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by Bigsieuk
Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:22 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Looking for R12 Oil Pump gears
Replies: 2
Views: 1697

Thanks Av

Are they in good condition? My original ones seem worn and oil flow is low? Can you PM me*JMNewman21@aol.com*

Regards,

John
by Bigsieuk
Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:52 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Looking for R12 Oil Pump gears
Replies: 2
Views: 1697

Looking for R12 Oil Pump gears

Does anyone know a source for R12 oil pump gears? Oldtimer, RRC and Mark Huggett do not have them and Dreher isn't available until September?

Regards

John
by Bigsieuk
Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:04 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Looking to sell my R62. Any idea what I should ask for it?
Replies: 10
Views: 5095

Mecum

Try this link from 2016: https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0816-244629/1928-bmw-r62/ I agree with Barry 100%, a significant uplift on the value by being able to tell and evidence the potential buyer what they are actually buying makes a big difference. Also vintage BMW values are definitely on the rise. ...
by Bigsieuk
Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:50 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: R12 crankshaft overhaul UK
Replies: 10
Views: 4928

I need a repairer too

Bill,

If you do get a recommendation please let me know. I have a crank here in the UK that needs work too.

Regards

John
by Bigsieuk
Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:47 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Crankcase repair in the UK
Replies: 3
Views: 1983

Update

I've been recommended a company here in the UK, Exactweld (GB) Limited in East Grinstead.
by Bigsieuk
Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Crankcase repair in the UK
Replies: 3
Views: 1983

Ally welding

The crankcase has had some repairs in the past, as a lot of the cases I see seem to have had.

Is this an issue with the material used in the crank cases?

Regards

John
by Bigsieuk
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Crankcase repair in the UK
Replies: 3
Views: 1983

Crankcase repair in the UK

I need to have some repairs undertaken to my R12 crankcase. I'm looking for recommendations ideally in the UK.

Does anyone have any recommendations or good experiences? Any one I need to avoid or experiences?

Thanks

John
by Bigsieuk
Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:19 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Looking for a complete R12 wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 3637

Thanks for advice

Thanks Christopher, NH might be a bit too far for me to pop by. I'm in the UK. But I bet NH is lovely this time of year. One day I'll visit maybe . . . Thanks for the advice Spider. I've bought a wheel on Ebay (fingers crossed) and we'll see when it gets here. It looks good in the pictures (famous l...
by Bigsieuk
Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Looking for a complete R12 wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 3637

Thanks

Thanks for the response, I've been the look out for good condition original wheel rims and hubs. A few hubs are on Germen Ebay. Pictures of rims can indicate the condition, but its not until you hold them in your hand that you can really assess condition. Maybe a visit to Veterama is necessary. My c...
by Bigsieuk
Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:31 am
Forum: Antique (1923-1945) Motorcycles
Topic: Looking for a complete R12 wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 3637

Looking for a complete R12 wheel

I've seen R12 hubs on Ebay.de, spokes and rims on various supplier websites, but does anyone have/sell a complete R12 wheel in good condition?

Regards

John