Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Hi - I hope the attached pictures help. I've always been concerned by how close to the tank the horn is, but it seems to be fine. You'll need suitable lock washers etc.

Kurt - I got an email with a discount code. I guess to attract new subscribing members. I will renew at the full amount next year.

Hi Sorry off-topic, but Wow! Digital membership for $15 - too good to miss! I've been a cheapskate free member for a few years and am very grateful to members who have generously answered my questions. Time I paid up. Merry Xmas and a good BMW riding 2024 to all! Robert ('66 R69S, '21 R1250RS, and B...

The ‘K’ & ‘D’ stampings are on the crankcase not the transmission case.

A slightly better piscture of the carb '3/5' stamp.

Hello I've searched the forum and just about understand the meaning of the '+2' stamp on my '66 R69S crankcase. However, there is also a 'K' just above, and a 'D' close to the gearbox. Does anyone know the significance of these? Also the carbs are stamped with '3/5' below the carb model numbers. I g...

Glad I searched on this...answered my question, I think. I also have the Schorsch Meir Sport tank on my '66 R69S.

Glad the pictures were of use. Reading Skip Vezzatti's rely above, I remembered that the bike was bought from Blue Moon Cycle of Norcross Ga by the previous British owner. Included in the paperwork I got with the bike is a receipt for the tank cover for US$169. The cover is still listed in the Blue ...

I note that you want a full tank cover. Having looked at my tank cover, that came with the bike but I have never used, I understand what you mean by a 'bra' cover. I've attached a couple of pictures in case they are of interest to anyone. The cover is made of (synthetic) leatherette, leather and gre...

I too had not noticed those blue marks on my mph speedo - you learn something new every day! They must correspond to max rev limits with standard gearing (34, 60 & 80 mph). I change-up on my R69S at speeds a lot lower than those; into top gear at about 50 mph. Bike certainly keen to rev and smoo...