Effect of long term storage on tires?

[Helix910]

Bob,

I would love to have a copy of that list.  Does it include the repair prices, too?

Doug

[not-so-fast-ed]

Been looking from the Atlanta area, for the "One" R65  almost two months.  Looked at both types, & now know I'll probably be happier on the standard R65.  Still haven't found one near enough that I can afford, that doesn't require major outlays of maintenance expenses.  Really appreciate the advice.
Ed   :-/

[NC Steve]

Ed, have you checked the Internet BMW Riders website, at http://www.ibmwr.org/market/

I just did, and saw this one, and the listings update regularly:

1984 R65/LS
Pearl White with black hard dual saddle bags. Good tires. Starts first time every time. Around 50,000 miles. Great bike, just no time to ride.
Price: 3500
Location: Atlanta Area
Contact Jeff Bruggeman at <Mbrugg@bellsouth.net>
Telephone 706-897-6764
Posted Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 12:06:08 (EDT)

White is not a stock color, granted, but if done correctly can look fantastic on an R65, I'd think even more so on an LS.

Good luck in your search  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[dewjantim]

Bought my 82' R65LS for $4400. A LOT of money for that bike. It had only 5800 miles on it and I know the history of it since new. As a matter of fact it was serviced every year by a BMW mechanic who is my friend. The last owner (also a friend) changed all fluids , bought a new coil, and put in plugs. I installed progressive fork springs and put on new European bars (very expensive). It has a few nicks here and there which I will be touching up and sanding and polishing to make it perfect. It runs and sounds like a new bike. Has the original tires which are not cracked and will grip well enough to drag the undercarriage. Even though I paid too much, to me , it is worth it....Dew.

[not-so-fast-ed]

Thanks, Steve.
Called & talked with the white '84 R65LS owner.  Lives 2-3 hours away.
He's had it since '02 & put "about 1,500 miles" on it.   Odometer's been broken since he first got it, showing 51,000+.
Doesn't think anything has been done to the valves in the way of a valve job.  Aren't these years supposed to be bad to eat up valve seats?
He tells me the only visible problem is a leaking boot near the drive shaft.  Never heard of lubing the splines.
Claims that he put fresh gas in after it was sitting in a barn "for awhile" & it "started up fine".
I think I'll keep looking for a R65.
Ed

[thrang]

I paid £800 for the RT with 51k on the clock, which given its condition (mechanically sweet as a nut but a little tatty cosmetically) was about the right price. Although she's obviously had a few numb from the neck up PO's, the bloke who had her before me worked for a BMW dealeship and got most of them sorted out.

I'd not be to worried about the cosmetic and concetate on the mechaicals. Doses it stop, handle, and run right because cosmetics just takes time, elbow grease and dediction, while a mechaical issues can lead very quickly into your wallet emptying.