Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

The /2 models had Slotted M8 x 1.0 pitch screws. They were 20mm long and are available on Salis here: https://bmwclassicmotorcycles.com/index ... 1210070155

There are 6.

So you would need an M8 x 1.0 pitch tap.

Oh, there are those that care Chuck!!!

That looks better!!!

Brett,

Who’s side bags are those? I like those!!

Andrew, sorry to hear that! A few things I would check: 1) Are you sure there is no spark? I don't want to question your methods, but I know I have had this happen to me as well and I thought there was no spark when in realty I was not able to see it because I was too busy kicking or the plug was no...

Agreed on paint! That is what I use!!!

I use Duplicolor DE1635 semi-gloss engine paint with Ceramic. Good up to 500 degrees F. This has worked on all of my cylinder applications!

Chuck, I made two extras (I always make extras) out of Delrin and will ship you one of my spares if you wish. They are not hard to make and I will make more if I need to, but your welcome to one of my spares. Members helping members!! :D PM me with your address and I will send it. The other area tha...

Vech is 100% correct as usual! I have restored both my R 69 S and R 50 S with the original hydraulic dampers and I am happy with them. I have a lathe, and I have made sure that all the linkage is tight, lubed, and in perfect condition! Both linkages for both of those machines came to me loose with w...

For a 25/8 you need a W=0.75 for KPH or a 1,2 for MPH. Salis lists them here https://www.bmwclassicmotorcycles.com/parts/all-parts/instruments-4/ Spike buck has them here https://vintagebeemerparts.com/new-vintage-bmw-r50-r69s-speedometer-for-25-8-rear-drive-new-62-12-0-000-090/ without the BMW logo...

What is the rear ratio? It is stamped on the final drive in the rear. A number /number. Then we can tell you the ratio of speedo that matches that rear.