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Show us your motorcycles
03-10-2013, 16:38 (This post was last modified: 03-10-2013 17:07 by nedb.)
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RE: Show us your motorcycles
My lean fast classic R90/5 -- that's a '72 R75/5 with a full R90 top end.

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The story goes that US distributors of BMW motorcycles felt that the image was too staid and stodgey--you know the vintage BMW machine, built heavy and strong to carry a sidecar. They told the factory to design something for US riders--you know, with chrome and high handle bars. The result was the "Toaster" model with chrome tank panels and buckhorn bars. (My ride has low Euro-spec sidecar handlebar).

At well under 500 lbs and darned near 60 hp, with that flat-twin low center of gravity and leading axle front fork, the /5 is a ride like no other. My pride and joy.

--Ned


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RE: Show us your motorcycles - JD33 - 03-10-2013, 14:05
RE: Show us your motorcycles - nedb - 03-10-2013 16:38
Kari Prager - nedb - 03-10-2013, 18:51
RE: Kari Prager - davidbrady - 03-10-2013, 21:16
RE: Show us your motorcycles - JD33 - 03-11-2013, 18:55
RE: Show us your motorcycles - pgchin - 03-12-2013, 15:22
RE: Show us your motorcycles - pgchin - 03-15-2013, 11:43
RE: Show us your motorcycles - pgchin - 03-18-2013, 12:32
RE: Show us your motorcycles - rtpn60 - 05-13-2013, 14:44
RE: Show us your motorcycles - nedb - 05-30-2013, 20:21
RE: Show us your motorcycles - mrkane - 05-27-2013, 11:28



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