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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: flongr65 on October 31, 2008, 02:20:48 PM

Title: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: flongr65 on October 31, 2008, 02:20:48 PM

Here is a photo of my R65 "S" Euro bars, bar end mirrors, peanut valve covers and "S" style fairing

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Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: aussie on October 31, 2008, 03:29:41 PM

Nice looking bike - what type of fairing is it?

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on October 31, 2008, 04:50:02 PM

Very pretty!

I don't recognize the fairing, either.

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: flongr65 on October 31, 2008, 06:29:04 PM

For the life of me I can't remember where I bought it. It was about 10 years ago. I think I Goggled "S" style fairings and followed a couple of links. As I recall it wasn't very expensive, around $80. Came finished in gloss black, with hardware and I had it striped to match the bike.

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: not-so-fast-ed on October 31, 2008, 07:13:18 PM

Very nice "Classic" look!
Sweet with the fairing.  Almost "Parabellum" looking.
http://www.parabellum.com/

Ed

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: nhmaf on October 31, 2008, 07:45:31 PM

Lookin good !!!
 [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: MrRiden on October 31, 2008, 09:04:48 PM

Gute suchen! low bars, bar end mirrors and it's interesting to see the front engine cover done in black. Nice touch.
rich

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: flongr65 on October 31, 2008, 10:27:20 PM

Thanks for the complements guys. I love the R90 S, and wanted to create a similar look, but I've come to really appreatiate the outstanding handling characteristics of the R65 on the curvy mountain roads in the canyons outside Salt Lake City.

Frank

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: Ed Miller on October 31, 2008, 10:28:29 PM

What are the knee pads from?  I need some for my R65.

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: suecanada on November 01, 2008, 09:34:57 AM

Boy that looks nice. I hope someone comes up with the product name for that S fairing! Kneepads look great and so does the black cover on the engine. Does give one pause before money goes out to buy another bike. :-/ :-/

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: flongr65 on November 01, 2008, 11:24:15 AM

I picked up the knee pads at my local BMW dealer some years ago. There are different styles, some larger and more appropriate for the bigger tanks. These are foam w/ an adhesive backing. They've held up well but I do keep the bike garaged. Chicago BMW can generally get vintage parts and offers a 20% discount.

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: submariner on November 01, 2008, 02:47:34 PM

Like it!! Lots!!

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: Semper Gumby on November 01, 2008, 07:43:14 PM

Sweet!   :D

No chance of my bike staying that clean!!!!

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: SCJJR65 on November 13, 2008, 05:48:35 AM

Our buddy Will from England fashioned a similar fairing for "the old girl", his R65.   Almost looks factory furnished!

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: aussie on November 13, 2008, 06:11:58 AM

Ohh - isn't that a pretty colour? I do like it - and the fairing is fine and dandy.

What happend to the front mudguard? Looks a little off-centre.

I do so love those English number plates - you could write the entire Bible on one.... :P

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: Semper Gumby on November 13, 2008, 06:24:16 AM

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What happend to the front mudguard? Looks a little off-centre.
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Mine is a bit off as well.  I have learned to accept its slightly askew position.  Nothing is perfect in my world.  Not trying to make it so is soo much less stressful!   8-)

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: steve hawkins on November 13, 2008, 07:15:18 AM

I have had the pleasure of meeting Will on a Motobins 'Gabfest' a couple of years back.  

It is as nice as it looks in the picture.

British number plates - don't get me started - the number plate character size are designed for cars/lorries....and then stuck on bikes.  Its like having a sail - or a parachute.

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: aussie on November 13, 2008, 07:45:20 AM

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I really rather like that philosophy - I tend to be rather 'anal' about too many things. And let's face it - it is stressful.

<Makes up his mind immediately not to worry about trying to balance the budget at work>  ::)

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on November 13, 2008, 05:33:30 PM

So I shouldn't bother tearing my bike down to the frame this winter and have the frame painted/powdercoated while exchanging engines?

;)


I just got permission from my landlord (I bribed him with $100) to let me roll the R65 into the living room for the winter!   [smiley=clap.gif]

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: Justin B. on November 13, 2008, 05:45:37 PM

No, no, no... There's a difference between doing a frame-off resto and being anal.  But it helps to be anal WHILE you are doing the resto...  ;D

Title: Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
Post by: scottyintex on November 13, 2008, 08:45:27 PM

That is one very cool bike!!!!!!!!!