[{"id": 7905124, "authorName": "GBcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This takes a really sweet bike and tweaks it to make it great. Very tasty! Well done.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1644867471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905136, "authorName": "PSTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pstt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Non-sheen black finishes tastefully applied to wheels, lower fork tubes, headers and body bits. Very appealing upgrades. Co-sign @GBcars \"well done\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644867524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905170, "authorName": "Seadog-66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seadog-66/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Seadog-66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644867650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7905181, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done. I think Hans Muth might approve.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644867711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905188, "authorName": "Wilcom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilcom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any pics of the bike \"before\".......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644867745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905190, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by SDCR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644867763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7905199, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SDCR that is the highest compliment.. thank you", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644867809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905210, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wilcom I have a few, and a running video prior to teardown.. will post this evening", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644867857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905214, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. I'm mostly a fan of the orange ones, and have owned two, but this color combo is growing on me. Plus the big jugs, can't go wrong with this one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644867881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905233, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PSTT thank you, the idea is to get the finishes out of the way.. I've been using the same people for many many years..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644867948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905256, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBcars many thanks..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644868013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905260, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moto.borgotaro - The last thing I need is another motorcycle, but you did such a nice job on this in every way, I'm thinking about where I could keep this. You're my bad influence today!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644868023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905312, "authorName": "alke46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alke46/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by alke46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644868250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7905432, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moto.borgotaro,\n\nYour welcome. I\u2019m more a vintage Guzzi guy, but I really like this LS. \n\nRegarding the displacement mod, my long gone BMW R80, had one of the best beemer engines ever.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644868809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905508, "authorName": "Streeter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/streeter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful transformation of an already great boxer. Love to have as a stable mate to my K13S.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644869107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905634, "authorName": "antoniodelgad68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/antoniodelgad68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful BMW bike would look great next to my e30 M3, damn it's tough to resist", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644869724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905677, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by MagniMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644869949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7906518, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, and kudos to whoever put in all the high-quality effort. Rode a silver R65LS for years, and at altitude (5,000 ft-plus), all it needed was more power, which has been addressed here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644873581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7907198, "authorName": "J.B.2.1.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.b.2.1.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't get \"The Day After\" out of my head every time I see this bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644876035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7907776, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Frank_Barrett Thank you.. they always needed just a little more POWER.. I've been on BMWs for over 20 years.\r\n I have always had a thing for this series and for the LS specifically. .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644877697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7907860, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@antoniodelgad68\nOh yes... the early 80's is a look .. love this style", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644877963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7907905, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobrk Jugs, my favorite as a young man........ :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644878041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7908137, "authorName": "The_Crusher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_crusher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well done! Good video, \u201cjogger\u2026\u201d comment cracked me up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644878702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7908376, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The_Crusher -- Yea, more like Yogger -- like most in NY .. kinda sorta Jogging ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644879677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7908555, "authorName": "Minkymink56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minkymink56/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Minkymink56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644880593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7908862, "authorName": "Seadog-66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seadog-66/", "bidAmount": 7250, "content": "$7,250 bid placed by Seadog-66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644883233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7908876, "authorName": "ilikevelos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikevelos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always admired the styling of this bike. Maybe the best styling out of the works. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644883407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7908912, "authorName": "sodoffyoutosser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sodoffyoutosser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right, didn't Target Design have a hand in this? Is that what the suede seat cover is a nod to?\r\nReally nice bike here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644884003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909000, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Motoborgotaro...I think I bought the original pistons and cylinders from this bike! Bought them off ebay and spoke to you on the phone but I remember something about a supercharger. Was this you?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644885471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909008, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to mention what a beautiful bike you have there and that color is just great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644885574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909034, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by MagniMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644885921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7909470, "authorName": "Coopr53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopr53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been watching and admiring this bike over social media for a while. What a hot rod. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644891229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909500, "authorName": "jlayco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlayco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Extremely well done in all respects.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644891664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909658, "authorName": "Klaussmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klaussmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome build. I bought my only motorcycle 40-years ago in May, a silver 1982 RS65LS brand new from a dealership in Montpelier Vermont and had 4 amazing years riding up and down the East Coast. Sadly it was stolen from my apartment building in Tampa and I never bought another. This already is over my budget and the winner should be very happy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644893612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909962, "authorName": "originalbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/originalbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very tasteful custom, crafted from a classically styled airhead, imagined by legendary designer Hans Muth and painted by another legend, Kent Holt - the only item I wish to share from a fast read is that the R65LS tank does not hold 5.8 gallons of fuel. Can\u2019t wait to see what this one gavels at in a week \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1644900330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910219, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@originalbob Holt is the best -- his attention to detail is insane, I've had him do R90s paint jobs for me in the past and the level is execution is second to NONE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644918848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910220, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlayco Thank you kindly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644918891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910226, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Streeter Thank you -- !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644919498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910228, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlayco Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644919531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910229, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is last year outside of Ojai California... the motor is Zesty!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644919560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910235, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sodoffyoutosser\r\nMr. Muth did an MV Agusta for Target design --He is also responsible for saving the BMW motorcycle program multiple times", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644920059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910239, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilikevelos \r\nAgreed -- there has always been something undefinable about this design -- that is why I did not want to augment it too much, I just wanted to get out of the way of it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644920275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910242, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motoleo Thank you -- how did your BMW work out >???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644920722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910428, "authorName": "originalbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/originalbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moto.borgotaro - thanks for the tasteful peek at your shop and work area along with the custom LS and other fine machines in the line up plus the highly enjoyable patina and personality within - I hope I get to pay you a visit one day and the offer extends this way any time you\u2019re near Baltimore", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644931172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910653, "authorName": "A50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What improvements to the horsepower ot torque did the big bore kit provide? Is it any better than an R90 or R100?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644934330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910809, "authorName": "ChipW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like there's a bonus fork brace. \r\nThis model doesn't usually appeal to me but this build and color sure does. At first I assumed the gold color was that of the iconic '78 RS special edition. Well done @moto.bogotaro.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644935847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7911442, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@A50 \nThis is with a stock exhaust -- Also, you have to understand that the R65/R45 series has the shorter stroke variant motor (type 248/1 engine) .. this is series along with the R80 G/s offers the lightest weight (stock) of all the Airhead twins -- 451 pounds (wet) --- So, with the 860cc kit and the Camshaft & exhaust... I would just describe it as a \"quicker\" 900cc ... also, the ignition mods help -- all make for a more precise motor \n//\nFrom Siebenrocks Site \n\"The R 65 boasts some 20 % more power and a maximum torque of 75 Nm at 4200 rpm.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644941761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7911528, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT \r\nHere is a little write-up & Interview from Bike Bound Blog \r\nhttps://www.bikebound.com/2022/02/14/bmw-r65ls/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644942508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7911814, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My R65LS was plenty fast. My buddy and I were able to do over 105 with bags out in Nevada in the 80's, so I wouldn't diss those little motors too much.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644945109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7912285, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 10860, "content": "$10,860 bid placed by daviduccio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644949349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7912332, "authorName": "artoftime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artoftime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen this machine in person and it is indicative of Motoborgotaro\u2019s rep. Finishes and workmanship are par excellence - this is such a fantastic chassis/excellent use of underutilized powerplant, with the added benefit of a relevant Hans Muth design.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644949750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7912865, "authorName": "ChipW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moto.bogotaro what mirror is that? Can the same mirror be used on either side? Impressions of adjustability and rear visibility appreciated. Having trouble sourcing Napoleon's these days...Impressive price run on Day 1!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644952307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7913108, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChipW The one on it now is a CRG mirror -- very stable and clear at speed. Another new favorite is MotoGadget M.View -- this is what I have on my MV --", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644953263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7913122, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artoftime Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644953324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7913151, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChipW \r\nVery kind, thank you -- and yes, I forgot to mention it had the fork brace. The BMW is very stable at high speeds, I thankfully got out of NY last winter and did some real riding on her.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644953478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7913210, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobrk\r\nAgreed -- my first R65 was the metallic blue (Azur Blue Scheme 501) I bought it when I was 17, and fondly remember getting her above 100mph for the first time.. you never forget your first", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644953692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7913305, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wilcom\r\nAs requested -- pre-production pic when I received her", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644953963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7914883, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yikes, that windshield...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644959632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7914986, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobrk -- I know a Luftmeister !! So ugly", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644959880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916032, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Motobogotaro, I still have the cylinders and pistons waiting for when I do a rebuild on my R65LS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644963382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916253, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motoleo That's great to hear -- I'm almost done with the second one !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644963956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916439, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another R65LS?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644964948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916465, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motoleo -- yes, I love this motor!! a client of mine wanted one -- different color", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644965040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916486, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine is basically a stock silver R65LS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644965123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916505, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking for a stock right muffler if you have one or know of one. I have a brand new left one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644965197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916526, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also the stock headers and crossover pipe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644965272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7916564, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motoleo -- Ill hook you up, I have a full perfect set -- DM me or email me through my website", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644965465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7917061, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK! Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644968083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7917110, "authorName": "motoleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just sent a message from your website", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644968611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7918715, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool custom by a super cool NYC cat and a close friend of mine @moto.borgotaro \n\nI've been telling @seller to bring some of his great finds here to the @bat for years now, glad that he finally took my advice ..\n\nHe's got a great eye and approaches these builds ( and everything he does ) very methodically and cuts zero corners , the way we ALL want our machines done .\n\nHe and I speak weekly and compare our notes about all the esoteric things we lust after.\n\nBID WITH ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE LADS( and the Ladies)!\n\nGreat to see you here Pete !\n\nCheers \n\nDavid Lee", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1645017272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7919331, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davidlee8\r\nThank you--- \r\n@Bat -- David is personally responsible for getting my Italian booty on Bring a Trailer, Mr. Lee is perhaps the most inspired mechanic & business person I've met in our shared industry. \r\n.\r\nDavid, all I can say is thank you again for getting me on @Bat , for your consistent friendship,. and more importantly your profound inspiration, David has single handily changed values on motorcycles.\r\n.\r\nThere is only a handful of mechanic's capable of working on Vincents, BMW's, Ducati's, etc...with the same skill and ease, \r\nbut there is only one cat that can finger pic Richard Thompson's \"1952 Vincent Black Lightning\"... and do all of the above, and that is the great..... @Davidlee8 \r\n.\r\nThank you again for all the advice and wisdom my brother.... one day we will ride black motorbikes in Italy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1645025733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7919353, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm impressed with the fact that the bike is currently in New York but has obviously been ridden around Southern California. I know I toured a lot on my R65LS\u2014did you ride THIS one out there, or was it shipped. Neither here nor there in regards to this auction, just curious...\r\n\r\nVintage R65LS pics: http://www.bobrk.com/83beemer/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645026009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7919397, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobrk\r\nLast year I went to Arizona, Santa Fe, and Ojai -- I brought the LS & my 1984 BMW R80GS -- both bikes were transported in my van -- I wanted to do real break-in miles on the LS, NY is the worst place for actual riding -- takes an hour just to leave NY.\r\n.\r\nhere is the GS in Arizona https://youtu.be/AxUbWD5kzEg\r\n.\r\nWhen I got back I did the break-in service on the LS and corrected a few little things--", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645026387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7919487, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobrk the two german babes out west", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645027168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7920276, "authorName": "Coopr53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopr53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobrk Fantastic pictures. Going by the Cal BMW frame I'm assuming it's a Bay Area bike. Mine came from San Jose BMW.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645033943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7920484, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coopr53 Indeed, Cal BMW. A few engineer friends and I kept them in business in the 80s. San Jose BMW was iconic as well. They sell Vespas now, too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645035927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7923316, "authorName": "DTS5724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dts5724/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am really happy to see Peter selling his craft here on BAT. Good match as his bikes are artwork and will find a great place with the expertise of BAT crowd. I'm very excited to see where this bike goes as the R65 has ALWAYS been a favorite of mine and the Muth fairing and tank lines are soo epic (I have two minty 1982 GS1000SZ Katanas that have similar sexy tank lines etc). I absolutely LOVE the seat material selection akin to the suede seats of the vintage Kat as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645046592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7925923, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@daviduccio you might have a winner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645064640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7925995, "authorName": "Motogrotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogrotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice work there @moto.borgotaro. Back in the day I was fortunate enough to have one of Perry Bushong's creations, R75/6 with the 860 kit installed and it is quite a well balanced machine with plenty of power. Nice touch with the Lambo Sahara Gold paint by Holt also.\r\nGrotto", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645065738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7926029, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motogrotto \r\nThank you, she was a fun one to build. The R65's needed a little love and attention, they have been neglected for a long time. I built the same motor from my buddy Roberto, and he's really hard to keep up with... motor can really move.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645066394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7926060, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveSmith5724\r\nAgreed, and thank you for the kind words. \r\nI always looked at the LS as a great design bike, whenever I do customs I try and work within the original design as much as possible. --- the Katana will have its day. \r\nHere is another fun photo from Arizona", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645066810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7926352, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MagniMan\r\nThanks, but like I also just MIGHT have a random encounter with Monica Bellucci down at the 7-11, right? ;-) More like wishful thinking/dreaming.......\r\n\r\nWhat pushed me over the edge (but hopefully will not push me over my budget when the hammer drops) were the 2 videos that were posted. In the late 90's I was living in Fairfield County CT and made frequent trips into Brooklyn (specifically Park Slope) on my '72 CB750 and I remember the Gowanus Expressway well, seems as though the seller's shop is close by from the looks of it; and around the same time period I was in SoCal on business and took a couple days to go visit some Central Coast wineries, and one in particular, Ojai's Sine Qua Non, which is owned by a renowned bike/BMW enthusuast, Manfred Krankl (who incidentally almost got killed in a wreck nearby a few years later). I had borrowed my LA-residing nephew's Kawi and had a blast from Santa Barbara all the way down to Mulholland Drive. Living vicariously, etc.\r\n\r\nAnyways, the bike looks like a million bucks and probably handles even better, so in conjunction with all the glowing testaments to the seller's talent and character, I'm jumping in. Never bought a bike before that I couldn't take for a test ride, but hey, there's a first time for everything, right? Maybe.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645072442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7926986, "authorName": "ChipW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kinda cool how at a glance the black wheels give the visual impression of oversized \"fat tires\" on the bike. Tastefully placed black accents really tie the bike together. No rug pissers allowed near the machine please!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645105670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938262, "authorName": "DTS5724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dts5724/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moto.borgotaro Peter! I have cars and bikes that occupy different spaces. The Katana is my college time machine. Maybe they will come into their own some day. Prices, like everything, have come up... but matters little to me as I own the old Kat because it reminds me of that feeling of youth and freedom experienced by a college student and a motorcycle in the backroads of summertime Wisconsin. I'll talk seriously about your 750SS wow! Keep up the great work and I will watch this auction with great interest. Like my L-twin ducati, the 65 really strikes a sweet balance in a world defined by vulgar excess.. and your craftmanship has taken it to a really lovely place the original bike never occupied! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645213973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7942152, "authorName": "Chukarslayer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chukarslayer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very sweet bike. Looks like a beautiful refurb job.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645236700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7942861, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveSmith5724\nYes. I am going to start putting some of the sexy Italian ladies up on @bat this year. This 65 (now 860cc) we have been calling her the 860LS was a very fun one to build, I'm actually building another for a client... At a much higher cost than the current bid BTW ;) although I know that everyone is waiting till Monday to bid now. I have been receiving many emails about her... That's a beautiful 944 you bought... If we end up speaking about 750ss\"s I will ask you about cars!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645266972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7942862, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chukarslayer\r\nThank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645267018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7942864, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChipW\r\nThank you// I've been using the same Podwercoater for 13 years, his attention to detail is amazing... Not a commercial / industrial application...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645267182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7943618, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top drawer design choices and execution, congrats! The riding video made me appreciate our Houston potholes - NYC streets look mean in comparison \ud83d\ude33", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645284826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7950129, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wheelyneat \r\nthank you kindly -- yes, NY is terrible for motorcycles -- potholes, traffic, speed cameras -- GRRR .. annoying", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645373584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7957726, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another Running video from Ojai California", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645468764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7958223, "authorName": "SuperKram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superkram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loving the new wheels! Seller, can you tell me more about where you found them?\r\n\r\nThe new rims make a beautiful, subtle modern look here. Big difference from the silver snowflakes or \u201885-88 K-bike wheels you usually see.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645471148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7958303, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm pretty sure those are standard LS wheels, painted black. If you bought a red LS in '82, you got white wheels, and in '83, silver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645471394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7958917, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SuperKram\r\n@bobrk is correct...\r\nOriginal wheels powder coated black with new wheel bearings and seals.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645473150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7959632, "authorName": "MCS4FUN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcs4fun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ordered a new '81 R100RS for Euro delivery, rode the Alps 3 wks then flew the bike home. Subsequently modded with triangulated swingarm brace, machined upper triple clamp plus fork dampening mods, brace and rear dampers.\r\n\r\nParticipated in (2) N\u00fcrburgring West riding schools (2-day events held in 1982 at RIR and Laguna Seca which pre-dated all other riding schools to follow) where I was assigned to the faster group. Here comes the part of humility while at L-S. Chief moto instructor Reg Pridmore comes up behind riding a 1982 R65LS with his then-young son Jason on pillion position, chooses his moment, then easily passes coming off the famed Corkscrew. Just shows it isn't always about horsepower...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1645475846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960107, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've already mentioned this on this auction but thought it was worth repeating now on the finishing straightaway. \r\n\r\nI know this @seller extremely well and he \" gets it \" as much( actually more so ) as anyone else in this motorcycle sector . \r\nHe takes the same methodical and detailed approach to these machines as I do and goes after them to make sure EVERYTHING is correct ... \r\n\r\nHe and I share the same love for these BMWs, and other marques, and we talk weekly discussing machines , life and the pursuit of all things exciting . \r\n\r\nHe is the real deal .\r\n\r\nGlad to see him here on the @bat \r\nBid with absolute confidence on this beauty .\r\nCiao Peter !\r\nDavid lee", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1645478022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960229, "authorName": "APDH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apdh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous color combined with high praise from those in the know - it shows excellent taste and craftsmanship - thank you for a really cool offering - someone will ride.....and be questioned frequently as to its pedigree - D", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645478441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960284, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davidlee8\r\nThank you my brother. Ultimately as long as the new owner is super excited for the bike, that is the grand reward.\r\n.\r\nThank you again for bringing me into @bat\r\nAll the amazing comments and emails.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1645478622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960639, "authorName": "sjrasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrasco/", "bidAmount": 11400, "content": "$11,400 bid placed by sjrasco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645479860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960664, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok... Let's get this going", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645479963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960671, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by daviduccio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960696, "authorName": "sjrasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrasco/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by sjrasco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960699, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by daviduccio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960719, "authorName": "sjrasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrasco/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by sjrasco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960723, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by daviduccio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960747, "authorName": "sjrasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrasco/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by sjrasco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960749, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by daviduccio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960790, "authorName": "sjrasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrasco/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by sjrasco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960792, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by daviduccio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960804, "authorName": "sjrasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrasco/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by sjrasco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7960811, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wife says I'm done.........congrats", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1645480434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960834, "authorName": "BeemerDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemerdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You've got to clone this one Peter. Both of these guys deserve it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645480515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960839, "authorName": "MCS4FUN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcs4fun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautifully built moto - congrats to the winner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960842, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@daviduccio\r\n Really?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645480530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7960843, "authorName": "sjrasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrasco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/21/22 for $16,500 to sjrasco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645480531, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7960844, "authorName": "cascadia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this bike, congrats @sjrasco!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645480534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7961022, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645481123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7963555, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BeemerDave\r\nThank you..... You never know..\ud83e\udd14", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645515250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7963859, "authorName": "BeemerDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemerdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking forward to seeing your next offering(s) on BaT @moto.borgotaro. Loving those choice machines for sale on your website - when the weather get more friendly, I may take a day and ride down to your shop (I'm in Orange County, NY). Keep 'em coming!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645537142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8698629, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BeemerDave \r\nThe crated zero mile R100GSPD is coming in HOT --- and the first REAL r80GSPD -- both coming to @bat sooooon! the summer GS sale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653855880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702338, "authorName": "BeemerDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemerdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moto.borgotaro: thanks for the heads up Peter. Good to see both of these primo machines are finally going to bid. I'll keep any eye out for the auctions. It'll be interesting, for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653927740, "type": "comment"}]