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disco51

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2013, 09:08:11 AM »
What did you think of the Guzzi?  I've long thought this was one of the better looking production bikes these days - at least the stone (racer is a tad flashy for my tastes).
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HESIMEUSTIC

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2013, 03:12:24 PM »
It looked great - I didn't ride it if that's what you're asking.  It's my neighbour's bike.  It was a bit loud with full termi exhausts but looked the bit and likely handled a little nicer than the old R65!
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2013, 07:11:53 PM »
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and likely handled a little nicer than the old R65!  

Don't fool yourself.  Good tires and shocks, everything set up right (steering head/swingarm bearings), on a twisty road the twin-shock R65 will hold it's own.

And some of those Guzzi's were pretty poor handlers from the factory - the Sport 1100, for one.  But that was a while ago (last century!).  ;)
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Offline Dave 2

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2013, 06:37:11 AM »
Your bike looks brand new and sounds great [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif] I noticed your idle speed is right on the money, welcome to the forum and have fun with your Guzzi friend. Dave 2
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Dizerens5

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2013, 10:49:21 AM »
Best of luck with your R65. I also have a 79, original trim, and it's a lovely ride and pretty easy to look after. I think you'll get a lot of fun!
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AlfromNH

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #20 on: October 05, 2013, 12:27:29 PM »
That's a really nice looking bike, I hope one day mine will look so good. Got a ways to go to get there...
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HESIMEUSTIC

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2013, 08:51:17 AM »
Sent my front brake off to Spiegler, like new again.  Just need to find some time to install it now.
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Offline montmil

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2013, 11:46:31 AM »
Those Spiegler guys do great work, don't they? And with the pattern for the rotor's drilled holes, no more grooved disc issues. Winner, winner. Chicken dinner!

If I may ask, and for those also considering the rehab, what was the final tab?  ::)
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Monte Miller
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1978 BMW R100S
1981 BMW R65
1983 BMW R65
1995 Triumph Trophy
1986 VW Cabriolet

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2013, 11:55:30 AM »
The semi-floating conversion is $240 per rotor .

I also recommend their braided stainless brakelines .

They have a unique feature, you can move the banjo fittings to eliminate any twisting that occurs during installation .
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'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
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Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

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Re: 1979 R65
« Reply #24 on: November 16, 2013, 08:49:46 AM »
$250 here in Canada + shipping and taxes.  I had Glen at Flying Squirrel motorcycle handle it all for me so it was all taken care of.

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The semi-floating conversion is $240 per rotor .

I also recommend their braided stainless brakelines .

They have a unique feature, you can move the banjo fittings to eliminate any twisting that occurs during installation .
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