Complete Restoration of BMW R75/5 into Cafe Racer

[balkowitsch]

Josh brought this photograph to my attention and I wanted to share, we are not doing a sidecar, but if we were, this would be the way to drive it. The expression on the passenger is what they call "priceless".

Thanks,
Shane

[mymindsok]

Yeah but youre looking at one of the best Monkeys (And absolutely the best looking!) who was ever in the business!

Wowza!!!

[balkowitsch]

Yeah but youre looking at one of the best Monkeys (And absolutely the best looking!) who was ever in the business!

Wowza!!!

I am sorry, too new to this BMW world, can you explain what you know of the picture? Sorry for my ignorance.

Thanks,
Shane

[69ZEFF65]

I couldn't name names but I'm sure the side hack rider "monkey" is female, very well known(in some circles) and is part of a very accomplished side hack team!

[balkowitsch]

I couldn't name names but I'm sure the side hack rider "monkey" is female, very well known(in some circles) and is part of a very accomplished side hack team!

Now you really have my interest peaked, come on, spill the beans, who is the team and who is the young lady monkey? I am new to all this new terminology and just found out that the passenger is called a monkey.

Thanks,
Shane

[subagon]

I am sorry, too new to this BMW world, can you explain what you know of the picture? Sorry for my ignorance.

Thanks,
Shane

That's Dane Rowe



Google image search for Dane Rowe

[balkowitsch]

That's Dane Rowe



Google image search for Dane Rowe

She is spectacular and now the "D" on the helmet makes all the sense in the world, there are many spectacular images of her back in the day, very cool, I am going to add a picture of her on my website, thanks for teaching me something today guys about a beautiful racing gal from years gone by.

Thanks,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

The thread deserves another photograph of Dane, I think it will help the hits to the thread for sure. Thanks again for the education.

http://thersic.com/wordpress/wordpress/?p=8907

Turns out she has a fansite as well.

Sincerely,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

Funny how the thread just gravitates to girls and bikes even when we are not trying.

Have a great day,
Thanks,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

I have tipped my hat to Dane on my build site:

www.btinet.net/~sharoncol/bmw.htm

Thanks guys and gals, and especially thanks to Dane for being part of racing history for us new guys to enjoy.

Sincerely,
Shane

[lmo1131]

Talk about couples sharing an interest!

Besides elegant, I think I'd add the word "courageous" to your blog.

[balkowitsch]

Talk about couples sharing an interest!

Besides elegant, I think I'd add the word "courageous" to your blog.

Dear Lew, "courageous" definately applies to Dane. Thanks everyone for continuing to following all the antics.

Thanks,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

I have asked Paul the creative writer of "The Vintagent" www.thevintagent.blogspot.com to look into maybe doing a little write-up on Dane, as only he can do. I am sure most of you guys know about this website, but for those who are not a member of this blog, you are missing something truly special. The articles, the photos and the writing are extraordinary, check it out.

Thanks,
Shane

[PeoriaMac]

[QUOTE=balkowitsch;736040]I have asked Paul the creative writer of "The Vintagent" www.thevintagent.blogspot.com to look into maybe doing a little write-up on Dane,

Shane, you know some interesting people.... Nice site, by the by...

Mac

[lmo1131]

Nice site, by the by...

Boy, there's an understatement! What a collection of images.

The new go-to for me!