I dragged another one home today!

[efadul]

OTOH, a happy wife is a happy life  

[tom_hudson]

Now I'm being told the bike has Krauser 4 valve heads? I guess i need to pull a valve cover? If it does thats pretty rare stuff? A  set of Krauser heads sold on e-bay for $2,600.00

This bike is getting more interesting all the time - tom

[tvrla]

Tom - You got faulty information - someone didn't know what he was looking at. Those aren't Krauser heads, normal BMW valve covers won't fit the Krausers, and yours are the CC products cool covers for standard BMW heads. They've got an O-Ring seal rather than fiber gaskets which supposedly helps with cooling due to the metal to metal contact with the head.

Anyway, take it from me, you DO NOT have Krauser heads on that bike.

[tom_hudson]

Tom - You got faulty information - someone didn't know what he was looking at. Those aren't Krauser heads, normal BMW valve covers won't fit the Krausers, and yours are the CC products cool covers for standard BMW heads. They've got an O-Ring seal rather than fiber gaskets which supposedly helps with cooling due to the metal to metal contact with the head.

Anyway, take it from me, you DO NOT have Krauser heads on that bike.

Thanks Spokes - I agree - I did find out that Branch Flowmetrics did do the heads - Their web site shows some impressive work -  

I have a couple of calls to voicemails to get the name of the mechanic who did all the engine work - I was told he's in the North West - Seattle or Portland area & is very well known to the Airhead/BMW world -

I have found out the bike started out as a unfaired "S" model. Rear drum - dual disc up front -

It's really a pleasure to see & own a bike that was rebuilt to be a good-looker & a runner as well - Appears nothing but the best in parts & labor was used -

I had a great offer on the bike today but it's not on the market, maybe later but if I had a den big enough I would park it on a turn table - pretty damn thing to look at - at least in my eyes - tom

[Mike V]

Tom,

Very nice looking bike, congratulations.  I'm eager to hear how you like the fairing and how it performs out on the road in different conditions.  Looks like the bike is ready for a lot of (x-country) miles.

They love the road, the more miles the better.

-Mike V. / San Diego  

[tom_hudson]

Tom,

Very nice looking bike, congratulations.  I'm eager to hear how you like the fairing and how it performs out on the road in different conditions.  Looks like the bike is ready for a lot of (x-country) miles.

They love the road, the more miles the better.

-Mike V. / San Diego  

I have taken it on some short runs - i'm setting in a semi up-rite position - the fairing takes care of all the air that would hit you in the chest - you do get a facefull of air but my Schuberth C3 takes care of that & the C3 is very quiet - They did make & I think someone still makes a tall touring screen but they are butt ugly - The look the bike now has is just killer for me - I was out in the garage last night checking the bike out some more & my bride came out & ask me if I would be needing a sleeping bag - women - they just don't understand

[tom_hudson]

This is a first for me - I have owned 6 airheads & this is the first one that still had the air pump mounted under the seat & it still has the rubber dust cap on it - Normally guys take these off before they sell the bike  

[tom_hudson]

This started out as a 1980 "S" - can anyone tell me what seats will interchange with the bike /5 /6 /7? I want to call Corbin & order a Gunfighter - Corbin don't list an "S" - hope they make one that fits this bike - thanks, tom

[Mike V]

I wouldn't recommend it unless you have another on-board pump of some kind.  it weighs nothing and doesn't get in the way. Mine has pulled me out of a few difficult emergency situations while on the road.  It's tucked well out of sight and is well fitted from the factory.  And becoming a rare item.

I'm enjoying looking at it also, more pictures?  She's a beauty.

I have a feeling our wives share the same opinions of our passion.

-Mike V. / San Diego

[tvrla]

Tom - I thought your bike has the drum rear brake? If so, it's either been changed from the disc the S, RS and RT came with stock, or was a T to begin with. The VIN should be stamped in the right front steering head gusset and it'll tell you what the bike was originally.

Whoever you spoke with at Corbin didn't know the BMW airheads. Your seat was used on the R90S (74-76), 100S, 100RS, RT, and finally all of the models after 1981-84. It's usually known as the S seat, though it's the same one used on the twin shock RSs and RTs.

I like the look of your bike too. It's been well loved!

[tom_hudson]

Tom - I thought your bike has the drum rear brake? If so, it's either been changed from the disc the S, RS and RT came with stock, or was a T to begin with. The VIN should be stamped in the right front steering head gusset and it'll tell you what the bike was originally.

Whoever you spoke with at Corbin didn't know the BMW airheads. Your seat was used on the R90S (74-76), 100S, 100RS, RT, and finally all of the models after 1981-84. It's usually known as the S seat, though it's the same one used on the twin shock RSs and RTs.

I like the look of your bike too. It's been well loved!

I was going by what the guy who owned the bike when it was Resto's said - In his ad it stated "The bike is essantially an unfaired "S" model with with drum rear break. This is from his Craiglist List ad - Portland OR - 04-21-2010 -

How did you miss this one 2 years ago Spoke? Nothing personal but I'm happy you missed it   tom

[tvrla]

So what does the steering head plaque or the gusset say? Is it an S or a T? Not that it matters much - I don't think there was any difference in the engine or gear box.

My garage, storage, and old van are full - no room for anything more. Two years ago (maybe a bit less) I got the LS and haven't been looking for any more airheads since then. I have lusted after an older guzzi, but thankfully don't have the cash for one. I'm sure if I did, I'd figure out a way to shoe-horn it in somewhere. (I'm sick, really sick!)

So the bike came from Portland. Maybe I know the previous owner - what's his name?

[tom_hudson]

So the bike came from Portland. Maybe I know the previous owner - what's his name?[/quote]
I don't have a name - there was another owner since Portland - I bought it from a guy in Fresno, CA -

I'm also out of room - I got a call last week from a guy who found me on goggle - I hadn't seen him since the mid-60's! In 1964 I was a young guy working in my dads service station & this guy would pass the gas station 4 or 5 tines a day riding his Honda Chopper - so cool with the extended forks - Peanut tank -  So when he called the other night - what was the 1st thing I ask him - What ever happen to your old 305 chopper - Guess what - He said it was out in the "BARN"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - He ask me if I still liked motorcycles   8-) 8-) I said yeah - then he said I could  "HAVE" the old Honda if i wanted it it's about a 3 hour drive to his place - Guess that a hundred bucks worth of gas - I don't have room for a project - I don't have room for a project - This thing has been setting for 30/40 years!~ The carbs? Piston’s frozen? Rotten tires? Rust? I'm getting to old for this stuff but god how when I was 16 years old i would drool when he look so cool riding buy with his bright orange Bell 3/4 brain bucket on - I wonder if I could look cool a riding a 1964 Honda Old School Chopper - May I better go for a bike ride & just eye ball it & see just what shape it's in - Maybe the barn is climate control or maybe it has holes in the roof Guess there's only one way to find out & I might as well drive the truck over – Yes – some of us are sick & there ain’t no pill to cure it.

[marcmax]

I'm glad there is no pill for it. There are a lot worse sicknesses to have. My brother collects old boats like he is starting his own navy. And yes they really are a hole in the water that you dump money into. I'll take all the old bike projects I can get my hands on. And when I run out of room I'll rent a long term storage space to house the parts. When I finally take that last ride someone is going to have fun going through it all!

[tvrla]

Hell yeah! Get that sucker! It's not just any old Honda - it's got sentimental value!!!

Better not pass that one up!

Is it the Scrambler or SuperHawk? Can't imagine anyone making a chopper out of a 305 Dream.

My first bikes were Hondas, but never had a Superhawk - I think one of those would be pretty cool. But of course, I would un-chop it and put it back to stock. They're just too cool stock.

Kind of interesting about the beemer - I knew a guy (it's not 'know' because he was a big jerk and royally pissed me off) in town here who had a blue one like yours with the Rabid Transit. Don't know if he's still got it or sold it - haven't been in touch with him for at least five years, though I do see him now and then at tech days.