Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Thanks for the link Kurt - its good to know that handlebars were not limited to a US and Eurobar, but that other options also existed. That is provided the other one's sold by Vech are based on the "original" manufacturer or accesory options from the 1950's.

Thanks Dean

I'am actually after some some good examples of Eurobar's as these bikes were sold in South Africa.

The handlebars on my 1956 R50 (#556750) and 1965 R50/2 (#640659) do not match. One can clearly see that the angle of the R50/2's handlebar is bend at a greater angle compared to the R50. I do not know the history of both these bikes so would'nt know if the handbars could have been refabricated... Ca...

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The funny thing is that all of them didnt cost that much, comparing to the prices I see on ebay. Suppose its supply and demand. There is a lot of clubs and enthuthiasts, but not nearly the demand and people with the finacial means compared to the USA or Europe. In terms of the current Dollar/Rand ex...

Thanks Thomas, The R60/6 is in mint condition. The R50/2 is running, but in need of some TLC. The R50, for me the best of the lot, was parked 8 years ago by the owner in a garage. Some restoration work must have been done to both R50's as the stripes on the fenders and tanks are stickers and not pai...

Hallo everybody, It took me some time to register, but happy that I have finally done so. I am based in Cape Town, South Africa and own the following BMW's: 1956 R50, 1965 R50/2, & 1976 R60/6. I have aquired all of them in 2010 and hope never to part with these beautiful machines. Hope I will le...