64 r/50 here comes my grandpa’s bike,

[Jcadams]

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[Jcadams]

My brother finally gave me our grandfathers beemer after no interest from his kids or grandkids. 47,000 miles on it , last registered in 1979. It’s leaving its longtime home in socal for a new life in taxachusettes. I did get it running during a visit back in 2008 and that’s it. Very odd kicking that bike after 40 years kicking Harley’s, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it. I know that I’m replying to my own post but I don’t really know how do this . Working on it.

[PaulCDF]

"grandfathers beemer"

JC
Congratulations. Nice story good to hear you are keeping it in the family. I had a R airhead once (wish I still had that bike) Great machines. ENJOY!

[BigLakeBob]

Congratulations, keep us posted as you sort it out.

[1939wl]

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JC, You will love that bike.
They are a blast to ride and easy to maintain. I built a 1976 R90/6 for my father when he retired many years ago and he put over 100,000 miles on it.
I have many great memories riding the backroads and road tripping with him on my 48 Pan. Very cool that it was your grandfathers.
Thank You for posting.

[Rubone]

Congratulations on your acquisition, glad your brother finally let you be the caretaker. Old BMWs are a lot of fun. It might take you a bit to get used to the quirky handling too!
Here is my '55 R69. I have a '65 R69S and a '80 R100RS mixed in with the H-D and Brit stuff... DCP_2726.JPG

[Jcadams]

That is very nice , rubone , saddlebags are awesome

[JoJo357]

Enjoy grandpappy's old ride John.

*M.A.D.*