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by dasbmw
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Petrol Tank that are made in India ?
Replies: 25
Views: 10209

Re: Petrol Tank that are made in India ?

Hi all, I ordered a set of side covers and tank for my 72 Commando and i have to say you get what you pay for: Upon opening the box there was a strong smell of paint, bubble wrap left impressions all over the tank. RT side cover mounting holes were about 2-3 mm off. LT side cover would not fit...at ...
by dasbmw
Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: ID this fairing
Replies: 1
Views: 991

ID this fairing

Does anyone recognize this fairing? manufacturer, name, or something!!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BMW-FA ... 1928088656
by dasbmw
Tue May 23, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 1959 R50 pushrod tubes
Replies: 1
Views: 770

1959 R50 pushrod tubes

Hi all can someone recommend where to get a set of stainless tubes? the ones I ordered came in out of round and oversized. Old dia 15.5mm new 15.8-16.02 mm, thanks.
by dasbmw
Fri May 19, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: 1959 R50 clutch spacers
Replies: 2
Views: 925

1959 R50 clutch spacers

When I disassembled the clutch there were no spacers but it was a 9mm fiber disc,my question are the spacers not used with the thicker plate?
by dasbmw
Tue Jan 05, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1978 R100/7 Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

The color of paint is not the

The color of paint is not the concern here, identifying what this wheel came on is the question.
by dasbmw
Mon Jan 04, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1978 R100/7 Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

Ian Fallon's book BMW bible

Ian Fallon's book BMW bible states that the optional mag wheels were available for the R100rs in 1977 but only a few were sold.
by dasbmw
Sun Jan 03, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: 1978 R100/7 Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

1978 R100/7 Questions

Hi, I saved a R100/7 from the dump,frame#6146774,got it home and found a few strange things....having 32mm bings with 40mm exhaust pipes,was this something from the factory? also it has a drum rear brake but the tabs on the swing arm and frame for a disc brake, last it has a rear mag wheel that I ha...