tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post1944184340145941142..comments2024-03-19T09:27:07.770-04:00Comments on The Feral Irishman: Barn Find (Well, kind of sort of) I picked up this weekend. (updated with the backstory)Irishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09772405362867585844noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-67493147993432032132021-02-25T14:55:53.066-05:002021-02-25T14:55:53.066-05:00You're welcome.You're welcome.Bill Chunkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721108303479670974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-76934944071401303202021-02-23T03:20:17.247-05:002021-02-23T03:20:17.247-05:00Jeffery added the updated story after the post of ...Jeffery added the updated story after the post of the pictures went up.<br /><br />IrishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-79639710714272421702021-02-22T22:31:46.395-05:002021-02-22T22:31:46.395-05:00Agree with Igor - I had to wipe the drool off the ...Agree with Igor - I had to wipe the drool off the keyboard and screen - all the best - when you get road worthy pop over, or I will head west. A friend had a Russian of the era that he restored (wish I kept the picture) and he worked on here once or twice - many happy miles!Soper Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03334581797779813007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-39443483047743487552021-02-22T22:28:26.673-05:002021-02-22T22:28:26.673-05:00My condolences on the loss of your friend.My condolences on the loss of your friend.Bill Chunkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721108303479670974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-77515499864347799142021-02-22T21:28:37.850-05:002021-02-22T21:28:37.850-05:00that part is bothersome. don't wait too long t...that part is bothersome. don't wait too long to retire.van helsinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567993757406186437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-79786407350323639182021-02-22T17:06:36.513-05:002021-02-22T17:06:36.513-05:00That is exactly what I was thinking too. He retire...That is exactly what I was thinking too. He retired November 25th and die December 4th. Jeffery in Alabamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335332266715975717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-81645790817222660992021-02-22T17:02:52.691-05:002021-02-22T17:02:52.691-05:00Thanks Aseop. I watched "The Great Escape&quo...Thanks Aseop. I watched "The Great Escape" the other night. Who is not a fan of the "Cooler King"?Jeffery in Alabamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335332266715975717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-12433077576374694402021-02-22T13:53:20.304-05:002021-02-22T13:53:20.304-05:00The first post was like, well having the hottest w...The first post was like, well having the hottest wife in the neighborhood II DO).<br /><br />But, then the second post is like a new neighbor moved in and she is the hottest.<br /><br />Freak'n bummer.<br /><br />Congrats none the less.<br />3Scorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08279404035113938849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-48770854936101879802021-02-22T11:13:42.638-05:002021-02-22T11:13:42.638-05:00If'n you're going to keep the sidecar, it ...If'n you're going to keep the sidecar, it wants an MG-34 on a pintle mount.<br />If you take the sidecar off, you'll probably be tempted to wear your torn up sweatshirt and chinos, and go jumping barbed wire border fences like Steve McQueen.<br />Either way, enjoy your new toy.Aesophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-27979119781111028092021-02-22T10:53:07.921-05:002021-02-22T10:53:07.921-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jeffery in Alabamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335332266715975717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-41677583344348169542021-02-22T10:52:49.198-05:002021-02-22T10:52:49.198-05:00Exactly. It is like a fellow told me after I bough...Exactly. It is like a fellow told me after I bought my first one, "they aren't Greyhounds, but they have thick hairy legs". As I said earlier, I had good luck with my first and regretted selling it. When I sold it, I asked my friend who bought it to give me first shot at if he ever decided to sell. He added many accessories and upgrades including a BMW engine and tranny. When he got ready to sell it he called, but I wasn't really in a position to buy it and passed. I did see the bike again near St. Louis, MO a few years back. <br />Originally, I had ordered that bike from an importer from New Jersey. It was delivered on a Mayflower moving truck. The guy I bought it from didn't give me any instructions, but told me to bring a couple of gallons of gasoline. I got it unloaded, gassed it, fired it up, and headed towards my house app. 4 miles away. About half way there, the engine began to cease. I called a buddy who had just purchased one from the same guy. He informed me there was a "break in" schedule (so many km in each gear). He told me let it cool and it should crank. It did and I got it home. After following the "break in" schedule, I kept the oil changed in the crankcase, transmission, and differential (5W 20 Syntec in all three). I kept the plugs gapped, air filter clean, and points properly set, etc. I never had any trouble with it. My friend on the other hand was constantly tinkering with his and he did have some issues. The attention they draw reminds me of a "RatRod" at a car show. There can be 100 $50k custom bikes around and people flock to the "old German motorcycle". LOL. Jeffery in Alabamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335332266715975717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-2302120646761325512021-02-22T09:35:15.435-05:002021-02-22T09:35:15.435-05:00Did any of those who posted comments read that bac...Did any of those who posted comments read that back story? Its a knockoff. Still cool but in no way authentic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-24609222140587478962021-02-22T09:27:22.129-05:002021-02-22T09:27:22.129-05:00As an owner of 2 airheads (73 R75 and 92 R100RT) I...As an owner of 2 airheads (73 R75 and 92 R100RT) I can attest to the simplicity and durability of the Beemer MC. They still make 30s-40s BMWs in Russia and China with updated brakes and electronics and they still sell. The reason I have them is they are easy to work on and I can do almost everything myself, outside of machine work. And the more you ride them the more you appreciate the workmanship, especially with the 73. I always have a big grin and more appreciation for it when I get off after a good ride.SSimple J. Malarkeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-77013531759585029652021-02-22T08:08:34.632-05:002021-02-22T08:08:34.632-05:00Damn, Jeff - THAT is cool as hell!
I'm not typ...Damn, Jeff - THAT is cool as hell!<br />I'm not typically the type that goes for the clear-coated rust look, but this looks awesome just the way she sits. Keep us updated on the build, it should prove to be quite interesting.<br /><br />Leigh<br />Whitehall, NYLeighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-79518612661974603232021-02-22T06:29:24.973-05:002021-02-22T06:29:24.973-05:00That looks like a very satisfying project. Happy f...That looks like a very satisfying project. Happy for you! Ohio GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-44692483115393536412021-02-22T05:41:33.069-05:002021-02-22T05:41:33.069-05:00Ural M-72. Ural M-72. Tomandanitas34https://www.blogger.com/profile/15940247520158385789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-54760745965225338702021-02-22T04:53:51.689-05:002021-02-22T04:53:51.689-05:00Reminds me of 'Where Eagles Dare'. Good he...Reminds me of 'Where Eagles Dare'. Good health to enjoy it :)BadFroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051102067870927677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-14488148603362737962021-02-22T01:04:50.887-05:002021-02-22T01:04:50.887-05:00Damn … is that a WW2 German BMW? Sure looks like i...Damn … is that a WW2 German BMW? Sure looks like it … assuming it's authentic and not just a prop from a movie (The Great Escape, anyone?) …<br /><br />I had a buddy of mine in LA about 40 years ago who had more than 40 bikes … all in working order … and one of his pride and joy bikes was a BMW from the '20s -- 100 years old … <br /><br />Great find … wish you the best with it -- should keep you busy for months … and be a real labor of love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-47860781792001836712021-02-22T00:47:53.488-05:002021-02-22T00:47:53.488-05:00So where did you find a BMW ss side car war bike?So where did you find a BMW ss side car war bike?Jimmythetrigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226941320350286198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-47360009740890867982021-02-22T00:34:28.124-05:002021-02-22T00:34:28.124-05:00My jealousy, literally, knows no bounds. It's ...My jealousy, literally, knows no bounds. It's beautiful, and the find of a lifetime.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256289584282277644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-21947149287122333352021-02-22T00:24:01.846-05:002021-02-22T00:24:01.846-05:00I had to wipe the drool off the keyboard and scre...I had to wipe the drool off the keyboard and screen!<br /><br />You lucky bastard! Does it run? Sure looks in almost mint condition!!igornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-76720857411557244902021-02-21T23:48:39.284-05:002021-02-21T23:48:39.284-05:00Say, that's a nice WWII-era BMW. What are your...Say, that's a nice WWII-era BMW. What are your plans for that?<br />RocketmanKarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14752179299451463653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-60871698285370216712021-02-21T23:36:38.706-05:002021-02-21T23:36:38.706-05:00Nice find, barn or not. You'll have to give u...Nice find, barn or not. You'll have to give us the story sometime.<br /><br />TN PatriotTN Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601319651231201396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-54621670792768000052021-02-21T23:31:35.863-05:002021-02-21T23:31:35.863-05:00It is beautiful!It is beautiful!Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365858055267871677.post-59334433628204971942021-02-21T23:20:59.599-05:002021-02-21T23:20:59.599-05:00OMG - That is a lusty find. Something like that w...OMG - That is a lusty find. Something like that would bring over $8,000 here. I hope you got a great deal on that Bavarian Meat Wagon scooter...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com