Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Hi folks, I rebuilt a 77 r100s last year after sitting for ten years and the one thing that didnt need done was the paint job which had a perfect red metallic, that is before i hit the deer. Well i just about have it back togeather and was going with the same color untill i seen the red smoke two to...

I have a 1968 R60 US and half of the front hub on one side is rusted any ideas on a good rust remover????

Hi all,
Will a 'rubber block' type mount on a Denfeld seat go onto a 56 R26? All the photos I see of them with a solo are the spring type. This solo I have was on my old 66 R60 and might want it on a 50's R26.
Thanks.

i have a 72 r75/5 and have done 3 valve adjustments and have had them checked so i know the adjustment is correct. after a i ride it a little bit they tighten up what might be causing this

we have a 1979 R65 in the shop with a front brake problem. the brake is great but has no distance on the lever pull till the brake is on full. the amount of pull is probably 1/2 - 3/4" at which time the brake is on full. the master cylinder has been rebuilt and it is clean and beautiful inside....

Vintage at the Vineyards is a huge gathering of vintage BMW cars and bikes that takes place at Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC. Live rock-a-billy band saturday, bikes park on and around the stage!!! Camping nearby. See the event website for more info: www.vintageatthevineyards.com

I am restoring my R26. The bike is currently insured for about $5K for a total loss. I'm wondering how insurance on a restored vintage bike works. I know that these bikes seem to sell for not much more than the $5K figure I used to insure before the restoration (which as you all know costs a bundle)...

I have inherited a 1952 r25/2, mostly together but missing odds and ends. My biggest issue is that i have a badly bent crankshaft and a bent frame( at the front tree mount which looks to have at one time hit head on with something. First with the frame, is straightening it an option? or can i find a...

Here is a picture of what I have on my R27. What is the metal piece suppose to look like, obviously mine was broken and someone drilled into the frame to attach another "cludgy" piece. As you can see there are two drilled holes in the frame - I don't believe either one is original. If you ...

Hi.....Chris from Ohio here...I own a '67 R69S that i've had for over 20 years and am considering selling....got interested in Buicks some years ago and the beemer hasn't gotten out much since!...i hate to see it sit idle so..... The bike is an original Dover White bike that was original paint when ...