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Author Topic: Newbie here and another possible owner  (Read 2913 times)

CaptainSlow

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Re: Newbie here and another possible owner
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2013, 02:09:22 AM »
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If it's this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R65-LS-/251211764546?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a7d635342

It's the same owner as the other i posted.
The first link (bike with 71000) was offered to me for £1000, but i didn't want to pay that to chop it up, it seemed worth £1000.

Yep, thats the one. I like the first one you posted too - looks like this guy is a trader judging by his feedback - he seems to sell quite a few bikes. He said the price is negotiable which is good. Trouble is I can't get out to see it this weekend as I've already got loads of commitments, so I'm hoping it'll still be available next week! Not many R65s about these days...
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CaptainSlow

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Re: Newbie here and another possible owner
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2013, 08:04:33 AM »
Just thought I'd post a quick update - that bike sold instantly, sadly - it was a peach by all accounts  ::)  Oh well, the search continues
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MR.E

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Re: Newbie here and another possible owner
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2013, 11:10:34 AM »
how much do you want to spend on one?
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CaptainSlow

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Re: Newbie here and another possible owner
« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2013, 02:07:04 AM »
Hi Mr E., I just bought Beemer's  ;)

No doubt I'll have lots of newbie type questions to ask in due course! My plan is to run it as is for a year to identify any issues, and then strip it down and do a full rebuild. If anything serious comes to light in the short term, the rebuild could start in the summer  [smiley=laugh.gif] Fingers crossed though!
« Last Edit: January 23, 2013, 02:11:36 AM by CaptainSlow »
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MR.E

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Re: Newbie here and another possible owner
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2013, 05:45:00 AM »
Thats good, spotted on for sale but looks like you've got a good one!

Enjoy riding
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Offline steve hawkins

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Re: Newbie here and another possible owner
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2013, 10:20:08 AM »
You will probably find there will be no need to strip it down and do a full rebuild.  It looks good and has not really covered the mileage to warrant a rebuild.

Unless you are just looking for something to fiddle with.

May I recomend a rolling restoration?  One job at a time, as they appear.  keep the bike on the road between jobs and enjoy it.

Just my tuppence.

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Steve Hawkins R100 (that wants to be an R65)

CaptainSlow

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Re: Newbie here and another possible owner
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2013, 11:36:49 AM »
Hopefully a full blown resto won't be necessary, but in the back of my mind is a little voice that keeps saying the bike is 30 years old, so while it may look nice in pictures, it'll probably be hiding a few nasties when I start looking a bit deeper.

I'm thinking that the chassis will be a bit scabby at best, and may have some rust that needs attention before becoming a structural issue. Ditto the tank - if it doesn't leak now it probably will start to if some form of preventative action isn't taken. (I prefer prevention to cure - cure usually involves a dark windy very wet breakdown  :P )

If its as good as described then I'll be a very happy bunny! I'm hoping that its a good un - I always prefer to buy from a forum/club like this as at least you know the owner cares about the bike!
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