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Title: Steib Sidecar Parts Manual

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

Genre: German Language, Parts List
Title: Super Profiles: BMW R69S

This long out of print book from the Haynes Publishing Group was part of a series of photographic profiles of classic motorcycles, each focusing on a specific make and model. This volume features richly detailed photos of every aspect of the R69 and R69S, including road tests, accessories and aftermarket BMW products common to this marque.
Hdbd. 56 pages, over 120 B&W and color ill.

Genre: History, Out of Print
Title: The 10K Maintenance Manual from ChiTech
Published by: Chicago Region BMW Owners Association
Release Date: 1983
Pages: 17

Do it yourself and save money. Covers the 10K maintenance check-up for all R-bikes up to 1983.

http://www.crbmw.org/

Genre: Service Manual
Title: The Art of BMW
Published by: Motorbooks
Release Date: 2008
Contributors: Peter Gantriis
Pages: 192
ISBN13: 9780760333150

 

The Art of BMW:  90 Years of Motorcycle Excellence presents stunning studio portraiture of the rolling sculpture that BMW has been creating for the past 90 years. Each bike portrait is accompanied by a concise, authoritative profile of the machine.  From the first model, the R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) model, the World Super Bike dominating S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence.  Excellent photography.

 

Genre: History
Title: The ChiTech Electric School Manual
Published by: Chicago Region BMW Owners Association
Release Date: 2003
Pages: 70

Covers troubleshooting and repair of the electrical system of all R bikes from 1955 through 1990. All wiring diagrams are included.

http://www.crbmw.org/

Genre: Service Manual
Title: The ChiTech Tune-Up Manual
Published by: Chicago Region BMW Owners Association
Release Date: 1988
Pages: 32

How to perform a complete and correct tune-up on your air-cooled boxer. Covers all R-bikes up to 1988.

http://www.crbmw.org/

Genre: Service Manual
Title: The Illustrated Motorcycle Legends: BMW
Published by: Book Sales
Release Date: 1994
Contributors: Roy Bacon
Pages: 96
ISBN13: 0785800069 or 978-0785800064

A wonderfully illustrated photo chronicle of BMW motorcycles and racing models from the R32 to the R1100RS.
Hdbd. 96 pages, over 200 color and B&W ill.  Available from Amazon and ABE Books. Difficult to find.

Genre: Competition, History
Title: The On-The-Road Emergency Tire Service Manual from ChiTech
Published by: Chicago Region BMW Owners Association
Release Date: 1984
Pages: 29

What to do and how best to do it, when that tire flattens on the road.. Covers all R-bikes up to 1984.

http://www.crbmw.org/

Genre: Service Manual
Title: The Story of BMW Motorcycles

A historical summary of the development of BMW motorcycles.
Hdbd. 135 pages.

Genre: History, Out of Print
Title: Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader

The largest and most venerable publication of motorcycle classified ads. Also reprints of old road tests.

https://www.cycletrader.com/
1-708-985-4995

Genre: Magazine
Title: Workshop Repair Manual R25 - R25/2
Published by: Schrober - Verlag (for BMW)

Reprint in English.  Covers all aspect heavy maintenance as well as a section on electrics and lubrication.  The appendices contain pictures of special tools with line drawings.  B&W.  Available from Bench Mark Works at http://www.benchmarkworks.com.