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Re: Buying A R65
« Reply #30 on: September 14, 2009, 01:00:39 PM »
Congrats!  Looks quite like my bike when I got it.  Plenty of cleaning needed, but that's a great way to get intimate with every part of the bike.  I know you'll have a lot of fun with it.

It looks pretty complete, except for the side covers, but that's typical.  And really low mileage if the odo is correct.  I see the side case racks.  Did it come with cases?  They really make the bike very useful for errand running and stowing your helmet and jacket upon arrival.

John McC
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Re: Buying A R65
« Reply #31 on: September 14, 2009, 01:13:26 PM »
From the frame serial number, it's an '81 model year bike, does it have dual front disc brakes ?

Kinda curious what the flex stainless line is for .

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Re: Buying A R65
« Reply #32 on: September 15, 2009, 06:43:40 AM »
congrats on your R65 mate, so are you going to strip her right down & do a full rebuild or just a tidy up? [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]
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Re: Buying A R65
« Reply #33 on: September 15, 2009, 11:54:48 AM »
HI Folks,

The odo reading is correct and the bike has come with the side cases and covers.

And yes, I want to do a full strip down and rebuild, up close, she looks a mess, but will be cleaning her thoroughly this weekend and will post some new pics to (hopefully) see the difference!

I have purchased the Clymer workshop manual from Motorworks (they are based about 3 miles from where I live) and planning has commenced!
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