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BMW R45 - an older look
My old R50/2
- schrader7032
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PhilC - They made the R50
They made the R50 from 1955 to 1960, then the R50/2 from 1961 to 1969...these are effectively model years. The only bike made in 1949 was the R24 (single cylinder)...it was the only bike that the Allies would let them build right after the war. Shortly after that, they began to build larger twin cylinder bikes. 1955 was a big model year as BMW came out with the full swinging rear suspension. Prior to that, the suspensions were called "plungers".
Any kind of bug at speed is no fun!!
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
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R45
From what I can see the engine looks great, with the exception of the external cosmetics. The valve train looked clean and well-oiled anyway. From the looks of it, it appears that this bike sat outside for some time.
Nice project anyway. Looking forward to seeing more updates.
91 BMW K1 (caretaking); 87 BMW R80 (RS); 61 BMW R60/2; 66 BMW R27; 74 R90/6; 59 NSU Maxi; 71 Norton Commando; 71 BSA 250 GP; 66 Triumph TR6R; 61 Norton Manx; 59/61 Triton; 14 Triumph Thruxton
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I have buyed new ignition
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I will try to do my best at
The parts start arriving, I have now the rear drive, two rear shocks, the rear frame, the battery tray, two wheels, the sadle. But first I have to start the engine, I have buyed an oil filter and put new oil in the engine:
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I have found an original
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The ignition sensor had the
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiBnIQmWMQQ
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I have made some progress
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- luca.stere
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At the rear drive I had a
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Hi Luca, any updates on this
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