Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Thanks guys, manual on order now.

Thanks, yes I've been careful to not leave the ignition on for long for fear of burning the coils out. The wiring is exactly as you say, input on the left coil, small wire across to the right side coil and back. Not helped by not having crocodile clips on my voltmeter, I need 3 arms! As we are enter...

I managed to get a bit more time on this bike at the weekend but didn't make progress unfortunately. The lack of spark is the problem. I removed the points and cleaned them up with fine emery although I couldn't remove all the marks on one side. I then realised I didn't have my feelers with me so I ...

Thanks both for your replies, those links will be very helpful srankin. There doesn't appear to be any mouse damage and the tank is in lovely condition on the outside, the inside looks and smells like red oxide paint. It has gunked the fuel taps, one does nothing and one leaks all the time. I'm hopi...

Hello, Just joined to see if I can get some assistance to help a family friend out and an old R60/6 in the UK. My wifes friends parents are very elderly and will be vacating their home soon, they have a lovely black R60/6 that has been stored for at least 20 years in a workshop and they would like t...