Show us your motorcycles
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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.
[attachment=176] [attachment=175] [attachment=176] 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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