BMW R45

Discussion in 'Classic Motorcycles' started by Trev, Mar 2, 2009.

  1. Trev

    Trev Guest

    This one on ebay 320345070947.
    Could the font advise if there is anything nasty to look out for and what
    would be sensible bid as there isnt a lot to compare it to.
    Thanks
    Trev
     
    Trev, Mar 2, 2009
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  2. It's rather gutless as It's a sleeved-down R65. As a cheap commuter it
    makes sense, though. And they just don't break.

    This one's nice, apart from the colour, and the extras (panniers, extra
    clocks) are well worth having. Extra front disc, too.

    I'd go as high as £800 for it, if it was what I wanted. Any more than
    that and you're getting into R65 territory, and the R65 is worth the
    extra.
     
    The Older Gentleman, Mar 2, 2009
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    prawn Guest

    They are heavy asthmatic lumps. Even when they were in production, they
    were under powered and over priced. Go for a R65 if that's what your
    after.

    My advice would be to walk away before you die of boredom.
     
    prawn, Mar 2, 2009
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  4. Trev

    platypus Guest

    "Bronco Brown" Heh.

    Looking at the unnaturally acute rake of the centrestand and the way both
    wheels are on the ground, I would expect it to need a little theraputic
    welding around the pivots.
     
    platypus, Mar 2, 2009
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    Steve Parry Guest

    I had one as a "doer upper", just gave it to a mate as he was looking for a
    project. He's going to but some 650 barrels on it during the rebuild

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    Steve Parry
    BMW R80RS, 03 BMW R1100S Boxercup, 07 K1200GT SE
    95 BMW F650, 87 Yamaha FS1, Sukida SK90PY, 91 Kawasaki AR50,
    BMW 330Ci
    www.gwynfryn.co.uk
     
    Steve Parry, Mar 2, 2009
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  6. Trev

    SteveH Guest

    And I thought my boxer was an iffy colour....
     
    SteveH, Mar 2, 2009
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    Hog Guest

    For a grand I know where you can get a superior R65
     
    Hog, Mar 3, 2009
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