i'm in love

Eldon · Post by **Eldon** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:51 pm

Just thought I would share a picture of my recent love. Since I have purchased, I have changed fluids, fork seals, floats/needles, speedo cable, instrument bulbs and sockets and chased a few electrical gremlins. I have wanted an airhead for about 45 yrs and now I have one. Spline looks in great shape so I am guessing the 20K on the speedo is not too far off. I am enjoying the forum. PS...have the original seat BTW. Love this bike!

tonyhutchinson · Post by **tonyhutchinson** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:25 am

Bike looks really nice enjoy it, is it your first bmw?

R.D.Green · Post by **R.D.Green** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:08 am

Forty-five years is too long to wait for an airhead! Very nice bike and the background doesn't look too shabby, either...

firecaptp7 · Post by **firecaptp7** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:40 am

Congratulations! Old BMWs are very unique machines. Riding one properly requires a certain amount of patience and finesse. Looks like an R60/5? New style silencers? Perhaps the shock absorber handles need to be repositioned inward toward the wheel? (Hard to tell from the photo). Nice looking machine. Enjoy.
Jerry

Eldon · Post by **Eldon** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:08 pm

Yes. First road bike actually. Rode quite a few dirt bikes in my younger years. It took awhile to shake out the gremlins but now I believe it is ready to ride!

Eldon · Post by **Eldon** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:10 pm

Thanks. I do have a thing for boxer engines and I appreciate German engineering. My bucket list is about complete!

Eldon · Post by **Eldon** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:20 pm

Hey Jerry. I believe this bike came out of Missouri. this is a '73 r60/5. I mistyped when I stated 20K miles. I have just rolled over 30K on the odometer. The pipes are aftermarket but do not know the brand. Who ever put them on heated up / reshaped the original kickstand to clear them. I have been playing around with the preload on the rear springs. They also put a chrome/stainless steel bolt kit on it. Otherwise original paint, tire pump, tool kit, etc. It runs great and I am proud to have a piece of working history. A new found Beemer airhead compatriot has helped me go over the bike. His guidance has been priceless. I am blessed. Eldon

LuChan · Post by **LuChan** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:31 pm

You did a great job! She is a beauty, no wonder you fell in love)