Any Motorcycle Riders Here?
06-06-2011, 11:50 AM
#331
Post up a pic or two.... Love the old BMW airheads..
My 1974 BMW R90/6 has been sitting since someone T-boned me on it 5 years ago. Someone driving by convinced me that I should sell it if I'm not repairing it. We put a gentleman's stipulation in the agreement of sale that if he was ever going to sell it after he fixed it that he should call me first to offer me first right of refusal. I said goodbye thinking I may not hear from him within a few years if ever. He called me 6 weeks later (3 weeks ago) to say he was almost finished with it and wanted to know if I wanted it back. I did. I asked what it was going to cost me. He said: "My purchase price plus the cost of the parts ($1800 with receipts) that he put into it. WHAT?!? NO LABOR?? WHY NOT? I asked. He said he can't put a price on his labor so he doesn't and that repairing bikes is his therapy. Can you believe it? This labor even included cutting and re-welding the slightly damaged frame and reinforcing the steering yoke better than BMW did it. He then shot the frame black. He never even transferred the title after I signed it. He just handed it back to me.
Needless to say I am in heaven right now about this.
Keep the rubber side down!!!!
Best,
Allen in Allentown, PA
Needless to say I am in heaven right now about this.
Keep the rubber side down!!!!
Best,
Allen in Allentown, PA
06-06-2011, 01:59 PM
#332
Three Wheelin'
Tom/Allen - be forwarned....look away 
'64 R69
CL ad no affiliation: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2420586029.html $8k Medford, OR
'64 R69CL ad no affiliation: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2420586029.html $8k Medford, OR
06-06-2011, 05:13 PM
#333
Rennlist Member
I certainly wouldn't want to be t-boned on any bike, but if I had to choose it'd be an old airhead. Those jugs can protect better than any highway bar.
Just ask my brother.
Just ask my brother.
06-06-2011, 05:36 PM
#334
Rennlist Member
Ouch ! I got "T" Boned a few years back on my 2000 Road King. 14 fractures in my rib cage, a few skin grafts, etc. Rebuilt the bike, drove it for a few more years ,and then sold it. T
06-06-2011, 10:05 PM
#335
Rennlist Member
Don't believe I've posted these yet:
Check out the JT Racing Chest protector, what a museum piece!
Same rider, same bike, many years later, annual Father's Day dirt bike ride with friends - check out who has the holeshot inside line (and the only two stroke in the line up). How times. change...
Check out the JT Racing Chest protector, what a museum piece!
Same rider, same bike, many years later, annual Father's Day dirt bike ride with friends - check out who has the holeshot inside line (and the only two stroke in the line up). How times. change...
06-06-2011, 10:46 PM
#336
Rennlist Member
So how about the BMW R60/5 or R75/5? Any of you own these?
I understand the R90's are the way to go... are more collectible, but they're a touch too modern and more power than I need.
I kinda like the vintage feel of the early 70's R75 with the speedometer in the headlight, rubber tank pads, short handlebars, no side cowls....
And the prices are reasonable!
I understand the R90's are the way to go... are more collectible, but they're a touch too modern and more power than I need.
I kinda like the vintage feel of the early 70's R75 with the speedometer in the headlight, rubber tank pads, short handlebars, no side cowls....
And the prices are reasonable!
06-06-2011, 10:48 PM
#337
so..do you have the next pic in the series where you are lying on your back after flipping off that tree?? 
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How the heck can you make it over that..looks to be 5 feet off the ground
...How the heck can you make it over that..looks to be 5 feet off the ground
Don't believe I've posted these yet:
Check out the JT Racing Chest protector, what a museum piece!
Same rider, same bike, many years later, annual Father's Day dirt bike ride with friends - check out who has the holeshot inside line (and the only two stroke in the line up). How times. change...
Check out the JT Racing Chest protector, what a museum piece!
Same rider, same bike, many years later, annual Father's Day dirt bike ride with friends - check out who has the holeshot inside line (and the only two stroke in the line up). How times. change...
06-06-2011, 10:53 PM
#338
Like the /5 and /7's too.... They are reasonably priced..and make one heck of a cafe racer too...
and for good measure...a pic of my 91 R100GS/PD in its element
and for good measure...a pic of my 91 R100GS/PD in its element
So how about the BMW R60/5 or R75/5? Any of you own these?
I understand the R90's are the way to go... are more collectible, but they're a touch too modern and more power than I need.
I kinda like the vintage feel of the early 70's R75 with the speedometer in the headlight, rubber tank pads, short handlebars, no side cowls....
And the prices are reasonable!
I understand the R90's are the way to go... are more collectible, but they're a touch too modern and more power than I need.
I kinda like the vintage feel of the early 70's R75 with the speedometer in the headlight, rubber tank pads, short handlebars, no side cowls....
And the prices are reasonable!
06-06-2011, 11:14 PM
#341
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Tom/Allen - be forwarned....look away '64 R69
CL ad no affiliation: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2420586029.html $8k Medford, OR
'64 R69CL ad no affiliation: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2420586029.html $8k Medford, OR
SWEET!!!
06-06-2011, 11:14 PM
#342
Went to the BMW Rally last year and in 08... I won't post them all ..but click on the links for some of the airheads (amongst others) that were there....
2010:
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/h...0Menlo%202010/
2008:
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/h...0Menlo%202008/
2010:
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/h...0Menlo%202010/
2008:
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/h...0Menlo%202008/
06-06-2011, 11:19 PM
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So how about the BMW R60/5 or R75/5? Any of you own these?
I understand the R90's are the way to go... are more collectible, but they're a touch too modern and more power than I need.
I kinda like the vintage feel of the early 70's R75 with the speedometer in the headlight, rubber tank pads, short handlebars, no side cowls....
And the prices are reasonable!
[IMG]http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com
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I understand the R90's are the way to go... are more collectible, but they're a touch too modern and more power than I need.
I kinda like the vintage feel of the early 70's R75 with the speedometer in the headlight, rubber tank pads, short handlebars, no side cowls....
And the prices are reasonable!
[IMG]http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com
/fp/Mark+Ruffalo+Set+Kids+Right+bAskgcE49n8l.jpg[/IMG]
Any size is awesome. Gotta love the perfect 180 degree opposed cylinders for smooth power delivery and minimal wear on moving parts. As perfect as an internal combustion mechanical powerplant gets.
06-06-2011, 11:21 PM
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