The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Jason_01 on September 25, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
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Hello Guys
Looks like a cool forum and I see there are a few from my side of the pond :)
I dont own an airhead boxer but Ive always been curious about them, owned Jap and Brit bikes in the past and a few German cars, currently have an E36 328i and a 1970 BSA B25 (the latter not on the road) and I've realised I have a real and ever growing need to get an airhead as soon as possible, life is just too short not to! I was thinking about an R80 but as Ive found out about the 650's Ive been swayed more in that direction, the only previous experience Ive had with R65's was hitch hiking in North West Scotland some years ago, a German chap picked me up on his gear laden R65 and took me an hour+ down the coast, helmetless as I was and in the rain, an enduring memory. I remember it feeling a little breathless up the hills and his valves were very noisy.
So here I am, in search of my first R65. I have already been to look at one bike, 1981 22,000 miles on the clock, reasonably tidy overall but non working neutral light, flickering generator light, some light surface corroson on the casings and an asking price of £1200, Im still mulling it over.
I ws wondering if theres a buyers guide for someone not overly familiar with Beemers, Im handy enough with a spanner but could do with some pointers concerning what to avoid.
Help me out guys, I need an R65!
Oh, and what should I see today on my way home in the car, a silver R65 on the other side of the road, I nearly turned round to follow him, cant even remember the last time I saw an airhead round here!
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Welcome aboard Jason.
Let us know where you're located, to help our members place themselves in relation to you.
I'm sure that if you do a bit of searching on the forum you should find many references to known problems and their cure. Looking for a bike is much like finding a car, as I'm sure you realize. Local riders, shops, publications & websites all are excellent sources of leads. Then it's a matter of finding one you are comfortable with, at a price you can afford.
Most of us here have realized that the selling price is not necessarily the measure of what we end up paying for a bike. Past experience has shown that it is usually better (and less expensive) to pay more up front for a nice bike, than purchase a "real steal" that requires a sizable outlay to bring it up to "snuff".
Good luck on your quest and don't be shy about asking questions as they come up.
Best,
Ed ;)