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1978 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos

US $5,750.00
YearYear:1978 MileageMileage:9
Location:

Sonoma, California, United States

Sonoma, California, United States
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BMW R-Series tech info

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BMW R-Series description

This is my Baby for the last 25 years.....  "Old Reliable".  We've seen a lot of territory together. 

And as I am almost 67 yrs old it may be time ( we'll see ) to pass it along to the younger generation - and that, in comparison, should be a hella lot of you out there.

Always a California bike, I'm the 2nd owner.  Got it from Plam BMW in Santa Cruz  ( that name will ring bells with the older Airhead set in the Bay Area ). 

**STAINTUNE STAINLESS EXHAUST SYSTEM, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC**

The engine was rebuilt in 2011 by Dave Gardner / Recommend Service, San Francisco.  If you know Dave, you know it was done right.  He's retired now, but in the day he was Dr. Boxer.  It was the $6900 tune up.....

****IT NOW HAS 9040 MILES ON THE REBUILD****

Nikasil barrels, new cam, timing chain, pistons, heads rebuild by Kibblewhite of Pacifica CA ( another name that the cognisenti will know).  The whole enchilada.   The gearbox, BTW, was fine no issues.

****CHECK OU THE DRIVING LIGHTS - GIVE 'EM SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO LOOK AT, THAT'S MY STRATEGY****

It all works.  It's a beauty.  Strong.  Reliable (duh...).   If you're looking for Classic Airhead, well........

PLEASE NOTE:  
New front / back Metzler's with maybe 300 miles on 'em.  
And I just changed all the fluids, should be good for 6K mi or 12 months. 

Questions?.....  Give a shout, we can discuss.

OK, thanks for looking. 

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