RE: Thoughts on a couple of R65's?

[steve hawkins]

Now, now, Tony, aren't we grumpy this morning.  Whilst I actually agree with much of your sentiments, I also must say that you should always buy the best you can afford, unless the first thing you intend to do is to use it as the base for a 'Special'.  Then you are only interested in mechanical integrity.

However, it is a good question.  So I have started another thread.

Cheers

Rev Light

[Barry]

In my book an unmodified and low mileage bike is the product of a lack of imagination by it's previous owners and it's low mileage is an indication of a lack of perfection as a perfect bike would be ridden within an inch of it's life if it was 'perfect'!. Just my opinion

That's a very good description of my bike and it's 2 previous owners which together did just 6280 miles in 28 years. The obvious faults were incorrect carburation from new (confirmed by every period road test) and forks that clonked badly enough to spoil a ride. I resolved both in time and the bike was transformed.
Guess at what point on the 35 year history of annual mileage  the bike came to me.

[clonmore1]

Pearls of wisdom from the Hawkins Bros!

For me the joy of owning and restoring (albeit slowly I grant you...) a classic motorcycle is start with the best you can and make it what YOU want.

I am modifying mine with progressive springs, enhancing the ignition system for better charging, fitting an S type fairing, some rizoma control accessories (in black) and possibly one of their see-through brake master cylinders and numerous other little mods.

Everything I am removing from the original bike is being stored away, so that if required at some point in the future, I can sell them or they can be re-fitted by me or somebody else.

  

[oldfangled]

Clicking both links results in a note that says 'posting deleted' so it's difficult to judge the bike from a blank page.

Bike may have been sold or removed from the sales block.

IMO, $4200 would be over priced.

Thanks for your input Monte. The link was working when I posted it. Sorry about that.

I really appreciate everyone's time and effort in helping me sort these bikes from afar. I have learned a lot about what to look for and what not to worry about.

[steve hawkins]

Barry,

Don't wear that thing out!

Cheers

Rev Light

[oldfangled]

Regarding my comment about "leaving perfect alone", it was a joke, as indicated by the winking smilie. In a forum devoted solely to the R65 model, the bike has already been deemed "perfect" by many with regard to its suitability for use in harmony with the owner's intentions and pocketbook. Perfect is always subjective as is one's sense of humor.

[Dustybin]

Chuckles all around then, but I do enjoy dropping a grenade and then leaving the room!

[oldfangled]

Chuckles all around then, but I do enjoy dropping a grenade and then leaving the room!

You know Tony, as much as I hate to say it, I'm starting to think we will get on just fine.  [smiley=beerchug.gif]

I have respect for a man who knows where he stands and isn't afraid to say so.

Cheers!