2904119 1972 BMW R50/5, Black. “Toaster” Tank. 41,434 Miles. Not Running “Project Bike”
Excellent bucket and wires, nice instrument, no ring / lens / reflector insert. Has key for steering lock and seat lock. Nice hand controls, good cables, handlebars rusty, no mirrors, mirror mount threads are good, good steering damper and knob. Has frame & seat lock key.
No dents in tank, good fuel cap, tar in bottom of tank, not rusty. Toaster panels straight, but pitted, no emblems, Germa petcocks turn OK, carburetors slides free, motor does not turn, clutch turns free, nice valve covers.
Transmission shifts well in all gears, shifter return spring bad. Exhaust headers good, crossover fair. MAC mufflers solid but finish fair. Original seat with bad foam and cover, good trim. Seat pan has heavy surface rust, but should clean up, good hinges. Reynolds back rest without pad, no OE grab rail. Krauser bag mounts with rack. ,
Both rims straight with no flat spots; will polish up nicely. Spokes rusty. Hub caps are nice. Both fenders have no cracks. Left battery cover good, right battery cover has been notched in front. No passenger pegs. Has rare OE horn. Centerstand needs tine welded on. Small ding in right shock cover. Left shock cover good. Good OE taillight, shell needs paint.
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