Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

The bike is for sale, the price is a firm $5K.

Vince

I am thinking about selling my R75/5 and I want opinions on the value: 1973 1/2, LWB, original, unrestored, low mileage (37,000), B&S crashbars and rear rack, Albert copy mirrors, headlight crash guard, fully valanced Hagon shocks, LED "dancing" taillight, widened centerstand, numbers ...

After 2 tons of research I ended up buying the "proper" battery from my local BMW dealer for the /5.

Vince

Welcome LA Fisher,

I live in Houston but work all over south Texas (my office is in Tilden but I don't go there much).

Vince

It USED to be easy but I hear that the rules have changed. I have had good luck with International Title Service in the past.

Vince

Check www.bmoaonline.com for details/pictures/video's, New Ulm is always a great time!

Vince

The /5 was running really-badly (ran great but would not idle down, it would just die everytime I pulled the clutch in) and I went through several mechanics who could not fix it. I took it to the "right-guy" finally, it turned out to be an odd combination of problems: 1.The A/A springs wer...

I have a good buddy who owns a Triumph/BMW dealership and started with vintage bikes (Cliff Holland, Gulf Coast BMW/British USA in South Houston, Texas). One day I pulled up out back and the R2 was sitting in the shop, I was captivated! so I asked the Mechanics "who belongs to this?" and I...

I just went through the "cracked final drive" thing on my '36 R2 and repairs are not costly BUT finding a good Aluminum welder can be a bit of work.

Vince

Where in the world are you?

Vince