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6380997: |
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Bronze 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.12.22) |
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| Purchased: |
4/99 |
| Usage: |
13,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzlers |
| Owner: |
Mike Prentice
Phone: 512-750-9846
Email to Mike Prentice
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Austin, Texas
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| Experience: |
15 (with a 25 yr. break)
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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Accessories:
factory saddlebags
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Modifications:
12/04/99- Replaced factory forks springs with Progressive springs. This made a big difference in the ride.
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Problems:
I have a 'sometimes' tachometer - sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn't.
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Comments:
First BMW after owning Triumphs (late 60s, early 70s) and Hondas. The bike is an absolute joy to ride. In that respect it reminds me of the Triumphs I had - without the hassles of oil leaks and tempermental electrics. I'm looking to do a number of modifications and would be interested in the success (and failures) others have had modifying their bikes.
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136000: |
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Turkish Green whit Gold Strips 1981 BMW R-65 |
(Updated: 1999.12.18) |
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| Purchased: |
5. 1988 |
| Usage: |
126,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Pasi Sundberg
Email to Pasi Sundberg
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Europe Finland Helsinki
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| Experience: |
From 1982 about 100 000 km street and touring ride
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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6411025: |
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silver 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.12.10) |
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| Purchased: |
08/98 |
| Usage: |
56,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
front: Metzeler ME 33 Laser, rear: Michelin Macadam 50 |
| Owner: |
Srle
Email to Srle
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Sarajevo/Bosnia
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| Experience: |
18 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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| Photo: |
http://www.soros.org.ba/~srle/bike/
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Accessories:
K-style hard BMW bags (I still think that old ones was better), crash bars, BMW tank bag
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Modifications:
High bars instead off stock "sporty" low bars, progressive front fork springs
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Problems:
Vibrations at 5000 RPM, I replaced trigger assembly and ignition coil (old model with Boch part no. 0.221.500.200 will let you down sooner or later - replace with new model with part no. 0.221.500.203)
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Comments:
Good place for spare parts is: www.motobins.co.uk They have good prices, you can buy online and the best thing is that they ship worldwide This is my 3rd BMW (R60/2, R60/7 and now R65), and I think that beemers are great bikes for traveling. By the way I sold this bike a week ago for about 2.700$ and bought R100RT '91.
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6410519: |
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silver-grey 1983 R 65 |
(Updated: 1999.12.7) |
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| Purchased: |
Dec. 1999 |
| Usage: |
58,321 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Soren Kaa
Phone: +45.43.64.77.47
Email to Soren Kaa
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Albertslund, Copenhagen
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| Experience: |
39 years licence, riding in all ca. 10 years.
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
Krauser full-shield and side-boxes
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Modifications:
none
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82BMW6370663: |
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Silver 1982 R 65 LS |
(Updated: 1999.12.4) |
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| Purchased: |
April 99 |
| Usage: |
3,400 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Original Continentals want Continental GEMINI front and rear |
| Owner: |
Brent A Von Aschen
Email to Brent A Von Aschen
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- San Antonio Texas
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| Experience: |
18 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
8
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Accessories:
Hard BMW Bags, LS fairing, Hand crafted windshield custom fit to the LS Fairing
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Modifications:
High polished timing and valve covers, carberators and soon entire block exterior
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Problems:
original tires still have tread beads but they are begining to age crack, excessive front end dive in heavy breaking, Right side battery cover missing, replaced Ignition module due to error in carb tuning. OOPS BMW SAN ANTONIO Mechanic, Free help and instructions can't always be trusted.
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Comments:
I am the second owner and the only one to put any miles on it. I bought it with less than 500 miles on it and have just past the break in miles at 2500 on the odometer. I'm used to riding Honda Goldwing(GL 1100) with full Honda-line tour package so I find this a bit small but sporty in comparison. I also have a 79 Yamaha 750 that is nearly ready for the road after a rescue from a dusty garage.
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For Sale:
Sure. Offers can be made to my E-mail address. (I have recently turned down an offer of $3000.00 US Dollars)
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87628: |
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Teal/Violet Pearl 1983 R45N |
(Updated: 1999.11.22) |
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| Purchased: |
5/89 |
| Usage: |
29 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler Comp K |
| Owner: |
Rev. Eddie James
Email to Rev. Eddie James
http://www.teamstrange.com
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- AMA Museum in Ohio
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| Experience: |
22 years riding, 4 years road racing
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| Bikes Owned: |
55
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Literally every BMW accessory available. Heated grips, ex. gauges, steering dampner, ss lines, fork brace, 4-way flashers, dual horn, sport fairing, temp. gauge oil dipstick, acc. outlet, Koni shocks, Prog. springs, 9 GALLON FUEL TANK!!!
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Modifications:
Bike was road raced for years before complete restoration. Mods include: Venolia pistons (cur. 860cc), sport cam, lightweight pushrods & wristpins, ported/flowed heads, lightened flywheel currently makes 70 rear wheel h.p.
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Problems:
none.....absolutely bulletproof.... have shelf full of racing trophies as testimonial
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Comments:
small rigid frame with a short-stroke high revving boxer motor==absolute BLAST to run.!!!!!! Including engine mods and spare-no-expense restoration, currently have $15K+ in this gem. Not all decisions are logical...some are based on passion!!!
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For Sale:
ABSOLUTELY NOT.......EVER!!!!!!!!
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6317073: |
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red 83 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.11.19) |
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| Purchased: |
10/99 |
| Usage: |
60,000 kilometers, Other. |
| Tires: |
metzler |
| Owner: |
J Edgar McDermott
Phone: 348-7719
Email to J Edgar McDermott
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| Location: |
Africa (Southern) -- pretoria
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| Experience: |
less than one
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
none
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
none
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Comments:
none
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WB1036500C6370348: |
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silver 1982 r65ls |
(Updated: 1999.11.16) |
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| Purchased: |
6-15-99 |
| Usage: |
26,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
avons |
| Owner: |
Lee Wilkinson
Phone: 831-206-1269
Email to Lee Wilkinson
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Salinas
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| Experience: |
10 years of street/9 years offroad
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
Factory Touring Cases. Pia headlight bulb
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Modifications:
None
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6316733: |
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Black 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.11.16) |
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| Purchased: |
7/99 |
| Usage: |
115,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Spitfire Front/Rear |
| Owner: |
Jason Quick
Phone: +61+8-83423008
Email to Jason Quick
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| Location: |
Australia (Southern) -- Adelaide - South Australia
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| Experience: |
9 years road riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Modifications:
Staintune mufflers,Koni shocks
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Problems:
Charging system is hopless when used only for short trips but otherwise hastle free.
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Comments:
This is my first Beemer and I'm surprised what a competent bike it is. It's light, reasonably powerful and compared to the Ducati SD900 I had, practicaly maintaince free.
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123456789123456: |
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red 82 r65LS |
(Updated: 1999.11.13) |
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| Purchased: |
86 |
| Usage: |
60,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
D Wall.
Phone: 714 967-4222 vm/pg 24hr
Email to D Wall.
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Santa ANA
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| Experience: |
1967
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| Bikes Owned: |
11
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Modifications:
balnced & light wrist pins
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For Sale:
Yes, new $400 corbin leather seat, on pan, stock foam, black seat cowelling, all cost $750 make offer
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6341934: |
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RED 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.11.8) |
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| Purchased: |
19/3-1999 |
| Usage: |
113,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
METZLER |
| Owner: |
MORTEN NIELSEN
Phone: +45 58190002
Email to MORTEN NIELSEN
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Skaelskoer
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| Experience: |
10
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
side boxes, windsheal
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Modifications:
Roker gear
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Problems:
Olie leaks from the pushrod tube seals....
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WB1036502D6371325: |
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Yellow 1983 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.11.7) |
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| Purchased: |
11/99 |
| Usage: |
14 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Carlos A. Ascencio
Phone: 281-772-7666
Email to Carlos A. Ascencio
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- Houston, Texas
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| Experience: |
Have been riding on and off for about 10 years. No racing experience.
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
BMW saddle bags and a Corbin seat.
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Modifications:
Painted Dodge Viper yellow, staintune exhaust.
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Problems:
Hard to start. Idles rough. real shaky at about 1400 rpm.
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Comments:
Feels very light for some reason.
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WB1046201G6128191: |
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alpine white II 1986 r65 |
(Updated: 1999.10.31) |
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| Purchased: |
june, 1990 |
| Usage: |
15,900 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzlers |
| Owner: |
John Huebner
Phone: 614 571 6091
Email to John Huebner
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- columbus, ohio
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| Experience: |
25 years experence
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| Bikes Owned: |
25
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6385099: |
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Black/Green 81 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.10.14) |
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| Purchased: |
6/92 |
| Usage: |
89,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler Me33/55 |
| Owner: |
Jim Anderson
Email to Jim Anderson
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Seattle
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| Experience: |
7 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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| Photo: |
http://www.accessone.com/~blag/graphics/StMax.jpg
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Accessories:
Hot grips
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Modifications:
Brown sidestand, Konis, Progressive fork springs, braided brake lines, Telefix fork brace, drilled airbox (fixes midrange flat spot in early black-airbox R65s)
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Problems:
Nothing of consequence.
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Comments:
This is by far the best bike I've ever ridden. While it is not terribly powerful, it is really flickable and sporty. It is also a great touring bike (I've done 800 mile days with no butt pain). I recommend this bike to large male riders.
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WB103640XF6388202: |
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BLACK 1985 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.10.9) |
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| Purchased: |
JULY 1999 |
| Usage: |
36,500 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
METZLER |
| Owner: |
Geoff Allen
Phone: 519 622 5871
Email to Geoff Allen
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| Location: |
Canada (Eastern) -- Cambridge Ontario
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| Experience: |
15
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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Accessories:
none
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
The only criticizm I have would be shifting gears, 1st and 2nd are a bit clunky.- I presently have a problem with my front brake. No free play in my brake lever and my front wheel was held tight by the pads. I cleaned out the reservior filled it with new fluid and tryed unsuccessfully to bleed them, I ended up with a fluid leak at the joint where my cylinder connects to the brake lever assembly.I'm thinking that my piston assembly may need replacing as one of the rubber seals look to be worn. comments would be appreciated!
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6386348: |
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Black 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.9.29) |
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| Purchased: |
4/82 |
| Usage: |
70,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler Lazer |
| Owner: |
Timothy Hince
Phone: (724) 444-1197
Email to Timothy Hince
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Pittsburgh
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| Experience: |
17 years riding, motocross, hare scrambles
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
Plexifairing III Hepco and Becker bags
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Modifications:
Progressive fork springs. Progressive shocks. Sargent seat.
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Problems:
Leaky final drive needed sleeved. Nuetral switch oil leak.
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Comments:
Suspension upgrade is a must. Complete top end 5K miles ago. Money well spent.
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6312185: |
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blue 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.9.26) |
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| Purchased: |
04-1997 |
| Usage: |
53,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Claudio Carletti
Email to Claudio Carletti
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- Bologna, Italy
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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2301588: |
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Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.8.27) |
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| Purchased: |
11 1983 |
| Usage: |
40,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Conti |
| Owner: |
Alan Klainbaum
Phone: 310 374-2524
Email to Alan Klainbaum
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Redondo Beach
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| Experience: |
16 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Windshield,fork brace
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Problems:
Replaced speedometer at 3100 miles,replaced master cylinder,needs new steering bearings. I overtightened the fluid bolts and striped the threads.
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Comments:
Fun bike
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WB1036408D6387157: |
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black 1983 R-65 |
(Updated: 1999.8.23) |
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| Purchased: |
04/99 |
| Usage: |
7,500 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
dunlop |
| Owner: |
scott & brian ruete
Phone: 301-540-1213
Email to scott & brian ruete
n/a
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- germantown, md
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| Experience: |
5
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| Bikes Owned: |
02
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| Photo: |
none yet
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Accessories:
hard side bags
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
none
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YVONNE12345: |
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Champagne metallic 1979 BMW R65 |
(Updated: 1999.8.23) |
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| Purchased: |
June 1995 |
| Usage: |
47,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone + Michelin |
| Owner: |
Michael Skouby
Phone: -
Email to Michael Skouby
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Charlottenlund, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe
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| Experience: |
First bike was a single cylinder BMW R26 1957. I bought it when I was 20 and sold it one year after because i bought the R65.
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Problems:
The revcounter must be defect. The needle moves but it is often at least 600 rpm behind, I think.
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Comments:
A stable and reliable motorcycle. Good quality. It's a little short of torque at low engine speeds. Mine has two intervals of irritating vibrations: 3500-4000 rpm (80-90 km/h) and 5250-5750 (around 120 km/h).
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WB1046201H6128399: |
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Polaris Silver 1987 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.8.17) |
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| Purchased: |
June 20, 1990 |
| Usage: |
127,450 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzlers |
| Owner: |
Mark W. Adair
Phone: 619-268-1030 x-110
Email to Mark W. Adair
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Diego California
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| Experience: |
32 years in the saddle
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| Bikes Owned: |
15
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Accessories:
Integral Hard Bags, National City Fairing, Euro Light Switch
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Modifications:
Progressive Fork Springs, Koni Shock
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Problems:
Rebuilt tranny at 120K, Replaced Alternator Rotor twice (42K & 94K). Perfect otherwise. Engine still runs within factory specs.
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Comments:
Great bike. Has been with me in Colorado, Hawaii, and California. Used mostly to commute to work every day.
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WB1046208G6128811: |
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BLACK 1985 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.8.5) |
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| Purchased: |
8/2/99 |
| Usage: |
10,600 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Mike Pujals
Email to Mike Pujals
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Sacramento, CA
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| Experience: |
13 yrs
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
None
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Comments:
Any advice on upkeep and maintenance would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for a set of hard bags.
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6411587: |
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Black 1984 BMW R65 |
(Updated: 1999.8.4) |
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| Purchased: |
May 1984 |
| Usage: |
14,585 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Michelin |
| Owner: |
Paul M. Warner
Phone: 64-9-521-3625
Email to Paul M. Warner
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| Location: |
New Zealand -- Auckland
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| Experience: |
30 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
8
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Accessories:
BMW hard panniers Crash bars Luggage rack
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Comments:
I bought this bike new,from Gus Kuhn Motorcycles, London,England, in May 1984. I emigrated to New Zealand in 1985 and shipped the R65 out here in 1986. In April '99 I completed a tour of the North Island of New Zealand and plan to take the R65 down to the South Island at some stage.
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6350659: |
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Silver 1983 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.7.27) |
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| Purchased: |
June 1999 |
| Usage: |
39,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Martin Prior
Phone: +44 1202 439873
Email to Martin Prior
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| Location: |
UK -- Bournemouth
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| Experience: |
30+
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Aftermarket fairing, rear hard panniers, crash bars, (fitted by previous owner)
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Modifications:
Has two solid brake disks in place of standard ones.
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Problems:
None
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6370159: |
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Henna Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.6.17) |
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| Purchased: |
7/98 |
| Usage: |
6,147 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
ME77 F + R |
| Owner: |
Philip E. Rose
Email to Philip E. Rose
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- South Easton, MA
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| Experience: |
20
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Accessories:
OEM Steering Damper, OEM Digital Clock, OEM Hazard Warning Flasher, Dual Horn Kit
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Modifications:
European 9.2:1 pistons, 32mm Dell'Orto PHF pumper carbs, heads flow matched, stock exhaust high temp ceramic coated, Koni shocks with black /5 shock covers. Repainted frame and wheels, completely dissasembled motor, transmission and rear drive, beadblasted cases and replaced all seals. Check shimming of transmission and rear drive. Slightly modified transmission shimming.
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Comments:
When I was in college in 1982 a teacher of mine commented how he would like to get back into riding. I suggested a new BMW that had just come out , the 1982 R65LS. I went by the Dealer (Dunbar Eurosports, Brockton, MA) and got a brochure and a magazine test of the bike. He bought the bike shortly after that. I lost touch of him for almost ten years when I ran into him out one night. I asked him if he still had the LS. He said that he did but he hadn't ridden it in about 8 years, and it was sitting in his cellar. When I asked him if it was for sale he said "Sure, everything is for sale!" I found out where he lived and stored the info away. I didn't get a chance to go see the bike for another 9 months, but one day I decided to go see if I could find his house. It was pretty easy to find and he was even home! The bike was in his cellar. It was dirty and neglected, but all there and it only had 6147 miles on it! We struck a deal and I brought it home! I am currently in the process of taking it apart and repainting the frame and wheels, Replating all of the hardware and beadblasting the caese and replacing all of the seals. The original bodywork is in beautiful condition and came back with multiple waxings. I will finish this bike after I finish my other LS (VIN 6370964) that is to be given away at the 99 MOA National in Rhinebeck! So now I have bought "back" my 1st BMW by proxy! :-)
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