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Author Topic: I am Finished!!!  (Read 2050 times)

Offline Redbaron

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I am Finished!!!
« on: August 19, 2025, 07:07:33 PM »
I just rode my 1980 BMW R65 around the block and it was wonderful! Worked on this bike for 6 months bringing it back to life. Thanks to Barry, Bob Roller Georgestrait? And all who responded to my many questions.  I rebuilt front brake caliper, new stainless brake lines, rebuilt master cylinder, rebuilt forks, new steering head bearing, new wiring harness, ew plugs, wires, electronic ignition, voltage regulator, battery, rebuilt the bings, new tires, new throttle cables, adjusted valves. I still need to put timing light on it but it’s idling at 1000rpm, sounds good at 3-4000rpm. Thanks again
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Offline georgesgiralt

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Re: I am Finished!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2025, 02:45:27 AM »
Glad you make it !
If you keep her in shape, you will enjoy every mile !
Mine is so sweet and agreeable I can't stop riding !
Enjoy !
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Offline Redbaron

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Re: I am Finished!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2025, 06:30:55 AM »
Thanks George.
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Offline dogshome

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Re: I am Finished!!!
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2025, 01:00:50 PM »
In the absence of a 'like' button.

 :bmw_smiley:
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肉(r?u)包(bāo)子(zi)打(dǎ)狗(gǒu) (meat+bun(2nd and 3rd)+hit+dog)
* Literally: To hit a dog with a meat-bun.:-O

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: I am Finished!!!
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2025, 04:51:04 PM »
Great to hear!!
But now a reality check, you have a 45 year old vehicle, you will never be done !!
Be thankful that BMW and aftermarket parts companies still support these ' farm implements ' !!😁
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'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

Offline dogshome

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Re: I am Finished!!!
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2025, 10:07:31 AM »
Farm implement!  :chairshot:

I prefer "lawn mower" thankyou   :2vrolijk_08:
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肉(r?u)包(bāo)子(zi)打(dǎ)狗(gǒu) (meat+bun(2nd and 3rd)+hit+dog)
* Literally: To hit a dog with a meat-bun.:-O

Offline dfang

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Re: I am Finished!!!
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2025, 05:42:31 PM »
Yes had oil leak prior to seal replacement
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Offline Steve

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Re: I am Finished!!!
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2025, 02:54:54 PM »
Glad to hear that "I am finished" means with the project, not with the  bike.
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