The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Red_Hen on August 07, 2013, 08:51:47 PM

Title: R65LS is a lot of fun!
Post by: Red_Hen on August 07, 2013, 08:51:47 PM

Hi Gang

Took Tina for a 60 mile ride this evening - she really is a nice ride - the Lufmeister exhaust gives her a little attitude.

Not super fast but that'll keep me out of trouble - I got her up to 75, which is plenty fast for this bike!

Sure was a labor of love restoring her!

Could not have done it w/out the support of you guys!

Title: Re: R65LS is a lot of fun!
Post by: tvrla on August 07, 2013, 11:34:13 PM

They're just perfect for the niche they fill, aren't they?

Even though mine's been bored out, it's still smaller than most of the others in the stable, yet it's turned into my favorite. Rode it to my favorite hot springs 300 miles away in eastern Oregon. Motorcycle heaven!

Title: Re: R65LS is a lot of fun!
Post by: Red_Hen on August 08, 2013, 05:31:41 AM

Hi Terry,

Thanks for your reply - Eastern Oregon is an awesome place.

I did buy new speedo & tach cables for the R60/5 - haven't installed them yet.  May also have to get U joint looked at on drive shaft as I get a clacking sound when taking off if clutch is let out too quickly - clutch is new and tranny is also in good shape.  Loving these airheads!

Title: Re: R65LS is a lot of fun!
Post by: Dave 2 on August 17, 2013, 06:11:11 AM

I have had such a good time on my R65LS since I completed her restoration in June. Between work and rain I have been limited in my riding time. I think it is such a great back road ride. I'm still "testing" her to make sure everything is ok. She runs fine, no high speed wobbles, the engine is sweet and the sounds are music to my ears. I have not had this much fun on a motorcycle since I sold my R/60 in 1975. Once again I thank all of you for your help in getting me through the restoration. D2

Title: Re: R65LS is a lot of fun!
Post by: montmil on August 17, 2013, 07:34:33 AM

Good going, Dave Squared!

How about some fresh glamor shots of your LS. It's one of the sharpest I've seen. [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Title: Re: R65LS is a lot of fun!
Post by: Dave 2 on August 17, 2013, 08:38:46 PM

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How about some fresh glamor shots of your LS. It's one of the sharpest I've seen.

Thanks Monte, I will get out some new pics asap. [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]