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1967 R69S restoration

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I can't help with someone in the Chicago area but if your on Facebook there are a couple really good BMW vintage groups that can. They usually respond within the hour.

The problem with going into these old engines is you never know what to expect. A simple slinger cleaning can easily turns into a full engine overhaul costing thousands of dollars.

Jeff certainly takes the win with that engine.
1966 R60/2, 1967 R69S, 1975 R90S, 2020 R1250GSA

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It was a slow week so I tackled the front and rear brakes. New pads, more cleaning and reassembled.
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Looks great. Good luck.
What brand trailer is towing the bike?
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Nice job. I recently did the same on my R 50. Made a big difference.
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dellatorre6708 wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:22 am
Looks great. Good luck.
What brand trailer is towing the bike?
Thanks. Frank.
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Its called a Rocket Trailer. It folds in half and stand on its end. I don't think they make them anymore but it sure has been a great motorcycle trailer.
1966 R60/2, 1967 R69S, 1975 R90S, 2020 R1250GSA

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FL54 wrote:
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:22 am
Nice job. I recently did the same on my R 50. Made a big difference.
Its the first time I have installed new pads so Im looking forward to the difference. Its one of the mx items I alway turned away from because I thought it would be difficult to do. Once you try it ... its simply and easy. All technique.
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Good day in the shop today. The engine, transmission, carbs and wheels came back from vapor blasting. With a new set of SS spokes I was able to lace the two wheels up. All the other parts are out for paint and/or Powdercoating.
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Your wheels look amazing,
are they new polished Aluminium or SS..

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Tooo many projects —— oh well
53 R25/3 Project
57 R26 Project
62 R50/2 Restored
64 R50/2 Project
67 R69S Original
71 R75/5 Original
77 R100RS Project

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kingcowie wrote:
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:24 pm
Your wheels look amazing,
are they new polished Aluminium or SS..

Thanks Shane
Thanks. The hubs were vapor blasted. The rims are brand new polished aluminum. I didn't go with the SS because Im not going to run a sidecar with this bike.
1966 R60/2, 1967 R69S, 1975 R90S, 2020 R1250GSA

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