Sold a challenging 75S in 1987 after about 8 yrs. Chain tensioner failure, rust, repaint.
Why would I consider another? Well, joined PCA, did a few track days, found the local pcar network, and met the Famous Racing Mechanic (FRM as identified by Pacific NW Region) Chris Powell. His infuence was almost as important as the wonderful feel/drive of our air cooled sportsters
Searched the local area and found a beautiful guards red/ tan SC coupe in Portland OR that was represented by Vasek Pollack's son, (also a/Vasek I believe) with about 20K miles. Soon after the red car was found, I got a call from a woman that lived near my parents, telling me of her son's car being available. GP white/black partial leather, 22K miles, tensioner update...all the right stuff. Quickly made an appt to see the car the next day. but had to call her back and confirm as I could envision my friends leading me on a wild goose chase. Inspected the car and quickly made an appt with FRM for a pre-purchase inspection. As expected the car was near perfect and Chris said buy it or the two others waiting in the shop would. 35 yrs later with over 240K miles she's still a jewel that makes me smile every time I light her off. Original paint with only a small deer hit to mess things up.
At about 160K miles FRM improved the engine to a 3.2 max morritz syle with 210 rear wheel HP. I'm following some of the lightening and performance tips from other pelicans and having a blast driving and wrenching. Recently started hanging with some R Gruppe guys and their drives are the best
Rear spring place bushing replacement will commence soon. I'm sure I will be asking some questions but the resources available here are a huge part of the satisfaction that makes air cooled ownership so rewarding. Cheers to Pelican