A friend of my father gave him this bike. The bike was always outside standing in the rain and sun and snow. My father disassembled the whole bike and build it again. Painted the fuel tank, drawing the lines in the fuel tank. Last Wednesday I passed my motorcycle license, now my father gave me the bike so I can ride it.
I bought my 1981 in 1982 off the showroom floor. Had a small cafe fairing and the wind beat the heck outta me going to a Guzzi rally in W.V. So it turns out that Leufmeister made a fairing with a factory match on the paint. Turquoise. Added stiffer front fork springs and a set of Krouser deluxe saddle bags. Had some nice rides on that Bike. I just bought a 1984 R100 in excellent condition and will be reluctantly selling the R65. I may do a restore on it or sell it as is haven't decided yet. There's very few R65's that have the Leufmeister matching fairing out there. I only saw one other in black. If anyone is interested in buying my R65, just reply here. I'm gonna miss that machine but I'm physched for the R100!!
A friend of my father gave him this bike. The bike was always outside standing in the rain and sun and snow. My father disassembled the whole bike and build it again. Painted the fuel tank, drawing the lines in the fuel tank. Last Wednesday I passed my motorcycle license, now my father gave me the bike so I can ride it.
Few weeks ago I obtained this same model year and color. Couple quick rides but I love it
Got any pics?
@@jonpage4029 That 650 handles incredibly well
Changing brake fluid on a mechanical rear drum brake is a service I’d really like to witness.
I bought my 1981 in 1982 off the showroom floor. Had a small cafe fairing and the wind beat the heck outta me going to a Guzzi rally in W.V. So it turns out that Leufmeister made a fairing with a factory match on the paint. Turquoise. Added stiffer front fork springs and a set of Krouser deluxe saddle bags. Had some nice rides on that Bike. I just bought a 1984 R100 in excellent condition and will be reluctantly selling the R65. I may do a restore on it or sell it as is haven't decided yet. There's very few R65's that have the Leufmeister matching fairing out there. I only saw one other in black. If anyone is interested in buying my R65, just reply here. I'm gonna miss that machine but I'm physched for the R100!!
I used to have one of these. It's in my top five "damn why did I sell it?" list.
Crap I wish you wouldn’t have said that lol
Came here specifically for an R65 hype video, and you delivered
So cool he looks badass riding past cops with no helmet. It must be old footage, cooler times.
he probably knows when the cops haver theyr after lunch-nap....
Is there a helmet law up in New England?
Maybe the cop car is part of the museum?
beautiful bike. thinking about getting one. also great camera work !!
tnx for showing the sounds
Nice Crown Vic! :)
Drilled calipers?. Nice.
Tripple disk huh forgot to turn the gas on huh lolol
Rear brake fluild? How?
Philip Cooper it's a drum brake. Like a car's drum brakes.
No, it is not. It's cable operated drum brake. You can even see the lever there. 6:13
Philip Cooper it's bmw they do weird stuff sometimes.
Oh dear. Phillip's right you know.
Think he meant dry drum/shoe ty[e break requiring no fluid.@@philipcooper8297
Is it possible to bore out the barrels to 800 or 1000cc on this R650?? Thanks mate. From Australia.
I think they can be swapped for larger
Yes, but no need to do this. 'Cause it will not be a R1
@@caferacer3539 you're right but I was thinking of more power for a sidecar :))
@@caferacer3539 I suppose there are larger cc bmws in this style/model which I really like.
The R65 is a shorter stroke crank.
Where is his microphone!!? Hehe
How much was this bikes original book value
Are you asking how much did it sell for back in 1981? Just under $4K
@@NYCZ31 will these have any chance to appreciate in value, collectors value?
I paid $3750 plus tax in 1982 for a 1981 including the small cafe fairing. This year was the first for double front discs and more horsepower
Oh yes especially after restore@@js92css
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