Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

A few years ago I purchased a 63 R50/2 with a 58 R60 motor for $3500. The bike and motor were in good running shape. I decided to rebuild the engine and with misc other parts I probably have around $7000 invested in the bike and have put about 1000 miles on it since the rebuild. I know that since th...

Schrader - It appears to be a clean break but I'm no expert at breaks and fractures. As far as Len, he seemed to be getting around ok. I know he got sick (not sure what) a while back and downsized his shop. Still ornery as every though

So I was at a stop light and I heard a pop and the bike was obviously running on one cylinder. After waiting an hour for a friend to pick me up I got it to my garage. I pulled the valve cover off and noticed that the intake rocker arm had broke where the push rod seats. Luckily I live right up the r...

Thanks Fred and Micha! I purchased a new board and ignition lock from Vech and installed the parts in time to make it to bike night last night!

On my way to work the other day a guy pulled up next to me and told me my tail light was not working. Later that night randomly my headlight stopped working and when I got it to my garage I pulled the key and it continued to run. It seems to me random. After messing around with the wires I got the h...

Is anyone on here from Cincy? Looking for fellow riders in the area. I have 1963 R60/2.

I just purchased a set of Hoske mufflers for my 63 R60/2 and was wondering if removing the baffles would cause any damage? Also do I need to adjust the carbs or rejet?

Got it!! Thanks guys

I recently purchased a 1963 R50/2 and the horn was missing. I bought a new horn and I'm not sure where it mounts. I've looked online for pictures with no luck. Can anyone explain where and how it mounts? Some pics would be great

Thanks for the encouragement