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Title: Behelfs-Katalog 1950-54 BMW

Parts Catalog (reprint) in German only. An indispensible resource. Includes both old and current (revised) part numbers.

Genre: German Language, Parts List
Title: Behelfs-Katalog 1950-54 Einzylinder BMW

Parts Catalog (reprint) in French, English and German. An indispensible resource. Includes both old and current (revised) part numbers.

Genre: Parts List
Title: Behelfs-Katalog BMW R26/27, 50/50S, 60/69S
Published by: BMW
Release Date: 1972
ASIN: B007I6T55U

Auxiliary Parts Catalog (reprint) in French, English and German. An indispensible resource. Includes both old and current (revised) part numbers.  Currently unavailable but shows on Amazon.

Genre: Out of Print, Parts List
Title: Behelfs-Katalog BMW R51/2

Parts Catalog (reprint) in German only. An indispensible resource. Includes both old and current (revised) part numbers.

Genre: German Language, Parts List
Title: Behelfs-Katalog BMW R51/2-3, R67/3, R68
Published by: BMW

This parts catalog is pretty much required if you're interested in post-war plunger frame bikes. It was published in October 1960.

Genre: German Language, Parts List
Title: Behelfs-Katalog BMW R51/3

Parts Catalog (reprint) in German only. An indispensible resource. Includes both old and current (revised) part numbers.

Genre: German Language, Parts List
Title: Behelfs-Katalog BMW R68

Parts Catalog (reprint) in German only. An indispensible resource. Includes both old and current (revised) part numbers.

Genre: German Language, Parts List
Title: BMW /2 Electrics
Published by: Lulu Publising
Release Date: 2002, 2003, 2005
ASIN: B002AD266Q
Pages: 78

Doug Rinckes' book covers the electrical systems of the R25, R26 and R27 singles, as well as the R50-69S twins. It includes a great deal of information and procedures, and is heavily illustrated. Full color wiring diagrams are included, as well as specifications and common modifications. It's available from Bench Mark Works. It's softcover, wire bound, has 78 pages and 49 illustrations. Highly recommended!

Genre: Parts List, Service Manual, Technical, Theory
Title: Ersatzteilelliste and Handbuch - Pre War
Genre: German Language, Owners Manual, Parts List, Service Manual
Title: Rebuild Videos: Engines 1955-1969; Transmissions /2, /5, /6 and /7; and Wheels
Published by: Cycle Works

Engines 1955-69 Part 1, 107 minutes

Engines 1955-69 Part 2, 61 minutes

Transmission Rebuild /2, /5, /6, /7, 120 minutes

Wheels, 63 minutes

Engine Video Part 1 covers engine removal and lower end servicing (timing gears, crankshaft slingers, clutch, etc.). Part 2 covers cylinders and cylinder heads (valves, springs, rings, etc.). Disassembly, reassembly and common faults of the 4-speed (/2, /5) and 5-speed (/6, /7) transmissions are covered in the Transmission video. The Wheel video covers mounting/dismounting tires, lacing and truing rims, aligning the rim to the hub, and making special tools. Does not cover wheel bearings. All these video are available from Cycle Works at http://www.cycleworks.net

Genre: Parts List, Service Manual, Technical
Title: Service Bulletins: 1955-1969
Published by: BMW

These reprints cover /2 and R27 technical modifications and recommendations made by the factory as these bikes were improved. Available from ??

Genre: History, Parts List, Service Manual, Technical
Title: Steib Sidecar Parts Manual

A reproduction, printed in the USA, features exploded parts views for all Steib sidecars.

Genre: German Language, Parts List