thinking of adding an R75/6 to my garage

Lars1974 · Postby **Lars1974** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:12 pm

hi all,
i am thinking about buying an old Beemer to add to my S. i thinking of maybe getting a nice old BMW R75 /6 750cc.
Does anyone here has any experience with these and what to look out for....other than the usual stuff....

i am thinking of spending between £1500 and £2000 so it should get me something decent...

You thoughts are most welcome.

thx Lars

Harry Lime · Postby **Harry Lime** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:35 am

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Harry Lime · Postby **Harry Lime** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:40 am

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Lars1974 · Postby **Lars1974** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:41 am

Hi Harry,

Thanks for your comment,
i am not fixed on the model so i mentioned the R75/6 as an example as i have seen one at a dealer -see below

BMW R75 /6 750cc , 1975 , RED/BLACK. Very clean condition with handsome original paintwork. Lots of service history including old MOT certificates. Fitted with windscreen. Will be sold fully serviced and ready to use! A very honest example of these sought after classics! £1,750
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i would not mind getting something older...of maybe a nice R80.
i want the bike just as something i can keep cleaning and riding out on sundays as something different...maybe its a sign that i am getting older....

anyway, thanks for your comments i will check these things out...

thx Lars

Harry Lime · Postby **Harry Lime** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:44 am

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Lars1974 · Postby **Lars1974** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:47 am

Harry,

i did not know about that link..

the bike i saw was from this dealer....but i have not yet been there...

http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/ ... 5&pageid=1

Thanks...
Lars

Harry Lime · Postby **Harry Lime** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:53 am

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Lars1974 · Postby **Lars1974** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:56 am

no, i dont know anything about these guys...apart from the bikes on their website look in good order?
do you know if they are ok to buy from or should i stay away?

f90x · Postby **f90x** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:36 am

I check out their site now and again too. I've had my eye on the R75/5 for a while but I don't have the room :-(

Lars1974 · Postby **Lars1974** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:43 am

yes, i have seen that one too... and i like it...it just a bit over my budget...but coming the new year i think i will plan a trip down there and check both of them out...maybe the budget can stretch....

f90x · Postby **f90x** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:44 pm

They've had it a while... Haggle hard in the New Year.

Harry Lime · Postby **Harry Lime** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:02 pm

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Lars1974 · Postby **Lars1974** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:12 pm

thanks guys for comments and thoughts...

i have just printed the xmas reading material...
i think i might go and visit Difazio in january to check the bikes out...

anyone got any experience with this dealer?
as for the haggling comments..i used to be a buyer - so i will put my size 10s on that day and see what i can get...

as i dont have a trade in and will pay cash i should be in good shape!!!

even with the size 10s on....lol

cheers guys,
Lars

madman · Postby **madman** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:06 pm

I have to say that, after many years of BMW ownership, that the best one that I ever owned was a R75/7 which I bought new on the 21st September 1977, at the age of 18. If I ever found another the same, I would buy it without hesitation.

winger · Postby **winger** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:22 pm

There have been several go through e-bay in the last few weeks,the only way to buy a bike of that age is to go private,going through a dealer, their just going to have your trousers down,do your homework,cuz buying a bike of that age,if you ain't clued up,will be like jumping into a financial black hole,unless you can do everything yourself,and on that basis you'd back your own judgement and buy private anyway.

But ride a BM at 18 years of age,kin'ell :cry:

www.boxertrix.com

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