Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Good afternoon, Michael! I recently used this Motion Pro valve spring compressor on my R50/2 heads. I don't think it could have worked any better or made the job any easier. It is perhaps in the "crazy expensive" category, but it sure looks like trick kit. MPSpringCompressor.jpg https://ww...

Many thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge with me. I have a basic understanding of how the magneto works, but I’m still puzzled at seeing continuity with a DVOM with the points open and closed. It doesn’t appear to be problem, though, as when I hook up my magneto tester...not the DVOM... ...

Thank you for that, Tommy. I had found that document and agree that it is invaluable. It doesn’t give me enough information to know if I should be concerned that I still have continuity between the coil primary at the points bolt and the points plate with points open. Thanks for helping me increase ...

Greetings! I am working on re-assembling the magneto body on my R50/2. In addition to the open coil, I am also changing the points, condenser, and felt. I am replacing the OG coil with an Emerald Island one...with the second ground wire. It's this second ground wire that has me confused. My understa...

Thanks, Tommy!

Yes, I will use dielectric grease on electrical contact points and places where movement can occur.

A little more polishing and the plate looks more "brassy". I think I'll be fine.

Best regards!

Jim

Greetings! In working on restoring my new-to-me 1965 R50/2, I have taken the magneto apart for cleaning. I may have gone to aggressive with the Brass Magneto Front Mounting plate. The carb cleaner that I used seems to have taken off the brass coating. How big of an issue is this? Do I need to be sou...

Hi CGW!

I placed an order with CycleWorks through their web page about a month ago. I received the parts via USPS about 10 days later, no problem.

Hope this helps and best regards!

Jim