I owned one in 1977, in Germany. Best bike I ever owned. The manual said "Take it out in the woods, take it anywhere." I did ride it in the woods. 220 kph, 3.5 hours, Frankfurt to Muenchen - with a gas stop. 1 hour Frankfurt to Stuttgart. Someone else liked it a lot too. They stole it at night in Feb 1978, in Sachsenhausen. Pro job. They disabled it. I chained it to a light pole with two chains. Came back in the morning. Chains were still locked to the light pole, but the bike was gone. Friends bought me drinks for a week to ease the sadness.
@nantucketsleighride44854 жыл бұрын
it's very sad...
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
That really sucks. What a scumbag that stole it. Did you ever get another one?
@michaelmazrum15784 жыл бұрын
@@BrightsideMedia My next BMW was a K100RT in 1985. Rode it for 18 years in Germany, 175,000 km. My third BMW was an R1150RT in 2003. Was not so happy with it. The mirrors were wrong and there was no way to put a crash bar on it. Sold it in 2006. Now have a Yamaha Majesty scooter in Wash State.
@timprescott46342 жыл бұрын
Ah yes. Sachsenhausen…Rough and tumble then and when I was there mid-80s. MUCH more civilized now (for good or bad). Sorry your moto was stolen…😕
@muckle8 Жыл бұрын
@michaelmazrum. You need to find out who stole it and do a John wick on them!
@jorgensen8 Жыл бұрын
I accompanied my my best friend for 30 years on his R90S with my R100RS on Sunday rides and rallies. Sadly he died of cancer 5 years ago. I miss him still. What struck me most about his bike was that it had the best riding position I've ever experienced on a bike. You could ride that all day in complete comfort.
@grahammonk8013 Жыл бұрын
I never rode a R90S, but I did get to try a R100S. Long story, but I ended up hurrying down a narrow back road on the Isle of Man, super narrow, stone walls either side, and bumpy. I realized I was not, actually, in full contact with the road, but skipping from bump to bump. Perfectly comfortable, no worries at all, then i looked down at the speedo. I was doing around 100mph. The bike wasn't bothered at all.....
@davidfrank6666Ай бұрын
i always liked the look of the fairing.
@hawkrider885 жыл бұрын
As far as I'm concerned this is an award winning production. A wonderful story about how a motorcycle and motorcycle riding can touch a man, who then does the same for a patient and ultimately a life-long relationship between two people. The photography, mesmerizing music and entire production are A++. Yes I am a rider, but not on a BMW. None the less, I found this video stunning in every way. Thank you!
@BrightsideMedia5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words :-) Feedback like that is why we make films.
@deborahchesser73753 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t mat what you ride, as long as you do.
@robertoc2485Ай бұрын
Yes I really enjoyed it. I've watched it a few times now. Debussy! Then the story of a proper motorcyclist. Beautifully put together. Thanks❤😊
@KBee7954 жыл бұрын
Had a 1974 R90/6 for many years. Rode it all over the East Coast of the USA on BMWRA ralleys with my Pa. Such great memories especially when we rode close together in a diagonal pattern, you could hear the engine harmonics of the two engines and it sounded like we were in a WWll airplane. They are incredible bikes designed to run easily 300,00 miles with proper maintenance. We added dual spark plugs per cylinder to overcome the lack of leaded fuel where others just doubled up the cylinder head gaskets. The dual spark plugs required a different timing mark scribed on the flywheel. It ran so clean that the outer muffler had white crust on it instead of heavy black crust. One day I lost ignition to one cylinder but it started and I rode it home, albeit at a max 45 mph but I made it home on one cylinder! Also to note that this bike has a dry clutch like a car and it has it's own oil. No so with Japanese bikes that share the same oil with engine and transmission. Yes, it's wasn't a speed demon but it had plenty of torque with it's 11lb flywheel and climbed hills effortlessly. The weight was down low and if you dropped your bike it was easy to pick up. I also liked that my handle bar switches were unmarked so no one knew what they did! I wish I could go back in time to ride it again. Maybe one day I'll get another beemer.
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
Sounds to us like you really should get another beemer ;-)
@scottdelong12 жыл бұрын
Lovely story. At age 19 I took my R75/5 on a 35,000 mile trip to 35 states and Canada, camping out most nights. Had many adventures, met many cool people. The bike never let me down and I did my own maintenance (spark timing, valve adjustments, and oil changes) on the road. My only complaint was the weak electrical system. Thank Dog it had a kick start as the electric starter was useless. And it was hard to start in the mountains. Nevertheless, no other bike I'd rather have.
@jefferson1502 ай бұрын
Wow! I miss it so much. I had one from 82 to 90. Did a 120k kilometers on it with a heap o f memories to last a lifetime. One 'hellofa' bike.
@wesleycardinal88693 жыл бұрын
Lovely story. These little films aren't trying to sell anything, they just celebrate the stories and passion of bikes and riders.
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. You've hit the nail on the head, that's exactly what we try to do. Thanks for watching! And feel free to subscribe if you like.
@threethrushes5 жыл бұрын
A beautiful motorcycling vignette: - great bike, good story, lovely setting, great narration… and the music... Perfect.
@BrightsideMedia5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gerhard :-)
@chrispiatt22354 жыл бұрын
I've a 1977 R100S, and for me, it just ticks all the boxes on what motorcycling should be. Wunderlich!
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
They're pretty amazing machines, aren't they?
@cspark9186 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful dream. Thanks for sharing. I have been riding my 1970 R60/5 for 52 years. It's just like new. It's sad to think someone could live their entire life without a BMW Airhead. You have the perfect melody for the perfect bike. I sure you understand what I'm saying. Thanks again.
@b4rneypup12 жыл бұрын
I happened to park my 90s next to Peter's by chance one Saturday and we returned to our steeds at the same time and got chatting and since then some 3 years ago, I am proud to say we have been friends ever since. He is a gentleman.
@BrightsideMedia2 жыл бұрын
We couldn't agree more. A true gentleman and all-round nice guy.
@sandrastyler5481 Жыл бұрын
Does he still own the BMW? What a great story .
@wrigman15 күн бұрын
Had a friend that had one of these, just like the one here. It didn’t run. When I found out he had it I asked him if he knew what it needed. He didn’t know. I told him I had every other Friday off. All he needed to do is throw money at me, I would get it going for him. Every thing but the top end was good. I had the heads rebuilt with new valve seats, valve guides, seals and springs. I honed the cylinders, installed new piston rings, got all new top end gaskets, rebuilt the carbs.the bike ran great after balancing the carbs. New brake fluid res. In the form of a 1980 G/S throttle, put duel stainless brake lines on it, new pads. It stopped on a dime. My friend rode it around for a couple of years then sold it. Wish I could have bought it………. Did the same with my first BMW, a 83 R65.
@Keith-rk4tdАй бұрын
I had a mockup R90S/7. Best motorcycle I have ever owned!!
@christianharris89594 жыл бұрын
What a lovely story of man and machine.
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-) Glad you enjoyed it.
@karlsbikestunts2 жыл бұрын
Heart warming story taking a patient on holiday and on a BMW R90s motorcycle what an awesome guy
@BrightsideMedia2 жыл бұрын
We couldn't agree more :-)
@alanbstard42 жыл бұрын
You're a good man Peter, a good soul who helps others. To the narrator, Did not have the performance of the Z1. It had better mid range torque, but that's it. Beautiful bike. First rate tourer
@cavscout623 жыл бұрын
Always wanted an R90S in this exact color. I owned other BMW’s back when they were mechanical and still reliable. Shame that the Euro bikes have become so overteched and not so reliable. Beautiful Bike man.
@dams776007 ай бұрын
thanks for this dreaming moment . this video is like a break in the life, few min where you guys bring us to the moon on the absolutly fabulous R90S. thanks from france !
@BrightsideMedia7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words :-) Glad you enjoyed the film!
@tonibeitlich99484 жыл бұрын
This Bike is the dream of my youth. I'm born in1958 😀
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
It's an incredible machine :-)
@steveottavaino38045 жыл бұрын
Pure class vid. Thank you for sharing. Ciao.
@Mfothergillable3 жыл бұрын
Amazing story. I was considering today the oft-cited idea that material things don't lead to happiness, but there is a special class of crafted objects which can give you life changing experiences like in this moving short film; and they are worth far more than the money paid for them.
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
That's a very fair point. Especially when you consider the bond we can grow with those objects. We see that very often, not just with the films we make, but with the machines that hold a special place in our hearts as well.
@user-hgoogle5 жыл бұрын
Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune。 Thank you for sharing!
@derniederrheiner45186 ай бұрын
Yesterday I was out for a few kilometers on my R100, built in '82. I gave it a GS handlebar for more comfort. It's just fun to be on the road with it. It just wants to run. It still needs 300,000 km to the moon. I won't manage that in this lifetime. . .
@kazunari4205093 жыл бұрын
Ein in Deutschland geborener Schatz! Es ist in ausgezeichnetem Zustand und es ist das richtige Industrieprodukt!
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Auf jeden Fall. (Fast) die perfekte Maschine.
@juiceLoosner5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this lovely presentation. Great bike and great story about the trip abroad with patient. A good touring airhead is definitely medicine for the soul. Cheers
@wolfgangwind69184 жыл бұрын
This little Bike Movie wake up all my Senses and Soul in the purest way of biking , very good job done , with all the Heart a Biker has can have ever
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. Transporting that emotion was our aim with this film. Glad it seemed to work :-)
@briananderson6316 Жыл бұрын
The first time i rode a Boxer i was convinced it was the best most comfortable bike i had ever ridden. I bought a 1982 R100RT in 1986 which had 1300 miles on the clock. It was in showroom condition. I kept it for 16 years until i retired from motorcycling although i must admit i wish 😅i had kept it.
@roberthiggins80988 ай бұрын
I attended the BMWMOA rally in Niagara Falls in 2016 on my 1976 R75/6. Camped next to a guy from Ottawa on an '84 R100RT. He summed up our relationships with our bikes looking at and saying "Three wives, one motorcycle." I'll never forget it.
@TonVerkleijT32 жыл бұрын
Makes me silent. It all comes together, music, technology, motorbikes and love.
@tomfrantz Жыл бұрын
WOW! I agree with the prior comment. Such lovely artistry and grace and the love story and the schizophrenic care. Many of us have mental health in our families- Not often do we meet a person like this cool dude. To the moon. AWESOME.
@mohitextreme19884 жыл бұрын
Brilliant storytelling! Love from India!
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-) Glad you like the film.
@felipedourado57215 жыл бұрын
One word defines this video: beauty. Regards from Brazil
@erwinroman4217 Жыл бұрын
In 1976 a college dorm friend had one and I had a new Suzuki GT500A. We traded off a few times which was my introduction to BMW. Years later I bought an R100RT which I truly enjoyed before selling in 1995 as I was moving, had two other bikes, Moto Guzzis, one of which I still ride. Debussy’s Claire de Lune was a nice touch for this moving tribute and long life at a less frenetic pace. Cheers!
@anderslennqvist61684 жыл бұрын
Twice a life long romance, in one life. Fantastic.
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
We couldn't have put it better ourselves :-)
@motionprocess4 жыл бұрын
What a marvelous video. Very touching, which isnt often equated with motorcycle videos... :)
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-)
@peterpyke12134 жыл бұрын
as a teenager in the 70,s i used to carry a picture of this bike around in my wallet,i had 2 triumphs then an r 80and 1000 rt.transalp for 18 years now a 650 v strom.that bike had the best colours.never had this dream bike but had my other dream bike a triumph t160.that dream did not work out.stuff dreams
@loveisall55202 жыл бұрын
I rode an R60/7 for most of a decade of college in the seventies and eighties. I just adored these boxers from riding the first time on an R69S as a child in the sixties.
@MarcS4R Жыл бұрын
beautiful machine
@fzlsalim5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@irvinmartin92592 жыл бұрын
Nice use of Clair de lune, for a bike that’s been “to the Moon”.
@BrightsideMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-) That was the idea!
@jp71522 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! Thks
@Porsche996driver4 жыл бұрын
Nice, just broken in. 🙂 Also the integrated fairing was a new concept.
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
That's right. In both regards ;-)
@bsimpson62043 жыл бұрын
The cockpit fairing sparked a host of copies, clock and volt meter, very nice
@xavierderck39104 жыл бұрын
Mooiste moto ooit gemaakt. Stijl, klasse en kwaliteit. En gemaakt voor het leven
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
It really is a beautiful bike :-) Thanks for watching and commenting!
@hwdfisher Жыл бұрын
Truly an amazing heartwarming story.
@michaelfirth1075 Жыл бұрын
Great video.
@MrPnew15 жыл бұрын
Great production Jack and I love the drone footage too
@karts67353 жыл бұрын
Amazing video....very nostalgic...Thank you!
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ianbestor15289 ай бұрын
I just picked up an 81 R100 and wrenching on it for road readiness. Nice vid.
@BrightsideMedia9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@plutoniusis2 жыл бұрын
Excellent story , this beautiful bike arranged your entire life in a good and prosper way , a BMW Legend :)
@johanchristian48182 жыл бұрын
I had a R90S in Australia, it done 1.3 million klms before i decided to put new rings, pistons in. Amazed it still had the honing marks still visible on the cylinder bores. Best bike built.
@christianb4994 Жыл бұрын
Ich habe seit 39 Jahren ein R80 ST was bin ich heute froh sie nicht verkauft zu haben. Nachdem die Kinder groß waren habe ich sie komplett überholt und fährt sich einfach wunderbar. Aber 1.3 Millionen Km unglaublich. Wer hat den noch mehr mit den ersten Zylindern gefahren? Respekt! Schön das es noch Menschen gibt die dies Motorrad noch lieben. Ich fahre jedes mal mit einem breiten Grinsen vom Hof.
@norberthaase1697 Жыл бұрын
@@christianb4994 Christian,ich fahre eine R80 von 1986.Ich hatte sie mal an einen Bekannten verkauft.Nach 5 Jahren kaufte ich sie zurück.Sie befand sich in einem ganz schlechten Zustand.Nun steht sie wieder da, wie ich es mir vorstellte.Nun ist sie seit 30 Jahren bei mir.Es ist immer ein Vergnügen mit ihr unterwegs zu sein.
@fernandomagalhaes29574 жыл бұрын
I got a brand new 1990 R 80 Gs and I rode sometimes a friend's R 100 RT in several multi day tours over Portugal and Spain. There are no need for more words...Now, the economical crisis gave me a Royal Enfield Classic 500. It's the same type of pleasure...
@Animal.CUT... Жыл бұрын
what u mean ... u switched bmw boxer for Enfield ??? An Royal Enfield Classic 500 it's more reliable than a boxer ???
@perryeaton1233 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this.. I’ve had a beemer for 46 years
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Sounds like a length love affair :-D
@6chhelipilot2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video.
@BrightsideMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@cozydram1 Жыл бұрын
Neat. and great piece of music too boot
@BrightsideMedia Жыл бұрын
Thanks :-)
@SARUNAMI5 жыл бұрын
長年連れ添った夫婦みたいなBMW R90 月旅行みたいな走行距離 とっても素敵じゃないですか
@christianweller42885 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful video.Thanks.
@petergrundy80813 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story I am a custodian of 2 x airheads on the far side of the world Tasmania I have owned both for 30 years and more R80 G/S and R100 RT I seldom ride them but I will never part with them until I am gone
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Wow, we take it you haven't covered similar mileage in that time then? They're fantastic companions in any case :-)
@julianv.584817 күн бұрын
Grate video Pete...❤ May father had the Daytona Oringe R90S in 1976/77? and his wife was from Holland two. Whish he cold have managed to keep it, I like the Bmw Flat twins, there a Stout Road bike.
@nadirkhan62322 жыл бұрын
Thank you . It was a beautiful video . (From Pakistan )
@robertmarsh35884 жыл бұрын
Back in the 70s as a teenager I loved the R90S. I still have a magazine review bought as a 13 year old. Fast forward over 40 years and I own three boxers, though none as pretty as this.
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely looking bike, agreed. Especially in that colour scheme. It must have looked other worldly in the 70s to a 13 year old :-)
@bsimpson62043 жыл бұрын
A brilliant and Iconic motorcycle with a bendy frame and clunky gearbox, but you can’t argue with the build quality, nothing else even close.
@grimdarksandwich662 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. I own an ‘04 R1150R. Very composed bike. Good for long hauls and respectably nimble. That R90/S though. It just looks right. Lean, spare, balanced, tank shape, the classic paint, and that fairing. For many of the same reasons, I also dig the R75’s.
@BrightsideMedia2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Glad you enjoyed the film :-)
@ralphmctell52103 жыл бұрын
lovely video. Wouldn't part with my 1978 R100 👍👍👍
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Good choice! Keep it for as long as you can :-)
@tomfrantz Жыл бұрын
This movie should be in a film festival.
@Shaun.Stephens3 жыл бұрын
I love boxers, especially the R90S. What I'd like to know is how much work has this bike had in that time? Rings? Pistons? Valves / seats? Crank grind? Seals? So many questions....
@BarnOwl612 ай бұрын
I was too young at the time, but it was the machine of my dreams. Dare I say this is even better than the modern motorcycles, produced now. They're far too complicated technology now. Later on, I bought my first BMW motorcycle. Never should have sold it, big mistake!
@trailingarm632 жыл бұрын
Beautiful film. Well done.
@BrightsideMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it :-)
@dietermuller673710 ай бұрын
War immer mein Traummotorrad und wird es auch bleiben, damals teuer und heute wieder
@robbiearamsay3 жыл бұрын
Daytona Orange ! Sad that I sold mine. I loved how it would rise up with the throttle :) and sink low in the corners. A great bike.
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
A great bike indeed. And that's really the colour to have it in as well.
@scottmitchell82735 жыл бұрын
Im restoring one now thats been in parts in a box in outback Australia for 30 years ..slowly slowly
@mohammedalmamari74943 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky
@AZREDFERN3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say, 240k isn’t a lot. My Bronco did that in 20 years as my secondary vehicle and is still reliable. But in England where there’s no wide open highways, that must be an insane amount of mileage! Same with Japan. Almost every 10yo and older car I’ve seen over there has less than 50k on it.
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
It’s true that wide open, straight roads and unstressed engines make mileages mean less. But it’s also a case of ‘they don’t make ‘Em like they used to’. Try doing that kind of mileage on something more modern...
@AZREDFERN3 жыл бұрын
@@BrightsideMedia A lot of things back then were made to be high maintenance, indefinite life, with wearable parts like brass sleeves and under-stressed engines. Today's engines have an understandable trade-off of low maintinance, short life. Instead of brass sleeves that you have to replace periodically, they have 8-10k service intervals and high efficiency. Not exactly a bad thing, but you don't get a choice anymore.
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
You're right. But as long as these machines are still maintainable (which will hopefully be a very long time), they'll keep going. And were happy about that :-)
@michaeltyrrell14265 жыл бұрын
I carry out the repairs on this BMW R90S which includes a recent full engine overhaul and rebuilt front and rear wheels.
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
And what a great job you've done.
@swampy61944 жыл бұрын
I'm on my fifth Beemer...yet the R90S is still the best bike I have ever owned!
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
It's got so much style and character, that comes as no surprise :-)
@DidierPollet7 ай бұрын
C'est une moto fantastique. La mienne achetée d'occasion au bout d'un an date de 1974. Elle reste en parfait état et je ne suis pas disposé à la vendre. Trop bien !! Très agréable à piloter avec une fiabilité exceptionnelle.
@BrightsideMedia6 ай бұрын
Merci :-)
@Old.Dude_19693 жыл бұрын
Only Real BMW..... respect
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
An epic bike indeed :-)
@user-sn5oi4sh6g5 жыл бұрын
Классный байк, супер.
@michaelduffy23754 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 cheers for sharing 🍻
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-) Glad you liked it.
@abdullahalqrni41985 жыл бұрын
Great channel! Keep going!!
@ronaldherbs4552 Жыл бұрын
Bought my R90S in 1976 9 months old 600 miles on the clock £1300 a saving on £1800.Had trouble with crankshaft seal squeaking when hot.BMW said it had dried through lack of early use replaced it free of charge.Great bike to ride very flickable especially after a Suzuki GT750 sold after 3years for a Gold Wing.Different?
@gordonjames88113 жыл бұрын
Any tips for buying one? Your presentation and Love for this motorcycle is iconic in itself appreciated, safe travels to you
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
A buying guide is probably a whole new film in itself. There are loads of good forums and specialist sites with info online though. Check out the R90s owners club or the airheads club, for example.
@charliebowman7854 жыл бұрын
I still regret have sold my R100RS. I told my soul "with one stupid in the family, is more than enough", so I sold my beloved German iron. Reason why?..... My older son was a toddler and he, even being that young, one day was caught by his mother, had removed the cover and was "riding" at the top of the speed.......that was so funny but I felt scared and I did it, I let my dream to go away. By now, around 22 years later, we both ride a CG 125 Honda. Life is a cruel and mysterious mistress, isn't it?
@MARSIPAANIKAKKU-wj6oy3 жыл бұрын
NICE ONE I LIKE IT IM A FAN OF JAPANESE MOTORBIKES BUT BMW MOTORBIKES ARE MY FAVS
@Antimortem2 жыл бұрын
best Motorcycle ever❤️👍
@mikeymike32405 жыл бұрын
Niiiiice one mate. My 1973 Suzuki gt250k has done less than 10% of your bikes mileage. Well done you and the beemer. 😀👍👍👍
@paulrobinson35285 ай бұрын
There is a Mature Gent that rides/used to ride one of these around Warwick/Leamington Spa till recently, right dog of a BMW R90S but still going. Unfortunately i've not seen the bike been riden since i saw it involved in a accident at Grey Mallory roundabout last year. My reason for the interest in this model is my Uncle has one, 1977 version in Orange/Silver, done a round 9000miles. Wasn't this one of the fastest production bikes of the time??
@BrightsideMedia5 ай бұрын
It wasn't the quickest, but that wasn't really the point. It was supremely comfortable, handled well and was reliable and solid. Hence the mileage of the one in the film. You really wouldn't want to go to the moon and back on a Kawasaki H2 750!
@paulrobinson35285 ай бұрын
@@BrightsideMedia What i watch on here, this bike is geared for torque and not rev's which i personally, prefer. If i don't inherit it, i will go out and buy a Rocket 3 instead. Hey at least its British lol
@BlueSky-ec7wnАй бұрын
Now features on furious driving 😂😊
@sandrastyler548111 ай бұрын
Fantastic video , do you still own the motorcycle , ? All the best , Don. PS do you think the bike still holds up in modern traffic and any upgrades ?
@BrightsideMedia11 ай бұрын
Yes, Peter still does :-)
@kevinwachsmann31113 жыл бұрын
nice story 👍👍👍👍great bike
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌️
@danielnichtvondieserwelt3 жыл бұрын
The Word is Flat. The Erath is Flat.
@tonkool47364 жыл бұрын
I wonder what special repairs and overhauls were needed throughout these 240.000 miles??
@BrightsideMedia4 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly, not that many. It's had a fair bit of work, no question. But no major rebuilds or anything like that.
@omega65992 жыл бұрын
For what's worth, my 1973 Moto Guzzi California has done 205.000 miles and I only had to replace piston rings and clutch discs a few years ago. Oh and valve seats.
@collyernicholasjohn3 жыл бұрын
The massive flywheel made it super-smooth. Cruise all day at ~150kph
@441rider2 жыл бұрын
My /5 has the heavy flywheel just purrs at 70mph
@railinly610 Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@martinkeith55433 жыл бұрын
I had the later version with square mirrors and an australian pack also daytona orange one of 26 that came to australia in 1976 also one that did as many kilometres until a car hit me a brilliant bike that ate up the miles I went from Brisbane to Sydney along the new england highway in 9 hours a distance of over 1000 kilometers and I stopped for a meal for 30 minutes
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what these were made for - riding. And riding long distance. Great for comfort and excellent for performance. You must've had a blast :-)
@inspectorclouseau3880 Жыл бұрын
That's a lovely bike, I own a 1250 GS, but not as nice as a classic
@dietermuller673724 күн бұрын
Ja, auch meine Traum Maschine, vieleicht wird es mal war
@keijo82383 жыл бұрын
It's like the W123 Mercedes, lasts forever.
@BrightsideMedia3 жыл бұрын
Or the W124 that came after it - completely over-engineered
@MARSIPAANIKAKKU-wj6oy3 жыл бұрын
I LIKE IT
@michaellandis21442 жыл бұрын
What motor oil did you use for all those miles? What seemed to work best?
@tomcrowther39132 жыл бұрын
I’m considering buying one as a long term investment.
@441rider2 жыл бұрын
My pal Bob put 480 000 on an 100RT from 77 in that Havana brown colour LOL!
@griffspeed5 жыл бұрын
I got a fairing for one of those down the shed somewhere.!! :)