1976 BMW R-Series

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WE SHIP WORLDWIDE We ship to Australia, and we do all the scheduling. Let us know which port, and we'll tell you the cost. I've been riding BMWs for more than twenty years, starting with the K-bikes of the ‘80s. Wanting a vintage airhead, I bought my first boxer twin in the 90's, it being a '71 R60/5. It had 187,000 miles on it, had the original pistons and rings in the original cylinders, and needed no mechanical work. The connecting-rod bearings had been replaced during its second valve-job, and the engine was a little 'tired', but it still ran well. I was impressed. Over the years I worked my way through the R75s, R80s, R100s, and have personally concluded that the R90/6 is the best, most versatile vintage bike I could ever find. The R90/6 has less power than the R90S, but it handles as well, and the Bing carburetors are user-friendly. I've ridden them on fire-roads, and dirt-bike trails. They will cruise the highways at 80 mph all day long, and they’ll whip through the canyon roads as well as any 35-year-old motorcycle I've ever owned. The R90 is equal in handling to a Norton Commando, another favorite vintage, but the two-up riding comfort and especially the reliability are far superior. 1976 was a pivotal year for BMW's engineering department. The engine and transmission were revamped greatly in '76. The alternator was enlarged, and transmission redesigned with updated shift internals. The engine got a stronger camshaft, the cylinder heads were redesigned. The crankshaft was strengthened. The cylinder base was enlarged to be the same size spigot as used in every airhead since. This bike has matching numbers, and a clear title. This bike has 72,780 actual miles. OVERHAUL MY wife and I bought the bike when it had about 59,000 miles on the clock. The bike ran well, but not knowing much of its history, I felt it was time for a valve job. Plus I wanted to switch the base gasket to a thicker style, lowering the compression to prevent detonation caused by today’s poor gas. My shop performed the work, and while we were inside the engine, we installed a new set of rings and connecting rod bearings. We also went through the steering-head bearings, brakes, and driveshaft. We "Kreemed" the inside of the gas tank. My wife and I rode the bike for the next 10,000 miles, changing oil every 2,000 miles (semi-synthetic oil), and servicing anything that was necessary. We sold the bike to a good friend/customer, and we've serviced it for him ever since. With only 14,000 miles on the engine overhaul, it shouldn't need any engine work for at least another 30,000 miles. RECENT SERVICE RECORD 70,084 mi--Apr 2010--Adjusted valves, installed new plugs, new battery. 70,965 mi--Oct 2010--Oil change, new brake pads, replaced carb floats and gaskets. 71,075 mi--Feb 2011--Build into cafe racer, install braided stainless steel brake line, new headers, new shorty mufflers, new air filters, new grips, overhauled master cylinder and caliper, paint fender, tank and tailpiece to match. 72,227 mi--Mar 2012--Installed new Continental Conti-Blitz sport tires. 72,526 mi--Jun 2012--Installed new master cylinder cap. 72,769 mi--Aug 2012--Oil change. Watch a 'cold start' video on YouTube by searching Zap Cycle 1976 BMW R90/6 Cafe Racer The title is clear, and if you'd like a Bill of Sale, I will provide one. ___________________________________________________ I am displaying this bike at my shop for $5,599, and I reserve the right to sell it locally and end the auction early. I can personally deliver the bike to any location in central Minnesota for $100 (or less). I can recommend a reliable shipper who can deliver the bike to the West Coast for $500, Florida for $500, various prices to other locations. Check my feedback, bid with confidence, and feel free to call with questions: 320-243-3797 or cell 320-267-8781 Arrangement of shipping shall be the Buyer’s sole responsibility, however we will assist where we can. We can recommend many shippers, some who can deliver to almost anywhere in the U.S for $200-$400. Hit Ask seller a question (above) for more information, or phone 320-243-3797 or cell 320-267-8781. Being an online boot store, we have the opportunity to allow payments with Visa, Mastercard, Discover. Ask about other forms of payments that we accept. Call for details: 320-243-3797 or cell 320-267-8781 or write chuck at zapcycle dot net IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING PAYMENT AND SHIPPING POLICY We hereby emphasize our simple payment policy. A non-refundable PayPal deposit of $500 is due within 48 hours of auction close, after which a late fee of 1% of purchase price shall be assessed. Remaining balance is due within 7 days of auction close, after which a late fee of 2% of purchase price shall be assessed, and a non-payment claim shall be filed against Buyer. Final payment may be made by bank transfers, personal check, bank check, money order, limited amounts on multiple credit cards. Ask about other forms of payments accepted. BANK TRANSFERS ARE SAFE FOR BOTH BUYER AND SELLER, AS NEITHER NEEDS TO THE KNOW THE BANK ACCOUNT NUMBERS OF THE OTHER. The motorcycle shall be released after all funds have cleared. Thank you all for your interest. Good luck bidding. Chuck at Zap Cycle 320-243-3797 Chuck can be reached at 320-243-3797 M-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun noon-6pm, July 4th noon-6pm central time