In over my head.. and loving it.

[crazydrummerdude]

I felt like I was being followed today. Quick glance in the mirror, and oooh, what's that?



Another pile of rusty junk. Yes!

[terham]

One man's junk is another man's treasure. Congrats on the treasure.

Love the handlebars.

[Paul_F]

Some guys find the neatest stuff at garage sales.

[Ken F]

Apehangers, pullbacks, and a sidehack. Man, you have a treasure there!

460

[angysdad]

Right on...you found that vintage hack you were looking for. Congrats!

[crazydrummerdude]

Right on...you found that vintage hack you were looking for. Congrats!

On the trailer is;
-a 1969 BMW R60/2 with a Hollandia sidecar. My understanding is that Hollandia bought out Steib and this is a copy of the tr500. Supposedly, parts are interchangable between the Setib and Hollandia (hopefully). This rig has the "S" transmission, if that means anything.
-a 1957 BMW /2 conversion. It's got a VW engine. It has the "sport" tank, I think it's called.

In the bed of the truck is;
-a small box of goodies.
-a pair of Wixom side bags and a Wixom top case.
-a Wixom fairing with lowers.
-an Avon fairing with lowers.
-spare windshields.

In "the mail" is;
-a Hoske RS4 39-liter tank.

This is a good example of what happens when you know what you want, but you're not desperate.

After tons of emails, the guy wanted $X amount for the sidecar rig, plus shipping. Too rich for my blood, so I gracefully tapped out.

A couple weeks pass, and he emails me out of the blue, telling me he has to make space. So, he lowered the price $500 and threw in the /2 conversion and all the goodies/fairings/bags, and he'd meet me half way between Missouri and Texas.

I didn't get the worlds best deal, but I got a good deal on what I wanted and we're both happy.

Now, who wants to donate to the cause?

[20774]

This rig has the "S" transmission, if that means anything.

That means that the tranny has (or at least once had) solo gearing.

Solo gearing (1/2/3/4) - 4.171/2.725/1.938/1.54

Sidecar gearing (1/2/3/4) - 5.33/3.02/2.04/1.54

[35634]

More pics, dude!

[gertiektn]

your livin right!

[85k100lt]

Do you want to go to the doctor and get checked for BMW' itish!!!


Definatly need more pictures.

But I am sure from following your Airhead post you comply!!

Great Projects - you will need to become "Oil Slinger" friendly.

[crazydrummerdude]

Definatly need more pictures

You asked for it!

The sidecar rig:









It's all just surface rust. The worst looking areas are still sound.



This bike's been somewhere:



I'm pretty sure this switch is correct:



..but is this?



This is a bumper sticker I approve of:



The conversion:

This bike, I was afraid to receive. I knew it'd be too cool to get rid of, but I really wanted to focus my money on the sidecar rig. Oh well! Life is rough sometimes..









Someone boogered with the transmission top, so I wonder if I can booger with the side and put a starter on this bike..



How do I unlock this? Besides turning the key..



The loot:





Cliff notes: a huge money pit.

Now, if you want to quote me or talk about a certain picture, don't quote them all!

[angysdad]

Love the rig. The handle bars (both bikes) are just too cool.

Great find.

[20774]

I believe the switchology on the rig is correct. A friend has basically the same thing on his mid '60s R60/2.

[85k100lt]

I'm sure you will find this in a search but interesting


http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/BMW-VW/index.htm

[crazydrummerdude]

I'm sure you will find this in a search but interesting


http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/BMW-VW/index.htm

Yep!

I've joined the Yahoo /2 conversions group, and am waiting on approval from the VW-powered motorcycle group.. I have a few questions about the modifications necessary for dropping this beast into the frame. Let's just say the frame was modified..