The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: Allyn Reilly on September 27, 2009, 09:20:50 PM

Title: Want to Introduce Myself
Post by: Allyn Reilly on September 27, 2009, 09:20:50 PM

Hello All,

I'm Allyn Reilly, a longtime BMW rider new to the world of R65's.  I've owned a couple of airheads over the years (R60/5, R100RT), a K75RT (my first new bike back in '91), and a couple of oilheads (R1000R and my present long-distance ride, a R1150RS).  I'm also involved in a long-term (getting longer) restoration of a R51/3 (1953).  But while the RS is a wonderful beast, I miss the simplicity of the airheads. . .so, I pulled the trigger on the red LS on Ebay a week ago.

I was the high bidder but under reserve, so the seller and I negotiated briefly and settled on a price roughly in between.  I picked up the bike this weekend, and after I get time to get it briefly sorted out and running (it has an obviously weak battery), I'll give a full report.  I'll post pictures when I get a chance as well.

Can't wait to take it out on the wonderful roads we have here in Southeast Ohio (I live a few miles from Holt BMW in Athens). . .

Cheers,

Allyn
'04 R1150RS (Blue Beemer)
'82 R65LS (Little Red, new to me)
'53 R51/3 (still in pieces)
'98 318ti (Blue Bimmer)

Title: Re: Want to Introduce Myself
Post by: trolle on September 28, 2009, 03:12:50 AM

Welcome to our disorganized forum. As you will soon discover, there are a few sane persons around but don't worry, they are few and far apart.

greetings from a grey and windy north

Title: Re: Want to Introduce Myself
Post by: Dave 2 on September 28, 2009, 03:27:43 AM

Welcome, It appears that your garage is well stocked [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif] I look forward to your initial impressions of riding your R665 and photos of course. Dave 2

Title: Re: Want to Introduce Myself
Post by: montmil on September 28, 2009, 10:18:38 AM

Welcome, Allyn. Like our Airheads, we are pretty simple folk 'round here ;D We love to see photos of any and all R65s... yours included.

I have a brace of R65s, 1981 and 1983, which keep me occupied. Stop bye often. We love folks... plus, you and I being of a similar vintage.

Monte

Title: Re: Want to Introduce Myself
Post by: Bob_Roller on September 28, 2009, 10:21:51 AM

Allyn, welcome to the most knowledgeable site for R65's, on planet earth .

Ask all the questions you want about the bike, we live for this !

Title: Re: Want to Introduce Myself
Post by: Semper Gumby on September 28, 2009, 12:09:21 PM

welcome Allyn
resistance is futile
you will be assimulated.... :o

Title: Re: Want to Introduce Myself
Post by: Lucky_Lou on September 28, 2009, 12:23:34 PM

Welcome Allyn....i thought Athens was in Greece but there you go what do i know   Photos please liked the look of the seat on that one!!
Lou