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brewmeister
New member
here is my latest with my redone 1989 bunkhouse in pristine condition parked in front of my house, can't wait for some rallying!I upgraded to 450 watt alternator and a new to me meyer day long seat.Very comfy!
mtparmelee864
New member
Wow, gorgeous, bike and house!Got a new solo seat for my 1984 R100CS LE. Please ignore the somewhat messy house in the background. We keep this bike in our atrium.
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godfather
New member
Thanks for the kind words.
Got the straps from Don't Want A Pickle. They were $8.25 shipped for the pair.
http://www.dwapickle.com/safety.html
Just purchased a 1975 R75/6...
Greetings from a new member in the Rocky Mountains...
I'm an experienced rider and had been looking for the right airhead for about four years. I just purchased a 1975 R75/6 which appears to be in very good shape. The seller had a partial service history going back 8 years through his ownership but no further. Here's a pic...
He serviced it regularly, but hardly rode it, putting only 1800 miles on it during the 8 years he had it (according to the mileage on the service receipts). Last year he had electronic ignition installed... Boyer. Odometer says only 16K miles, but who can say for sure. It's possible the mileage *may* be accurate, the bike seems to be in excellent condition generally: all hoses look new, cables relatively new, wiring looks decent, fasteners look clean and undamaged, fluids appear fresh, no leaking anywhere, no odd noises, no smoky exhaust, new battery, no sign of past battery leakage, no problems starting, no hesitation or sputtering, acceleration decent, front brake good, rear brake merely a suggestion. The tank/fender/panel paint looks very good but is not original; was done more than 8 years ago; the paint on the frame appears original with very little signs of rust. It came with recently purchased Krauser bags.
I've put 300 miles on it in the few days I've had it (more than the PO did in the last 3 years) with no major issues so far. I'm feeling hopeful...
Greetings from a new member in the Rocky Mountains...
I'm an experienced rider and had been looking for the right airhead for about four years. I just purchased a 1975 R75/6 which appears to be in very good shape. The seller had a partial service history going back 8 years through his ownership but no further. Here's a pic...
He serviced it regularly, but hardly rode it, putting only 1800 miles on it during the 8 years he had it (according to the mileage on the service receipts). Last year he had electronic ignition installed... Boyer. Odometer says only 16K miles, but who can say for sure. It's possible the mileage *may* be accurate, the bike seems to be in excellent condition generally: all hoses look new, cables relatively new, wiring looks decent, fasteners look clean and undamaged, fluids appear fresh, no leaking anywhere, no odd noises, no smoky exhaust, new battery, no sign of past battery leakage, no problems starting, no hesitation or sputtering, acceleration decent, front brake good, rear brake merely a suggestion. The tank/fender/panel paint looks very good but is not original; was done more than 8 years ago; the paint on the frame appears original with very little signs of rust. It came with recently purchased Krauser bags.
I've put 300 miles on it in the few days I've had it (more than the PO did in the last 3 years) with no major issues so far. I'm feeling hopeful...
mikeyork5
New member
Got a new solo seat for my 1984 R100CS LE. Please ignore the somewhat messy house in the background. We keep this bike in our atrium.
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How did you go about doing/getting the seat? Who did you get the pan from? Seat materials? Paint? Cost? Or did you buy it complete?
Thanks
88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
There are some aftermarket companies that make the seat and tail sections. You can also search for used ones.
Here's one company that makes the tail sections. (I have no affiliation with them nor have I used their product), but I know there are others.
http://www.boxercafe.com/seats.htm
1976 R75/6 to poormans RS54
I bought a non-running 76' R75 with unknown true miles, a previously removed Windjammer, a lot of period touring modifications. Stripped it down, found a broke clutch actuator rod, and a stuck clutch. Rebuilt,cleaned, regreased, and painted almost everything. Then, welded up a rear sub frame to move the top of the shocks back 5cm and clean up the look. The starter cover is from BoxerCafe. It really changed the look of the /6 engine. The headlights are small LED, as are the front turn signals and rear turn/stop/brake/combo light. The seat was made locally buy a boat upholsterer. I'd made the base pan and gave him lots of photos. It's a rattle can paint job with gold pinstripe tape. It should be white but, my wife is English and likes gold pinstripes. A good friend of mine gave me the complete exhaust. I think it makes the bike. Sounds incredible too.
Hopefully I attached the photos correctly.
I bought a non-running 76' R75 with unknown true miles, a previously removed Windjammer, a lot of period touring modifications. Stripped it down, found a broke clutch actuator rod, and a stuck clutch. Rebuilt,cleaned, regreased, and painted almost everything. Then, welded up a rear sub frame to move the top of the shocks back 5cm and clean up the look. The starter cover is from BoxerCafe. It really changed the look of the /6 engine. The headlights are small LED, as are the front turn signals and rear turn/stop/brake/combo light. The seat was made locally buy a boat upholsterer. I'd made the base pan and gave him lots of photos. It's a rattle can paint job with gold pinstripe tape. It should be white but, my wife is English and likes gold pinstripes. A good friend of mine gave me the complete exhaust. I think it makes the bike. Sounds incredible too.
Hopefully I attached the photos correctly.
