New Member Pics - Colorado

[GDeane]

I hope this link works.

Greg

http://s1191.photobucket.com/home/Glockrebel/recentuploads?view=slideshow

[montmil]

It does.

[Semper Gumby]

Pretty blue with the R65 factory fairing...don't see those too often.   Nice!  8-)

[scottyintex]

oooooooooooh nice!

[GDeane]

Thanks for the positive feedback.  My plan is to keep the bike original.  That said, I'll be pretty busy refreshing everything as it has sat more than it's been ridden.  I've ordered a Haynes manual and hope this will help.  I read all the scary stuff about changing the oil.  Better safe than sorry.  No doubt I will have lots of questions.  

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

That is a very nice looking bike!

Because of the engine configuration, the centerstand is the best way to park the bike.
Also remember to shut off your fuel as you are approaching your destination, so your float bowls are not full.

[luxlogs]

Also remember to shut off your fuel as you are approaching your destination, so your float bowls are not full.

REALLY, first I ever heard that one.

I always forget to turn the dam fuel on.

[Darwin_R65]

It looks like my bike, but .... "cared for"  

welcome aboard.
John

[scottyintex]

That is a beautiful cycle. There are some really cool, beautiful R65's out there.....some that make ya drool. Welcome!

[Semper Gumby]

+1 on always shutting off the fuel.  (Everytime I stop).

[Bob_Roller]

Also remember to shut off your fuel as you are approaching your destination, so your float bowls are not full.

REALLY, first I ever heard that one.

I always forget to turn the dam fuel on.

The airhead BMW bikes are a bit different from a lot of bikes in this instance .

Most bikes have a vacuum operated shut off valve at the fuel tap, the R65 does not .

We've had a few members here forget to turn off the fuel, somehow the floats in one of the carbs didn't shut off and the engine crankcase filled with fuel over a period of a week or two .

The bike doesn't like to be left on the side stand for long periods of time either, at least with the OEM side stand .

The fuel tap on my '82 LS wouldn't stop the flow of fuel in the 'OFF' position .

The rubber disc in the fuel tap had worn grooves between the holes and allowed fuel to flow in the 'OFF' position .

Not a bad idea to check for this every once in a while .

[suecanada]

Welcome. Colorado! What a great state in which to ride your bike!!!
You will automatically get into the habit of shutting off your fuel tap. It's like putting your seat belt on....it will become a part of your routine and you will 'feel' something hasn't been done...hopefully you'll be able to remember what...depending on your age!!! :-/