Greetings

[R65LUST]

I've been thinkin' about a putt-putt BMW for a while now. . .and I finally got to ride a ratted out 1984.  It has cemented my desire for one, although that particular one is a no go.  I look forward to exploring this site! Wish me luck in my quest!

[trolle]

Welcome to the site. I hope that you will find what you are searching for.

Should you fall for a bike that needs LTC there is a wealth of expertice on this site and if you are lucky you may even come across one or two who actually knows something about our small pets.

greetings from a white and cold north, more snow is predicted for this afternoon

[Lucky_Lou]

Welcome to the site.......this is what a "putt putt "should sound like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTI0RhJleHQ
All the help and advice you could ever need will be found somewhere on here.
Lou
greetings from a frozen stiff with snow to come yorkshire, saw a polar bear this morning, nope it was the post man.  [smiley=uhoh2.gif]

[montmil]

Dear Lustful...  Some of the best Airheads have begun their second or third lives as "no-go's". My first R65 was a semi-turd but it's now a reliable beauty.

If you've got concerns about unknown issues, post up a pic and questions. If we don't know the answers, we'll make something up!

Welcome to the clan.    Monte

[Bob_Roller]

Welcome aboard R65LUST, we have a quite knowledgeable member not too far from you .

He's Ed Miller in Falls City,OR, about 20 miles or so west/southwest of Salem,OR.

Be patient, and keep an eye on Craigslist, these bikes come up every so often, and with the general economic climate, not even to mention the cold weather now, you may just get a great deal on a bike .

We have a member here, that has his silver '82 LS up for sale, last entry he dropped the price to $1800 for R65 members, he located in the Tacoma metro area, only about 250 mile drive .

If interested, go the the Trading Post section, should be the fourth entry, members name is flying_finn .

[R65LUST]

Thanks Bob. Done.  Regarding the "no go" bike.  I want it.  In spite of the fact that has a Harley seat.  But it also leaks oil.  It leaks fuel.  It died on me and wouldn't start when I rode it.  It has almost no front braking, is missing tach., speedo., turn signals etc....  In short, it is an awesome cafe project, but one requiring you to undo the previous owner's mods to do over correctly.  For example, the gear shift broke at some point, and he cobbled one on from some other bike.  The ergos are all off.  Did he modify the mount?  Can I buy an original part and "restore" it?  Or does the whole mount need to be redone now?  Too many potentially very frustrating questions for too much money.  

Thanks Lou!  Leaning into corners while holding a morning cup of coffee.  Awesome.  

Thanks for the warm welcome.

[Ed Miller]

Welcome aboard, and hopefully you can find a better bike than the one you described.  There's an OVM member who goes to their meetings in Eugene once a month, who rides a brown R65.  I didn't really get a chance to talk to him the only time I made it down there.

A 1984 is a nice year, but that one you rode would have to be almost free before I would buy it.  Mine wasn't running when I bought it for$500 but it didn't take much to get it going.  Good luck in your search.

[Lucky_Lou]

thanks Lou!  Leaning into corners while holding a morning cup of coffee.  Awesome.  

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Never spilled a drop......had a wardrobe malfunction going into the bend "G" force broke a strap on my backpack hey ho almost lost it.
Lou

[Ed Miller]

Is this the bike you're looking at?

"BWM CAFE RACER - $1000 (eugene)

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Date: 2009-11-26, 7:31PM PST
Reply to: sale-ypxj2-1477753338@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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1985 R-65 stripped down (still have all factory parts) runs great must sell --first $1000 obo. rides her home (tags good -title clear) pics will be posted soon- good rubber ,new batt.,etc....call 541-285-7869 bruce leave message]


Location: eugene "

It says it has all the factory parts, that would make a difference.  I wonder why it wouldn't run when you tried to ride it.

[MrRiden]

You'll not be beating this deal! Scroll down for current offered price!
http://www.bmwr65.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1257305265

[R65LUST]

Yes Ed.  Unfortunately, it "has all factory parts" except the seat, exhausts, instruments, center stand, side stand, gear shift, etc..  Somewhat misrepresented.  It was barfing fuel, so I think it has some float issues at least.   It ran ok for a while, but was LOUD with the aftermarket cans.  I think if he was going to give it to me I would go for it, but it would require exponentially more work to make it into something I wasn't ashamed of.  Too bad.  

I do like the LS MrRiden.  We shall see.  

[Bob_Roller]

When are ya gettin your new bike home ?

[R65LUST]

Last night (12/26) about 6:30 PM.   I left just before 8AM.  500+ miles there and back.  It is still in my van as I type this. . . . Who has a pristine, original LS I can borrow for reference?  Anyone?  Anyone?  

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Lust, if you do decide to go the cafe route, you can't do any better than our very own Mr. Hawkins.  http://www.randybozarth.com/gallery/stevehawkins/
A beyoootifull example of the genre.