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WB1036405D6386984: |
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BLACK 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.7.19) |
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| Purchased: |
07/2002 |
| Usage: |
5,250 miles, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Dave Cooke
Phone: +44 (0)7773 428508
Email to Dave Cooke
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| Location: |
UK -- Sherborne, Dorset
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| Experience: |
Just getting back after a 10 year lay off
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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WB1036408B6385955: |
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Polaris Silver 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.7.12) |
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| Purchased: |
4/01 |
| Usage: |
18,500 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metezeler |
| Owner: |
James B. Riddle
Phone: 843.322.0081
Email to James B. Riddle
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Beaufort, SC 29907-1934
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| Experience: |
25 Years of Riding Experience
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
This is a standard R65 but it has the LS dual disc FACTORY option on it.
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Modifications:
NONE
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Problems:
No oil leaks. No other problems to report.
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Comments:
I love this bike! I waited for about 20 years to get a bike like this. It is NOT FOR SALE.
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6371148: |
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Polaris Silver 1983 R65LS |
(Updated: 2002.7.8) |
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| Purchased: |
12/31/99 |
| Usage: |
(mileage not specified) miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Lyle
Email to Lyle
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) --
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| Experience: |
9 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Full Pichler PK-2 fairing. Telefix fork brace. Braided stainless steel brake lines. More comfortable hand grips. BMW saddlebags and mounts. Black engine guards.
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Problems:
Odometer numbers spin randomly, but speedometer still works. Steering stop came off-not from accident. Now handlebar switches can touch tank if you're not careful. Mount tabs on both sidecovers broke off--I lost both sidecovers.
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Comments:
Will be repainting it BMW Palmetto Green (same color as the '95 K1100RS) I LOVE that color.
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For Sale:
Still have all the original LS fairing and all mounting pieces including the headlight and headlight mounting bracket that I'd like to sell. Don't think I'll ever want to remove the Pichler fairing. Not sure what the whole package is worth but it's really in excellent shape. It was all taken off when the bike was only a year old. Contact me if interested. UPDATE 7/02--entire assembly sold. Best offer was $655.
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WB1036404D6387060: |
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Black 1983 r65 |
(Updated: 2002.6.30) |
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| Purchased: |
June 2002 |
| Usage: |
35,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Norman Fox
Phone: 1,671,565,1591
Email to Norman Fox
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| Location: |
Pacific Islands -- Agat, Guam
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| Experience: |
33 years of road riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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6346611: |
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Ivory 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.6.21) |
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| Purchased: |
03/1998 |
| Usage: |
53,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Boetsch Jean-Philipe
Email to Boetsch Jean-Philipe
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- France, Ottmarsheim (68)
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| Experience: |
Absolute beginer
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Modifications:
New saddle, light brown, made by specialist on original layout. recolored, original was a ugly dark brown. I used original BMW color, ivory (like R1200C...). New BMW logos.
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Problems:
I will have to change somme electrical parts
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Comments:
Two crashes, one was hard, but granny is OK.
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WB1046207G6128020: |
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Black 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.6.5) |
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| Purchased: |
2002 |
| Usage: |
25,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler up front, Dunlop on the rear |
| Owner: |
Jeffrey Lovett
Phone: 802.878.3948
Email to Jeffrey Lovett
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Essex Junction, Vermont
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| Experience: |
20 years ago I rode for a couple of years while in the Navy.
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
A small bullet fairing - looks great. Fork boots - cut down on fork seal replacements? Splitfire plugs - worth the 6.00 each? Missing the tool kit.
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
Starts a bit hard. Have to move choke to 1st position, then turn the throttle a bit and tickle it a bit while turning it over to get started. A helmet cracked the skinny fiberglass piece along the side near the holder. May try to repair next winter.
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Comments:
This is the bike I've always dreamed of owning - my midlife crisis machine (could be worse). Previous owners took good care of it, has all the maintenance records. Never dropped. Garaged. Question: Is a Dyna Ignition Boost worth the $65.00?
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6350259: |
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silver 1982 R65 LS |
(Updated: 2002.6.5) |
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| Purchased: |
08/2000 |
| Usage: |
40,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Les Craggs
Email to Les Craggs
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| Location: |
UK -- N.Wales
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| Experience: |
28 yrs, mostly with classics
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| Bikes Owned: |
about 30
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Accessories:
BMW panniers, SS exhaust, goodrich hoses, aftermarket cast iron discs, heated grips, gaiters - all on the bike when i bought it!
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Modifications:
none worth mentioning
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Problems:
loose rear wheel bearings, can`t find neutral when hot, corroded fuel tank.
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Comments:
great balence of size, weight, handling and character in one machine. Have had larger BMW`s but this one is the best package and easiest to live with.
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For Sale:
no
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6412533: |
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Silver 1984 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.5.22) |
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| Purchased: |
06 98 |
| Usage: |
8,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzelers |
| Owner: |
Brad Boyer
Email to Brad Boyer
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Lakeland Florida
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| Experience: |
5 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Comments:
I purchased this Bike from a guy who bought it in Germany and brought it over to the states with him. The Bike came with a Wudu cafe faring,Bmw Bags,Cover,Systems Helmet.
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63822434: |
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Champaign 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.5.19) |
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| Purchased: |
10/2000 |
| Usage: |
43,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Bridgstones spitfires |
| Owner: |
Al Ferguson
Phone: 719.592.4265
Email to Al Ferguson
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Colorado Springs, Colorado
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| Experience: |
20 years road - several seasons road track racing
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| Bikes Owned: |
15
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Accessories:
Bikini fairing, bar-end mirrors, BMW Bags, Eclipse Tank Bag.
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Modifications:
Hogan Shocks
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Comments:
Sweet running bike. I put about 500 miles per month in the high mountains. Great little ride. I also own a 2001 BMW R1100S (the R11s is not your fathers BMW!)
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For Sale:
I bought the bike about two years ago. I rode it awhile then over the winter I normally go completely through my bikes and pull major service while I am not able to ride. This being a new bike to me, I did a lot to it. I put on new rear shocks, as the originals were long since wasted. I put on a bikini fairing ‘cause it looks good to me – bar-end mirror too. New tires, and a battery were in order as well. The front master cylinder was a bit softer then I like so I re-built it. The oil pan gasket weeped a little so that was replaced also. When it got real cold the grease in the steering head bearing got solid so I pulled the front-end to re-pack that. Being a fan of fork boots, I ordered some as well as fork seals – if you have a front-end off, as cheap and easy a job it is, you would be crazy not to freshen them up too. In the spring I took it to local BMW shop, there is a guy there that has been working on BMWs for about a hundred years, he gave it a tune-up and declared it a solid ride (gave the grunt of approval). I originally bought the bike with the idea of putting a velorex sidecar on but haven’t had the spare $$$ to do it. I don’t really need another bike – (I have an R1100s). I have logged approx. 7000 miles on it since I got it. It is really a sweet, smooth runner. Doesn’t burn oil or have any problems. It could be ridden cross-country with no problems I believe, or just putt around town – very fuel-efficient. The guy I bought it from, said he had owed it about ten years, said it had never been wrecked. No signs of damage anywhere on the bike… it rides perfect. $2100 call 719.592.4265 / 719.684.8617 or email al_ferguson01@yahoo.com
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6382130: |
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Red 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.5.4) |
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| Purchased: |
11/99 |
| Usage: |
54,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Mark Dolim
Email to Mark Dolim
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Walnut Creek
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| Experience: |
20 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Accessories:
Cafe fairing, factory saddle bags, luggage rack, side stand.
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Modifications:
Paint and fairing are not stock, but very well done.
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Problems:
Cam chain is noisey. Not a big deal at this time.
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6386327: |
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Black 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.4.21) |
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| Purchased: |
April 2002 |
| Usage: |
59,269 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Benjamin Chang
Phone: 1-415-391-6211
Email to Benjamin Chang
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Francisco
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22101973: |
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Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2002.4.16) |
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| Purchased: |
05/1999 |
| Usage: |
21,575 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Michelin; Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Iván García
Phone: 0034 922 330685
Email to Iván García
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Tenerife, Spain
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| Experience: |
6 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Protection bars.
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Modifications:
Protection bars.
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Problems:
Sometimes it doesn´t start at the first in the morning. Vibrations at 5000 revs (120 kms/h).
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Comments:
Im very happy with this machine, but I would like to change it into a normal R65, without its cuple. It needs 7 liters / 100 kms.
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For Sale:
Im looking for a pair of BMW suitcases.
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VIN6380251: |
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purple 1979 r65 |
(Updated: 2002.4.9) |
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| Purchased: |
march, 2002 |
| Usage: |
14,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
john alford
Phone: 561-878-8706
Email to john alford
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Port St. Lucie, Florida
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| Experience: |
none
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
hard bags
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Problems:
getting going in first gear without stalling is difficult
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6370014: |
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Henna Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2002.3.24) |
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| Purchased: |
3/23/02 |
| Usage: |
16,154 miles. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME77/ME99 |
| Owner: |
Eddie
Email to Eddie
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) --
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| Experience: |
24 yrs road riding, 2 yrs road racing
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| Bikes Owned: |
50+
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Accessories:
LH bar end mirror. Otherwise stock.
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Modifications:
none.
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Problems:
Unknown. Bike hasn't run in some 10+ yrs. Front wheel damaged beyond repair--will need replacement.
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Comments:
12th R65LS ever made. Lowest s/n R65LS I've seen so far.
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For Sale:
WANTED: any year R65LS front wheel. Color unimportant. must be straight (or repairable). got one...?
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6353304: |
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Silver 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 2002.3.22) |
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| Purchased: |
06-2000 |
| Usage: |
32,600 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Arne Bratland
Phone: +4752851446
Email to Arne Bratland
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Kopervik - Norway
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| Experience: |
15
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Modifications:
The bike is rebuilt from 650ccm to 840ccm by Fa Michel in Germany. The HP is not increased but the torque is. The 50 HP (37 kW) is reached by 6100 rpm. instead of 7250 rpm.
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Problems:
I have changed the register chain, because there was a quite hard noise on low RPM. The noise was caused by that both guiders was worn out.
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Comments:
The bike is imported from Germany to Norway. This is a good way to get a cheap good bike, because "old" BMW bikes is high priced in Norway, but quite cheap in Germany. Perfect for small Norwegian roads!!
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WB103640886386166: |
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Blk. 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.3.17) |
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| Purchased: |
'97 |
| Usage: |
14,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzleer perfect &continental |
| Owner: |
uwe naurath
Phone: 847-638-6900
Email to uwe naurath
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- villa park, il.
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| Experience: |
35
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
ft.tire: Metzler Perect ME77 100/90x18.56 rr.tire: Continental Conti-Blitz 400/ x18.64H TKH24
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86166: |
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519 1982 0364 |
(Updated: 2002.3.17) |
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| Purchased: |
8-19-97 |
| Usage: |
14,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
ft. metzler perfect/ rr. continental-blitz |
| Owner: |
uwe naurath
Phone: 847-638-6900
Email to uwe naurath
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- villa park,il.
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| Experience: |
35
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
ft.tire- metzler perfect- me77 100/90x18.56 rr.tire- continental,conti-blitz 400/ x18.64h tkh24
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6074611: |
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SILVER 1987 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.3.10) |
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| Purchased: |
JULY 2000 |
| Usage: |
40,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
METZLERS |
| Owner: |
PAUL MANUEL
Email to PAUL MANUEL
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| Location: |
UK -- Cornwall
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| Experience: |
4
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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| Photo: |
None as yet, but hope to update soon
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Accessories:
BMW hard panniers. Sacdem bar mounted screen. Additional small front headlight (which stays on all the time.)
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Modifications:
None, but I'd like to find out about a Krauser top box rack. I've also thoght about dual plugging the cylinders. Has anyone else done this?
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Problems:
None so far. I am dealing with some rust on the frame which is only superficial, and also cleaning the alloy.
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Comments:
After a long lay off from bikes, I've found the ideal bike to enjoy. I think the R65 is great to work on, and I'm pleased it is so easy to handle.The bar mounted screen helps cut down the wind pressure, but also increases wind noise a bit.
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WBMO36412B6385596: |
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Black 1981 R-65 |
(Updated: 2002.2.17) |
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| Purchased: |
4-5 Yrs. Ago |
| Usage: |
158 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler / Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Edgar G Lehmann
Phone: 415-664-2208
Email to Edgar G Lehmann
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Francisco
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| Experience: |
40+ Years Riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
8 - 10
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Accessories:
Dual Discs, Rifle Fairing, Head Protectors, Krauser Hard Cases, Ride-off Stand.
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Modifications:
None, that I know of!
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Problems:
None to date, except a bit of shifting trouble; on the down-shift. Possibly the clutch needs some adj'nt!
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Comments:
Would love to find a good FULL fairing for the bike. Also have a 'bullet' type small fairing for sale!
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For Sale:
I have a small bullet type 'racing' fairing for sale, but do not have a price in mind!
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6381987: |
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champagne gold 1980 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.2.16) |
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| Purchased: |
3-95 |
| Usage: |
35,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
dunlop 491's |
| Owner: |
greg snapp
Email to greg snapp
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Kingsport, TN
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| Experience: |
25
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
Krauser bags, dual horns, windshield, mud flap
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Modifications:
drilled exhaust, moved front turn signals
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Problems:
hard to start under 40 degrees, top gear little to slow, sidestand
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Comments:
Good size and handling, easy to work on, reliable
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6380893: |
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Brn/Gold 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.2.9) |
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| Purchased: |
May 90 |
| Usage: |
75,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metz-Front Avon-Rear |
| Owner: |
Sean Jordan
Email to Sean Jordan
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Redmond, WA
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| Experience: |
13 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
Krauser bags, stock tank cover(to hide the ugly dent)
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
Speedo went out after a large pothole rocked the bike really bad. I also had the trust bearing burn out after a poor adjustment. Then easily replaced it with one from an 80 r65.
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Comments:
I have had 2 r65. The 79 and an 80. The 80's engine died after some kind of oil flow problem. I never actually figure out what happened. I still have my 79 and have had some great rides on it. It is out of commission for now while I do some work on it. I dont think I'll ever sell it. It's still a good bike.
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WB1046201H6128516: |
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Black 1987 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.2.2) |
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| Purchased: |
March 1993 |
| Usage: |
21,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Mike Sullivan
Email to Mike Sullivan
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Sacramento
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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| Photo: |
http://home.attbi.com/~mikebsullivan/home.html
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Accessories:
Windshield, Bags, Corbin Saddle.
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
Seat hits plastic when open, and cracked it. Also, moisture has gotten into the speedometer causing some problems. Other than that, it has been extremely trouble-free!
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Comments:
Only bike I have ever owned. Only bike I'll ever need! Looks and runs like a champ.
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6310438: |
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Green 82 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.1.29) |
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| Purchased: |
Sep/96 |
| Usage: |
70,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Javier Clavé
Phone: 52+55+55143148
Email to Javier Clavé
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| Location: |
Mexico & C.A. -- Mexico D.F.
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| Experience: |
20 years riding.
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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6381248: |
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Silver 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.1.28) |
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| Purchased: |
1/28/02 |
| Usage: |
29,971 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
David techlin
Phone: 989-684-5541
Email to David techlin
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Bay City, Mi.
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| Experience: |
5 years, back into biking after a 30 year layoff.
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
BMW Bags...
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Modifications:
New KONI shocks, Euro bars
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Problems:
Brand new bike to me, unaware of any previous problems
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Comments:
Am intending to keep the bike as stock as practical/possible. Intend to do some cuising, this summer New ENgland, next summer I want to ride circumnavigate the 5 Great Lakes. Hope to go without a fairing and would like to talk to people who ride a 65 without one.
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6312735: |
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Black 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 2002.1.17) |
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| Purchased: |
May 2001 |
| Usage: |
75,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Pirelli |
| Owner: |
Keith White
Phone: 00353866022189
Email to Keith White
http://www.boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?user=sobu74
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Dublin, Ireland
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| Experience: |
5 years riding to and from work, 60 miles per day
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| Bikes Owned: |
10
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Accessories:
Krauser Panniers,
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Modifications:
Hawker Odyssey Battery,Hagon Shocks, Fehling Chrome Engine Bars, from Motorworks in the UK, good guys to deal with.
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Problems:
Ignition coil replaced, head race bearings need replacing, (I'll get around to it some weekend soon), Other than that it's been briliant. I even crashed it into an Audi A4 and the bike looked an awful lot better than the car did. A broken indicator and reflector was the total damage my Bike sustained, but the Car was wrecked along one side. (Usual car turning across you at a junction)
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Comments:
I have four Bikes at the moment: 1959 Lambretta li150, 1969 Vespa Super 125 and a 1982 race tuned Vespa PX200, (215cc ported and polished cylinder) I use the Beemer every day for work, it has never let me down and my other bikes are becoming very neglected since I bought the Beemer. It's my first proper motorbike, and whilst I still love my old scoots, I think it has changed my outlook on biking. I feel a lot safer on the Beemer, particularly having crashed it and it not sustaining any danage worth talking about. I've crashed scooters in the past and they tend to come out very badly in any collision. It's a keeper and I will probably ride it for another year or two before I buy another Beemer and retire it for a full restoration. I've driven it all over Ireland, it's a small country, but during the Summer I drove it coast to coast three times in ten days, without missing a days work. Love it, get a lot of comments from people who see it, as it looks real classic style and I keep it very clean and running right. Instant respect from non motorcyclists and motorcyclists alike. I will probably buy a Faired Beemer for more serious touring, but I can't see myself selling this old baby.
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