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Author Topic: What an R65 "S" might look like  (Read 2433 times)

flongr65

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What an R65 "S" might look like
« on: October 31, 2008, 02:20:48 PM »
Here is a photo of my R65 "S" Euro bars, bar end mirrors, peanut valve covers and "S" style fairing

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aussie

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2008, 03:29:41 PM »
Nice looking bike - what type of fairing is it?
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2008, 04:50:02 PM »
Very pretty!

I don't recognize the fairing, either.
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flongr65

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2008, 06:29:04 PM »
For the life of me I can't remember where I bought it. It was about 10 years ago. I think I Goggled "S" style fairings and followed a couple of links. As I recall it wasn't very expensive, around $80. Came finished in gloss black, with hardware and I had it striped to match the bike.
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not-so-fast-ed

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2008, 07:13:18 PM »
Very nice "Classic" look!
Sweet with the fairing.  Almost "Parabellum" looking.
http://www.parabellum.com/

Ed
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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2008, 07:45:31 PM »
Lookin good !!!
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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2008, 09:04:48 PM »
Gute suchen! low bars, bar end mirrors and it's interesting to see the front engine cover done in black. Nice touch.
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flongr65

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2008, 10:27:20 PM »
Thanks for the complements guys. I love the R90 S, and wanted to create a similar look, but I've come to really appreatiate the outstanding handling characteristics of the R65 on the curvy mountain roads in the canyons outside Salt Lake City.

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2008, 10:28:29 PM »
What are the knee pads from?  I need some for my R65.

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2008, 09:34:57 AM »
Boy that looks nice. I hope someone comes up with the product name for that S fairing! Kneepads look great and so does the black cover on the engine. Does give one pause before money goes out to buy another bike. :-/ :-/
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flongr65

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2008, 11:24:15 AM »
I picked up the knee pads at my local BMW dealer some years ago. There are different styles, some larger and more appropriate for the bigger tanks. These are foam w/ an adhesive backing. They've held up well but I do keep the bike garaged. Chicago BMW can generally get vintage parts and offers a 20% discount.

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submariner

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2008, 02:47:34 PM »
Like it!! Lots!!
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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2008, 07:43:14 PM »
Sweet!   :D

No chance of my bike staying that clean!!!!
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SCJJR65

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2008, 05:48:35 AM »
Our buddy Will from England fashioned a similar fairing for "the old girl", his R65.   Almost looks factory furnished!
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aussie

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Re: What an R65 "S" might look like
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2008, 06:11:58 AM »
Ohh - isn't that a pretty colour? I do like it - and the fairing is fine and dandy.

What happend to the front mudguard? Looks a little off-centre.

I do so love those English number plates - you could write the entire Bible on one.... :P
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