1961 BMW R60 questions? - Page 4

crazydrummerdude · 02-10-2011, 05:38 PM

jmolsberg · 02-10-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ausfahrt

I was in a similar spot last year and I went for it. I am still slowly working on getting my R75 running and thoroughly enjoying the process even if it is costing more than I had anticipated. I don't regret my decision for a second and I think that when you go to see the bike that your "gut" will tell you what to do.

I am probably going to be in the minority here but when you get it, don't to a complete restoration. Just clean it up and make it mechanically sound. I love old bikes that run well and show their battle scars.

Good luck!

me too!

Uncle Ernie · 02-10-2011, 08:38 PM

dammit...

This kind of thing makes my stomach hurt.

Svein-Olav · 02-11-2011, 01:04 AM

I'm sitting here at the other side of the pond and crying my heart out.
For 2k I would have taken that bike, no questions asked.

BigHerm · 02-11-2011, 04:46 AM

well he now wants 5700. If one of you guys are serious about buying it let me know and Ill get you in touch with him. He is not going to move on the price so if you want it be ready to pay 5700 and be ready to come to chicago to pick it up.

bpeckm · 02-11-2011, 06:58 AM

If its mechanically sound, $5700 is probably OK. Right near the go/no-go line....At a glance, mufflers are not original nor "correct", to my eye the fairing and bags are lame-o and could be sold off, but they would not bring much. The aft seat is not period, but perhaps useable, etc etc etc..

Unless you really want the project.....

BigHerm · 02-11-2011, 07:19 AM

its not my dream bike and I dont want to get into this project. Just letting you guys know its there if you want it

Uncle Ernie · 02-11-2011, 07:26 AM

Snot on my face...
I thought the "5" was a dollar sign and I was ready to take Greyhound up and push the bike back barefoot if I had to.

My dear wonderful bpeckm- I owe you so much for clearing that up for me.

nedodjija · 02-11-2011, 07:33 AM

That is the worst thing about getting information about the bike from a friend or someone you know. You don't know what the price is for sure till you directly talk to the owner. First you get that warm fuzzy feeling that you are getting a deal of the life time. Then you talk to the owner, and because you show some interest, he jacks up the price and won't go a dime lower. It happened to me with number of bikes. At that point I just make an offer, leave my contact info and walk away. 20% of the time I get call back, a month later, and we seal the deal. Sometimes when they call back I've changed my mind as well. There is just so many variables playing in when you want to get a great deal. Anyway, great post.

ausfahrt · 02-11-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHerm

well he now wants 5700. If one of you guys are serious about buying it let me know and Ill get you in touch with him. He is not going to move on the price so if you want it be ready to pay 5700 and be ready to come to chicago to pick it up.

Time to walk away.

But stay in touch with the seller. You may be able to deal with him when reality hits.

02-10-2011, 05:38 PM	#46
crazydrummerdude Wacky Bongo Boy Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moore/OKC Oddometer: 6,917	__________________ 1974 BMW R75/6, 1974 BMW R90/6, 1969 BMW R60/2 hack, 1929 Ford Model A, Metal casting, Part 2/Part 1 among others..

02-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#48
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	dammit... This kind of thing makes my stomach hurt. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

02-11-2011, 01:04 AM	#49
Svein-Olav Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Oddometer: 59	I'm sitting here at the other side of the pond and crying my heart out. For 2k I would have taken that bike, no questions asked. __________________ Svein Olav, Norway 1977 BMW R75/7 awaiting restoration 1995 Suzuki TU250 Volty 1995 BMW F650

02-11-2011, 04:46 AM	#50
BigHerm ^OP What Would Merle Do Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 616	well he now wants 5700. If one of you guys are serious about buying it let me know and Ill get you in touch with him. He is not going to move on the price so if you want it be ready to pay 5700 and be ready to come to chicago to pick it up. __________________ 07 V-Strom 1000 73 CB350 - (sold and bought back) 92 DR650 - kicker (sold), 05 Triumph Bonnie - Creamsicle (sold), 82 Suzuki GS 650L (sold), 80 PA50 - first set of motorized wheels (sold)

02-11-2011, 06:58 AM	#51
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	If its mechanically sound, $5700 is probably OK. Right near the go/no-go line....At a glance, mufflers are not original nor "correct", to my eye the fairing and bags are lame-o and could be sold off, but they would not bring much. The aft seat is not period, but perhaps useable, etc etc etc.. Unless you really want the project..... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

02-11-2011, 07:19 AM	#52
BigHerm ^OP What Would Merle Do Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 616	its not my dream bike and I dont want to get into this project. Just letting you guys know its there if you want it __________________ 07 V-Strom 1000 73 CB350 - (sold and bought back) 92 DR650 - kicker (sold), 05 Triumph Bonnie - Creamsicle (sold), 82 Suzuki GS 650L (sold), 80 PA50 - first set of motorized wheels (sold)

02-11-2011, 07:26 AM	#53
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	Snot on my face... I thought the "5" was a dollar sign and I was ready to take Greyhound up and push the bike back barefoot if I had to. My dear wonderful bpeckm- I owe you so much for clearing that up for me. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

02-11-2011, 07:33 AM	#54
nedodjija Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Pocatello ID Oddometer: 606	That is the worst thing about getting information about the bike from a friend or someone you know. You don't know what the price is for sure till you directly talk to the owner. First you get that warm fuzzy feeling that you are getting a deal of the life time. Then you talk to the owner, and because you show some interest, he jacks up the price and won't go a dime lower. It happened to me with number of bikes. At that point I just make an offer, leave my contact info and walk away. 20% of the time I get call back, a month later, and we seal the deal. Sometimes when they call back I've changed my mind as well. There is just so many variables playing in when you want to get a great deal. Anyway, great post. __________________ Stroms will invade Poland

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