The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: verybiased on October 11, 2010, 11:17:25 PM
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Wollongong, actually... close enough :)
I have recently acquired a 1984 r65ls. I started riding 6 years ago ago on a Vespa PX200e, had that for ages until I bought a k1100lt for some touring last year. I really like BMW motorcycles they have more elegance than other bikes I've seen and tried. I really wanted an airhead but didn't think i'd be able to afford a decent one!
What I really wanted was a r65LS, I remember first seeing one a while back and it made me weak at the knees. Its exactly what a bike should look like, a low flying aircraft or mechanical spaceship. So eventually I got rid of the brick, it was lovely but heavy around town, and got myself the LS.
So far its been exactly what I expected: a joy to ride, light and rumbly but well mannered.
Anyway greetings to you all! I look forward to sharing stories and experiences with you lot and possibly meeting some of you on the road.
Ride safe!
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.... I'd like to post a photo.
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Oh and heres a photo!
[img name=signat_img_resize]http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5610/bikeseasyway028swapthum.jpg[/IMG]
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Welcome, V'biased. That's a slick LS you've scored. Nicely played.
As you're likely already aware, there's many Aussie R65ers hereabouts so you should have no worries finding mates for a ride adventure.
Did the jacket. [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Monte
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Welcome aborad mate [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif].
Damm fine LS you got yourself there.
Mate, if you wanna go for a run through the Nacho, Mac pass etc give us a yell, i only live a stones throw away from the gong.
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Welcome to the forum I'm a newbie here myself and live in south west Sydney. Looks like you got a nice LS there, I just picked up an '83 Airhead a few months back and am really loving the bike. Went for a run down your way a couple of weeks ago through the national park down to Stanwell Park a lovely ride with plenty of twisty bends and no problem to the old girl. Unfortunately there was a bad motorcycle accident on one of the bends near Bald Hill, don't know what happened but saw the riders bike and gear at the side of the road, police and SES were there directing traffic and heard later the guy had died which is really sad.
Tom
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Thank you all for your warm welcome!
Haven't braved the nasho on the r65 yet. The last few times have scared me off, came in way too hot on a corner and nearly hit a bush turkey on the k1100lt. Got a flat and stranded on the vespa, it had a spare tyre but I never kept it pumped. Oops.
I do think it is a bit dangerous. It seems to me that it is either chock full of sunday drivers and boy racers or covered in twigs and wildlife. I do love the ride through so I'll have to take you guys up on the offer soon.
This weekend went on a brilliant ride with my gf: albion park --> jamberoo --> kiama --> the farm along jamberoo rd and grand pacific drive. Perfect for the little boxer.
Can't wait for Christmas, will ride up to the north coast+north west, if i can get the bike sought-ed out in time.
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Hi From Cronulla. (Which is a Southern Suburb of Sydney)
This is my second post so I can stick up a picture later on.
I took the R65 LS (I think 1984) for it's first run with me this afternoon. I haven't ridden in 25yrs except for my Stay Upright course a year ago. I'm running too wide on corners, braking & gear changes clumsy but better than I though, actually.
Anyway, I think I'd like to use higher bars. The ones fitted are quite flat but look great. Can anyone give me a pick of the standard handlebars? Thanks :)
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No pictures..but i'm a thinking that the ones you have are standard :)
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This weekend went on a brilliant ride with my gf: albion park --> jamberoo --> kiama --> the farm along jamberoo rd and grand pacific drive. Perfect for the little boxer.
Jamberoo?? My grandparents used to have a farm in Jamberoo. Loved the place - learnt to drive a tractor there. :)
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Gee, thers's about 5 R65 owners living about 50km's radius to each other. We will have to set up a run to Kiama (or there abouts) soon.
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Ok!
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft257%2Fjibbonpoint%2FBike%2520Pics%2FIMGP8175.jpg&hash=6d31d3e9bd1231a7b18bfb1c73df8e16b0bd8bdc)
This is not a good picture, but I really don't want anyone else viewing her anyway. I'm in love. :D
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Good looking bike!
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This weekend went on a brilliant ride with my gf: albion park --> jamberoo --> kiama --> the farm along jamberoo rd and grand pacific drive. Perfect for the little boxer.
Jamberoo?? My grandparents used to have a farm in Jamberoo. Loved the place - learnt to drive a tractor there. :)
With good reason! It would have to be one of the most ideallic places I've been. Green rolling hills, little winding streets comletely shaded by trees. We thought we had stumbled into an old episode of heartbeat!
Graeme, that is one TIDY LS. Looks fantastic in red! Nice find :)
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I'm going to get a National Parks pass for it so I can run & stop through the Royal. I was down there about sixmonths ago & they were booking all the bikes at Watamolla. >:(
So be warned :)
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Hi From Cronulla. (Which is a Southern Suburb of Sydney)
This is my second post so I can stick up a picture later on.
I took the R65 LS (I think 1984) for it's first run with me this afternoon. I haven't ridden in 25yrs except for my Stay Upright course a year ago. I'm running too wide on corners, braking & gear changes clumsy but better than I though, actually.
Anyway, I think I'd like to use higher bars. The ones fitted are quite flat but look great. Can anyone give me a pick of the standard handlebars? Thanks :)
I dont know if you can put high bars on with the LS fairing maybe someone will chip in.
Mine has high bars and gives me a comfortable riding position, ive had abdominal surgery and cannot ride long bent over so it was a no brainer for me.
http://www.motorworks.co.uk/bmw/products/product.php?f=i&code=BA_15_20_OA_20&shnew=New&model=R45%2F50%2F60%2F65%2F75%2F80%2F90%2F100+%282+valve%29&shnewcode=15&part=Handlebars+and+controls&sub_part=Handlebars&modelcode=20&partcode=OA&source_code=BA_15_20_OA_20&header_text=&header_text_image=0
bear in mind you will need to change the control cables and the brake pipe to the splitter.
Lou
these are RT bars
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Graeme I've been up and down the RNP a few times over the last few weeks and the guy in the kiosk just waved me through. That's a nice LS by the way, do you work in Mascot as I've seen one very similar parked at the TNT bldg on Bourke road.
Dav sounds like a good idea to get the R65's together for a run.
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Thanks for that Lucky Lou. I might just fiddle with the existing bars. I think that I just might be able to turn them slightly. Might be enough.
& G'day Tomtit. It may be the same one, Mate. I bought it from a Guy who works for Qantas.
I'll get a pass anyway as I've got one for the car & another is only 50% of the cost for an additional vehicle registered at the same address.
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I'll get a pass anyway as I've got one for the car & another is only 50% of the cost for an additional vehicle registered at the same address.
Mate, save your money on the pass (& spend it on your bike [smiley=thumbsup.gif]), the rangers seem not to worry about the 'fee' for us bikers as they know we just wanna ride the road & not go bushwalking etc...
But if they see a biker with there own BBQ like this
http://[IMG]http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt69/gsx1400aus/motorcycle-BBQ.jpg[/IMG]
they might ask for the fee :o
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Was born and bread in Sydney, but moved north. Isnt an LS just a good looking R65 with an ugly mask????? ;) ::) Although they do possess somewhat better brakes on the front.
Thats a nice riding jacket. Or are you a doorman?
Remember riding all though RNP years ago. Whats this fee you speak of?
Cheers
Craig
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Hi From Cronulla. (Which is a Southern Suburb of Sydney)
This is my second post so I can stick up a picture later on.
I took the R65 LS (I think 1984) for it's first run with me this afternoon. I haven't ridden in 25yrs except for my Stay Upright course a year ago. I'm running too wide on corners, braking & gear changes clumsy but better than I though, actually.
Anyway, I think I'd like to use higher bars. The ones fitted are quite flat but look great. Can anyone give me a pick of the standard handlebars? Thanks :)
Hey Graeme
Pic of a 1982 R65LS with standard high bars from an R65
General Announcements-Page 2-rayrope
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Hey Graeme
Pic of a 1982 R65LS with standard high bars from an R65
General Announcements-Page 2-rayrope
Thanks rayrope, I saw that (& saved it too). I'm getting used to the bars now, so I might be OK. :)
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Ahh woollongong. I have a mate i haven't seen for ages who used to live at windang. Been up and down Bulli pass in the old 302 XC Falcon many a time, but never on a bike back in the days when speeding didn't cost you your left knacker and hooning didnt get your car crushed.
John