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1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride
1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride
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I still have not picked the R25 up yet as Glenn at the Beemer Barn is checking it over. It has been previously upgraded by Barrington to a 12 volt system with electronic ignition. So to the Vintage guys familiar with singles, what spare parts would you carry along on a longer ride? Any suggestions would be appreciated and you can e-mail me at rockersbmw@gmail.com. I don't know why I'm asking this questions as the old ones are dependable. I rode a 1968 R60 to the Arctic Circle & back 40 years ago.
Thanks
Bob
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Re: 1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride
I think you'll need to be aware of things that are going to be hit hard by vibration. I suspect you'll have to go over the bike at the beginning/end of each day to ensure that things are still tight
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Re: 1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride
Good luck!
Re: 1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride
I don't have any specific, single-cylinder experience but I've travelled around Europe with a pre-war car (and family). There are still plenty of people who will help, if you're in obvious trouble. Do the obvious, grease, oil, check nuts and bolts - 2500 miles will expose weaknesses in ways local riding won't. Make sure you know how to remove the wheels and tyres to fix punctures, perhaps a spare rear tube. Make sure the fuel line is good, no fuel pipe, no progress. Take a tow line, 30 ft strong cord, you might be able to help someone else and vice versa.
Treat any problems as part of the trip. You might find your body is not what it was, 10 days in the saddle may expose weaknesses in you not the bike. Have a great time, it's what bikes are for.
Charlie.
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Re: 1953 R25 Advise for the Long Ride
While obviously the R26 is modern compare to your R25, I did the trips with the 6 volt system.
I documented the trips in these two links:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=10549
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8025&p=1857#p1857
If you have specific questions please send me a message.
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Let us know.
Arturo
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