Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

@metoo If I were you, I would take a closer look at where it ended up. It probably got stuck in the magneto. If you can't find it, I think you can easily fix it with an hexagon socket screw like the one in the photo (they sell all sizes of them at any hardware store). On the other hand, if you want ...

Update: I disassembled the magneto rotor again and tried to reposition the notch inside the V. Nothing, it doesn't work, the engine doesn't start. I then repositioned the rotor as in the photo (in the wrong position) the bike starts without any problems. I took the strobe light back and rechecked ev...

Thanks, Kurt. I think I have both things out of place (magneto timing and ignition timing). If I place the magnet rotor with the mark in the center of the V-notch (so in the correct position) it is as if the spark does not have enough power to start the engine (in fact the engine does not start). If...

Hi Lukasz,
nice bike, I have one with sidecar too. If I am not mistaken mine is also from Poland (I should check the registration).

Well guys, after solving the "small" issues, let's move on to something more complex. By placing the flywheel on the S line (not the letter S), the result is what you see in the photos. It is completely out of the position where it should be (and the plate is already all shifted to the lef...

I didn't know that either, but if it worked the same with you even without activator, that's good.

Update: I reassembled everything without any particular difficulty, I also disassembled the other shock absorber to check it and you know what? The other one was 3/4 unscrewed too! Now they are both screwed in. Initially I thought of putting a threadlocker, but the seller advised me against it becau...

There are two types of brackets for the bench seat. I have created an image with the two types of brackets (and their bike models).

@Vech I was wondering what to use possibly if the same problem occurs on the bottom side, thanks to you now I know. Your experience for me is something priceless, really. Thank you so much! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am waiting fo...

Hi Ken, I read that you used a die before inserting the bolt. A die creates metal shavings (even if they are small or very small), are you sure there are no metal shavings left inside that don't create something that looks like a "plug"? Try to take a look inside.

Marco