New 1976 R75/6 owner, LOTS of questions
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:26 pm
Hello all!
I'm new to this forum, and also new owner of the above mentioned piece of beauty...
I'm 39 now, and basically waited all my life to get this bike, and this year I decided I only live once...
I've got MANY questions about this motorcycle, but will not expose all of them now, as I don't want to bore you guys nor overstay my welcome...
I've ordered the Clymer and Haynes manuals, lots of reading to come regarding my mechanical questions. I also already have downloaded the BMW owners manual. So I give myself some time to go through the material before bugging you with obvious quesitons.
The bike is in "riding" condition, and the term is used loosely. I rode it 60 miles after gettting it home this saturday, but numerous issues came up. This is where I need to do my homework.
The actual real questions I have for you today, might be quite simple for you guys:
-Is the seat on my bike original? I can't imagine it is? Being a small frame guy, and my 14 year old daughter as well, riding two-up is a bit strange as she can't lean into me and hold on... Nor are there bars for her to hold on. So, what seat should this model year have? And also, where should I get it? (Darn it! I can't get the picture in my post? It says the board attachment quota has been reached? My file is only 184k...)
-I will be interested in getting luggage racks and saddlebags for this bike. I think Krauser is the original equipment right? Is this what would generally be recommended? Again, where would be a good source for this?
-Lastly, what are your best cues for websites that sell parts and tools for this bike? I've stumbled upon : northwoodsairheads.com Seems like a legit site from a down to earth no frills kind of guy right? Any other sites that I must know about?
Thanks in advance for all your help. Hope to be in touch with you guys and not abuse all your wisdom.
Luc
I'm new to this forum, and also new owner of the above mentioned piece of beauty...
I'm 39 now, and basically waited all my life to get this bike, and this year I decided I only live once...
I've got MANY questions about this motorcycle, but will not expose all of them now, as I don't want to bore you guys nor overstay my welcome...
I've ordered the Clymer and Haynes manuals, lots of reading to come regarding my mechanical questions. I also already have downloaded the BMW owners manual. So I give myself some time to go through the material before bugging you with obvious quesitons.
The bike is in "riding" condition, and the term is used loosely. I rode it 60 miles after gettting it home this saturday, but numerous issues came up. This is where I need to do my homework.
The actual real questions I have for you today, might be quite simple for you guys:
-Is the seat on my bike original? I can't imagine it is? Being a small frame guy, and my 14 year old daughter as well, riding two-up is a bit strange as she can't lean into me and hold on... Nor are there bars for her to hold on. So, what seat should this model year have? And also, where should I get it? (Darn it! I can't get the picture in my post? It says the board attachment quota has been reached? My file is only 184k...)
-I will be interested in getting luggage racks and saddlebags for this bike. I think Krauser is the original equipment right? Is this what would generally be recommended? Again, where would be a good source for this?
-Lastly, what are your best cues for websites that sell parts and tools for this bike? I've stumbled upon : northwoodsairheads.com Seems like a legit site from a down to earth no frills kind of guy right? Any other sites that I must know about?
Thanks in advance for all your help. Hope to be in touch with you guys and not abuse all your wisdom.
Luc