Hello fellow BMW riders,
I just recently joined the BMW family last year when I purchased a 2000RT for my 50th birthday. I've been around bikes for more than half my life and had always wanted a BMW. My RT was a bit of a "rescue"... Previous owner had neglected it and it needed a final drive rebuild so I made my offer accordingly.
Anyway, I have found a 1977 R75/7 about an hour away from me. Current owner has owned it for about 5 years and current mileage is only 27k. Seller's ad mentions several maintenance items recently done such as rear main seal,oil pump o ring,clutch spring,clutch plate,flywheel bolts,input and output shaft seals & splines lubed. Asking price is $3900.
I'm planning on taking a look at the bike tomorrow afternoon. Anything I should be aware of?? Am I crazy for even considering a bike that's only 8 years younger than me??
Regards,
Art
I just recently joined the BMW family last year when I purchased a 2000RT for my 50th birthday. I've been around bikes for more than half my life and had always wanted a BMW. My RT was a bit of a "rescue"... Previous owner had neglected it and it needed a final drive rebuild so I made my offer accordingly.
Anyway, I have found a 1977 R75/7 about an hour away from me. Current owner has owned it for about 5 years and current mileage is only 27k. Seller's ad mentions several maintenance items recently done such as rear main seal,oil pump o ring,clutch spring,clutch plate,flywheel bolts,input and output shaft seals & splines lubed. Asking price is $3900.
I'm planning on taking a look at the bike tomorrow afternoon. Anything I should be aware of?? Am I crazy for even considering a bike that's only 8 years younger than me??
Regards,
Art