The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: anaxolotl on April 09, 2012, 09:18:40 PM

Title: New rider and his first bike
Post by: anaxolotl on April 09, 2012, 09:18:40 PM

I lived most my life in various parts of the northeast US... most of which had more rain than sun and more winter than summer.  Between the weather and post-college finances, I never could justify buying a motorcycle.

Then i got a new job and moved to Mountain View, CA.

We moved in August and I don't think it rained until November.

Coincidently, I saw a Groupon for a two hour Beginner Motorcycle Class.  Less than a day after taking that course, i was signed up for a MSF course and had already developed an unhealthy craigslist checking addiction.

Even before i took the course, a friend of mine (who is restoring a K75) forwarded me an add for a R65 for $1100.  It was right in the price range I was looking for in a first bike and after a bit of research thought it could be a good first bike.

That evening my friend was driving the bike home through the Santa Cruz mountains.  He got off the bike with a grin from ear to ear and promised me that if i decide to ever get a different bike, or give up on riding, he'll buy it from me without hesitation.

A few weeks later, after some money thrown to the local BMW/Triumph shop, i have a bike that runs wonderfully and makes commuting a joy.

I look forward to learning more about the bike from you all and can't wait until tomorrow's commute.

My 1987 R65 Monoshock, s/n: 6128458
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Title: Re: New rider and his first bike
Post by: Bob_Roller on April 09, 2012, 09:30:20 PM

Welcome hR !!!!

If you got that bike for $1100, you got the deal of the year !!!!!

You won't be disappointed with your choice .

Title: Re: New rider and his first bike
Post by: anaxolotl on April 09, 2012, 09:37:57 PM

Actually, because of a front tire that needed to be replaced and a non-functional speedo, i got it for a bit cheaper than that.  After all the shop work which included the new tire, some electrical work, a full fluid exchange and new speedo cable, it still came in under 1800$

Title: Re: New rider and his first bike
Post by: nhmaf on April 09, 2012, 10:29:52 PM

Great score!!!   It would probably have been a reasonable price at $1800 even with the speed and tire issues.  
And, welcome aboard!