4,500 & 5,500 RPM, is that the transmission sometimes shifts into neutral when I'm upshifting, although I understand that this problem is common to some R65's. The solution is to only shift when the RPM's are above 4,000 (I just personally prefer to shift at a lower RPM, but I'll break myself of that habit). Other than that, there are no problems. The bike runs smooth and flawlessly.
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Comments:
3/15/04 - I've always had larger BMW's and other make bikes, but this one is just flat out FUN to drive, especially around town. The Henna Red with white original wheels REALLY draws compliments. I have several other bikes. As soon as I got the bike, I changed all the fluids, per my dealer. 7/08/04 - The dealer told me not to use full synthetic engine oil, since leaks might develop. However, the bike's inherent buzzing between 4,500 & 5,000 although not really that annoying, prompted me to change the oil to full synthetic (Golden Spectro 20W-50), which is what I use in all my bikes, including my older 1972 BMW R75 toaster. That has really made a difference. The buzzing is not as pronounced, and the bike has more power and is definitely smoother.
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For Sale:
1982 R65 LS for sale - Please see above for accurate description, and feel free to call me for more. I will mechanically guarantee this bike for the first thirty days, since I know that it's in perfect condition. I'll be pleased to send pictures. The bike is really beautiful. As of 7-08-04 it only has 23,500 original miles on it. Original Henna red with a full Pichler color-matched fairing (both uppers & lowers), original white wheels, gold pin stripes, Sargent seat with original Hepco-Becker hard bags, black chrome mini-case savers and black valve covers. Complete routine servicing done with all fluids changed twice within the first thousand miles. I've only put about a thousand miles on her and I think that I need a larger bike (I weigh about 220 pounds). Price is $3,300 firm. Karl Stevens Tampa, Florida 813-739-1494
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6380764: |
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Red 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.7.7) |
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| Purchased: |
06/94 |
| Usage: |
53,421 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
B-stone |
| Owner: |
Jack Salyer
Phone: 502.491.7765
Email to Jack Salyer
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Louisville, KY
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| Experience: |
32
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| Bikes Owned: |
12
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WB1036408F6388232: |
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Blue 1985 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.7.2) |
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| Purchased: |
March 03 |
| Usage: |
6,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Ken C. Barroll
Phone: +1(206)241-7133
Email to Ken C. Barroll
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Seahurst, WA 98062
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| Experience: |
Riding BMWs since 1957
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| Bikes Owned: |
20+
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Accessories:
Put on small japanese bikinifairing (R90S-like), has crash bars and back bag and holder, had to replace plug wires - old ones said to have about 10-year life. Measuring their resistance while flexing them will tell about their health!(~4k)
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Modifications:
Put factory dual front disk brakes on it, stainless steel aircraft type brake lines, slightly oversize rear tire (biggest that fits)
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Problems:
Ran rough at times - new plug wires fixed it 100%!
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Comments:
Manufactured last week of February 1985 - one of the last shortframed R65 made. Last one was 6388255 - mine is ...232. Just love this meachine for all the minor runs about town! Have an oilhead for the long hauls - 1996 - R1100RSL.
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WB1046200G6128361: |
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Red 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.7.1) |
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| Purchased: |
2/20/00 |
| Usage: |
58,750 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop 491s |
| Owner: |
Jon Diaz
Email to Jon Diaz
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Elburn, IL
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| Experience: |
12+ years
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| Bikes Owned: |
10+
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Accessories:
Saddlebags, engine guards, 12V outlet, heated grips, factory four-way flasher kit
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Modifications:
Marrakesh Red paint with black pinstripes, NOS gas tank and seat (delivered from BMW NA in one day!!)
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Problems:
None this year.
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Comments:
(Still) a wonderful little bike.
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For Sale:
http://jon.diaz.home.mchsi.com/temp/R65/right-rear.jpg
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WB103650606370130: |
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POLARIS SILVER 1982 R-65LS |
(Updated: 2004.6.25) |
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| Purchased: |
MARCH 1998 |
| Usage: |
24,702 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
METZELERS |
| Owner: |
ERIC EATON
Email to ERIC EATON
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- NEWARK
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| Experience: |
FROM 1979 off and on
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| Bikes Owned: |
10
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6412467: |
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Red 1984 R6583A |
(Updated: 2004.6.19) |
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| Purchased: |
06/2004 |
| Usage: |
77,564 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Michelin |
| Owner: |
Andrew Nicholls
Email to Andrew Nicholls
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- New South Wales
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6073523: |
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Black 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.6.15) |
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| Purchased: |
05/03 |
| Usage: |
87,386 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Simon Lee
Phone: 0400359656
Email to Simon Lee
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Central Coast
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| Experience: |
18 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
No accessories but would dearly love a set of panniers.
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Modifications:
No real modifications. Ran the last battery dry (pretty much after I bought it) and put the biggest BMW battery that could fit the battery compartment. The only problem was that the battery straps were too short so I just secured it with some zip ties to the existing battery holder. The other modification is I quickly got rid of the collector box (due to internal rust and noise) and put a H-pipe between the headers and exhaust pipes which increased volume by 1 decibel but surprisingly the bike did breath better. Have just had the accelerator and choke cables replaced due to wear.
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Problems:
A leak from gear selector/gearbox junction. But the big one is the front right push rod seal has cracked and has developed a very slow leak and will need to be repaired. I have done nearly all mechanical stuff to the bike (oil changes, electrical wiring, disassembled the speedo unit to replace the trip meter spline that had broken half way up the shaft) but this requires someone with experience as the barrel has to come completely off. So if I am doing one side I will get the other side done too. There is also a slight noise from the timing chain. I have also replaced the ignition coil due design fault (cracks in casing) so every time it rained charge would arc to the frame and not go to the spark plug.
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Comments:
Apart from the few problems, which were/are easily rectified, I love the bike and will never get rid of it. It has style. It is great to ride (even if it lacks a few horses and suspension is soft) and I am a shaft drive convert. No hassels and power delivery is smooth.
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6073921: |
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Silver 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.6.3) |
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| Purchased: |
09/02 |
| Usage: |
91,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Spitfire |
| Owner: |
Peter Callaghan
Email to Peter Callaghan
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Sydney, Australia
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| Experience: |
19 years riding, some racing
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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Accessories:
Gearsack rear luggage rack, modified to accept Givi top-box.
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Modifications:
Staintune exhausts, replaced fork oil with 15W Shell Advance oil - much better performance from front end. Battery gave out May '04 - have replaced with BMW-badged Mareg battery. New steering heads bearings needed, as well as new tyres.
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Problems:
Suspect fuel tank has rust internally - carb float bowls full of reddish grit. Will be obtaining a tank sealant kit to fix the problem.
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Comments:
It's a really nice ride. No rocketship, but sweet steering and handling, despite the super-soft suspenion. Very pleased with my latest acquisition.
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6381599: |
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Red 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2004.5.26) |
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| Purchased: |
7/1990 |
| Usage: |
25,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Ron Fortier
Email to Ron Fortier
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Rye, NH
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| Experience: |
32 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
RKA tankbag and soft luggage, Reynolds rack
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Modifications:
Koni schocks
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