Very Mileage
what types of problems should i expect if i bought a 1970s bmw motorcycle in good shape but very low mileage?
rarely ridden or can these odometers be jacked?
I own a 75 and a 76 that until a year or so ago I rode on a regular basis (they're in storage to be retrieved some time in the future). I've owned the 75 since it was new. The small amount of plastic on these bikes is painted fiberglass that I've had no age related problems with. The seats have been changed on both bikes, one cause I wore it out (130,000 miles) and the other for more comfort. If the bike is running and fully functional you should be able to ride it many years as long as you practice good maintenance.
Problems I have encountered are keeping the carbs synced. I'll do a tune up then within about 3 -5 thousand miles I notice that one cylinder will lead the other as I roll on the throttle. This happens just above idle, but not noticeable at higher engine speeds. It is not uncommon for these bike when they reach 70k to 100k miles to develop noisy gear boxes, this usually means the bearings need to be replaced.
Yes the odometer can be "jacked" if you know how to take them apart, it ain't easy and requires some special tools.
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