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by Wynand
Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:34 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: Classic BMW Motorräder and club memberships
Replies: 8
Views: 3548

Envelope vs Plastic bag

I can understand that the new clear plastic bag used to package the magazine is a substantial saving compared to the sturdy brown envelope. Downside however is that it poses a bigger threat to get lost, as someone could mistake it for their bedtime reading on 3 series BMW sedans. To date I received ...
by Wynand
Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:02 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R50/2 Restoration Diary
Replies: 5
Views: 1469

Motorcycle Engineering specifications

The doc on Motorcycle Engineering Specifications makes for good reading as well.
by Wynand
Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:59 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R50/2 Restoration Diary
Replies: 5
Views: 1469

Thanks for the link Jon, I

Thanks for the link Jon,

I see that this link takes you to even more info.

http://www.allanjbester.co.za/personal/ ... neral.aspx
by Wynand
Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: R50/2 Restoration Diary
Replies: 5
Views: 1469

R50/2 Restoration Diary

Some people makes a few notes, while others do it properly...

http://www.allanjbester.co.za/personal/ ... ROJECT.pdf

(Cut and paste link)

Note that this is a "Abridged" version! Also enjoyed the "lessons learned" section.
by Wynand
Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: BMW R 27
Replies: 13
Views: 3453

Hi Richie,

Welcome to forum. Have you had a good look around for local R27's for sale? Clubs/Gumtree the like. It might safe you a lot of effort. I dont know what the situation was in AUS but South Africa has quite a number of vintage/classic BMW's as the police and municipalities made use of them. I must say ...
by Wynand
Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:17 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Where to buy 'How to restore your BMW Motorcycle Twins 1950-1969'?
Replies: 8
Views: 1987

Try getting it from a second hand book shop

Try getting it from a second hand book shop that does not know the value.

Google the title and author and see where it pops up - even on page 15 of your search! Click on images, which will give some leads as well.

Got mine like that all the way from the Australia at 1/3 of the Amazon price.
by Wynand
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:41 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: 90 Years BMW Motorrad App for FREE
Replies: 2
Views: 1284

Android

Kurt I had the same comment from someone using Android operating system. Downloaded on my iphone for free and works fine.
by Wynand
Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:04 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: 90 Years BMW Motorrad App for FREE
Replies: 2
Views: 1284

90 Years BMW Motorrad App for FREE


BMW Motorrad is offering this app for free from 21 - 27 Dec 2013.

The content is downloaded at installation.

Very good app.

https://twitter.com/BMWMotorrad/status/ ... 36/photo/1

by Wynand
Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:27 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: Why I ride
Replies: 0
Views: 1282

Why I ride

Watch this video if you have not seen it. Puts into words why most of us rides.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTPQ7iIIgsE

by Wynand
Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: 90 Years of BMW
Replies: 3
Views: 1647

90 Years of BMW

Has anyone bought this book yet and can it be recommended?


http://www.amazon.co.uk/90-Years-BMW-Mo ... ars+of+bmw