My BMW - not motocross - but old school

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Edited Date/Time 10/1/2012 7:22am
Hey guys, I just bought this little cutie and had the urge to show it to you all :-)

I have this stubborn back problems (spinal disc) that bother me since the last 12 months, so I can't ride my dirtbike. There are also twins coming this summer, so the predictions are not that good that I will be able to ride motocross this year a lot. So i thought I need a substitute so that i can at least ride a bit in the little free time i have left.
I know, I will not be able to jump any triples with this bike, but I am sure it will be fun to ride this cute old school MASCHINE.

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newmann 4/18/2012 7:53am
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That is a really cool bike. Although I have a few friends who are complete BMW nuts, I know little about them. So, what exactly is it? 1940's?
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mxmasta 4/18/2012 8:01am
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Thanks newmann!

It is a 1953 BMW R25/2 but has a engine from a R26 (which were built from 1955-1960).
It's amazing how reliable this bike is. After nearly 60 years it still starts with the first kick.
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PN27416 4/18/2012 9:15am
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Beauty. Will you take it out on the street?
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mxmasta 4/18/2012 9:37am
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PN27416 wrote:
Beauty. Will you take it out on the street?
Yes for sure! I just need some old school clothes and helmet to match the style of the bike.

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PN27416 4/19/2012 5:55am
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Great idea. You'd be a huge it riding that way to a bike show, heck even to a car show.
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oldmxdog61u 9/3/2012 9:31am
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Nice ride. I have a 72 royal Enfield that's fun to ride too. At a whopping 14hp it is not a "bullet"....
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JPT 9/3/2012 5:31pm
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Very nice.
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mxmasta 9/5/2012 12:04am
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oldmxdog61u wrote:
Nice ride. I have a 72 royal Enfield that's fun to ride too. At a whopping 14hp it is not a "bullet"....
Mine's got also something around 14hp, but it is awesome to ride.
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oldmxdog61u 9/5/2012 4:54pm
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I like parking at the local Coffee shop next to all the new iron. My little bullet gets more looks and questions than the big dog s/s v twin dink bikes which is a hoot.
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oldmxdog61u 9/5/2012 5:02pm
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I would love an old BMW, but I traded a 1980 yz 125 for this. Fun, but oh so hokey. Sooo hokey it makes me smile.
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observer 9/5/2012 5:52pm
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Very cool bikes! wow....
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mxmasta 9/5/2012 10:59pm
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Nice Enfield! Looks really good.
Is this a diesel bike? I know Enfield builds diesel engines in some of the bikes, but yours doesn't look like it's a diesel.
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mxmasta 9/5/2012 11:01pm
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Here is one more from my BMW:

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oldmxdog61u 9/6/2012 6:06pm
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It's a frankenstein bullett 500. Gas. Not diesel. The diesel makes the gas bike feel like a turbo by comparison. One guy does get Bout 150+ mpg on diesel. The joke is Thats because it will onl y run downhill. Your BMW would be a major keeper for me. Love those. Rode a lot of /5. /6. /7's back in the day. Love the functional esthetics of those to death.
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Tim507 9/11/2012 6:51pm
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mxmasta wrote:
Here is one more from my BMW: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/09/05/IMG_1534_857800.JPG[/img]
Here is one more from my BMW:

NIce ride mxmastaSmile I have 1963 BMW 650 boxer with a solo saddle. The tank-fenders are all original paint.
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mxmasta 9/12/2012 1:02am
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mxmasta wrote:
Here is one more from my BMW: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/09/05/IMG_1534_857800.JPG[/img]
Here is one more from my BMW:

Tim507 wrote:
NIce ride mxmastaSmile I have 1963 BMW 650 boxer with a solo saddle. The tank-fenders are all original paint.
Thanks Tim!

Do you have any pics of your 650?

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Tim507 9/13/2012 6:30am
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I will take a picture soon and post it ...........it sitting in the shed and is a bit dusty as I recently moved and the poor thing has been ignoredSmile

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mxmasta 9/14/2012 2:25am
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Sweet pics motogrady, thanks!
The beige R25 in the last pic looks awesome.
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motogrady 9/14/2012 7:57am
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mxmasta wrote:
Sweet pics motogrady, thanks!
The beige R25 in the last pic looks awesome.
I have some more in another pc, I 'll put 'em up for ya.

You guys have some real nice rides there, sweet bikes.
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PN27416 9/17/2012 6:04am
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Awesome guys. Love the old street bikes so here's my unrestored 1969 Sears 105.
Only gets ridden to a show if its close by.
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mxmasta 9/20/2012 11:57pm
9/20/2012 11:57pm
Tim507 that BMW looks rad!!

A question, cause I am curious:
Is it something really special to own a old BMW bike in the states, or are there quite some of them around?
Like do you see them often on the streets or just on some special occasions?
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Tim507 10/1/2012 7:22am
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Tim507 that BMW looks rad!! A question, cause I am curious: Is it something really special to own a old BMW bike in the states, or...
Tim507 that BMW looks rad!!

A question, cause I am curious:
Is it something really special to own a old BMW bike in the states, or are there quite some of them around?
Like do you see them often on the streets or just on some special occasions?
You really do not see many of them around. No you do not see them on the street very much at all. Is it special - I think so

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