Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Thanks, all, I did fiddle with the adjustment screw but perhaps not enough. Will go back at it!

@Kurt no, there's still no sound when connected directly to the battery. Does polarity matter? The terminals aren't labeled, that I saw.

Hoping someone can help me diagnose the Klaxon horn on my '65 R69S. I purchased the bike with a non-functional horn, previous owner didn't have state inspections and so never bothered with it. Here in NY I need it to pass, so started looking into it. Quickly realized the horn button on the headlight...

Yep, either that or the rack-mounted Pagusa

Will check it out, thanks... after I get the paint sorted, anyway.

Thanks, I looked through the vendor listing earlier and a lot of what I found were broken links or artists now enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Will keep looking

Thanks very much. Will get out the sander and see whether there's anything left under there. At this point I'm definitely planning on going with a solo saddle, though I'd been toying with the idea of a rack-mounted rear fender pillion saddle. Not sure what the proper term for that is, or whether it ...

This is my first time running down this particular rabbit hole so I appreciate the context. My case is somewhat complicated by having a '65 R69S with pin strips. Would love to find someone who can do them right.

Well I suppose that's something if you're a little patient! I'm not too terribly far from you, over near Albany, and am looking for some paint work as well. Be curious to hear how things turn out for you.

Hey all, started the process of picking through my new-to-me '65 R69S, with the goal of replacing the breadloaf seat with a solo unit, and got a bit of a rude surprise after I pulled the original seat. BMW Rear Fender.jpg It unfortunately did a bit of a number on the original paint. It's down to the...

Did you ever come up with a good recommendation, perchance?