I was at a hill climb at the weekend and I ran into one of the Perth BM club members with the friggin *immaculate* old BMW... I think it was a '63, I'll find pics and info later.
But what blew me away is we got talking and he said it was nearly like new? I queried and he said "It's only got one original bearing in it..."
Wow! I thought, I asked how he went getting parts and he replied, "usually in a week or so, from Germany"
I mean wow! he said you can get virtually anything still from BMW for your older models...
Was impressed..
Bry
I work so much to afford the toys I don't have time to use!
I get my 1956 R50 serviced at the same dealer where I bought my R1150R. There is an arm of the BMW company called "Mobile Tradition" that contracts the manufacture of parts for the old cars and bikes. Last year I got OEM saddlebags and a new magneto coil for it. Most, but not all of the major mechanical and cosmetic parts are available by part number from any BMW dealer.
Think about it: the R50 will be 50 years old next year and you can still get parts and service through the dealer network. You've got to love a company that provides that level of support for their obsolete products.
Think about it: the R50 will be 50 years old next year and you can still get parts and service through the dealer network. You've got to love a company that provides that level of support for their obsolete products.
Huh. Harley has that beat, they'll still sell you an entire obsolete bike!
(Sorry, couldn't resist, I love 'em all including Harleys).
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