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Originally Posted by RobC
Robin , they had to break because you were slowing them down. I sympathize with you as my wife had to down trade from her steroid jap car to a more sedate 335 BMW Coupe.
Cheers
Rob
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Yes Rob, very funny. I was originally looking for another clapped out $500 bike to buy and restore, done half a dozen now easy, but couldn't find one for under about $3500. Got this 5 series for $4500. It was also clapped out (look at the price) but as with most bimmers the drive train only needed a little bit of love to get it pumping again. Suspension and steering is another matter, cars have a lot more in there than just shocks and a ball joint. It's been a lot of work but that side is almost done. It even drove well when I could wobble the rear wheels while they where off the ground so go figure.
But lately it's been looking like this :