For our Motorcyclist Enthusiast Members...I present My new toy!

[Roadster 02]

"Stone ax" is probably close to the truth, BMW's are supposed to be super reliable and almost bulletproof, but their only problem is that BMW has never built a nice looking bike IMHO. So they do not appeal to a large group of riders. Square saddlebags, strange shaped body parts, odd exhaust, terrible gas tanks, and that engine, that huge engine that is four feet wide. Witness that strange looking aberration used in the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies". I think it was a 1200 or something like that, Beemers attempt at making a "street cruiser" style bike, a poor attempt at that. That scooter has to rank up there with the Honda "Rune', and the Victory brand of bikes as the most fugly things made with two wheels. Some vehicles the germans just always seem to make in an ugly, weird, teutonic style, mostly super reliable, but just "different" looking.

Originally Posted by MikeP

I built up a rig using an early shovelhead. many years ago. It was a lot of fun.

Currently restoring a 65 Panhead and original hack.
My legs are beginning to show age and this will be a relief and safer.

I've had a couple Beemers in the past and never saw any cylinder issues. Once referred to as the stone ax of motorcycles.

[sheepherder]

I was actually interested in whether the BMW + sidecar rig had been sold, as John hinted. I am currently struggling with an older Sportster and I haven't ridden any cycle in two years. My thighs are killing me, and my legs keep getting caught in the wrong place when I stop/start. A nice sidecar rig would suit me just fine.

[John Sabato]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

I was actually interested in whether the BMW + sidecar rig had been sold, as John hinted. I am currently struggling with an older Sportster and I haven't ridden any cycle in two years. My thighs are killing me, and my legs keep getting caught in the wrong place when I stop/start. A nice sidecar rig would suit me just fine.

No Rich, it has not sold. So I am still riding it. PM me if you are interested.