gertiektn
New member
Hello all,
I live in Ketchikan, Alaska and after a 28 year drop out of the motorcycle world, I am back. I recently purchased a R 75/7 and it is currently in Denver, CO. I plan to bring it the Alaska in early October and restore it to pristine condition.
I recently did a partial restoration of a 1960 R 50 which I keep here in Ketchikan. I ride it only occasionally and in only dry weather. The R50 is nearly 50 years old and I do pamper it. I don't ride it in the rain and I don't ride it hard.
I wanted a beemer tourer, so I picked up the 75/7 for some longer planned rides, the "Cassiar" and "Yellowknife" in the next couple of years.
I have owned the R50 mostly in a box since 1998 and could never find the time to finish it.. I got the bug last winter and pulled it all together and brought it back to life on April 24, 2009. Once I got it all tuned up, it is sooo sweet to ride.
By way of history, I used to live in WA state and I bought a new 1976 R90S and toured most of Washington, Montana, Oregon, and British Columbia. I took a job in Ketchikan, Alaska and on an island and took up sailing and put the motorcycle thing away. (sob, I sold it, and have regretted it since)
What spurred me back to the fold was my son, who wants to do some touring......(he has a Buell and is becoming a BMW fan) my 75/7 is at his house, so I am back. It will not be at his house for long though.
I also own (in Denver) an obscure 1982 Yamaha that is quite similar the the BMW... it is a Vision XZ550. It a 2 cyl, water cooled, shaft drive, monoshock 550 (60hp) that is fully faired. Another, impulse buy.
Heaven forbid 3 bikes, one to polish and look at, and 2 to ride. One in Denver and two in Ketchikan. I am fortunate that I have an accomodating mate.
I have live on an island with about 50 miles of road, and a lot of rain, so long rides have to be by ferry trip to Haines, or Prince Rupert or Seattle. I am looking forward to doing just that.
By professsion, I am a semi retired Financial Planner. I am looking forward to continue to Sail, Ride, and Ski till further notice, and work a little too.
Jim Dahl
Ketchikan, Alaska
I live in Ketchikan, Alaska and after a 28 year drop out of the motorcycle world, I am back. I recently purchased a R 75/7 and it is currently in Denver, CO. I plan to bring it the Alaska in early October and restore it to pristine condition.
I recently did a partial restoration of a 1960 R 50 which I keep here in Ketchikan. I ride it only occasionally and in only dry weather. The R50 is nearly 50 years old and I do pamper it. I don't ride it in the rain and I don't ride it hard.
I wanted a beemer tourer, so I picked up the 75/7 for some longer planned rides, the "Cassiar" and "Yellowknife" in the next couple of years.
I have owned the R50 mostly in a box since 1998 and could never find the time to finish it.. I got the bug last winter and pulled it all together and brought it back to life on April 24, 2009. Once I got it all tuned up, it is sooo sweet to ride.
By way of history, I used to live in WA state and I bought a new 1976 R90S and toured most of Washington, Montana, Oregon, and British Columbia. I took a job in Ketchikan, Alaska and on an island and took up sailing and put the motorcycle thing away. (sob, I sold it, and have regretted it since)
What spurred me back to the fold was my son, who wants to do some touring......(he has a Buell and is becoming a BMW fan) my 75/7 is at his house, so I am back. It will not be at his house for long though.
I also own (in Denver) an obscure 1982 Yamaha that is quite similar the the BMW... it is a Vision XZ550. It a 2 cyl, water cooled, shaft drive, monoshock 550 (60hp) that is fully faired. Another, impulse buy.
Heaven forbid 3 bikes, one to polish and look at, and 2 to ride. One in Denver and two in Ketchikan. I am fortunate that I have an accomodating mate.
I have live on an island with about 50 miles of road, and a lot of rain, so long rides have to be by ferry trip to Haines, or Prince Rupert or Seattle. I am looking forward to doing just that.
By professsion, I am a semi retired Financial Planner. I am looking forward to continue to Sail, Ride, and Ski till further notice, and work a little too.
Jim Dahl
Ketchikan, Alaska