Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

My 56 R69 crank is with Brent now. I will let you know how it goes.

Hey Kurt, thanks for the reply.
I have read Snowbum's page and it doesn't seem to be for the brembo caliper as it has 2 different torque values for 2 different bolts. The brembo has 2 of the same 8mm bolts so I am hoping someone has the correct torque value.

Hey out there, I am looking for the torque specks for the 38mm dual piston Brembo brake caliper to put the two half's back together. I can't seem to find anything in my books or on line. I would also like the mounting torque to the forks to check against what I have. I have seen 2 different values ...

Thank you Vech!

Hey group! I am working on my 56 R69 replacing the front swing arm bearing and re setting the preload shims. I have 1.5mm shims but they are a bit loose and using my feeler gauge I can't get a 20 thousand (.5mm) gauge in. Should I use a 1.5 on one side and try a 2 on the other side with maybe some ...

Sorry but I don't see any pictures!

I had to replace the bings on my 70 R75 as they would never run correctly

Go buy a lottery ticket!

Very interesting question. I have never checked when the points close as it is the opining that is the important thing. As yours opens at the same time then I don't think you have differential timing but as they close at different times it would effect the amount of coil saturation and maybe the ...

I would not recommend using simple green (the regular stuff) as it can turn aluminum black. You need aviation simple green but is hard to find.