Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Hello, I have a '69 r69s that I have had for a few years now. The bike was in some "collection" but somewhat abandoned. With some parts and help from Benchmark (Vech), and here in the forums... but mostly Vech. I was able to get it running fairly well but still have enough issues that its ...

Ive been looking to add some additional storage to my bike, I keep seeing this rack mounted leather tool case pop up on bikes (photo example from current ebay listing). I havent been able to find anything on it via the google machine. Was wondering if anyone else knows who the manufacture/craftsman ...

I was actually thinking of an electricians bag with a leather bottom, but the Dr. bag would work better i think

Ive been looking to add some additional storage to my bike, I keep seeing this rack mounted leather tool case pop up on bikes (photo example from current ebay listing). I havent been able to find anything on it via the google machine. Was wondering if anyone else knows who the manufacture/craftsman ...

THanks Tommy, I had replaced both float rods when i added the missing washer, so they both match now. I was just curious why the originals were not matched and if the carb with the 18mm rod originally would have any other modifications because of that which i may still be dealing with.

All, thanks for the input. Current float rods are new matching pair from Benchmark. I just thought it was odd that the originals didn't match and thought something else might be wrong with the setup. I cleaned out the seat for the rod in the bottom of the carb bowl with a drill bit by hand, didn't g...

Thanks, didnt know that about TX YOM plates... just got mine yesterday so Ill be going to county office monday! When i removed the original float rods i noticed the float bowl snap notch was 14mm on one and 18mm on the other. The 18mm is from the side that was pissing fuel on day one when i opened t...

Thanks for that info on the plates... I just got my YOM plate yesterday as a matter of fact... thought i still needed TX state inspection though? I didn't know that i didnt, will be at the the county tax office first thing Monday. Carbs match, and all but oddly the float rod on the carbs did not hav...

Looking for input from more experienced /2 owners. So as you read this assume first its the guy behind the wrench with a lack of experience an skill. :) Bike and specifics to /2 are new to me. Following procedures from Barrington book, parts and invaluable advice from Vech, but Im hitting a wall wit...