A model-by-model history of BMW road and racing motorcycles from 1923 to 1980, including technical details and tables. Text in German/French/English.
Hdbd. 350 pages, 310 B&W and color ill.

Subtitled Volume 1 - all airheads with twin shocks.

This beautiful hardback book printed on heavy, coated paper, is the translation from German of the first book in Schwietzer's two volume set covering all of the Airheads. Illustrated profusely and with many pages in full color, the book is a joy to the eyes. The text includes many sidebars highlighting interviews with people who designed and produced the motorcycles we love, including Hans Muth, designer of the R90S and the R65LS. The book includes extensive technical information about each model. The chapter on paint codes and colors, which includes color plates, is wonderful in its detail. 168 pages in total, it seems like so much more. Here's hoping that there's not too long a delay in the release of the translation of the second volume.

This book contains reprinted articles from the pages of Cycle World magazine, including new model reports, road tests, racing models, history, technical analysis, and much more.  Available from Amazon.
Sftbd. 72 pages, over 100 B&W ill.

This book contains reprinted articles from the pages of Cycle World magazine, including new model reports, road tests, racing models, history, technical analysis, and much more.  Available from Amazon.
Sftbd. 80 pages, over 100 B&W ill.

This is the Bible for owners of the Munich twin. Incredibly detailed and richly illustrated, it covers all aspects of correct restoration of the R51/2 through R69US model range. Included are detailed chapters on authentic factory and aftermarket accessories and sidecars. It also includes specifications, special tools list, wiring diagrams and a listing of parts/restoration resources and reference material.
Sftbd. 224 pages, over 220 B&W ill.

Perhaps the best catalog of BMW's motorcycles so far produced. Filled with photos of bikes, a narrative history of the company and its bikes, and very useful appendix of model years and serial numbers.  Many B&W ill. Available from Amazon.

Documents the day to day life of wartime German soldiers on their motorcycles. Includes detailed information on various paint schemes of German motorcycles during the course of the war, and detailed information on the BMW R75 and the Zundapp KS750. Available from Amazon.
Hdbd. 192 pages, over 300 ill.

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

Workshop Manual (reprint) in French, English, Spanish and German.

Workshop Manual (reprint) in French, English, Spanish and German.

Workshop Manual (reprint) in French, English, Spanish and German. Very thorough, but not particularly easy to work with.