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So recently I picked up an old BMW motorcycle -- a '73 R75/5, just a few months younger than me.
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/695055
I've been slowly searching out all the groups/clubs/websites for information, just as I did when I decided to buy a British sports car all those years ago. So far folks have been friendly and helpful, just as I expected. There has been one difference, though, that has stood out just a bit.
Cost.
Not parts cost, but cost for access to information. Many of the groups still rely on a magazine or newsletter, and don't have the information available in any other form. One particular source requires you to purchase a printed index, then purchase each (printed) article you want.
Now, I'm not adverse to paying for what you need (I am a paid member here) -- but I'm also a believer in the free flow of information. All of the LBC folks I've interacted with have been more than generous with their knowledge. Even folks like Hap who do this for a living provide the knowledge to those who need it.
Maybe it's just a matter of style -- our local BMW bike club requires a membership, but the local LBC club just passes the hat to cover operating expenses. All amounts to the same thing, but the feel seems different somehow.
Or maybe it's just Friday and I don't want to be at work anymore...
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/695055
I've been slowly searching out all the groups/clubs/websites for information, just as I did when I decided to buy a British sports car all those years ago. So far folks have been friendly and helpful, just as I expected. There has been one difference, though, that has stood out just a bit.
Cost.
Not parts cost, but cost for access to information. Many of the groups still rely on a magazine or newsletter, and don't have the information available in any other form. One particular source requires you to purchase a printed index, then purchase each (printed) article you want.
Now, I'm not adverse to paying for what you need (I am a paid member here) -- but I'm also a believer in the free flow of information. All of the LBC folks I've interacted with have been more than generous with their knowledge. Even folks like Hap who do this for a living provide the knowledge to those who need it.
Maybe it's just a matter of style -- our local BMW bike club requires a membership, but the local LBC club just passes the hat to cover operating expenses. All amounts to the same thing, but the feel seems different somehow.
Or maybe it's just Friday and I don't want to be at work anymore...
