[net.cycle] BMW 75/5

mwf@osu-eddie.UUCP (Mark W. Froelich) (03/07/85)

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Well, I am about to take the plunge and purchase my dream machine.
I have found a 1972 BMW 75/5 with <30000 miles.  I have a few questions
to ask of those with any experience with this vintage BMW.
1) I am told that the rear fender is cracked (fiberglass) from having had
   too much weight exerted on the tail light.  How easy is this to fix?
2) What mechanical problems should I look for in a bike with 30000 miles
   on it?
3) One problem with the machine is that it's first owner (I will be third)
   left it outside.  Thus the seat is needing to be recovered/replaced.  
   How easy is it to recover (what should I use?), and how much for a new
   seat (I like the original seat shape (no pseudo saddles)?
4) Is there any advantage in belonging to the National BMW owners club?
   Such as information on restoring my machine to original condition?
   This is my long term goal (Being a college student tends to hamper
   this goal).
Thanks in advance for any advice,
			Mark Froelich
			(soon to be new owner (I hope))
			cbosgd!osu-eddie!mwf
			2096 Tuller Rd.
			Cowlumbus OH, 43201