Looking at a 1959 R50 tomorrow morning

[supershaft]

Personally I have seen a number of US models have sidecar lugs. My '69 R69US didn't. I have never noticed a earls fork model without them but I am sure they are out there.

If I ever get another vintage, I am going to make a R68S. A R51/3 with a R69S engine in it. Buy a repo R68 front fender and presto. You have got what looks just like a R68 but goes a lot better. It sounds fun to me?

[subagon]

I have room in my garage

Congrats on the new addition

[weeman]

Cael

Originally Posted by Twin headlight Ernie

Hi Guys,
Just wanted to say thanks for the kind information and helpful hints. Also thanks much for the pressure to make the purchase. I pick it up on Wednesday!
I am currently working on my 1992 R100GS and am doing a frame up restoration on a 1978 R100/7. This will be number three Beemer for the stable.
I don't have room in the shop for this one and it may be a while before I get a chance to to work on it. I am going to clear some space for it in the mud room in my house. (Us single guys can get away with having a bike in the house) I'll invite one of my riding buddies over this weekend to help me get it up the stairs and through the door. If anyone has a tail light or a lead on where to pick one up for this bike please let me know.
Take care and safe riding.
2HE

I'm glad you pulled the trigger Congrats! By the way, I see you're in Minisoda my brother lives in St. Michael he'd be happy to store it for you. You could probably find a tail light on evilbay.
Cheers m8!

[bmwhacker]

Congrats on your new acquisition. you got a hell of a deal!
you will now be required to share each and every detail to the drooling, envious horde.

[disston]

Congratulations.

The tail lights are available. Somebody has the one that came with your bike.

[Twin headlight Ernie]

I got the bike home tonight. The owner included the original owners book and even the 1959 bill of sale. The original owner traded in a Harley with a sidecar. I'm going to make a photocopy of it and see if I can figure out how to scan a copy. It's just such a cool piece of documentation. I'll have to see if I can find a frame for it. It's my kind of artwork.

2HE

[_cy_]

congrats!!

[Cordless]

You going to start making skidplates and other cool bits for it? I have its 1956 R50 brother.

[Twin headlight Ernie]

The original owner bought the bike with a few goodies for $1078.95.
He traded in a 1955 Harley with hack for a $700.00 trade in value. His balance was $378.95.
The title and transfer fee was $.75.
I bet he wishes he had the Harley mothballed and stashed away.
2HE

[bmwhacker]

Originally Posted by Twin headlight Ernie

I got the bike home tonight. The owner included the original owners book and even the 1959 bill of sale. The original owner traded in a Harley with a sidecar. I'm going to make a photocopy of it and see if I can figure out how to scan a copy. It's just such a cool piece of documentation. I'll have to see if I can find a frame for it. It's my kind of artwork.

2HE

Without photos it didn't happen!