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Offline D Mann

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Hello from a new member
« on: November 20, 2013, 09:32:52 AM »
Hi everyone my name is Dave and am so new I don't have an R65 yet. I have been away from riding for almost 30yrs and have the itch to get back on two wheels. I have always wanted a BMW and decided that was the way to go this time. I have been looking for an R65 but they are kind of hard to find. It may be because it is getting cold here in northern Illinois. I have decided to keep looking and use the winter to educate myself about the bike so I can at least look like I know what is going on when I get one. I have found a lot of great info here already and want to thank all of you for sharing your knowledge.
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2013, 11:33:48 AM »
Hi, Dave. Welcome to the R65 Asylum; where there ain't no real escape.

You already know about eBay and Craigs List but check out the Internet BMW Riders Market Place. http://marketplace.ibmwr.org/ R65s turn up fairly regularly.

Buy something so we can see some new pictures. We love photos.


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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2013, 12:52:02 PM »
Welcome to the forum.

A few things to help you in your search that don't turn up in the regular technical discussions: 1981 and up bikes have a bit more horsepower, a lighter clutch carrier (flywheel), and nikasil plated aluminium cylinder sleeves (very, very long lived and better heat dispersion than cast iron).  Don't let the odometer scare you too much (provided it hasn't broken).  These bikes are finally broken in when others of the same vintage are often laid to rest.

Aftermarket suspension in the rear is a big plus.  Most people seem to dislike aftermarket springs in the front forks.

Winter is a great time to buy a bike!  They get much more expensive in the spring when the demand goes up, especially when they are in turn key and go condition.
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2013, 12:49:53 AM »
Thanks for the tips.
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2013, 10:21:47 AM »
Good luck with your search, and welcome aboard!

They are out there, but harder to find certainly as the cold weather also now means that the prices they can get for them are lower.   But, they do pop up, and if you have the garage space to store it, you can do some serious negotiating in the price if it appears high.    I like to use Searchtempest.com for scanning all the Craigslist and ebay listings within a specified radius - a useful tool when scouting out old motorcycles and/or their parts.

Here is an R65 in apparently decent shape near me - but I Realize that it is not likely in your range of transportability -
http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4106976356.html
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2013, 11:13:05 AM »
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Here is an R65 in apparently decent shape near me - but I Realize that it is not likely in your range of transportability -
http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4106976356.html

My '81 R65 has a small fairing on it, similar to the '83 on Craig's List. But that doesn't make my bike, nor the one for sale, a quote 'cafe racer'.
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Monte Miller
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2013, 11:55:27 AM »
Well, Monte, you are quoting the same guy who wants "BEAMER" in the subject line of inquiries.  Is he selling a BMW or a flashlight?
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2013, 12:32:17 PM »
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"BEAMER"  

I always heard that bikes were "beemers" and cars were "bimmers"... anybody confirm this?
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2013, 01:38:03 PM »
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I always heard that bikes were "beemers" and cars were "bimmers"... anybody confirm this?

You nailed it  ;)
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2013, 02:36:47 AM »
Mike PM'd me about one near me.  I don't want to link to it or someone may snatch it up.

I am most likely going to check it out for him since it is only an hour from me, and I have to go to that town for other business anyway!

The ironic thing is - I was just looking at the pictures of it, and it has a swingarm bearing cap missing!!! And I just gave one away!
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2013, 06:42:21 AM »
I got my bike off craigslist, but it wasn't listed. I put up a "WTB" ad with what I was looking for and the seller contacted me. That strategy might be even more helpful this time of year(in this part of the world), when people might not bother trying to sell a bike.
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2013, 01:04:48 AM »
Well I found my bike. It was listed on craigslist out of Indianapolis. That is a little farther than I wanted to go but it was the best one to come up. I found it using searchtempest.com that someone on this site recommended.

I am very grateful that Rob Valdez volunteered to go check the bike out for me. It is really great he took the time to travel and look it over for me.

Now all I have to do is get a weekend without a winter storm blowing so I can pick it up.

I want to thank everyone for their help and interest especially Rob. You guys are the greatest.
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« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2013, 01:40:40 AM »
Oh pshaw.  I think most of us on this forum would have done the same.

My biggest measuring stick on looking at this bike was comparing it to mine the last time it was still running.  This one has it beat.  I had no problems recommending it.
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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2013, 02:41:35 AM »
It looks well specified.  Dual disk front end, post 81.  Panniers and rack.

Great start point.

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Re: Hello from a new member
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2013, 12:54:03 PM »
Should it lean over like that?  :o
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