The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: kenbev on December 08, 2009, 07:30:43 PM

Title: New member.
Post by: kenbev on December 08, 2009, 07:30:43 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I would have to say this forum is the best around for us R650 owners and look forward to every post. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all. Aussie Ken. (New member)  ;D ;D ;D

Title: New member.
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on December 08, 2009, 08:20:13 PM

([movedhere] R65 Technical FAQ/Procedures [move by] Rob Valdez 79 R65.)

Welcome Ken!  

Feel free to post a big picture of your bike!

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: nhmaf on December 08, 2009, 09:59:32 PM

That is a very fine looking airhead in your avatar, Aussie Ken!

Can you post a larger picture so those of us with bifocals can get a better look ?!?

Welcome aboard !

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: dav on December 09, 2009, 04:57:32 AM

G'day & welcome Ken, tell us more about your R65, how long have you owned it, any mods etc....like the others said going by your avatar post a pic ASAP!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...

cheers

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: Lucky_Lou on December 10, 2009, 01:15:59 PM

Welcome Ken
Are the wheels gold or have my eyes gone ??(entirely possible)
Lou

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: not-so-fast-ed on December 10, 2009, 03:54:37 PM

It's another "Mono"!

Welcome aboard, Ken.  Always nice to see another "Mono- shock" show up.  Tell us all about it & post some nice pics.

Ed

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: kenbev on December 10, 2009, 05:48:19 PM

G'Day All, Bike is 1986 model that I have just spent over a year doing a 100% restoration to. I got it as a total mess so gave it the full treatment (every nut and bolt) I did it to suit my own style so it is not by the book. I also have a mint 1970 R/75 I restored awhile back. I am in the process of getting photos together so will post shortly. Aussie Ken. (wheels are gold)

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: kenbev on December 10, 2009, 10:20:26 PM

I hope this works,if not would someone let me know. Go to
http://www.simplesite.com/kensbikes if you want to look at my photos. items added are staintune exhaust system, tank cover and bag, driving lights and wind deflector. Aussie Ken. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: trolle on December 11, 2009, 01:57:04 AM

Welcome to the asylum and very nice work I might add [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]

greetings from a clear but cloudy north

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: dav on December 11, 2009, 05:15:45 AM

Love your work Ken 8-)...& the gold trim [smiley=clap.gif], stunning..

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: suecanada on December 11, 2009, 01:04:36 PM

Welcome Ken! Ohhh, my favourite combo black and gold! Could you elaborate on the pinstriping...tape or handpainted?? I am considering gold pinstriping on the second bike (Bonnie) and just wondering how hard it is to lay down tape and how expensive would handwork be?

Clarification! LRB is so beautiful off the shelf that he needs no cosmetics!
(Shhhh...I had to say that...remember the"peace in our time" theme?)

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: Ed Miller on December 11, 2009, 03:20:34 PM

OK that settles it, I need new (stainless) exhaust.  That's a pretty bike.

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: kenbev on December 11, 2009, 07:37:26 PM

Suecanda, Pin striping is hand laid with two coats of clear lacquer on top. I have used this method for many years and never a problem. Striping is very easy to lay and take around corners etc with a bit of practice and care. I had a Ducati 900 years ago that was black and gold so that is where the paint idea came from. I reckon I painted that tank at least eight times before I was happy so pin striping was the easy part. Regards. Aussie Ken.

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: SCJJR65 on December 12, 2009, 07:59:52 AM

Welcome, Ken!  That black and gold combo is a great look for the bike.  I wonder why BMW never offered this on their bikes back when they took the time to do the hand-pinstriping!   ;)

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: Mike V on December 12, 2009, 07:23:41 PM

Ken,

Welcome to the passion.  Appreciate your detail and style. Absolutely Beautiful bikes!

Mike V. / San Diego

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: kenbev on December 19, 2009, 03:30:48 AM

G'Day All, have added more snaps onto my photo album if you are interested. Aussie Ken

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: not-so-fast-ed on December 19, 2009, 06:42:58 AM

A work of art!
Lovely job, Ken.
  [smiley=beerchug.gif]
Ed

Title: Re: New member.
Post by: MultiplexMan on December 22, 2009, 03:13:55 PM

Nice work Ken  8-)

I love the pin stripe!