[{"id": 14333059, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "killer bike by a killer dude @seller \r\nHe and I have judged BMWs together at the Quail and well , he knows these machines as good as anyone .\r\nBid with absolute confidence.\r\nIll lead this out\r\nCheers\r\nDavid", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1714665787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333061, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Davidlee8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714665800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14333073, "authorName": "jimg1126", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimg1126/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100k+ miles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714665936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333139, "authorName": "good-design", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/good-design/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow\u2026you will find no finer example anywhere at any price and with any better provenance. Rarest of the /5s internally souped up and in the best color offered? Yes please!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1714666548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333202, "authorName": "ctaben", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As good as it gets. The last thing I need is another bike, but....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714666996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333315, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone! \r\nI\u2019m crazy excited about my first listing.\r\nKind of, 3 of my bikes have been thought BaT but in the hands of new owners. \r\nThey all did fairly well especially the Bristol Gray R69S. I\u2019ll be able kick tires more later today, but right now we are loading the truck and heading to the Quail show. We will place this very bike in the BaT tent while I judge in the show. Will miss having you judge with me David.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1714667861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333383, "authorName": "msgallin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msgallin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this bike have a kick starter or an electric starter?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714668272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333398, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The green is cool but refinishing it in Curry would have knocked it out of the park \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714668368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333702, "authorName": "Lago86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lago86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Hannah that's gorgeous. Toasters are on fire right now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714669769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14334058, "authorName": "willy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He\u2019ll, if @Davidlee8 thinks it\u2019s only worth $3,600 I\u2019m in at $4,000 ; )", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714670896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14334062, "authorName": "willy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willy/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by willy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714670905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14334078, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 4999, "content": "$4,999 bid placed by Davidlee8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714670954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14334086, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nah @willy \r\nWe had to start somewhere", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1714670989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14334127, "authorName": "Texan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texan/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Texan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714671133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14334261, "authorName": "pockomoth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pockomoth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with Wheelynat, should have finished it in curry. Nothing to see here. Stay away.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714671632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14334267, "authorName": "pockomoth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pockomoth/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by pockomoth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714671644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14334427, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msgallon. BMW added the electric starter with all the 1970 models but also kept the kickstart for a few years. In short, this bike has both as well as all /5.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714672184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14334980, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all you BMW lovers!\r\nFor those that don\u2019t know me yet, the is Tim of Tim Stafford Restorations Inc.\r\nI have had a full time restoration shop for over 30 years specializing in 1950-73 BMWs. My love for two wheels started like most of us with bicycles and like most boys, I liked to build them. BMX bikes then onto road race bikes when I was 18 and cross country runner fit. It was the crazy fun days of the 80\u2019s that got me into Vespa scooters then by chance stumbling onto German bikes such as Zundapp, NSU, Horex and of course the timeless industrial art of BMWs. Out of all of them, it was the BMW that really resonated with me.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1714674032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14335039, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is gorgeous. Maybe it should be a show bike, but I don't think I'd be able to resist the temptation to strap a duffel on the back and hit the blue highways to roll up some miles.\r\n\r\nIt's a winner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714674212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14335336, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyclemike I totally get you! The 700+ miles on the clock are mostly me and in the last month on San Diego back roads in spring. I build show bikes to be ridden!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1714675058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14335698, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations - Oh, yes I well remember the back roads of SD county. The days of riding there are some of the best memories of my riding career. I was a member of SDAMC when you were in the early days of the restoration business. Good times and fond memories.\r\n\r\nBest of luck with the R50 auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714676124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14336585, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyclemike, you remember this road?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714679117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14337026, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations - Oh yeah, that's the old RR bridge on 94, near Campo. Can't even guess how many times I've ridden that road. Kinda wish I were riding it now, instead of looking at the Oregon rain at the moment.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714680770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14337185, "authorName": "1956bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1956bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pockomoth has good humor.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714681323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14337222, "authorName": "1956bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1956bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 73 750 Toaster in the same color, wherever I go, people take pictures, the girls love the color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714681440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14337952, "authorName": "snowcrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snowcrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy smokes! I had an R50S restored by Tim and it was insane! I sold it on here, you can see the listing in my profile and how much of a good dude Tim was in helping me with anything I needed to know. Good soul, super knowledgeable, the gold standard in BMW restorations!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1714685221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14338416, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by sdlumpsum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714690286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14338639, "authorName": "Dak92159", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dak92159/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lovely bike and great color. good luck, the R50/R60 models from the /5 range are great runners.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714693055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14338814, "authorName": "RocketmanX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketmanx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@good-design\r\nI agree the R50/5 is likely the rarest. Wiki states 70,000 /5 built during the 4 year run. I wonder what the exact numbers per year and model were? As well as the counts for the LWB version?\r\n\r\nI purchased my first airhead, a 1973 LWB green R60/5 from Riverside CA BMW dealer with my US savings bonds in 1979. While a airman at march AFB, the bike took me all over CA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714695045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14338869, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@snowcrash, great to hear from you man! \r\nI remember the riding video you did of that R50S. You put it through it\u2019s paces and she liked it! \ud83d\ude1c You\u2019re not the average pilot!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714695589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14338945, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was asked one time in a Facebook group \u201cif you could only have one BMW for the rest of your life, what would it be?\u201d.\r\nComing from a mostly 1960s BMW background, many were surprised I picked a R60/5 or a R50/5 with a R60/5 top end. \r\nI just love the look of the standard and compact BING carburetors. And with 42hp and these great updated /5 frames, it\u2019s plenty for the country roads and shorter freeway journeys I do. And these /5s still have a classic look I love.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714696233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14339736, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just saw this bike in the parking lot at Quail. As James Brown used to say \u201c Good gawd\u201d!\r\nIf you want the best, here \u2018tis.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714706824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14339937, "authorName": "Motopharmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motopharmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is absolutely my favorite BMW and /5 color for sure! In the sun it lights up and is amazing!!!\r\nTim is the most knowledgeable and best in the business for sure! This should be a fun auction \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714711834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14340619, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "StunningR50 Tim! Love that color almost as much as Daytona Orange and Silver Smoke!! \r\nWhen I first got into restoring BMW R90Ss many years ago, I paid Tim a visit in this shop in San Diego. His attention to detail was inspiring and became the model for how I approach my R90S restorations. I can assure anyone contemplating this R50 that it will be of the highest quality and will not disappoint.\r\nMark Francois", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714741912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14342327, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shooker, great to see you again after a few years. You don\u2019t age man!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714754999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14342536, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @motopharmer.\r\nAnd you\u2019re right about this color!\r\nIt glows due to the candy gold over the green metallic base. It\u2019s a 3 stage paint job, base coat, candy coat, then a clear coat. A good cut and buff and she\u2019s just glows.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714755854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14342608, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks a bunch Mark! You do the nicest work on the R90S! Great to know you and judge your bikes. And for anyone else that\u2019s at the Quail, I noticed Mark is here and loves to kick tires. I noticed him leave on the big ride this morning", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714756126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14346664, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714769569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14347034, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714771096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14347844, "authorName": "seroj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seroj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great cold start video! You're right that those slide carbs usually don't like throttle when cold. If you can give it throttle right off the bat, it usually means the needle is too rich once up to temp. Everyone in the vintage BMW world knows Tim's work - he's one of the best and a good guy to boot! BTW when does the new calendar come out :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714779091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14347846, "authorName": "seroj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seroj/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by seroj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714779125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14348365, "authorName": "ricksrides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricksrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tim, did you leave the original rear end in it, or did you swap in the ratio that goes with the R60/5? If this was mentioned in the post or the comments, I have missed it. \r\nThanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714784750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14349531, "authorName": "Timar72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timar72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It doesn't get any better than this. Tim is the master of detail. I'll be watching the end of this one!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714824858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14350519, "authorName": "Eaats33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaats33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The /5 model could probably qualify as the quintessential example of an airhead BMW.\r\nFrom memory I believe there were black, white, blue, red, gold, silver and green painted BMW motorcycles available in that era.\r\nI\u2019m sure this can be confirmed by one of the Beemer Boyz lurking here.\r\nInterestingly, and also from memory, I seem to recall that the green /5 bikes were usually the last ones to leave the dealership showroom.\r\nApparently contemporary preferences of /5 colors has changed a bit from those of the early 1970\u2019s.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714836305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14352327, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone! I plan to take more time to kick tires with you later, but right now I\u2019m helping judge at the Quail show. If you\u2019re here, come check out the bike in person under the BaT tent.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714845474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14355519, "authorName": "Motogrotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogrotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love that Nuremburg green @StaffordRestorations it is outstanding. I was at a BMWMOA rally back in the day when they gave away to a random event ticket holder a Nuremburg green 750 /5 toaster. It was awesome and the new owner was ripping around the campgrounds on it with the biggest grin ever. Thanks for your help with the R69S carbs.\r\nGrotto", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714859912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14356054, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by sdlumpsum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714866176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14356337, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ricksrides, I kept with the stock R50 rear drive for two reasons. #1 I wanted the bike to be able to be judged. #2 and most importantly to most, this bike will scoot! I think most of us would prefer the quickness the slightly lower gearing. I\u2019m thinking most of us would not plan to sit on the highway for hours on end any longer with this bike. Taller gears would not give you more top end speed, just lower RPMs needed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714869897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14358579, "authorName": "Texan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texan/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Texan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714924310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14358609, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "John took her out this morning at the Quail when I went for my run.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714924514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14358911, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me leaving The Quail show yesterday.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714926930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14362059, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by sdlumpsum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714938931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14363379, "authorName": "saddlesore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saddlesore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rare opportunity to own a very special piece with Mr Stafford\u2019s history.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714949639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14364849, "authorName": "ricksrides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricksrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, Tim for your reply about the rear end. I agree with your reasoning on this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714989329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14365502, "authorName": "bbass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought a rebuilt gearbox from Tim for my 1966 R69S that I purchased here on BaT. His build/rebuild quality and attention to detail are tip top! \r\n\r\nImagine this color on a /2!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715003070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14373221, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Made it back from the Quail show last night and made the time today to turn our pigeon scratch on the build into something legible. Doctors can get away with it, I can\u2019t \ud83d\ude09 \r\nTo be clear, this is the invoice/build sheet for this bike.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715043662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14374323, "authorName": "autoheart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoheart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations Gorgeous toaster! If I may, how did you refinish the silver carb runners? I can\u2019t seem to get it right\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715080314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14375198, "authorName": "dominator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dominator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the opportunity and pleasure of meeting Tim at The (very wet) Quail last Saturday (he was also part of the panel judging my two Beemers \ud83e\udd14) and I especially took the time to check out this bike under the BAT tent where I had my 1969 R60/US also on display.\r\nIf you have been in the BMW scene, you know Stafford Restorations as one of the best but it does not prepare you for this level of authenticity, attention to details and presentation.\r\nI got my first new BMW on Christmas eve 1974 (That's right, ...50 years ago!\ud83e\udd2a) and I don't remember them looking that nice, even brand new.\r\nOutstanding resto, both to ride and to look at.\r\nOn my way home, I saw it in the back of a pick-up truck passing me, sped up and followed it for 55 miles down Highway 46. \r\nFelt a little bit like a \"voyeur\"! \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715091986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14375302, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@autoheart, the pant we used is PPG concept single stage matched to a BMW. Same thing we used on the springs but with way more flattening agent in it. It\u2019s over PPG DP epoxy. A flex additive will also help. I will also add, our favorite thing to get the match from is under the knee pads of a \u201870-\u201871 /5 tank. Ends up being a great universal silver for all the \u201cindustrial\u201d parts for most any BMW. \r\nSorry if you wanted something EZ like \u201cHome Depot, krylon #peelsoff&gaswipesoff\u201d \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715092763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14375326, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dominator, very big thanks for the kind words here! It was great to kick tires with everyone and nice to see the good showing of 1970s BMWs. Let\u2019s hope for back to sunny weather next year.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715093015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14376214, "authorName": "autoheart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoheart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations, well.... rattle can would have been nice, but now I know why they look so good! Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715100080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14383482, "authorName": "Nevadan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevadan/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Nevadan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715138473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14383568, "authorName": "jdlowery", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdlowery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @StaffordRestorations, I saw your bike at the very soggy Quail. Beautiful restoration as usual. I didn't see you on the ride on Friday but the video you posted explained why. I was on the '64 Triumph Bonneville. GLWTA! I don't think you will need it though.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715140348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14384964, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdlowery, at least the ride was dry \ud83d\ude02\r\nBut the weather was kind of fun. We won\u2019t forget that show!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715178393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14388861, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by sdlumpsum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715196282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14389486, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hot start video. Took her temp after 15 miles and forgot to mention the head temp was 210 around the exhaust.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715198349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14391980, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know it isn't over until its over, but this seems way too inexpensive for a Stafford restoration...the best there is.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715212647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14391983, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by R90Sguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715212695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14392153, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@R90S, Damn Mark! That\u2019s very kind of you. But I guess I would also steal one of your amazing R90S builds \ud83d\ude1c", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715214304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14392836, "authorName": "TheBoosh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theboosh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one when I lived in Germany mid-70s. That and the r80s, truly a dream. Any chance you can source a side car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715221286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14392944, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To date odometer disclosure, she is now at 800 miles. That\u2019s 800 miles on her ground up, crank out restoration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715222999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14392961, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheBosch, new side cars are available. \r\nBut you might have a R50/5 confused with the R50/2-R60/2 that were designed for side car attachment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715223306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14393545, "authorName": "rainmarin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rainmarin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife, kids, dog and the China Blue \u201859 R50 that I bought from Tim Stafford back in 2018. The things in life that bring me the most joy. The attention and level of craftsmanship that Tim brings to his work is unparalleled. But I\u2019m stating the obvious, yes? As beautiful as his bikes are, they are also meant to be ridden, as the 5k miles I\u2019ve put on mine proves. Set your alarms for 7 hours from now, 2-3x the current price and you\u2019re just getting started for this gem!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715251143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14393585, "authorName": "Jcii100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcii100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Luck Today @staffordrestorations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715252775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14394248, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m so glad @rainmarin that you have gotten so much joy from China Blue. And yes, I definitely build these show bikes in hopes they get ridden. \r\nAnd thank you for the good wishes @jcii100.\r\nNow it\u2019s time for my morning coffee and get ready for this one\u2026..perhaps I should spike my coffee this time \ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715263039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14394614, "authorName": "Texan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texan/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Texan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715266149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14394824, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by R90Sguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715267646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14394855, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by sdlumpsum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715267893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14394942, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations I keep looking at photo 77...this is what vintage riding and collecting is all about. Great shot!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715268557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14394952, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to add some info that some of my bidders asked about. \r\nThis bike, the R50/5 is one of only 8k-ish produced and it can be shown/judged as such. \r\nThe R50/5 produced 32hp @ 6400rpm\r\n Internally it is now a R60/5, 40hp @ 6400rpm. \r\nFor you guys that already have R69S, this bike (listed bike) with its updated featherbed type frame, velvet smooth plain bearing motor and lighter weight, will easily outperform the R69S. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I still love my /2s!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715268598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395081, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@R90Sguy, Right! Cool, crisp morning, out in the hills with hardly anyone around. \r\nI have a favorite restaurant I hit out in my hills about 40miles in on my brake in/test rides. You San Diego guys know it. \r\nThis photo is out way east on 94 heading south/west.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715269628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395187, "authorName": "Texan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texan/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Texan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715270347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14395224, "authorName": "jjwithers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjwithers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I can't believe the value on this little green guy. Good job Tim!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715270587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395390, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knowing first hand the labor or love and materials expense that goes into a quality restoration such as this, especially from the gold standard @StaffordRestorations, I would buy this R50 all day long at this price.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715271510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395392, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by R90Sguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715271515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14395472, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few little \u201cfactoids\u201d here. The/5 frame is pretty much a Manx frame. A race buddy of mine built up a RS replica and measured off a Manx frame. At the most there was less than 1\u201d variation.\n#2 If you wanted to have a restoration like this performed on your\u201d Craigslist find \u201c BMW/5, you\u2019d be coughing up over 30k for the work. Labor is labor be it a /5 , a Moped or a Brough-Superior.\nOh yeah, wait in line a few years.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715271994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395771, "authorName": "Texan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texan/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Texan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715273543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14395807, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 22650, "content": "$22,650 bid placed by sdlumpsum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715273714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14395910, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by R90Sguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715274274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14395927, "authorName": "bmasho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmasho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everybody needs a friend like the R90Sguy....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715274326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395931, "authorName": "Texan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texan/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Texan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715274334, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14396133, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmasho. @r90sguy choked me up with his support. I had to call him yesterday after his first bid and his words more or less \u201cif that cute bike is going for that cheep I\u2019m riding it! That green will look so nice in the hills up here!\u201d", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715274939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396196, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by sdlumpsum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715275135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14396358, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations If you are taping the telephone conversation, isn't there supposed to be a beep? JK. \r\n\r\nThat is a pretty accurate quote! LOL!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715275539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396389, "authorName": "Ram3k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram3k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sooooo tempting - would love a Tim Stafford in the stable.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715275601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396570, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jay and I might be to nervous to work \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715276049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396661, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shooker thanks for pulling some cool factoids from your massive and broad knowledge base and placing them here.\r\nAnd yes, labor is labor and we are booked for a solid two years \ud83d\ude33", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715276296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396731, "authorName": "Nocrowd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nocrowd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned the red twin of this motorcycle, from Tim Stafford for about ten years. The first motorcycle I bought from Tim was in 2010 - China Blue we call her (Atlantik blue?). It had won best of show at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering then. That\u2019s where I first met Tim - it was the first year when Gordon McCall brought the show here 2009 and after hanging around and talking to him (bugging him?) that year and learning a lot I knew if I bought a vintage BMW I wanted one of his. Gordon confirmed, later, what I\u2019d already pretty much figured out. Love those two. And so do so many who are drawn to them when I take them out - even people who aren\u2019t motorcycle people.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715276478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396737, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@r90sguy noticed my invoice below does not mention the cost of the project bike.\r\nThat is correct. The invoice is written up as though someone brought the bike in for our level of workmanship", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715276489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396756, "authorName": "Bklyn17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bklyn17/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by Bklyn17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715276539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14396806, "authorName": "Nocrowd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nocrowd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to mention that a new friend came with those two motorcycles. Such a kick. And helpful and always there to answer questions years later. Tim even volunteered to help me with the committee I run for PB Concours every year when we had a motorcycle class - 100th anniversary of BMW. He hosted that class for us.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715276698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396837, "authorName": "Texan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texan/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Texan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715276828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14396839, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations That makes this auction at these prices all the more compelling then. Wow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715276832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396850, "authorName": "Bklyn17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bklyn17/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by Bklyn17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715276872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14396896, "authorName": "sdlumpsum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdlumpsum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m sitting out from here but whoever wins this bike will not just have an amazing bike, but a piece of art. I have a bike by Tim I\u2019m in love with. It always starts on one or two kicks and draws a crowd wherever it goes. This green would look great in my garage but my wife is making me draw a line on bidding. I\u2019m sad, but to the winner. \u201cYou will have the classic bike of a lifetime\u201d.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715277071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396916, "authorName": "Bklyn17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bklyn17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/9/24 for $28,250 to Bklyn17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715277120, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14396960, "authorName": "R90Sguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r90sguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, congrats @Bklyn17. You got a great Tim Stafford restored R50 at a great price. Highest quality assured.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715277241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396962, "authorName": "StaffordRestorations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staffordrestorations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowza! That was exiting everyone and congratulations @Bklyn17!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715277247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396965, "authorName": "lucky6600", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky6600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The buyer got himself a piece of art \ud83d\udc4d great buy", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715277251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396972, "authorName": "LeeHedges", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leehedges/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 1967 R50/2 that Tim restored 20 years ago. It's as gorgeous now as when it left his shop. I've put 3K over the past couple years and it never fails to start first-kick. What a joy to ride & share with admirers.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715277264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396974, "authorName": "Slash2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slash2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey that\u2019s roughly 6x the highest price ever paid for an R50/5 so I\u2019d say she done good. Congrats to all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715277266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14397262, "authorName": "moto.borgotaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto.borgotaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StaffordRestorations\r\nCongrats --", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715278094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14397418, "authorName": "Jcii100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcii100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cheap Wheel Art - Probably World Record!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715278511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14397596, "authorName": "rzuchowicz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzuchowicz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike sounded sooo good. It\u2019s color was a homage to its time, I painted my bicycle back then (68-72) this very color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715279099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14397625, "authorName": "JackPiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackpiner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slash2\r\nI believe that @Davidlee8 sold one for around $10k a few years ago ... I was the runner-up on that auction!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715279179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14398022, "authorName": "Rockwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockwhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought well, and sold well! \r\nRide with the wind!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715280530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14398984, "authorName": "Bklyn17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bklyn17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm extremely excited about this bike and Tim making it available to everyone on BaT resulting in an opportunity to own one of his incredible restorations. It should be kept in mind what Tim puts into his restorations and the final result down to minute details when price is commented on. There's only one person who is doing restorations like this as far as I know and I certainly value that along with the intrinsic value of a motorcycle of this caliber. Sometimes things only happen once in life.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1715283689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14412743, "authorName": "normpch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/normpch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw this toaster and spoke with Tim at The Quail last weekend. A Beautiful bike, looks even nicer in person. Congrats to Tim and the new owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715405083, "type": "comment"}]