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by Plagrone
Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: First Vintage BMW R100/7
Replies: 6
Views: 2252

Re: First Vintage BMW R100/7

Nice one! I have its twin, a 1978 model. See the Idiot v. Motorbikes thread for the gory details. I like the linked aircaps with gauge. Mine just has Schraeder valves on each forkleg. Your thread is what prompted me to post my bike! I like having a thread to document the journey and keep me somewha...
by Plagrone
Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: First Vintage BMW R100/7
Replies: 6
Views: 2252

Re: First Vintage BMW R100/7

Welcome! Start cleaning. ;) You have to decide if you want to flip or keep. That decision will require much different approaches. NOTE: off-topic photos relating to what I have to deal with before I get this airhead on my lift! Cleaning and partial disassembly to deep clean is always first on my li...
by Plagrone
Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: First Vintage BMW R100/7
Replies: 6
Views: 2252

First Vintage BMW R100/7

Hey guys, 33 year old aircraft mechanic by trade, motorcycle flipper and enthusiast by hobby. I’ve owned a little over 50 motorcycles in the last 10 years or so but never a vintage BMW. Closest experience was a 2012 R1200GSA. I got this single owner 1977 model from an older gentleman who could no lo...