Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:51 am
OK well it looks like my decision has been made a bit easier. The 50/2 sold yesterday. So right now I am looking at a 69s and 60/2.
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Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:23 pm
Happy to say I am zeroing in a 1967 R69s...fully restored with less than 5K since engine rebuild.
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:18 pm
VERY NICE!!! Send pictures when you buy it!!!
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:40 pm
Still haggling on price but it looks like we are going to be on the high end of the valuation I have seen for a very good condition r69s with recent restoration from a very reputable shop. Given how many projects I have with my Ducatis I definitely want to get a bike that is ready to ride and with a known history. But gulp, these R69s bikes are getting pricey!!
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 4:52 pm
You will enjoy it and you have a great community here. Let us know how it goes.
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:44 pm
Done deal. Here is my R69S. Recently restored. Includes replica Enduro bags and swinging pillion seat.
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:32 pm
WOW, that is gorgeous!!!!
Sport tank, Swinging Pillion, Side stand, Enduro bags, Turn signals, Headlight mirrors, etc etc. Kitted out very nicely!!
Congrats and please ask any questions you need to here!!
Sport tank, Swinging Pillion, Side stand, Enduro bags, Turn signals, Headlight mirrors, etc etc. Kitted out very nicely!!
Congrats and please ask any questions you need to here!!
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 3:29 pm
Thank you James. I am pretty excited. This bike pretty much has everything I was looking for. Also included is the rear fender luggage rack which I will be putting on in place of the swinging pillion seat. Most importantly the bike is ready to ride now. I definitely do not need another project bike! Now I just need to figure out how I can get it from the East Coast to Socal. My normal transport guy is tied up for the next 3 weeks. If anyone has recommendations pls let me know.
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 4:30 pm
Call Heritage Motorcycle Shippers. I used them for an R 69 S from Oregon to New York and an R 51/2 from Arizona to New York. They are GREAT!!!!
Talk to Mary Lou Wilson and the number is (800) 615-3011.
Talk to Mary Lou Wilson and the number is (800) 615-3011.
Re: R69s or r50/2?
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:32 pm
Nice looking! Ride it a while before you take off the pillion--you may like it.
I was happy with Haul Bikes (moved an R60 from MN to AZ).
I was happy with Haul Bikes (moved an R60 from MN to AZ).