Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

It's easier to have the R80 cylinder spigot turned to fit the early case than to bore the case. The "Sport" cam works well, with the engine pulling harder from 5500 vs. 4500 RPM of the 308. It should be noted the the R50 and R60 cam has less lift and duration than the cam used in the R75 a...

The R60 heads are quite different to the bigger engines. The R60 heads have a shallow combustion by comparison, but the same length valves, which results in a shorter spring height, and adjusters screwed out to achieve correct clearance. To the original poster, if your camshaft or lifter is not worn...

The fairing is Parabellum "Scout". It's modelled loosely on the "S" fairing.

Brazing one or more holes in the /5-/6 damper rod is a fairly common mod. BMW reduced the number of holes as the years went by, and I consider 3 holes to be optimum. This gives a controlled ride without being harsh. To further improve the /5 fork, install "floating damper nozzles" and ensu...

All Airheads without an oil cooler use the same filter(s). The correct current filter has a square section, black o-ring at either end.

There are several important factors: The bore for the guide must be clean and undamaged. The guide needs to be the correct size to give a .002" interference fit. The head needs to be heated to 500°F. Lubricate the outside of the guide and insert it quickly; if everything is right, there'll be n...