1984 BMW R65 from South Africa - Comments

5th Jul 2007, 08:55

"Great city bike"

What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?

Replaced battery, and had a starter relay unit fixed. Also had the light switch fixed.

General comments?

I got this bike for an absolute steal at 6000ZAR.

It is my first bike and I love it. It is in very good condition for its age.

It's a great city bike, not very much suited to open road use as it's naked.

I only get 120-130km/h flat out, chin against the tank.

It seems that around 4500rpm it isn't getting enough fuel. Had the carburetors cleaned/adjusted, but still not right, any comments on this problem?


3rd Oct 2007, 08:06

Had the carbs rebuilt by BMW motorrad dealer, the diaphragms were cracked. It goes like the clappers now!

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