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Donovan303
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A couple of CA77s

Post by Donovan303 » Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:44 am

Hello all,

I wanted to introduce myself. I've been around bikes for a few years now and daily ride a 1971 R60/5. I've always liked the look of the Dream and when I found these 2 I knew I could probably make one good bike, and maybe get both of them back on the road.

I've been doing a little research on this forum and I am no doubt going to have questions, but my goal is to get the red bike back on the road soon and use it to learn as I put the green bike back together, if I can find the missing parts.

The red bike is complete and running, though I cannot get the clutch to work and I believe that it is out of adjustment and the plates are stuck together after 39 years of sitting. I will find out soon! As far as I can tell it appears mostly original, I'd like some input on that. It is registered as a 1969 but I have not researched the frame and engine numbers yet to know what year it might really be. It was taken off the road in 1972-73 and has 4400 miles.

The green bike is more of a mystery. It is mostly complete, but a basket case and was someone's stalled restoration. It is missing some key parts though, exhaust system and carb seem to be the worst of it, but I also have no headlight or speedo.

I will be using this thread to follow the green bike as I try to get it back together and running. I plan to ride and maintain the red bike so I do not think I will be "restoring" that one, just keeping it going.

Thanks,
Christopher
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CA77s
CA77s
Red bike after a couple hours cleaning.
Red bike after a couple hours cleaning.
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Eljeef
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Post by Eljeef » Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:09 pm

Welcome. You already have a great start.
1964-C77 305 Dream
2002 BMW R1150GS
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mmiiiiiz
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Post by mmiiiiiz » Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:00 am

Looks like you're going to have a great time with those two bikes, congratulations on your purchase. BTW, where abouts in NC are you? Should still have some riding time left...
Have fun
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Donovan303
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Post by Donovan303 » Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:42 pm

mmiiiiiz wrote:Looks like you're going to have a great time with those two bikes, congratulations on your purchase. BTW, where abouts in NC are you? Should still have some riding time left...
Have fun
I am in G'boro. I doubt I will be riding either of these this year. I red bike has an issue in 2nd gear, I'm starting to think it may be timing and looking into that now. The green bike's engine is out.

However, I still have my /5. I try to keep her active year round, so we will see.
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