Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

Im NOT doing a complete restoration. And the prices of tools I see, wont be getting the proper tools either.

The key will fit the fork lock....but wont turn. Ill clean up the lock another time and key.

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My old exhaust pipes for my 69 R69S are cracked at the tube that connects the two down pipes at the weld. I want to reweld for now but want to make sure its close enough to fit the head exhaust ports. Can anyone measure for me with their heads on (mine arent) between the down tubes. Inside to inside...

I did look at that web site before but have earmarked it this time.

I didnt get any keys with my R69S. The tank felt a bit heavy on one side. So I took it to the Keyman in Grant Pass. They had the tank for 1/1/2 days and got it open. Said it was a pain. They just worked on it 1-2 hours at a time. So how much will it cost I asked before leaving. $20 for the first key...

I have a pumper bottle on the bench may have to try that one.

Twocams

Thats the kind of book I was looking for. It will go good with my other 109 Motorcycle/car books......wasn't always a computor around ya know.

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Rich

I have several books on R/K bikes but nothing that I could use for rebuilding. Brakes, engine, trouble shooting etc. Is there a good book that people prefer. I dont see a search area here on the forum for questions like this. I am the 3rd owner and bike has matching #s. Someone painted something clo...

I Bought the bike for $2500 that was with $300 worth of new parts. Going to pull the engine for a look see. Wont be a complete restore. Brakes, clutch? But just a nice clean up for now.

Thanks for the input. Not sure about the matching #s yet. long story short. Bike is in an auto shop where the 80 yrs young owner took it for some carb work. But had a frozen cylinder instead. Both jugs have been cleaned up. And $300 worth of parts were ordered. Rings, head gaskets? His wife doesnt w...

Im looking at a 1969 R69S. It needs a lot of help but everything seems to be there even the fairing. It sat in a carport for several years. The jugs are off for some work done recently....piston frozen in cylinder. Hasnt been on the road since 1998. I see that parts are rather expensive, go figure. ...