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My new paint job
« on: July 05, 2008, 11:32:33 PM »
I recently bought my 81 R65.  It was a faded and chipped red, badly needed some attention!  I decided to go with black!  Still need to clean up the engine covers etc, but I reckon it looks stacks better than befor.  Even my wife commented no how much more classy it looks!
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2008, 12:21:34 AM »
Very pretty!  I really like those fairings.

The rest of the bike looks pretty good, but I know how you must feel with that brand new paint...
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2008, 08:03:52 AM »
Nice looking classic black Beemer. Good on ya!  [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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Monte Miller
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2008, 09:01:55 AM »
*Very* impressive!  [smiley=clap.gif]  I'm particularly taken by the pinstripes. Because you wrote that the previous color was red, I presume that the stripes are new, also. According to some forum postings I've seen, finding someone in our geographic area who can replicate beemer pinstripes in a tank repainting is about as easy as finding the Holy Grail.
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Offline MrRiden

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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2008, 01:00:23 PM »
You can't go wrong with black! Looks very good! The engine bits come apart easily and once buffed out on a wheel or repainted will finish the job! wish mine looked that good!
rich
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2008, 09:16:25 PM »
Ja. Schwarzes ist gut.  [smiley=stare.gif]
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2008, 09:47:18 PM »
Nice job!  First thing I noticed was the nice pinstriping as well.  Of course, I'm not prejudiced as mine has the same look...  ;)

What little fairing is that?  I haven't seen one like that before.
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2008, 10:23:59 PM »


You haven't been reading your parts manual!
I'm disappointed in you, Aïda...
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2008, 10:27:52 PM »
Whaah??  I guess I read my Laverda parts manual lots, but my BMW manual?  Nah!  I just ride it!   :P
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2008, 10:31:06 PM »
The fairing is part # 46 63 1 240 822, and is available from Chicago BMW for $200...

And the install kit is still available for $16!!!  A bargain, if you ask me.
« Last Edit: July 07, 2008, 10:32:26 PM by Rob_Valdez_79_R65 »
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2008, 05:34:21 AM »
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Nice job!  First thing I noticed was the nice pinstriping as well.  Of course, I'm not prejudiced as mine has the same look...  

Was the tank striping done with 1-Shot lettering enamel and a sword striper? Local hotrod painter?
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2008, 07:34:33 AM »
Mine is original...little ladies at the BMW factory.   8-)
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2008, 10:05:32 AM »
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Mine is original...little ladies at the BMW factory.   8-)

Sorry, msbuck. Was inquiring about the diggers ride. The pinstripes look great but are a wee bit wider than mine.
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Monte Miller
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scottyintex

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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2008, 08:59:18 PM »
looks cool................like the wide pin stripes....did double on mine like a /2. My have to repaint the side car.I can repaint it but not good enough to do the pin stripes.......wonder what that will set me back.
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Re: My new paint job
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2008, 08:48:38 PM »
Scotty, Have you posted pictures of the R65 - Sidecar rig?
Love to see them.
Ed
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