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brianj · Post by **brianj** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:50 pm

got this last week. 1971 bmw 60/5. First 'modern' BM bike, with electric start.
its running, want to keep as is , just needs a service.

Post by **eben** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:06 pm

Lovely.
My brother has an '82 R100RT
Really nice to ride but parts are so expensive in SA I that I had to export him some from the UK.

gazzapen · Post by **gazzapen** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:06 pm

Had one just like that. I had a 1969 the year they were first produced.

Excellent ride. With the lower centre of gravity I was able to out corner my CB750F.

Make sure your fork seals and oil is good. Also dontpanic because of the loud gear change it is normal.

Real Good fun. Enjoy

Post by **Pine** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:45 pm

Nice! I believe they are technically not too much different than the WW2 versions?

brianj · Post by **brianj** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:01 pm

technically not too different... pushrods moved to below the heads, starter motor added.... not much else..

Post by **beetlefanatic** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:31 pm

I love any BMW bike. Only BMW I'll buy.
I fell in love with those all bikes and the beat of the engine.

Dam · Post by **Dam** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:41 pm

Pine wrote:Nice! I believe they are technically not too much different than the WW2 versions?

Spot the Mike Hailwood Replica

brianj · Post by **brianj** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:54 pm

have sent the bike in for a tune up and service.... I was battling to start it, I thinhk the one idle jet is blocked. You should see the price of spare parts on these things - Speedo - R3k (not working), headlamp shell - R2.5k (2nd hand), Chrome ring - R1.5k..... and it goes on.
The agents dont really deal with these, so have found an ex BMW maccy in Roodepoort

gazzapen · Post by **gazzapen** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:27 pm

Yo Brian. I'm looking for an R50 with kickstart pre 1965 if you ever hear of one let me know.

Cheers and enjoy it

brianj · Post by **brianj** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:50 pm

my brother in law has one... very nice.
another friend has a 57 R25 if you have interest...

gazzapen · Post by **gazzapen** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:19 pm

Yo Brian. Definately

Can you get some photos.

Do they require any work?

Gerhard

Post by **eben** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:20 pm

brianj wrote:have sent the bike in for a tune up and service.... I was battling to start it, I thinhk the one idle jet is blocked. You should see the price of spare parts on these things - Speedo - R3k (not working), headlamp shell - R2.5k (2nd hand), Chrome ring - R1.5k..... and it goes on.
The agents dont really deal with these, so have found an ex BMW maccy in Roodepoort

Told you so!

Let me know if there is any parts you cant get. There's a place here in the UK.

brianj · Post by **brianj** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:21 pm

will get photos.... and will let you know eben

BARON · Post by **BARON** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:27 am

Yes I also had one like that (4speed ?) -Its the last model with speedo and rev counter in the headlamp dome and the funny umbrella key. I liked it more than the later model I had R75/6 --more touring style less gearchange activities.
Im convinced you will have a very enjoyable kms with it. You MUST do long distance trips with it because thats what its made for.
I have travelled this whole country many times with them.
cheers
Baron

brianj · Post by **brianj** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:34 am

Thanks, yes... 4 speed (and loud gear change as promised)... and the speedo rev counter in the light pod - much better than the later plastic pods.

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