Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

I have a sidecar trans on my rig. The first two gears are lower but 3-4 seem the same as a standard unit.
Frank. NYC.

Other than sidecar geared units, slash 2 transmissions are all the same from 1955 through 1969.
Good luck.
Frank. NYC.

Thanks.
Frank.
NYC.

Pulled a R60/2 motor apart and found the rear main bearing is spun and loose. Have any here used the speedie sleeve as a fix with good results?
Thanks. Frank.
NYC.

I'd stick the trans in change the gear oil and ride it. Just before you actually shift put slight pressure on the foot lever before pulling the clutch, it'll make for a smoother transition. You have long snowy winters out there. That's the time to do the trans.
Good luck.
Frank.
NYC.

Is Allan Atherton still with us?
Thanks. Frank.
NYC.

If the only thing you did was rebuild the carb. Make sure all is in the right places and jets are clear. If you're getting fuel to the plug and good spark, I'd make sure your slide isn't jammed in the open position. A fellow brought me a single that wouldn't start and that was the issue, the slide w...

This may have been covered once or twice but, I have to bring it up again. When disassembling a motor heat is your friend. I've almost finished with wrenching for others. Had a fellow show up at my door with an incomplete motor asking me to fix it. He was trying to remove the crank and it got stuck ...

Tubes, yes, spoked wheels don't work well without them. I try to find 3.25-3.50 -18 tubes. Easier to get them in the tires. I also wrap the spoke well with electrical tape then install the rim strip. Gives a few more seconds to get off the road if you get a puncture.

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