Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Darryl's reply confirms my belief that when the machines were delivered the Tachometer was geared for solo. I understand the gear ratio fitted, for example to this instrument is 1.75, and that is solo. The other inscribed number would be part or manufactured number? I think? I know to work out what ...

Is the instrument marked in anyway to specify solo or sidecar application.
Does anyone know?

Re comments posted regarding DAK R35 and the emblem being painted over see period photos clearly showing BMW emblems un painted.

Thanks Andrea.

Does anyone know from experience?

Thanks Darryl. Of course the German site could be selling Polish parts for bigger mark ups! But good advice.

I see many repros on the market, but which is the best quality available? Can anyone recommend a supplier, no polish parts please.
Original if possible? Many thanks.

I have no intention of ever selling. I research to add that to be passed onto the next owner as we never own anything we are just custodians and in my book its an obligation to look after these pieces of history, and gathering previous owner information while those people are still alive to provide ...

Thanks for your interesting reply, and your R12 story. I have restored many things back to as close as possible to their original state. Its a well known one that most old things that have passed through time in private hands can get the treatment, not always in the best interests for future owners....

I am looking for an original if possible tyre pump to fit my R12, would anyone have one to spare? And what differences are there to the reproductions?
Thankyou.