Purchased in the summer of 2022 for $2500 with a salvage title. Seller claimed bike as in a “low speed incident” that bent the left fork leg. That may have been true and the bent for leg was replaced however; there was more damage than a bent tube. Read on…
As seen in original ad. Paint looks better from this angle. The Corbin seat was soon on it’s way out. As seen in the ad—Talbot mirrors and “repaired” windshield (crack was glued then shield got the ‘Stones treatment….Paint it Black. From the ad….Seller noted correct aux original gauges and mileage. Yes, the clock STILL works.
After the bike arrived home, the conversion from an S to a T model began. With a 90S already in the line up, this bike was altered with nearly all BMW parts to a more standard set up with high bars and aux gauge pods. The cowled seat will be replaced later.
Refurb in progress. Finding the correct long cables that fit 40mm carbs and US high bars took a minute—careful search thru available lengths and carb application was requiredStill wearing S seat/cowl and original shocks. The New Kid in Town being watched by curious onlookers in the backgroundFinished extending wiring on switch gear/controls. The 4 gauge no fairing set up is a particular favorite.
After putting just a few miles on the bike in this configuration, it was clear there was an issue. The bike was veering HARD to the right—this after all new steering head bearings, wheel bearings and tires were installed.
Off to GMD Computrack in Fairmount, Georgia for frame alignment and repair.
Medieval Hydraulic Torture DeviceBike was partially disassembled at home, then a bit more at the shop. Job was completed in 24 hrs. Dropped off Friday morning, picked up Saturday at Noon, ready to go.
Kent (not pictured) and his crew at GMD found the frame and steering head were in fact a few degrees off center as a result of the “low speed incident” with the previous owner. The frame down tube on the right was heated (red hot) to allow for proper realignment in the jig. The repair was right at $1000. With the buy in price on this bike, this was a worthy repair to keep an original 77S on the road.
Taking styling and accessory cues from the 79 R100T, note standard dual seat/grab rail, rear mud guard, panniers, crash bars and aux gauges w/ pods. Uh oh…not quite ready for the road. Trans oil change produced part of shift dog in the oil pan. Transmission sent to Ande @ Barrington Motor Works for standard rebuild & repair. Finally. Completed and road ready in the early spring of 2023. Standard T or touring set up belies the sporty performance of the S engine and carb configuration. Finishing carb balancing after a long ride–note fan for keeping the heads cool. On the Road: Deer Lake, PA Summer of 2023. Factory red fender replaced with an original black w/ gold pinstripe fender for a different look. Fall 2023: Crash bars, LED aux lights, rebuilt Koni shocks, dual horns, original solo seat, Hepco Becker panniers and top boxTop box is fitted to a Flat Racer rear rack
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