Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Regarding cleaning: If the paint is in good shape but a little dull and dirty, wash it first with a good automotive car soap. Lots of suds. Then try a good quality cleaner/wax like Mother's. I would only use this one time, though. It tends to eat away at pinstriping if you use it excessively because...

Thanks, guys. I'll post some pics when I get the wheels sorted out. I may have asked this question before so, if I did, please bear with me. Does anyone have any recommendations for R27 tires? Stock size is 3.25-18 which should equate to 100/90-18 or thereabouts. The bike has 3.25-18 Cheng-Shins now...

Stunning machine! I don't know if it's $15k stunning even with the extras, but stunning.

Richard

Ride update - - Coffee and doughnuts at Blue Moon BMW in Norcross, GA at 9:00. Wheels up at 10:00. Lunch at the Cajun Depot Grill in Ellijay where we will meet up with some of the Chattanooga Airheads. British Club may have 10-12 riders along. Blue Moon to Ellijay is about 75-80 miles. A longer and ...

Try Boxer works or Bench Mark Works or Blue Moon Cycle. There are often one or two on eBay as well (motorcycle parts - - BMW - - "Vintage" or "Other").

Richard

Max - - Dennis is a friend of mine and has worked on my bikes in the past. He is, as you probably know, one talented individual. For a long time, he was the only person I would let near my machines with a wrench. However, he has been out of the BMW repair and restoration business for several years. ...

Thanks, Allan. I appreciate the info. Let me get into it and I'll get back to you if needed. The only reason I even had to mess with the headlight pod wiring was because the previous owner had gotten a new chrome switch cover and rain protector (slide) and had never installed it, among many other th...

From your description of the situation, the dealer was dead wrong and knew it. Nonetheless, this could have turned into a nasty situation unless your state has a "buyer's remorse" law which lets you return a vehicle for a full refund within a certain length of time for virtually any reason...

Thanks for the pics and advice. I've found a nice one that I think will fit. Aside from the question of what will fit what, there are several different styles out there. They look basically alike but there are differences. I found that out a long time ago with Butler & Smith /5 racks, too. Richard

Darryl -- Just to close this out - - here's what I wound up doing. Got the switch assembled and in place along with the terminal board. Made sure the mounting tabs were sticking through the board; held the whole thing in place with my left hand; took a Quick Grip mini bar clamp (made by Vise-Grip) w...