The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Sergeant_Joe on July 06, 2010, 05:21:28 AM

Title: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: Sergeant_Joe on July 06, 2010, 05:21:28 AM

G'day all, just introducing my R65ls, she was made on the 12/1983.
She is a joy to ride.




(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi741.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx59%2FBMWR65LS%2FLakedulvertonride2.jpg&hash=7c2c6cbedcd5ea257eaf77f2e2df2f7c57cd08bc)



And another...



(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi741.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx59%2FBMWR65LS%2FDirtRd.jpg&hash=417773fb4dc807a3d27b02e37931934cf8eee10c)



And yes she does the dirt as well!

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: Bengt_Phorqs on July 06, 2010, 07:42:38 AM

I like the bar end mirrors Sarge.  Are those from stock or aftermarket?  And, the camo tail bag adds a gnarly touch to your bike.  It kind of says, "yes, I'm a man on a mission, but don't mess with me either." 8-)

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: suecanada on July 06, 2010, 10:28:47 AM

Those bags need straps for security too just like the classic BMW bags?!
Having one of those pop open on the road would sure dampen the "cool" factor!

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: azcycle on July 06, 2010, 12:31:43 PM

Welcome... great bike! I see your ADV sticker!  I just got mine in the mail this week...

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: Justin B. on July 06, 2010, 06:59:41 PM

Welcome!.  I swear, per capita, Australia must have the highest R65 density in the world!

I may go completely opposite and paint mine matte black...  [smiley=evil.gif]

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: aussie on July 07, 2010, 03:56:02 AM

Justin, I think you may well be correct. I have just been on Oz fleabay and the number of items from Germany is staggering. Tends to make me think that there are a lot of Aussies out there logging onto German ebay looking for 'stuff'.

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: Aristotle on July 08, 2010, 11:03:27 PM

what a gorgeous bike, that is. Very, very nice. I also like the rough look that bag give the bike

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: montmil on July 09, 2010, 06:33:30 AM

Sergeant Joe, I'm reporting for duty! If all the Taz dirt roads are groomed as well as the one your 65's sitting on... I'm going to score a GS and get after 'em.

Check out the pic, guys. No traffic and that road appears to twist up into the hills.

On the gas, crossed up with the bars full lock, roosting dirt... Nirvana. [smiley=clap.gif]

Monte

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: Sergeant_Joe on July 10, 2010, 01:00:04 AM

All the roads here are made for BMW's, dirt or tar ;D.
The camo bag on the back is straped on real good, and the clips are made to withstand freefall from a C-130, so the modest speeds I do wont make em pop open.
Thank you for the positive feedback guys ;).

Title: Re: Introducing my baby.....
Post by: Sergeant_Joe on July 10, 2010, 01:01:37 AM

oops, mirrors are not stock, they came from a bike wreckers.