76 R60/6

[StoneMason]

I once was a avid motor cyclist & did several multi month trips through out the US, Canada & Mexico. In those days I rode Triumph 650 & Honda 750. But in 76 I took up bicycling & pedaled my ass where ever I wanted to go encluding solo camping trip from WI to Salt Lake, upstate NY & Vermont, Blue Ride Parkway & Skyline Drive, Loaded Tandem tour of Canadian Rockies...... On a supported tour in 95 from El Paso to Calligary we came across a BMW rally in Drango. You guys & Gals were much faster on the climbs, but I remember passing a few of you on the descents. We all love the feeling of being out there on the road with the wind in our ears. I stayed out of motorcycle shops for a long time figuring I had cheated death & I didn't want to give him another chance. But from the old days I had always wanted a BMW, I remember watching them on the banked corners at Datona, they sounded like a bomber compaired to the water cooled 2 strokes & of course they didn't stand a chance, but they were still beautiful in my eyes. Last summer a mechanic where I take my vehicles for service mentioned he had a real low milage old BMW. He gave me a price & I thought I could afford to have a motorcycle I would only ride rarely. If you want to ride a bicycle well, you have to ride it a lot. That is all the more true as we get older. Once he got a battery in it & took it around the block, he didn't want to sell it. So I thought what the Hell, but he saw me a week ago & I could tell from his face that he hadn't ridden it. I said that BMW could have been sitting in my garage as well as your shop. To which he agreed, so I am the new maybe 3rd owner of a 1976 R60/6. It still has the orginal tires dryrott on the side walls, but lots of tread 6940mi on the clock with a factory faring. I got it cleaned up & it looks like new & runs like a watch. So Now I have got to get into the BMW Motorcycle scene. If any of you have advice & info Please make contact. I am not very computer savy & can't even find the spell check. Thanks Stonemason

[manicmechanic]

Welcome to the family! Sounds like you stumbled onto a real honey of a deal. One thing I would recommend is to check out the Airheads Beemer Club. There is a wealth of info there on the care and feeding of Airhead bikes.

[PAULBACH]

Stonemason,

Welcome Aboard - You have come to the right place.

How about letting us know where you live so we can zero in on some resources for you.

First, don't miss the local rallies. They are the best source for local information and to find other riders of a similar persuasion.

Click on these links to find additional information:

BMW Airhead Motorcycle Spline Lube (http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/spline/) <- Check Out This Link


R-Bike (Airhead) Tech Articles (http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/airheads/index.shtml) <- Check Out This Link


Hundreds of Useful Links (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/links.htm) <- Check Out This Link


The AMA (http://www.ama-cycle.org/) <- Check Out This Link

The BMW Motorcycle Electronic Campfire (http://www.ibmwr.org/) <- Check Out This Link

Come on back with more questions!

[StoneMason]

I live in the country near Wautoma, WI. Also Navy 65-69.

[John Brase]

Wisconsin is a hotbed of BMW owners. Good place to live.

Original dry rotted tires? Get new ones immediately!

John

[StoneMason]

I am on my way to see if I can find some today, there is a cycle repair shop in Berlin or to the BMW dealer in Beaver Dam. Got to go.

[Sue]

He's a bit of a drive from Wautoma, but Glen Bishop in East Troy, Wisconsin is an exceptional BMW airhead mechanic. 262-642-7111. If you ever have any questions, he might just be the best resource for your bike in Wisconsin.

Another great contact for you is Rob Himmelmann, in Oxford. (a lot closer to home for you, too!) His phone number is 608-586-5905. Tell him I gave you his phone number. He is not a dealer but sure knows a lot about the old twins.

Good Luck, and welcome to the family!

[PAULBACH]

Former Navy. He has to be a good guy.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g264/PaulBach/Navy/Navy1.jpg

[PHMarvin]

Hi, Paul,
Why did you post the picture of the target? As you know, there are only two types of vessels - submarines and targets!
Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin - El Paso, TX
'95 K1100LT (his - now dead)
'94 K75A/3 low seat (hers)
ex - QM2(ss) USS Nathan Hale SSB(N)623(G)

[BubbaZanetti]

welcome to the MOA!

[Belquar]

Welcome aboard.

I will second John's sentiments about the tires. I personally wouldn't ride it much until those were replaced. You really don't want to experience a sidewall blowout at speed. Or any kind of blowout for that matter.

Brian

[StoneMason]

I had to go to Nick's BMW in DePere for tires. They didn't have time to put them on but were helpful & I came home & changed them with the help of a neighbor with tire mounting stand. All is well, & the bike runs & corners beautifully. I love the BMW tool kit & complete easy to follow owners manual. When I get a few minutes will take a picture to post. Thanks for the info on local airhead wrenches, I will contact them.

Paul Walker