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Bmw Rseries 1971 Bmw Motorcycle R505 Wbuco Saddle... on 2040-motos

$4,000
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Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs, IA
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This is an auction for a vintage BMW R505. nbspI have had all the body parts repainted. nbspThenbspcarburetors Were rebuilt 5yrs ago, front forks rebuilt 3 yrs ago, new tires two years ago. nbspBuco saddlebags are fiberglass and have been wired to act as rear blinkers. nbspSeat has just been recovered as well. nbspRegularnbspmaintenancenbspperformed. nbspThis is a head turner nbspAs mentioned in the condition column some regular condition issues. nbspThis was a daily rider, very dependable bike. nbspI am moving up to a larger bike and need to free up some funds. nbspPlease feel free to email me any questions you may haveOn Nov0813 at 181857 PST, seller added the following informationThis is an auction for a matching number, vintage BMW R505. nbspI have had all the body parts repainted(some wear chipsscratches). nbspThenbspcarburetors Were rebuilt 5 yrs ago, front forks rebuilt three years ago, new tires 2yrs ago. nbspBuco saddlebags are fiberglass and have been wired to act as rear blinkers. nbspSeat has just been recovered as well. nbspRegularnbspmaintenancenbspperformed. nbspThis is a head turner nbspAs mentioned in the condition column some regular condition issues. nbspThis was a daily rider, very dependable bike. nbspI am moving up...

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