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Advice for someone looking (Update: New owner)
Welcome to the forum, I went
Doc
Keep the Tii! Keep looking,
Welcome and keep in touch,
Icarus
Thanks guys, got in touch
For a while I had a stable
Now just a Subaru and the R50/2 that Ihave had since ~1979
Icarus
Where to look
www.vintagebikeoc.com
1956 R69, 1976 R90S, 2008 R1200GS
Thanks for all the great
Good news is I found a bike. After looking at a number of bikes I found one here in SoCal that had been meticulously restored by its former owner who also happens to work at the BMW MC dealership I've bought bikes from. I feel lucky to have purchased from someone who is not only a walking encyclopedia of knowledge but one you could tell genuinely put love and care into the build. When we finally settled on a price and it was the moment of sale I could see that it was like watching his first born pull away. Best part for me is that we live close enough and he has agreed to act as an advisor as I learn about the bike and get into working on it myself. Just had dad down for the holiday and he took her out for a spin, first time he has ridden one since selling his in the early 80's. Just the smile on his face made it all worthwhile. Took some garage time and went through every surface to pull out some slight paint imperfections and get to know the bike only sitting hands on it will allow you to....seems to be a bit of a ritual for me with every machine I buy. Im sure Ill have plenty of questions for the group and look forward to being part of the community.
Just took her for a 300 mile ride this weekend and still have the smile plastered to my face.
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Advice for someone looking (Update: New owner)
All this got me thinking that I would like to find another R60/2 to hopefully share some of the great memories I have with others. Admittedly, thou I'm not a novice with motorcycles I am fairly naive when it comes to vintage BMW's. Been scouring ads for months waiting for something to come up but see values all over the place. Not looking for an absolute show bike as this would be meant as a rider to cruise up and down the coast and thru the canyons. Also not looking to take on another basket case as, as much as I enjoyed my time with the Norton, I learned to buy the most complete bike you could find and go from there.
Figured I'd throw out a hello and see if anyone has any leads or knows of a bike that might fit what Im looking for as well as any input/advice you all may have. Located in SoCal if there happens to be anyone local on here.
Shes a beauty!
Gives me inspiration to get my project bike done. Same bike. Bought it from the daughter of the PO after a "rest" in the barn for about 38 years. I want to set her up just like that. Just started so the money spending phase is in full swing right now. Even though I probably paid far less for mine I bet the cost will be close to yours by the time I am done. The process is a big part of the value for me. I love bringing these old girls back to their stunning form. It enhances the riding experience for me. And here in MA it gives me something bike related to do during the winter.
1971 R60/5
1965 R50/2
1982 Honda Goldwing GL1100 Interstate
MA
Nice and congrats.I and I'm
I and I'm sure I can speak of others about the ritual" of getting aquatinted. First service/oil change/cleaning/wax/etc.
Even if it's brand-new it ain't really yours until you do some of this stuff.
For an older vintage bike you have the aded sensation of "wow, with all its history and years, this bike belongs to me now".
Enjoy.
1969 BMW r60/2, US Model, 1995 BMW K75, 2006 Yamaha TW200, 2007 Ural Patrol, 1991 Honda XR250L