1981 BMW R-Series

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A cafe look with vintage style and class. Perfect for everyday cruising, it is an absolute joy to ride and puts a smile on anyone's face who takes it out. These airhead engines are bullet proof with minimal upkeep. The 81's received a better clutch than previous years, dual front disk brakes with ATE calipers, and much more (see below). Beautiful iconic BMW mag wheels! Has adjustable suspension, new fuel line, fresh oil and fluids, bike needs nothing except a new owner. Adult ridden and owned. Well maintained and garage kept. Never dropped, any cosmetic wear is very minor. You would not think this bike is over 30 years old. Can call or text with questions : 847-815-4120 THANKS FOR LOOKING!!! 1981 BMW R65 changes and improvements - Smaller, tight frame compared to other boxers (quick handling, less prone to boxer wobble) Lighter than any early 80's 650 (406 lbs dry) Thick upper triple clamp (more front-end stability) Beefy swingarm (less flex in the rear end) Shorter wheelbase than other boxers (quick handling) Decent range (hits reserve at ~220 miles). Dual front disk brakes with ATE calipers. Hundreds of small improvements to all BMW boxers, from which the R65 benefitted as well. Major improvements: Electronic ignition 40% lighter flywheel (revs & shifts easier) Nikasil lining in cylinders Plastic airbox & "pure air" system (allows richening of carburetion while still meeting emissions regulations) Larger valves (by 2mm each) Additional crossover pipe in exhaust Larger oil pan (increases oil capacity by .2 quart) More cushioning in driveshaft Y throttle cable with splitter instead of two cables. Lighter clutch assembly, non-asbestos clutch plate