The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Rocky2ie on September 16, 2013, 01:53:37 PM

Title: Another newby
Post by: Rocky2ie on September 16, 2013, 01:53:37 PM

Hi guys, just got myself a 1984 r65. Hadn't been ridden since 2001.
Changed all fluids, set valve clearances and balanced carbs, it's running like a dream, I'm really happy with it. I also have a Rockster but the R65
is so easy and relaxing to ride on the back roads that are common here in Ireland.
It's a lovely bike but the street scrambler bug is biting at me. For now I'm just going to enjoy riding it, then see what to do.
I'm putting up a pic, hope it works.
Cheers, Rocky. [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: Lucky_Lou on September 16, 2013, 02:10:11 PM

Welcome ... nice looking bike, is "G" for Galway ?
Lou

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: nhmaf on September 16, 2013, 03:17:20 PM

Very clean & sharp!!

Welcome to our group!

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: Rocky2ie on September 16, 2013, 03:30:42 PM

Hi Lou, yes G is for Galway. I bought it from a guy that imported it from the UK in 2006 but didn't register it here until this year. It's showing 16000 miles, Mot certs seem to back this up.
Rocky

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: montmil on September 16, 2013, 03:32:57 PM

Atsa nice.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Glad to have you in the herd.

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: AJB on September 19, 2013, 07:46:23 AM

Hi Rocky,
Nice bike - and sunshine too!  Didn't think you got that in Ireland?  ;D
Welcome on board!

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: Barry on September 19, 2013, 11:45:24 AM

Nice bike, looks clean and original.  Don't be tempted to remove that front mudflap. Fitting one was one of the best things I did to mine. They do a great job of keep the road muck off the engine and exhaust crossover pipe.  I also have the rear flap. Not sure what difference that makes as I've never been without it.

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: AJB on September 19, 2013, 02:50:37 PM

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...I also have the rear flap. Not sure what difference that makes as I've never been without it...

I was told by an old airhead rider (years ago) that his rear mudflap added at least 1000 miles to his rear tyre..... ;D

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: Rocky2ie on September 22, 2013, 03:02:31 PM

Thanks for the comments. I've really taken to the little Bmw, find myself jumping on it for a spin and neglecting the Rockster.
And yeah. the sun seems to have found us at last.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Cheers.

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: clonmore1 on September 26, 2013, 02:43:36 PM

Hi Rocky,

Whereabouts in Ireland are you based?

My wife's family live in Templemore, Co Tipp, but hail from Limerick.

I don't think I have ever seen an airhead in Ireland and I travel there a lot for family and business.

It looks nice, enjoy!

Title: Re: Another newby
Post by: Rocky2ie on September 27, 2013, 04:14:46 PM

Thanks Chris, I'm from County Wicklow, been through Templemore a couple of times out for a spin but never stopped there. Great biking roads here in Ireland.
Check out a few of them on here,  http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcycle-roads/motorbike-rides-in-ireland-/ireland-__2948.html. I've been on most of them and they are all good.
Cheers.