Classic BMWs? Scrambler Build

[SamNich]

Hey Guys, new to KIwiBiker.

I am in search for a nice classic motorcycle to turn into a scrambler but not sure which way to go. Was looking into the BMW R65. Anyone have any experience with those? Any other recommendations? Just looking for a base motorcycle that fits into the LAMS requirements, has a reasonable amount of punch and is reasonably reliable and easy to source parts. Dont really want to be paying over $5000. Don't mind having something to tinker with.


Thanks for your help, Cheers

[AllanB]

BMW is a great base. Google image search 'BMW Scrambler' you will be inspired.

[mossy1200]

Hey Guys, new to KIwiBiker.

I Just looking for a base motorcycle that fits into the LAMS requirements, has a reasonable amount of punch and is reasonably reliable and easy to source parts. Dont really want to be paying over $5000.


Thanks for your help, Cheers

Wont fit into LAMS for long if your changing things.
If you want a good result and a $5k budget you will need a free bike to start with also.

[Mike.Gayner]

Just looking for a base motorcycle that fits into the LAMS requirements

Why? If you're planning on modifying it (durr) then it's not going to be LAMS compliant.

[Motu]

Don't forget the exhaust wrap.

[SamNich]

Why? If you're planning on modifying it (durr) then it's not going to be LAMS compliant.

Not modifying the engine or anything like that, just asthetics, seat, lights, handlebars etc. Wasnt sure that effected its compliance?

[Laava]

You should be able to get some great inspiration from Ichiban Moto on YouTube

[mossy1200]

Not modifying the engine or anything like that, just asthetics, seat, lights, handlebars etc. Wasnt sure that effected its compliance?

Even looks like an attempt to do something to change the power to weight of the original bike or new exhaust that may increase power will make it non compliant.

You might as well just buy my K100CR and put some dirty tires on it. For you $5.1k and that's me loosing a lot of money and time.

[Mike.Gayner]

Not modifying the engine or anything like that, just asthetics, seat, lights, handlebars etc. Wasnt sure that effected its compliance?

You will change the weight and therefore the power to weight ratio. And I'm guessing you're not going to make it heavier.

[SamNich]

Even if I wern't to change a great deal about it, would a BMW be a good base classic bike or should I consider another option. Thanks guys

[mossy1200]

Even if I wern't to change a great deal about it, would a BMW be a good base classic bike or should I consider another option. Thanks guys

Go to the Cook Islands and get full licence then buy a K100CR.

r65 would be a good bike if your into that style. Best to keep it original and not lose money rather than alter a good r beemer.

[Mike.Gayner]

Go to the Cook Islands and get full licence then buy a K100CR.

That loophole hasn't existed for about the last 15 years.

[mossy1200]

That loophole hasn't existed for about the last 15 years.

There is fresh claims of the Raro license still working on another thread a few weeks ago.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ight=rarotonga

[Tazz]

In regards to modifying and worrying about getting pinged for power to weight, it could be considered a concern, however the advice you have been given above is only risk speculation and not based on the fact of anyone actually having some OTT WOF officer or cop giving anyone a hard time.

To the contrary there are posts on here of exhaust systems on modern LAMs bikes that are there specifically for performance sometimes getting a mention but not causing grief or getting them into trouble.
There is also the insurance argument, it may be void because of modifications. Not if you call them and find out direct. You may be surprised.

Even with a bunch stripped off an R65 you'd be safely under the power to weight anyway most likely, it's hardly a performance based beast.

Another aspect is, if you're not caught wheelying everywhere or doing sweet jumps over traffic islands you're not going to give anyone a reason to examine and weigh your bike with gusto.

[Tazz]

That loophole hasn't existed for about the last 15 years.

There is fresh claims of the Raro license still working on another thread a few weeks ago.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ight=rarotonga

It's been covered dozens of times. You go straight to sitting the test for full now rather than swapping it straight over, so you still have to prove your competent (also the CBTA tests are a lot more thorough than the old ones. I bet a lot of people who have ridden for a long time would fail them).