Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

It appears both “ears” have quite a different profile. Looking at my other bike, a 60/2, these ears are pretty much symmetrical. Not so much on the 50/2! Hopefully that’s the root of the issue, although seems weird that it would wear unevenly in such a way: 98C98A85-E251-4CC1-8FE8-E5FE06B14A38.jpeg

Thanks for all the tips so far, here’s the bike on its stand. I placed a level on the back luggage rack, although I imagine that’s not perfectly level by any means.

Acknowledging this could be a total newbie question - my r50/2 leans to the right when on the center stand. It also just barely lifts the rear tire off the ground, and sometimes not at all depending into the surface. Is there any adjustability on the center stand? I’d assume they really don’t get be...

Welcome, Dude! Which of the two bikes do you like the most and why? :D Oh man, that’s like picking a favorite child! In my case the 50/2 is more dialed in, and is a one-kick creme puff. The taller bars are more comfy for me personally. But the 60/2 has the right look - lower bars, sport tank and th...

Howdy all - I’m new around here, thought I’d say hi and share a pic of my vintage BMWs - a 50/2 and 60/2, both original, unrestored, numbers matching and a hell of a lot of fun to ride.