1977 R75/7 Classic BMW Roadster

1977 R75/7 Classic BMW Roadster
'Gertie" the RFAR Backup Bike

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

RFAR Cycle - Gertie is Alive!

From the frame painted to the implant of the engine and the rebuilt tranny.... then the drive train and the wiring harness, electronics, new carburators, new front end, forks, stem bearings, wheels, brakes, controls connected, new oil and checked and double checked.
On went the tank, seat and battery.
Switched on "Major Tom" count down one, two, three, and the engine came to life... a little rattled but alive.
Gertie has life once more.. so been fine tuning and been working on smoooooth operation.

I have checked and fixed, cleaned, replaced every and I mean every part that looked or acted funny or was worn... Gertie at the heart is like a new machine.

So sweet it is, a labor of love to send some 250 hours of time checking, adjusting and installing components.

Our test ride will be a trip to the BMWMOA (BMW Motor Owners Association) National Rally to be held in Redmond, OR on July 15. We are planning to ferry from Ketchikan to Bellingham,WA then ride to OR and participate in the Rally, then travel on to Santa Cruz, CA and ride Highway 1 to Astoria and then proceed on to BC and home in Alaska via 97 and Prince George to Prince Rupert.

This is the check ride. I will post the latest picture.

RFARdahl

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