Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Good Luck with R50s
I am doing the same and appreciate the shared information.

Emblems have come up well.

1. Have you left the bearings in the swingarms? I am concerned that grease and paint don't mix...also blasting media and bearings don't mix. However, perhaps the swingers could be sealed off by use of rubber corks or something? When i blasted and painted my wheels i laser cut a circular interferenc...

I did something similar with the engine emblem but i wet n dry 600 prior to painting. So that when i got the part back and started sanding back the paint the surface had very little pores and no pin holes of black.

It is coming together, thanks for posting.

Thanks will do, got a bit to go before i can get her running hot. Need to rewire first. Parts were painted this week and need to now find someone who can do the hand painted pinstripes. The tank and guards all had work done to it in the past, we stripped it pretty much back the metal and found some ...

Thanks i like the idea of filling it with solder and painting.

Thanks Shane

We have been pulling and rubbing down the front mud guard and have found a good amount of rust under the permanent guard support bracket (see attached Image). We have pulled this bracket off repaired the guard and need to reinstall the support bracket. Does anyone have any tips for replacing these r...

Thanks fellas..

My restore bike was delivered with no handlebar switches, LHS clutch and hence i am sourcing some replacements. I have referred to the Clymer manual for detail but cant find ... 1/ Did the bike come with a front brake switch, (the rear is sorted) and if so can you send me a photo. 2/ Also where is t...

Folks, Life has thrown a couple of significant family curve balls my way over the last two years and to give me some distractions i decided to get into some BMW airhead restorations. I have been recently working on a couple of different BMW bikes and have appreciated this site for info and guidance....