New Member in Oregon

[bustedknuckles]

Perfect timing I guess, if I can get my newly acquired R75/5 up and running this week I may meet some of you folks in Redmond this weekend. I'm a long time admirer of classic BMW motorcycles but this is my first.

Here are a couple photos of the new ride, The original tank is going back on and I have some tuning and service to attend to before she's road-ready again. I look forward to learning more about these bikes and exploring this forum a bit. Glad to have finally joined the BMW club!

-Paul

I think she looks good next to my daily-driver!

 

[voni]

Very fine!

See you in Redmond!

Voni
sMiling

 

[mistercindy]

Your daily driver is a 2002?!? Very cool! That's more impressive than the R75/R! What year models, and how many miles are on both machines?

Great pic of the two side by side, BTW.

 

[bustedknuckles]

Thanks Grant. I've had the '02 for about 6 years now, its a great car but showing its age. I'm not sure on the mileage, it shows 40K but that may be 140, 240, 340 ??? you know how BMWs are! I have another engine that I'm building to replace the tired original but that will probably become a winter project, gotta get some riding in now that summer has finally arrived here in the Pacific Northwest.

The R75 shows just 31,000 miles and judging by the overall condition I think that may be actual but at 40 years old I wouldn't bet on it. In any case the bike seems to be very solid, I've been working on it the past several evenings after work and when I had the valve covers off I was pleased that the engine internals looked clean as a whistle, all the fluids came out clean as well with no metal or dirt visible.

Tonight I'm planning to take it for a ride, got my new plates and insurance cards yesterday so I'm pretty excited. I'll take some more photos if I get the opportunity.

On a side note, aside from the "flea market" section of this site, which I have explored, does anyone know of a good online classified or parts resource for these older BMWs? I'm hoping to find some parts and sell or trade some of the extras I got with this motorcycle.

Thanks all. -Paul

 

[wayneswan]

Youve got great taste....

 

[mistercindy]

On a side note, aside from the "flea market" section of this site, which I have explored, does anyone know of a good online classified or parts resource for these older BMWs? I'm hoping to find some parts and sell or trade some of the extras I got with this motorcycle.

Try the IBMWR Market Place (LINK).

 

[stkmkt1]

Welcome to the Forum. Congratulations on your new bike. And you definitely have great timing. Try to make or to the Rally. Sure wish I could have gone this year.

Hope you enjoy your new bike.

 

[WDaigle]

Nice bike Paul. I just love those R 75s. I've been wanting to get one myself. Enjoy your ride.