I saw a r65 yesterday that's been in a garage for 18 years.
I know nothing about these bikes but the little I've read recently. I need another bike like a hole in the head, but it was so unusual I keep thinking about it. It has a key (miracle) and fires up with a jumper cable. The clutch cable is frozen, brakes don't work, and the tires are really old.
I can get it for $750, but the registration is $618. By the time I get parts, paint and even with good luck, I'll have 2500 to 3500 in it. There are lots of good running BMWs available for that money. I have a 2002 R1150RTPI recently got and fixed, and 4 other bikes, so I passed, but it's gnawing at me. Am I nuts to take this on, or is it a gem in the rough?
BTW, the owner has a Lotus and a Ferrari among other things, and loves to talk, pretty interesting look-see.
I know nothing about these bikes but the little I've read recently. I need another bike like a hole in the head, but it was so unusual I keep thinking about it. It has a key (miracle) and fires up with a jumper cable. The clutch cable is frozen, brakes don't work, and the tires are really old.
I can get it for $750, but the registration is $618. By the time I get parts, paint and even with good luck, I'll have 2500 to 3500 in it. There are lots of good running BMWs available for that money. I have a 2002 R1150RTPI recently got and fixed, and 4 other bikes, so I passed, but it's gnawing at me. Am I nuts to take this on, or is it a gem in the rough?
BTW, the owner has a Lotus and a Ferrari among other things, and loves to talk, pretty interesting look-see.