1974 BMW R-Series

4900583

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Please scroll down below this description for tons of detailed pics of the bike. Depending on your internet speed, they may take a while to load. We have the listing set up to accept bids only from US bidders in an effort to prevent scammers from ruining the auction. If you are a legitimate bidder outside of the US and you have a way to have the bike picked up at our location without it being crated, e-mail Chris at chris@motoworkschicago.com. Provide him with your ebay ID and confirm that you can arrange international shipping and have the bike picked up uncrated at our location in Chicago, and he will add you to the list that allows you to bid. We are a dealer so please read below regarding taxes and fees. This is an R60/6 with an American Eagle II sidecar. It has matching engine and frame numbers. It has 49,403 miles. The first digit on the odometer is half way between 4 and 5, but the previous owner says it has been creeping from 4 to 5 as the mileage gets closer to 50,000. We did not perform a mechanical inspection or tune-up after buying it, but it runs and rides well. It fires up easily and settles down quickly to a nice lazy idle. It has nice power and shifts through all the gears smoothly. The brakes work well. The engine is a little noisier on the right side than on the left, so it's probably due for a valve adjustment. The rear shocks feel a bit worn out. The tires are all old and worn. The tail light has some holes drilled in the housing with wires coming out of them that don't connect to anything. Probably for some accessory lights that are no longer on the bike. The brake light comes on with the front brake lever but not the rear brake pedal. The low beam is out on the headlight. And the horn does not work. There are 232 pictures below detailing the condition of the bike. Please look at all of them carefully and ask any questions you have before bidding. You can call Chris at 773-474-1744, e-mail him at chris@motoworkschicago.com, or contact him through ebay. It's located at Motoworks in the city of Chicago. If you are local and would like to see it in person, please call 773-474-1744 to set up an appointment. Shipping a motorcycle can be expensive, so be sure to look into it before bidding. The zip code is 60608 to help in figuring shipping. Our recommendation for a great shipper is Danny at D&K Services. He can be reached at 973-534-7823. If you are an Illinois resident, we must process the title application for you (it is the same cost as if you bought it from a private party). If you are an Illinois resident or a resident of any of the states that reciprocate with Illinois on vehicle tax, we must collect sales tax on the vehicle based on the tax rate of your state (Arizona: 5.6%, California: 6.25%, Florida: 6%, Hawaii: 4%, Indiana: 6.25%, Massachusetts: 6.25%, Michigan: 6%, South Carolina: 5%). If you are not an Illinois resident, we can issue a $10 temporary 30-day license plate if you need it. No matter what state you live in, we have a documentation fee of $165. This is in addition to the fees above. Winning bidder picks up in Chicago or arranges for/pays for all shipping/crating. We can deliver it locally for $1.50 per mile round trip ($20 minimum). $500 deposit via PayPal due within 24 hours of auction close. Remainder via one of the standard payment methods within seven days. No PayPal for remainder unless you contact us first. The bike is to be picked up within three weeks of auction close. $25 per week storage fee after that.