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12974: |
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red 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.5.30) |
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| Purchased: |
3/96 |
| Usage: |
55,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring, Other. |
| Tires: |
dunlop/metzler |
| Owner: |
adam baker
Phone: 207-797-7790
Email to adam baker
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Portland, Maine
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| Experience: |
I have been riding all my life, but only 6 on the street.
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
corbin saddle
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Modifications:
rebuilt heads/ unleaded conversion
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Problems:
I lost oil on aa ride, I hear that dreaded chatter of my connecting rods
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Comments:
It is time for a bottom-end rebuild. I could use some advice/help and parts for a 79 r65 if you have any of these or know anyone who does i would greatly appreciate it.
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For Sale:
I need a bottom end for a 79 r65. If you have any idea where I can find parts please email me.
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WB1036501E6371396: |
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Silver 1984 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.5.10) |
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| Purchased: |
April, 1999 |
| Usage: |
55,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Mike Benz
Phone: +1 612.676.2659
Email to Mike Benz
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Minneapolis
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| Experience: |
1 year riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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JOC65000: |
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Black 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.4.25) |
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| Purchased: |
Feb.1999 |
| Usage: |
52,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Jim O' Connell
Phone: +353-1-8339783
Email to Jim O' Connell
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Dublin, Ireland.
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| Experience: |
I've been riding BMW's since 1973. I've always been involved with M/C clubs. I'm in the BMW club "Irish Section", I'm a member of BMWMOA, I'm Irish Airmarshall for the Airhead Beemer Club.
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
I'm in the middle of rebuilding this bike, and I will be fitting a National Cycle Plexistar 2 screen to it.
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Modifications:
None, as yet.
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Problems:
None
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WB1046200G6128277: |
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BLACK 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.4.20) |
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| Purchased: |
3/14/87 |
| Usage: |
13,558 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
METZLER 33&99 |
| Owner: |
Tim Baker
Phone: (315)393-7551
Email to Tim Baker
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Ogdensburg, New York
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| Experience: |
30 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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Bought it with a non functional tach. Need an econimical fix. : |
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Black 1983 None |
(Updated: 1999.4.15) |
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| Purchased: |
September, 1998 |
| Usage: |
37,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Paul Swartzlander
Phone: 541 857 5903
Email to Paul Swartzlander
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- No add ons, Bone stock.
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| Experience: |
10 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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23451: |
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Black 1984 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.4.14) |
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| Purchased: |
5-98 |
| Usage: |
32,665 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzzler |
| Owner: |
Matt McGuire
Email to Matt McGuire
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) --
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| Experience: |
1st year!
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Saddlebags, tank bag, windsheild, passenger back-rest
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Modifications:
Leather tank cover
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Problems:
Bad Michigan Roads!
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Comments:
I love it!
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WB10162AXVXA00446: |
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Black 1997 F650 |
(Updated: 1999.4.13) |
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| Purchased: |
July, 1997 |
| Usage: |
5,000 kilometers, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Owner: |
Sean Doran
Phone: 902.857.1156
Email to Sean Doran
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| Location: |
Canada (Eastern) -- Halifax, Nova Scotia
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| Experience: |
3 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
top case, engine guards
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Problems:
had to replace right engine cover gasket
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Comments:
great bike
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M00629AR090690: |
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white with black pin stripes 1984 r65 |
(Updated: 1999.4.7) |
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| Purchased: |
october 1998 |
| Usage: |
60,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring, Other. |
| Tires: |
metzler |
| Owner: |
Francesco Pasquini
Email to Francesco Pasquini
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| Location: |
Europe (Southern) -- via della costituzione 6 52027 San Giovanni Valdarno AREZZO ITALY
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| Experience: |
few months, I had a VESPA before!
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| Bikes Owned: |
first bike!
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Accessories:
BMW fairing, sidestand, engine protection guards, rack and touring hard-bags,
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Problems:
battery went down during winter
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For Sale:
I'D LIKE TO SELL MY FAIRING. IT'S WHITE AND IT IS SIMILAR TO THE R100 ONE. I DON'T KNOW THE PRICE YET
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WB1036506C6370452: |
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Henna Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.4.4) |
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| Purchased: |
May 1997 |
| Usage: |
30,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Alex K
Phone: USA 917-744-5754
Email to Alex K
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- New York City
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| Experience: |
8 Years
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
Hard cases.
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Modifications:
European low handlebars, high output voltage regulator, yellow wheels.
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Problems:
Older BMWs in general, but especially the R65s seem to not have charging systems that can stand up to extensive city riding. They have one function: hit the road and go...
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252525: |
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Champaign 79 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.3.23) |
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| Purchased: |
Dec 95 |
| Usage: |
16,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Lance Hart
Phone: (305) 242-0377
Email to Lance Hart
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Homestead, FL
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| Experience: |
First bike!
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Nothing yet, but looking for some ideas.
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Modifications:
None but looking for info.
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Problems:
Right now I have a problem with my tank. It set for 8 years in my father-in-laws back yard and has a hole rusted through. Right now I am going to get it welded for a temp fix to get it running. Over all it is a great bike but it needs some TLC. Update: Tank fixed and now the next project is a new seat. I am also having problems with my carbs. I have one the the float sticks and gas leaks out the over flow.
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Comments:
If anyone has got any ideas that could help me please let me know. I am also looking for a used tank that is in good shape. Any info about this would help.
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6370326: |
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Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.3.17) |
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| Purchased: |
7/97 |
| Usage: |
17,174 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler |
| Owner: |
Rod Hood
Phone: 802-878-8537
Email to Rod Hood
aol
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Williston,Vermont
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| Experience: |
32
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| Bikes Owned: |
many
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Accessories:
none
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Modifications:
Red seat cover
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WB1046208H6128495: |
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SILVER 1987 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.2.26) |
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| Purchased: |
SEPT 23 1995 |
| Usage: |
29,542 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
METZLER |
| Owner: |
DAVE ALSIP
Phone: 513-8316947
Email to DAVE ALSIP
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- MILFORD OHIO
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| Experience: |
27 YEARS ROAD 24 YEARS OFF ROAD
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| Bikes Owned: |
27
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| Photo: |
NONE
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Accessories:
HARD BAGS.PARABELLUM FAIRING.TANK BAG WITH RADIO. BACKREST WITH RACK.BMW POWER PLUGS.IN THE WINTER I USE BMW HANDGUARDS LIKE ON THE GS MODELS.CORBIN SEAT AND PROGRESSIVE FORK SPRINGS
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Modifications:
K&N AIR FILTER.KONI SHOCK.INSTALLED RADIO/CASSETTE IN TANK BAG USE WITH J&M HEADSET FOR MUSIC WHILE I RIDE-WORKS GREAT
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Problems:
VIBRATES.BATTERY WENT DEAD.KONI SHOCK SPRING NOT STIFF ENOUGH FOR WIFE AND I BOTH.NO OTHER SPRING AVALIABLE.
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Comments:
GREAT BIKE OVERALL.CLIMBED PIKES PEAK LAST SUMMER TWO UP.EASY TO LOAD ON TRAILER FOR LONG HAUL OUT WEST.I HAD AN 82 R65 BEFORE.MY LAST BIKE WAS A 1500 GOLDWING
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6370109: |
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Silver 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 1999.2.8) |
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| Purchased: |
12/98 |
| Usage: |
15,465 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Jeff Soldau
Phone: 415.922.4937
Email to Jeff Soldau
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Francisco
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| Experience: |
bought a '56 R50 last year, then bought this R65
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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| Photo: |
http://home.pacbell.net/lava/ebay/r65ls.jpeg
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Accessories:
Bike doesn't have much. New seat. I want a rack and bags for it.
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Problems:
Ha! Well I obught it from a local shop hoping it would be relatively problem free, but it didn;t get that way until I'd put another $1K into it. So now it's worth $3.5K, OK? :-)
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Comments:
I like the bike. It's solid now. Previous owner let it sit outside so it's been repainted silver from henna red. Next goal is to get some bags and do some touring....
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For Sale:
I'd love to trade my R50 for an R100RT. (see below, photos are with *old* pipes, new chrome jobs on her now look awesome!) http://home.pacbell.net/lava/ebay/LaPinche.jpeg http://home.pacbell.net/lava/ebay/LaPinche2.jpeg http://home.pacbell.net/lava/ebay/LaPinche3.jpeg
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6380184: |
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Champagne Beige 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.2.4) |
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| Purchased: |
June 1997 |
| Usage: |
21,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Avon Roadrunner |
| Owner: |
Ronald Odle
Phone: 001-812 333 93 94
Email to Ronald Odle
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Bloomington, IN
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| Experience: |
10 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Accessories:
Krauser bags, fork gaiters, BMW voltmeter and clock, Reynolds center stand, Brown side stand, and engine protection guards.
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Modifications:
Replaced mufflers with stainless steel aftermarket replicas. Installed Boyer Bransden electronic ignition, Koni shocks, Progressive Suspension fork springs.
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Problems:
Rear transmission seal lets driveshaft oil leak into transmission. Seal probably deteriorated due to long storage period prior to my purchase. Clutch grabby. Possibly due to oil leakage from bad transmission seals. One carburettor diaphragm was torn when bike was purchased. Did full carb rebuild using Bing rebuild kit including new slides and needles. Just completed (Jan 1999) installing new clutch plate, pressure plate, and clutch spring (probably wasn't necessary, but as long as I had it apart ... Also replaced the transmission output shaft oil seal. Haven't yet had a chance to roadtest extensively, to determine whether or not this solves the disappearing drive shaft oil problem. Also installed new steering head bearings. The steering head had been overtightened somewhere along the way, so wanted to start with a clean slate. Rebuilt the forks: new seals, "O" rings and Progressive Suspension fork springs.
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420420420420420: |
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red 1983 r65 |
(Updated: 1999.2.4) |
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| Purchased: |
august 98 |
| Usage: |
69,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzler |
| Owner: |
Darren Miller
Phone: (604)418 7152
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| Location: |
Canada (Western) --
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| Experience: |
Ridden dirt bikes as a child
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Tank bra and bag from BMW,cargo net
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Modifications:
Carb rebuild,K&N airfilter
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Problems:
Charging system doesnt work batterie goes dead after a few days.Replaced diode board and regulator,new battery and brushes.Still no luck my guess is ashort some where .no Bleed from the negative battery terminal when bike is off i'm stumped. feedback or theories would be greatly appreciated. Just leave a message
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Comments:
fun bike very cool looking turns lots of heads. Shirt chassis allows for quick cornering pretty light too.i like the bike its easy to work on and in less than six months i can do most of the repairs myself. this is only possible with advice from Shails BMW's my local dealership.
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WB1046201G6128305: |
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Light Blue 1986 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.1.31) |
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| Purchased: |
05/98 |
| Usage: |
40,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Madicam 50 |
| Owner: |
John McHaney
Phone: 918-451-4436
Email to John McHaney
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- East Central Oklahoma
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| Experience: |
37 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
20
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Accessories:
Pichler Fairing, BMW Bags, Crash Bars
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Modifications:
K & N filter
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Problems:
small oil leak at clutch rod linkage at rear of transmission
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Comments:
love the bike,
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For Sale:
I have a lufmeister fairing for an early boxer, bought for a R90/6 I sold. Fair condition, has mounts and wiring harness
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6382361: |
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Black/ Red Pinstripe 1981? R65 |
(Updated: 1999.1.18) |
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| Purchased: |
1996 |
| Usage: |
24,022 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler ME99, Metzler Perfect |
| Owner: |
Richard Boulet
Email to Richard Boulet
N/A
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Belgrade Lakes. Maine
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| Experience: |
7 years on the road, 15 off the road
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
I would love to put a fairing (cafe style), any sellers out there? It also has a rack and touring bags
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Problems:
Front end tends to vibrate annoyingly, anyone else have this trouble? The VIN falls between the numbers associated with both the 1980 and the 1981 production years. The tach claims electronic ignition but the ignition has points???
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Comments:
I also live in Canada for part of the year (Montreal).
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WB10365020635: |
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Blue-501 1982 R65 |
(Updated: 1999.1.7) |
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| Purchased: |
October 1998 |
| Usage: |
24,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzler&cheng shin |
| Owner: |
David Mueller
Phone: 1-202-482-0461
Email to David Mueller
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Washington, DC
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| Experience: |
29 years street riding, with some periods w/o a bike
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| Bikes Owned: |
8
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Accessories:
Luggage rack, handlebar muffs (for Winter) sport fairing, extra tool box,bates hard bags(not mounterd yet)
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Problems:
I suspect my diode board is not grounding completely, as the red light glows at rpms of 1000 or less. Fuel milage at about 35mpg is not good, but this is a lot of short trips. I would expect to get about 50 on the road at moderate (70-75) speeds, but time will tell.
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Comments:
This is my first BMW and I found it rather clumsy and crude,engine-wise at first. After a few months, though, I suppose I have acclimated and enjoy it greatly. The quality of the engineering is remarkable, and sometimes overdone, such as the twist grip operation, which has the advantage of putting a straight pull on the throttle cable, though at the cost of the complexity of the pinion gear mechanism. The quality of hte paint is outstanding, still looking like new after 17 yerars, except where nicked, scratched or dented. Although BMW does not caarry any touch up paint, I have found that DupliColor Truck and Van Bahamas Blue is a near perfect match, whether sprayed or applied with an artist's brush to nicks. When rubbed out it is indistingushable. However it is not as practical for daily commuting as is my 75 Honda 400F, which is much smaller, lighter and probably quicker. However the greater physical size of the BMW does give better comfort even though I am of pretty average size. I will used it also to go on 125 mile trips to my vacation home in Delaware, which I have not done on the Honda.
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6315717: |
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Blue 1982 R 65 |
(Updated: 1998.12.10) |
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| Purchased: |
03.1996 |
| Usage: |
71,222 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME33 Font ME77 Back |
| Owner: |
Johannes-Lars Nielsen
Phone: +49 511 8091074
Email to Johannes-Lars Nielsen
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| Location: |
Europe (Northern) -- Hamburg, Germany
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| Experience: |
Riding since 1990 10000+ KM per Year
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Modifications:
Silent Hektik Igition
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Problems:
A bir rough onb idle, no startin on Kickstart
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16387427: |
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Black 83 R65 |
(Updated: 1998.11.21) |
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| Purchased: |
5/98 |
| Usage: |
7,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
ME33 front, ME99 rear |
| Owner: |
Paul G. Bifani
Phone: 201-493-8411
Email to Paul G. Bifani
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Wyckoff NJ
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| Experience: |
4 years street riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
BMW hard bags
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Modifications:
Progressive rear shocks, stainless braided front brake line, ferodo brake pads. front lowered by approximately 1/2" to match progressive rear shock length.
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Problems:
Suspension was too soft with stock shocks. Replacement with Progressive shocks made ride firmer and more secure-feeling. Front braking was too soft--15-year-old rubber brake line. Braided stainless replacement made front brake feel crisper.
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Comments:
I really like this bike as a general purpose all- rounder, especially with hard cases. It's easy and fun to ride, it handles pretty well on back road curves, haven't had any mechanical problems. But it's a little light at 407 lbs. dry for long distance highway work.
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6370964: |
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Henna Red 1982 R65LS |
(Updated: 1998.11.5) |
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| Purchased: |
11/98 |
| Usage: |
1,298 miles, Street/Sport. |
| 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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WB1036404D6387561: |
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Black 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 1998.11.4) |
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| Purchased: |
2/96 |
| Usage: |
51,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME33/88 |
| Owner: |
Mary Male
Email to Mary Male
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Santa Cruz CA
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| Experience: |
3
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
small windscreen, BMW bags
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Modifications:
Koni shocks
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6319953: |
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silver-grey 1983 R65 |
(Updated: 1998.11.4) |
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| Purchased: |
March 1996 |
| Usage: |
50,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzelers |
| Owner: |
George Holderied
Email to George Holderied
http://www.chemie.unibas.ch/~holder/
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- Basel, Switzerland
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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| Photo: |
http://www.chemie.unibas.ch/~holder/JPG/r65pol.jpg
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Accessories:
BMW windshield, BMW hard bags, voltmeter, clock, crashbars
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Modifications:
Konis, progressive springs
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Problems:
none, squealing brakes maybe.
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Comments:
Good little bike. Very reliable, easy to service, faster than I would want to go (170 Km/h), has enough power to go touring two up with camping gear.
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6380303: |
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Black 1979 R65 |
(Updated: 1998.10.10) |
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| Purchased: |
1994 |
| Usage: |
15,000 miles, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Dunlap 591's |
| Owner: |
Joe Wilkerson
Phone: 909-784-1340
Email to Joe Wilkerson
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Riverside, Ca
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| Experience: |
35 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
Third Beemer
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Hannigan fairing, Radar detector, RKA soft luggage
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Modifications:
Added second disk up front and now have one finger braking, "S" bars to clear the fairing, K&N air filter
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Problems:
ZIP
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Comments:
Bike was purchased new by the previous owner. She put 6,000 miles on it and and parked in the garage in 1984, where it rested till I came along in 1994. I bought it setting in the garage uncranked (yes, I stole it!). I changed all the fluids bought new tires and a battery, blew out the idle jets and it fired and settled into a nice idle on the first try!! I rode it to the gas station and back, and with 2.7 test miles on it I left on a 2,000 mile trip (don't try this on a Norton).
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WBM036401B6385329: |
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Black 1981 R65 |
(Updated: 1998.10.7) |
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| Purchased: |
March 1995 |
| Usage: |
40,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Spitfire S11 |
| Owner: |
Fran Lawas-Grodek
Email to Fran Lawas-Grodek
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/6723/
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Cleveland, OH USA
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| Experience: |
3 years, learned on the R65 (without flatfooting either)
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Russell Day-Long seat, BMW hard bags, BMW accessory plug, Mustang tank cover, switch between National Cycle Plexifairing 3 or a little fake "S" fairing, fork gaiters
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Modifications:
Koni Shocks, Progressive fork springs, dual Fiamm horns, Run 'n Lites front & back, Hyperlights, high output voltage regulator
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Problems:
Electronic Ignition Trigger Unit: At 40k miles, the magnet on the Hall Effects sensor fell off and mangled up the metal revolving "cup" that it spins arounds. Letting my local electronics guru give it a try, otherwise new part costs $330 US or $175 rebuilt.
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Comments:
Once belonged to Jim Colburn, it's my favorite bike & he's never getting it back ;-)
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