Hello - BMW 1983 R65

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Hi my name is Pat - bought a 1983 R65 with low mileage as my first legal street bike and recently got my license. Loving every second of it (especially having a vehicle in the city). Am new to the world of cafe bikes but my brother has a little experience and am doing this as fun hobby to do with him. I'm going to spend a few weeks learning and getting opinions before ordering all my parts but here is what I am thinking so far!

My bike
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Was going to get titanium wrap and these Emgo 'quieter' exhaust as the first purchase and work on the subframe/seat next!

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Looking forward to speaking/sharing with all of you! Might be here every once in a while with some noobie questions 8)
 
Will try and throw some pics on here later this week... Traditional semi-flat seat that can fit two though (would like the person sitting on back sit a little higher )
 
You bought a perfect Bmw to do a cafe. Better yet the r65 has nikasil cylinders that can go a quarter million miles. Your spoiled now and other bikes will feel much less refined.
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That's a beauty of a first bike. I'd get to know her reeeeeal well before deciding to do anything drastic. Welcome to the madhouse.
 
Be careful on the exhaust or you will have to rejet. Boxer metal makes some cool stuff and these guys here have awesome subframe and seats. They look expensive but you will spend more than what they charge if your not careful http://vonzeti.com/product/t19-bmw-subframe/


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Whoever owned that bike before you clearly had great taste to preserve it so well- nice buy! If I were you, I'd spend my money on top-shelf riding gear, take some long trips, and enjoy it. Welcome.
 
One of the best older bikes ever built. It was 20 years ahead of its time. You will notice that when you get on another bike from around the same period. You're prolly hooked to bmw for life now though.
 
Thanks guys! All great feedback to hear. I have had the bike for around 8 months now and I've put a little over 2,000 miles on it without a hitch (Except the old battery needing to be replaced). I'm in no hurry to change anything so for now I am just enjoying the beast and about to plan a trip from SF down to visit my brother in Santa Barbera on some windy beautiful roads.
 
Ellwood said:
You bought a perfect Bmw to do a cafe. Better yet the r65 has nikasil cylinders that can go a quarter million miles. Your spoiled now and other bikes will feel much less refined.
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Gorgeous! Love the paint job and seat. I wanted to do a seat like that but I figure the added convenience of being able to throw a lady or friend on the back in the city is always a nice bonus.
 
Ah you must be younger than me or smarter . Besides you need to drive it for a while before you really know what you want to do.


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Ellwood said:
Be careful on the exhaust or you will have to rejet. Boxer metal makes some cool stuff and these guys here have awesome subframe and seats. They look expensive but you will spend more than what they charge if your not careful http://vonzeti.com/product/t19-bmw-subframe/
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I read about the exhaust and rejetting the other day and it was what made me hold off on the order. I always figured there wasn't much of a difference it was just the exhaust being pushed out through the pipes but I need some time to learn the bike before doing anything. Thanks for the link! Looks like some quality stuff.
 
mathiask said:
One of the best older bikes ever built. It was 20 years ahead of its time. You will notice that when you get on another bike from around the same period. You're prolly hooked to bmw for life now though.
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I was hooked to BMWs when I got my first 3 series car and then my GF's dad raced motorcycles and was a fanatic of BMW.. so the brand might have me as a loyal customer for life :)
 
Ellwood said:
Ah you must be younger than me or smarter . Besides you need to drive it for a while before you really know what you want to do.
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I agree (about knowing what to do not the latter)! The only things I know I want to change so far is to remove some clutter up front. My front handle bars have a little rust on them and the speedometer glass was cracked so I might just simplify the front end a little first but keep everything else mechanically on the bike the same until I am a little more well versed in motorcycle maintenance and talk.
 
Look up boxer metal. He's the guy for you in Cali on the know how for BMW boxers. He's super nice and can be seen on the cafe racer and naked speed shows.


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New handlebars will require the carbs to be re synchronized. But not a huge deal. Be careful on the diameters as BMW controls can be just a tad smaller diameter being metric and all. Some say its sacrilege to change a vintage BMW, but if you do it right and tastefully, the bike will be worth more and give you a charge just to look at it.


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Ellwood said:
Look up boxer metal. He's the guy for you in Cali on the know how for BMW boxers. He's super nice and can be seen on the cafe racer and naked speed shows.
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Huge help! Thanks! I've been messaging place out here trying to find someone to help me out with no luck. I will have to give him a call once I get everything figured out :)
 
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