So I just added this 1971 R60/5 to the inventory:
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My in-laws neighbor has a garage full of old BMWs, and for the last 10 years I have been saying that if he ever wanted to sell one, to give me a call. Well persistence paid off, my phone rang and he has finally decided to let one of his bikes go. The best part is, when I approached the budget and entertainment committee, it was approved (much to my surprise). So I trailered it home, and have started the process of getting it going again. The gas in the tank was 14 years old, and the tank was a wreck. I have since cleaned it and relined it. I pulled the carbs last weekend, and they are surprisingly clean. So after a good cleaning and rebuild kits I hope to have them back on this weekend. Then I think I will try and start it. I am not looking for a restoration, just get it running well so that I can ride it around town.
The previous owner and my father in law are really good friends, so I keep him informed. I think he is glad this has gone to someone who is taking the time to get it running again.
20190713_172009
My in-laws neighbor has a garage full of old BMWs, and for the last 10 years I have been saying that if he ever wanted to sell one, to give me a call. Well persistence paid off, my phone rang and he has finally decided to let one of his bikes go. The best part is, when I approached the budget and entertainment committee, it was approved (much to my surprise). So I trailered it home, and have started the process of getting it going again. The gas in the tank was 14 years old, and the tank was a wreck. I have since cleaned it and relined it. I pulled the carbs last weekend, and they are surprisingly clean. So after a good cleaning and rebuild kits I hope to have them back on this weekend. Then I think I will try and start it. I am not looking for a restoration, just get it running well so that I can ride it around town.
The previous owner and my father in law are really good friends, so I keep him informed. I think he is glad this has gone to someone who is taking the time to get it running again.