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| South Sound BMW is blessed with customers who cherish older BMW motorcycles (and other marques), restore them, and then allow us to have them on display in our store. In time we will have photos of these wonderful machines and a little bio on each.
Photos are fine, but absorbing the essence of a true vintage motorbike is best done when you can see it live, smell it, touch it gently, and ask it permission to take your own photo.
Please, stop by and enjoy these precious bikes. When a salesperson approaches offering assistance simply say "I'd like time to enjoy the old bikes" We will let you do that for as long as you want.
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An Elusive R-57. 1928 to 1930
The R-57 was the "S" bike of its era. It was modeled after the first factory racers of 1925. Weight: 330lb dry, Top Speed: 72 mph.
This bike was found disassembled, but complete, in Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall. As it showed little wear, it was probably an un-raced, well maintained private bike when disassemble and hidden from Nazi conscription in WWII.
The restoration was performed over a two year period by John Viljoen at his shop, Antique Cycle NW, in Seattle. The bike runs good as it looks, and is fun to ride. |
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