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19820728:
RED 1983 R65 LS (Updated: 2001.7.18)

Usage: 66,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Owner: Akos
Email to Akos

Location: Europe (Southern) --

WB103650306371090:

Red 1982 R65LS

(Updated: 2001.7.15)

Purchased:

4/1983

Usage:

30,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Semperit

Owner:

Mike Richards Phone: +49 6371 58236
Email to Mike Richards

Location:

Europe (Southern) -- Preveza Greece

Experience:

20 years riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Tank bag.

Modifications: None

Problems: Live in Germany and bike is in Greece. Great place to ride, but extended storage times; only ride 1-2 times a year for 2 weeks at a time. Sometimes have problems getting it going. Recently rebuilt carbs and replaced cables. Other than that, no serious problems.

WB1036400E6388126:

blue 1984 R65

(Updated: 2001.7.12)

Purchased:

7/98

Usage:

17,272 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Dunlop

Owner:

Douglas Schawel Phone: 716-648-6682
Email to Douglas Schawel

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Hamburg, New York

Experience:

34yrs riding (mostly street), tried motocross

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: bought with Vetter fairing, backrest, factory saddlebags (hard)

Modifications: K & N air filter; Koni shocks

WB1036408C6386315:

black 1982 R65

(Updated: 2001.6.22)

Purchased:

April 2001

Usage:

21,145 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

metzler

Owner:

Tom Aitchison Phone: 661 255-6177
Email to Tom Aitchison

Location:

USA (California) -- 25152 N. Wiley Canyon Rd. Newhall, CA 91321

Experience:

10 years

Bikes Owned:

Problems: currently and suddenly I experienced a loss of power, and it seems as if its running on one cylinder. I've first changed the plugs, air filter, check and cleaned the carberator bowls. Next gave it a compression check, both sides nearly identical. Next I check for spark by holding plugs against the metal head and applied starter button, viewing the spark in the dark it appeared that the right spark was significally brighter than the left. ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ANY IDEAS WHAT TO REPACE OR CHECK NEXT?

WB1036405E6388090:

Black 1984 R65

(Updated: 2001.6.21)

Purchased:

06/2001

Usage:

21,711 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

Robert Frazier Phone: 214-795-1342
Email to Robert Frazier

Location:

USA (SouthWest) -- Dallas

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

WB103640E6387823:

black 84 R65

(Updated: 2001.6.21)

Purchased:

3/ 200

Usage:

4,100 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Dunlop 491Elit 2

Owner:

micheal thomas Phone: 610-2968380
Email to micheal thomas

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Frezer, PA

Experience:

25 riding

Bikes Owned:

Problems: I start the bike and ran it with no battery. so far I have replaced the diode board and electronic ignition and voltage regulator and no pspark when engine turning over.

Comments:

I wood like to bye seat for it. and plase! Krauser bags,sissbar.

6073310:

Black 1986 R 65

(Updated: 2001.6.15)

Purchased:

12/99

Usage:

30,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Metzeler

Owner:

Rudi Huging Phone: 61 08 92463938
Email to Rudi Huging

Location:

Australia (Western) -- Dunceraig/Perth

Experience:

21years Road/touring exp.

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: S-style Fairing,BMW Panniers,Crash bars

Modifications: when I bought the bike it had a windsreen fitted which caused heavy vibrations of the handlebars and my helmet,since replacing it with a S-Fairing the vibrations are gone!

Problems: Electrical problems with moisture getting into the Speedo/Tacho housing and corrosion of the bulbholder Plate which resulted in charging problems. usual oil leak problems

Comments:

Good Honest reliable bike not a racer but still enough to have good fun.Easy to maintain which makes it very cheap to run compaired to more modern bikes.I just love it!!!

WB1036502E6371665:

HENNAROT 1984 R/65-LS

(Updated: 2001.6.7)

Purchased:

May 1986

Usage:

16,500 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Continental Blitz

Owner:

Joe Hennies
Email to Joe Hennies

Location:

USA (NorthCentral) -- Cincinnati, Ohio

6381908:

Champagne 1980 R65

(Updated: 2001.6.4)

Purchased:

05/1985

Usage:

24,724 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Contiental

Owner:

H. Carter Harris
Email to H. Carter Harris

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- Nashville TN USA

Experience:

Novice

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Don Vesco Rapid Transit Fairing, backrest (unsure of the source), BMW Panniers

Modifications: None

Problems: Side stand needs to be repaired and carbs need to be rebuilt.

Comments:

Bike was in storage from 1989 to 2001. First and only bike so far. Though some think it "wimpy", I like the bike and its works well for the street riding I do.

6344578:

Bronze 1979 R65

(Updated: 2001.5.23)

Purchased:

May 99

Usage:

8,250 miles, Touring.

Tires:

Strada`s - Best handling choice

Owner:

John Wright
Email to John Wright

Location:

Europe (Western) -- Scarborough,North Yorkshire,England

Experience:

Class 1 Advanced Rider - 33yrs Exp.

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Vetter Touring type fairing.BMW panniers.Engine bars.

Modifications: None other than fairing - colour matched & believed fitted from new.

Problems: Bit vague & `light` on front end -about to fit new head bearings,progressive springs & heavy fork oil.

Comments:

Those of you that have problems with charging system should fit an Optimate battery charger/conditioner-stays switched on mains power all time bike garaged - always keeps battery spot on - great stuff.

For Sale: Full touring fairing - high `flip` type screen,Red / bronze colour complete all fittings, mirrors & indicators Excellent condition �250 ono Can Email Photos. contact johwright@yahoo.com

WB103640306387521:

Black 1983 R65

(Updated: 2001.5.17)

Purchased:

10/99

Usage:

44,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Avon AM20/AM21

Owner:

Randy Lum
Email to Randy Lum

Location:

USA (California) -- Santa Barbara

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Chase Harper Dual Purpose saddlebags, heated grips, Rifle Nightflight fairing. The fairing does a good job of taking the windblast off of your chest, and looks decent too.

Modifications: Progressive fork springs and shocks. This has tremendously improved the handling of the bike.

Problems: Tach doesn't work and can't be repaired by Palo Alto Speedo. Other than that the bike runs great!

Comments:

It's a great bike for commuting to work and riding around town. Although it's no sportsbike, I was able to hang with a K100, Moto Guzzi Daytona and Yamaha FJR1100 for 300 miles on a recent trip to Willow Springs (yes, they could have dusted me in a heartbeat had they choosen to).

641306703850172:

Black 1985 R65

(Updated: 2001.5.6)

Purchased:

January 1985

Usage:

200,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Metzler

Owner:

Alex Phone: 08 9398 3697
Email to Alex

Location:

Australia (Western) -- Perth

Experience:

30 years

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Panniers,tank cover/ tankbag, cylinder racks, S type Fairing, H4100high/55low beam globe, headlight plastic cover, fork gators,use 10 weight fork oil, added a steering dampner,use a throtle screw when touring

Modifications: Wire spoked rims wheels front & back (as used on the 1978/79 modelled R65. Progressive front fork springs and Konis rear shocks, Staintune header pipes and mufflers. Changed the main jets in both carbies to a bigger one as the Staintune mufflers are designed to breath freer

Problems: Pannier frames cracked in 13 different places, were fixed and braced. resistors within the BMW spark plug leads burnt out and also the dual coil.Dampners on the konis leaked and both were overhauled.Top end rebuild done recently as wheel as steering head and wheel bearings replaced. Gearbox overhauled, rear main seal replaced and a new clutch friction plate fitted as amatter of course after 200.000km.

Comments:

A value for money bike, unfortunately the R65 is a much underrated bike here in Australia. I have covered quite a ffew long distant rides and it has only let me down on two occasions,the wiring loom melting in the headlight and problems with electrics as aforementioned. As a solo tourer it is fine. Compared to my R100RS the R65 is very nimble and far more fuel efficient,( 32mm Bing Carbies do have their advantages. The R65 has its limits when used for touring with a pillion and load. Obviously you can tour on most bikes provided you modify them to suit your needs,and the type of riding you do. I am selling my R65 as I have purchased another bike and cannot afford to keep both. I purchased this BMW from new and over the 16 years of ownership I consider it to be value for money bike.It is useful as a commuter much easier than the RS and I have ridden it for long periods of time from the west coast to the east coast of Australia and the motor keeps on ticking over nicely. It does what you expect of it, obviously it is slower than the bigger CC bikes but as a 650cc air coooled twin, I have found it to be a very reliable motorcycle capable of covering vast distances but at a slower pace, it will run all day and all night if need be.

WB1036405D6387021:

Black 1983 R65

(Updated: 2001.4.26)

Purchased:

March 6, 2000

Usage:

14,604 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Metzeler

Owner:

Robert Ihde Phone: 512.251.6998
Email to Robert Ihde

Location:

USA (SouthCentral) -- Round Rock, Texas

Experience:

20 years

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Vetter fairing, Krauser hard bags

Modifications: None, just replacing worn parts like emblems, exhaust crossover pipes, etc.

Problems: I have been unable to find replacement parts for Vetter fairing and don't have the keys to the Krauser bags. If anyone has a source for these items I would appreciate any information on them.

Comments:

Trying to keep bike in original condition. Valve covers and other aluminum parts are showing age and oxidizing. Anyone know how to clean them up?

038501726413067:

Black 1985 R65

(Updated: 2001.4.25)

Purchased:

January 1985

Usage:

200,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Metzlers front and back

Owner:

Alex Bielak Phone: 041 2021259 mobile
Email to Alex Bielak

Location:

Australia (Western) -- Perth

Experience:

30 years riding experience

Bikes Owned:

Photo:

Photo-Link

Accessories: S fairing, BMW hard panniers/carrier, tank bag, tank cover

Modifications: converted to wire spoked wheels front and back. converted to twin disc brake up front Fork gaiters, steering dampner, uprated H4 Globe 100high/55low beam, Headlamp protector, kangaroo whistlers, Koni rear shocks, progressive forks front. Use 10 weight fork oil, and NGK spark plug caPS ( RESISISITOR TYPE ) Staintune header pipes and mufflers fitted. I have found a friction screw , helps when touring all day. I have had to brace and well the pannier frames as the original one cracked I also made up a cross over to join both pannier frames and use straps around the panniers to keep it all together.( behind the back of the rear mudflap) I also have had the headlamp retaining plate braced/ poweder coated The addition of BMW Fork Baiters has helped as I have not had to replace as many fork seals, now that they are fitted.

Problems: resistor caps in original BMW leads burnt out and also the twin dual coil.Original light cast alloy rims kept cracking, were replaced under warranty, however continued to have problems so fitted wire spoked wheels as brought out by the 1978 and early 1979 R65. It vibrates at 110kph which is our outer city speed limit. Does not run to0 well on lead free petrol nor ULP Unleaded petroleum or Gas as you call it. It prefers standard fuel that is rated at 98 Octane level. The electrical wiring that connects to the H4 Globe burnt out on me late at night in South Australia on my way back to Perth ! Scary , when you are doing 110kph and suddenly the lights go out, on an unlit road in the country. Have replaced the single roller cam chain 7 times, they last about 50,000km from my experience. It has had a top end rebuild, the rear main seal has been replace and I replaced the friction plate in the clutch, had the gearbox overhauled and the Diff. These things have worn out over the years and as a result of high milage rather than being a problem.From my experience it is the electrics which is the archilles heel of the R65, they should have stuck to points/condenser rather than fitting halls effect electronic ignition to the R65. Fitted new switch blocks left and right as well as the rubber bits . Had to replace and then brace and strengthen these pannier frames so that they would not crack as the original did.

Comments:

A very good motorcycle for solo purposes, fuel efficient, servicing the bike is straight forward. Able to cover long distances, even in the higher rev range and sit on these speeds all day , I can attest to this having ridden from Port Augusta in South Australia back to Perth a few years ago, even as I rolled down our drive way and got of the bike it was still idling well, me I was completely stuffed, yet the bike would have kept on going. I have owned this bike since new and overall it has served me well. I have found that by converting it to twin discs, replacing the front forks springs with heavier progressive types, using 10 weight fork oil instead of the 5 weight typ and usung a slightly small 90/90 tyre up front has greatly improved the handleing of my R65, also adding the front dis has not only improved in the braking department , i find that the front wheel does not float or lift as much when on tour out in the country. I have found Metzler tyres to be the best tyres overall on this bike, particularly in wet conditions. The steering is quite light and I have found that adding a steering dampner has helped some what , particularly when riding in soft sand/ soft dirt. It is quite a light bike and a lot easier to handle in these situations as compared to my RS , which is sunsatntiallt heavier. I bought my R65 new and whilst it appeared to be expensive to purchase , it has served me well over the years and as a small sized air cooled twin has been a very economical bike to own and run, it is good as a hack to get to and from work and able to tour over long distances I have toured over to the eastern sea board through Victoria and New South Wales as well as most of Western Australia. and have found it to be a reliable bike capable of doing most things, it won't keep up with the bigger cc bike, such as the 1000cc boxer beemers, but it won't be left too far behind either. It is now for sale as I have purchased another beemer.

For Sale: BMW R65 1985. One owner bike, well maintained and in very good original condition, has lots of extras, twin discs, wire spoked wheels front and back, fork gaiters S Type faiting, new springs front and back, Progressive Front/Konis Rear stainless steel exhaust system, Tank cover tank bag/ Panniersand rear carrier, licensed, recent top end overhaul and carby rebuild. Price on application.Contact me on my mobile 041 2021259/ a/h on 08 9398 3697 or email me -halb@ eftel.com.au

6371585:

silver 1984 R65LS

(Updated: 2001.4.19)

Purchased:

june 1989

Usage:

17,000 miles, Other.

Tires:

continental

Owner:

al collins
Email to al collins

Location:

USA (NorthCentral) -- western illinois

Experience:

since 1958

Bikes Owned:

many

Accessories: patabellum windscreen, bmw hard bags

Comments:

bought this bike with 2000 miles on it. previous owner had passed on and his son had it gathering dust in a nice heated garage alongside an evo HD. lovely little bike for early morning wind therapy.

6382414:

white 1980 R65

(Updated: 2001.4.19)

Purchased:

sep 2000

Usage:

48,000 miles, Other.

Tires:

continental

Owner:

al collins
Email to al collins

Location:

USA (NorthCentral) -- western illinois

Experience:

since 1958

Bikes Owned:

many

Accessories: rifle fairing, solo seat, hard bags and trunk, driving lights

Comments:

ratbike in progress. bought it from the elderly gent who taught me everything i know about older whiskey and younger women and motorcycles when i was a mere lad back in 1958.

For Sale: /5 rolling chassis w/title, r75/5 engine, /5 4 spd trans w/kickstart

WB1057203R0154462:

Azure Blue 1981 R65

(Updated: 2001.4.4)

Purchased:

7/94

Usage:

16,787 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Metzeler ME33/ME55

Owner:

Michael Aldrich Phone: 630-319-4870
Email to Michael Aldrich

Location:

USA (NorthCentral) -- Elmhurst, Illinois

Experience:

22 Years Riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: No Accssories - very stock bike

Modifications: None

Problems: None

Comments:

Great bike for around town or on the road

WB1036501D6371185:

Henne Red 1983 R65LS

(Updated: 2001.3.28)

Purchased:

February, 1999

Usage:

12,600 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Metzler

Owner:

Paul Detweiler Phone: 215-368-0885
Email to Paul Detweiler

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Lansdale, PA

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Krauser bags, American cycle windshield

Modifications: Had the exhaust system recoated black by Jet Hot to extend the life of the exhaust system

Problems: none

Comments:

The bike was bought over the internet and delivered from Texas. It had 8500 miles on it and hadn't been registered for about 2 years prior to my purchasing it. When I took it off of the delivery skid, I quckly realised the steering was locked up. I thought the lock was jammed but it was due to the grease in the steering head bearings being dried out. I cleaned the old grease out, repacked the bearings, changed all of the fluids and the bike has been running fine ever since. It had the original tires on it. Until I learned how to start it, it started hard in cold weather.

6341269:

bronze / glod 1979 R65

(Updated: 2001.3.27)

Purchased:

11/ 2000

Usage:

17,700 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Owner:

Alan B Parker Phone: 61 754929342
Email to Alan B Parker

Location:

Australia (Eastern) -- Sunshine Coast

Experience:

37 riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Panniers

Modifications: handle bars have been changed from standard bars giving a much more comfortable riding position. A small fairing has also been added making a world of difference on the open road.

Problems: gear changes a bit clunky, handle bars moved back 100 mm so as to take weight off forearms. leaking engine oil overcome by not over filling engine. filled halfway between upper and lower mark on dipstick.

Comments:

a sweet engine but a little underpowered otherwise ok. fitted:- a small screen .

6317191:

BLUE 1982 R65

(Updated: 2001.3.8)

Purchased:

May 2000

Usage:

55,000 kilometers, Touring.

Tires:

Pirelli Strada

Owner:

Francesco Bellini
Email to Francesco Bellini

Location:

Europe (Southern) -- Livorno (LI) Italy

Experience:

riding from 16 to 23,then 2 years without bike, then this jewel................

Bikes Owned:

Photo:

http://members.xoom.it/blinus

Accessories: Old style krauser bags,crash bars

Comments:

I take the jewel 20 days ago.......i have always love this bike but i never thought it could be so................can't find the words Visit my site........sito in Italiano sulle R65...

TUG25681:

Black 1981 R65

(Updated: 2001.3.1)

Purchased:

May 98

Usage:

50,437 miles, Touring.

Tires:

Metzler

Owner:

Les Stabler
Email to Les Stabler

Location:

UK -- West Cumbria

Experience:

35 years with several gaps of 5 or so years

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Screen,Top Box,Soft Luggage(Belstaff - v good),Tank bag

Modifications: Progressive springs, Hagon shocks, Bicycle computer(Sigma sport BC800)-had to extend cable,mount magnet on wheel rim with epoxy.(v accurate, unlike speedo),Total rebuild front brakes with braided hoses,49000 miles.(V good)Found old brake pistons corroded close to area which runs in seals. Refit pistons into new seals patiently using only finger pressure or seals will be damaged.

Problems: Just the usual when buying 18 year old bike ie fork seal, some flooding and dripping carburettor,carbs out of balance. Previous owner had stripped a few threads.Just replaced exhaust valves because of stories of valve failure;didn't bother with lead free conversion.New coil - old one cracked at 45000.New timing chain 49000 miles- probably not needed,old parts pretty good condition.

Comments:

Very pleased with bike even if vibration and valve noise appear to be necessary condition of ownership.Took bike around North West Scotland in September 99. Cruised well and a handy size on the passes and hairpins.Good overall engineering quality outweighs a bit of noise.

WB1036403B6385927:

green 1981 R65

(Updated: 2001.2.27)

Purchased:

1986

Usage:

14,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Continental

Owner:

George Bringhurst Phone: 254-666-7140
Email to George Bringhurst

Location:

USA (SouthCentral) -- Hewitt Texas

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: BMW windshield, saddlebags

Modifications: none

Problems: None got it runninn gooooood

Comments:

I love my bike I first started riding it on the autobahn in Germany and it was great it really kept up with everything on the autobahn except Porches. I lost my right side battery cover due to a truck on the autobahn and need a new one

6381641:

Bronco Brown 1980 R65

(Updated: 2001.2.24)

Purchased:

November 1999

Usage:

53,800 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Metzeler Lazer front/ Metzeler Marathon back

Owner:

S. F. Jones
Email to S. F. Jones

Location:

USA (California) -- Los Angeles

Experience:

I road an R27 to college, then didn't own another bike for twenty years, until this R 65

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Memphis Shades Hellcat Windshield, Chase Harper Stealth Saddlebags, Tour Master Tailpack

Problems: The pushrod assembly for the clutch replaced. Very noisey valves between 3,000-3,500 rpms. Odometer failed at 52,000 miles. After repair of odometer, speedometer 5-7 mph slower than actual speed. Dash replaced. Shift linkage broke, replaced with the new linkage setup. Seems to be better than the original design.

Comments:

I always wanted a twin after owning a single R 27. The bike is very easy to ride, and has more than enough power. I really do not know anything about the bike's history other than the previous owner bought it from Brown Motor Works in Pomona. The bike is in excellent condition, and does not look its' 21 years. A joy to ride.

6343562:

(Updated: 2001.2.2)

Usage:

48,000 kilometers.

Owner:

kriss

Location:

Europe (Eastern) --

6380954:

brown 1979 R65

(Updated: 2001.1.27)

Purchased:

10-00

Usage:

8,500 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Bridgestone

Owner:

Charles Roper Phone: 01 580 931 3421
Email to Charles Roper

Location:

USA (SouthCentral) -- Durant Ok

Experience:

about a year total

Bikes Owned:

Modifications: Moderately lightened. Battery covers blew off.

Problems: I'm having trouble getting one of the carburetors to behave properly.

Comments:

I think this thing has a lot more miles on it than it claims.

For Sale: I really don't want to sell it. But I do have a '74 R75/6 I'd like to get shed of. I bought it for parts. Nothing on that thing fits an R65.

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