Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

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.

It was a slow week so I tackled the front and rear brakes. New pads, more cleaning and reassembled.

Looks great. Good luck.
What brand trailer is towing the bike?
Thanks. Frank.
NYC.

Nice job. I recently did the same on my R 50. Made a big difference.

dellatorre6708 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:22 am

Looks great. Good luck.
What brand trailer is towing the bike?
Thanks. Frank.
NYC.

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.

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.

The trailer is available here: http://rocketmotorcycletrailers.com/rocket_002.htm

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.

Your wheels look amazing,
are they new polished Aluminium or SS..

Thanks Shane

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.